At the heart of King Alfred’s 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 if…’ 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...
Read More It was a pleasure to welcome Dana Karic (OA 2003) back to KAS recently, accompanied by her husband, two young sons and niece. Coming from a family with a long and deep connection to KAS spanning multiple generations, the visit was a wonderful reminder of the lasting bonds our community creates.
Seeing KAS through the eyes of Dana's children made the day particularly special. From peeking into lunchtime in the Main Hall to exploring the playground and mastering the fireman's pole, they embraced every moment with curiosity.
During her previous visit, Dana recorded an episode of Alfredian Voices: What I REALLY Learnt at School which you can listen to now (link in bio). In the conversation, she reflects on the unique experiences that shaped her time at KAS, from helping to build the School's first treehouse and constructing a boat, to performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and celebrating the opening of the Phoenix Theatre. Dana had a full-circle moment during this visit when she showed her children these beloved boats.
Towards the latter part of the visit, Nayan Doshi (OA 1997) joined the group. He is a long-time friend of Dana, and it was lovely to see friendships that began at KAS stand the test of time.
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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.
