Category: Whole School – King Alfred School
Axemonsters is coming!
The legendary KAS Axemonsters concert is happening virtually this year. It’s still a live concert – giving students the opportunity to practice their performance skills in front of a live…
Head’s Blog –
‘The Terror’ of exam-driven assessment
As part of the Rethinking Assessment group, our Head, Robert, is helping to drive conversations around GCSE reform. Rethinking Assessment is a group of state, independent and special schools, business…
Sixth Form Stories
With construction on the new Sixth Form Center progressing rapidly it’s wonderful to look forward to the possibilities the new building will bring. With that in mind, we’re delighted to…
Head’s Blog – Thoughts on the 2020 exam fiasco
The last week has been very challenging for students, families and schools throughout the country. How did we get into this mess and what lessons can we learn for the…
Message from Robert – 9 July
In his last message of the term Robert reflects on what we’ve achieved as a community over the last four months and looks ahead to September.
A New Chapter –
Cathy leaves the Lower School Library
She is a Lower School legend who has instilled a love of books and reading in hundreds of students in the 25 years she’s been at the school. Here she…
Sailing Away – saying goodbye to Edo
After 30 years at KAS, we’re sad to say goodbye to Head of PE, Edo. Here, colleague Claire Murphy pays tribute to a true KAS legend. “Edo left Croatia (then…
The Art of Protest
The Lower School children have been looking at protests in Art this term. With so much in the news about protests and protesters, Lower School Art Teacher, Kat began this…
Losing a legend –
goodbye to Rita
In 44 years Rita has touched the lives of thousands of staff and students leaving a lasting impression on them. While she may be leaving the school, her impact will…
Farewell to the Class of 2020
Today we said goodbye to our Y13 students as they move on to their next adventures. Head, Robert, hosted a virtual Callover where students, parents and staff could gather and…
