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Category: Sixth Form – King Alfred School

Bravo! Our French Drama Festival celebrates 10 years

17th March 2025

Young linguists used their French speaking skills to dramatic effect this month at the 10th installment of our French Drama Festival. The annual event welcomes students from different schools, who…

Studying Shakespeare – from Lower School to Sixth Form

14th March 2025

As the world’s most famous playwright, the works of William Shakespeare can be enjoyed at any age – as KAS students from our Lower School and Sixth Form recently had…

Houses of Parliament trip: Sixth Formers see politics in action

10th March 2025

A group of KAS Sixth Formers saw democracy in action in January, as they visited the Houses of Parliament as part of their A level Politics studies. Students enjoyed a…

Year 12s lead mental health sessions for Year 7

4th March 2025

Community, contribution and collaboration are key values at The King Alfred School. One way we help students to develop these skills is through interaction with other year groups, and our…

Year 13 Drama performance splits the audience

13th February 2025

One of the key modules of our UAL Level 3 Performing and Production Arts course sees students devising their own original plays. This year, our all-female Year 13 cohort crafted…

Benedict Cumberbatch shares Hamlet insights with A level students

6th February 2025

Upper School library was the only place “to be” for KAS Sixth Formers recently, where they had the opportunity to quiz actor Benedict Cumberbatch on his portrayal of one of…

“We all have an inner clown”

5th February 2025

Year 12 students studying performance created a classic clowning performance which gave everyone the giggles. Choosing to study our UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts means…

US Civil Rights trip: “We were inspired to fight injustice”

17th January 2025

Year 12 and 13 students enjoyed a rich deeper learning experience in December, as they travelled to the United States to learn more about the country’s Civil Rights Movement and…

Civil Rights, Culture & Curiosity: History & Politics Trip To The US

5th December 2024

As the Autumn Term comes to an end for most students, a small group of Sixth Formers are packing their bags for a fascinating journey through the history of the…

Paris Photo Trip 2024: “Inspiration for my studies – and my future”

22nd November 2024

A group of KAS Sixth Form students journeyed to Paris earlier this month for the Photography department’s annual pilgrimage to Paris Photo, an international photography fair held at the city’s magnificent Grand…

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