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.
Year 7 students enjoyed an unforgettable start to the school year at the annual Year 7 Camp โย a much-loved tradition designed to help students forge friendships, develop confidence and settle into life in Upper Schoolย at The King Alfred School. This year’s five-day trip took students to Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre in Swanage, Dorset. There, students took part in a range...
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Our annual Year 7 Camp gives students the chance to forge new friendships, build independence and develop a sense of belonging as they settle into life in our Upper School.
Over five unforgettable days, students enjoyed activities including:
๐ Coasteering
๐ง High ropes
๐ฃโโ๏ธ Raft racing
๐ฆ Tunnelling
๐ชฉ Silent disco
It was wonderful to see students return home more confident, connected and ready for the journey ahead ๐
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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.
