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Remote learning for Upper School students

23rd March 2020

Though our school buildings are closed, our students are busy studying from home. We know this new way of working can be challenging. Here are some tips for remote learning and reminders of how we will be delivering lessons to different year groups across the Upper School.

Bringing science to life – from species to space

17th March 2020

This year the Science Department went all out to celebrate British Science Week. First they helped colleagues across the school integrate science into their subjects by sharing video clips on…

You CAN judge these books by their (brilliant) covers

16th March 2020

In the Upper School World Book day doesn’t require last minute costume changes and face paint (though we know lots of the students would love that too) – instead we…

World Book Day costumes delight and inspire

10th March 2020

Across the Lower School – imagination and creativity were on display when the students chose their favourite book characters to dress up as. World Book Day is always an excuse…

Jumping for ISA netball joy

27th February 2020

Congratulations to our Y8 netball team who are through to the finals of the ISA tournament

The long walks for fundraising

12th February 2020

Students across Y11 are working towards a trip to Namibia later in the year with a variety of fundraising schemes. The King Alfred School will be working with a local…

Student’s film nominated for Into Film Award

7th February 2020

A film made by Sixth Form film student Rhodri B has been selected from hundreds of applicants as part of this year’s Into Film Awards.

Wishes come true thanks to Community Action Club

6th February 2020

Children in Lower School have made dreams come true for two children suffering from serious or life-limiting conditions. Community Action Club, run by Jet, started off with just one member,…

Namibia trip captured in student-made film

9th December 2019

When students from Y12 visited Namibia earlier this year – they benefitted from the trip just as much as the school they were volunteering at. One of our Old Alfredians has made a beautiful film of the experience.

The Village Project – 2019

24th May 2019

KAS Head of Years 8 & 9, Claire Murphy has seen the resurrection of the Village Project over her time at the school and she reflected on this year’s experience…

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