At the heart of King Alfred’s philosophy is our child centred approach. This has been the practice here since 1898 when the school opened, and remains equally true today. We appreciate that every child is unique and has their own set of strengths, attributes and areas to develop.
Happy tears were shed at our annual Year 11 Leavers’ Breakfast, as students, parents and staff gathered to mark the start of GCSE study leave. Form tutors shared words of praise for each of their students, whilst Head of Year 11 Lynne Sasson emotionally recounted their collective journey over the five years of Upper School. “Being Head of Year is...
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🌟 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 🌟
Our Year 13 students – several of whom have been with us since Reception – brought their time at KAS to a joyful end last Friday.
They spent the afternoon collecting their hoodies and yearbooks from 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐫 (Director of Sixth Form) and 𝐍𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐡 (Assistant Director) and signing one another's shirts before their parents joined us for food, music and merriment on the school field.
The event followed a final week of fun that featured fancy dress, water fights and a paintballing trip.
It has been a joy watching each of you discover your path during your time here, Year 13. The entire #KASCommunity sends our love and luck as you prepare for your A level exams. We know that great things are ahead!
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“The aim is to allow children to grow chiefly through their own efforts, and more or less at their own temperamental pace, into their own image.”
The village green setting of the main school site contributes to the community feeling with Lower School classrooms all opening out directly onto the play areas, parents encouraged to spend time in the grounds and all students offered opportunities for outdoor learning.
