Tag: Year 11
An emotional farewell to our Year 11s
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…
More unforgettable memories in the Namibian desert
A group of 16 Year 11 students and two KAS teachers journeyed to Namibia in June – a trip described as “one of the best experiences of my life” by…
KAS students lead care home activities – with help from Harvard experts
Students from The King Alfred School recently worked with researchers from Harvard University to explore how helping others through acts of service might positively impact their own wellbeing, too. The…
GCSE students shine at The King Alfred School
Year 11 students at The King Alfred School (KAS) could not contain their excitement today after achieving an impressive set of GCSE results. Well over half (55.4%) of grades earned…
Photography Exhibition 2024
This year’s Photography exhibition was perhaps the most ambitious show we’ve staged, with both A level and GCSE on display along with a touch of Year 10 and 12 –…
Sports On The Rise At KAS
It has been fantastic to see an increased uptake in sports so far this academic year at KAS. We have had some incredible numbers joining our clubs and the PE…
Learning from Lyon
Over the October half term, a group of Year 11 French students went on a languages trip to one of France’s oldest cities, Lyon. Each morning, the students attended Lyon…
Sporting Success for KAS Students
Congratulations to Louis in Year 11 and Maddie in Year 13 who have both had fantastic success in their chosen sports so far this academic year. Earlier this term, Louis…
Meera Syal Visit Brings Literature to Life
KAS Literature is a school directed course (SDC) that the School introduced this year as an alternative to the GCSE Literature qualification. This exciting development comes from the School wanting…
Year 11 Fundraise With Historical Hoodies
Year 11 students Elisabeth and Rosalind are raising funds for their upcoming trip to Namibia. They’ve decided to use this year’s 125th anniversary as inspiration and are selling commemorative hoodies….
