At the heart of King Alfredโs 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.
The inaugural ‘Imagine ifโฆ’ Sir Ken Robinson Lecture proved to be an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, learning and education. The event began with an introduction from legendary educationalist Sir Ken Robinson’s daughter, Kate Robinson. A talk by Head of KAS, Robert Lobatto followed, and the event concluded with a panel discussion featuring Kate and Robert alongside Evelyn Forde (leadership expert...
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As the school sweltered in the ongoing heatwave, at least we got sunshine for KAStonbury this Saturday! The tipi tent on the field gave much needed shade and a festival feel complete with haybales, wooden tables and benches, and lovely flowers from the lower school classroom planters in glass jars, all collected by KAS students.
Our special thanks go to Phoebe D'Arcy (OA 1999) and Ulrike from KAS Parents for their care and support with KAStonbury this year and particularly our OA lunch, having invited OAs to join at no cost. OAs love our summer community event, with many saying how the new tipi tent was reminiscent of Squirrel Hall!
The expected heat meant a few of our OAs felt unable to attend an outdoor event, and we missed them all, but we also welcomed several back for the first time since leaving KAS.
Part Reunion, part farewell to Robert, several former staff joined us too. Georgina Cooper Friedlos (OA 2020) gave wonderful speech of thanks to Robert. Stay tuned for the Autumn Alfredians to read her speech there. ... See MoreSee Less
“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.
