At the heart of King Alfredβs 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.
This summer’s Namibia trip was more than an adventure: it was a “perspective-shifting” experience, according to Sixth Former Dylan P. For over 20 years, Year 11 students have travelled to Namibia in the summer break. The epic expedition combines community service, conservation and outdoor challenge, creating an experience that many students describe as life-changing. It is run in partnership between...
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Our annual Namibia trip, organised in partnership with Elephant Human Relations Aid gives Year 11 students the chance to combine service, conservation and adventure.
Over two unforgettable weeks, students:
β¨ Roll up their sleeves to help transform a local primary school
β¨ Get to know and play with local children
β¨ Camp under the stars in the Namibian desert
β¨ Learn desert navigation and survival skills
β¨ Complete an independent 25km desert trek
By the end of the trip, they return home with open minds, full hearts and memories to last a lifetime. π
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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.
