Year 9 Highlights Year 9 students have been sharing some incredible personal achievements, reflecting determination, commitment and a wide range of talents across sport, dance and school life in Term 1 and 2 Highlights include: Kayliane – reaching the Destination Dance finals and placing 4th internationally, competing against dancers from Germany and China, alongside earning a Platinum trophy for her solo performance. Myka – an outstanding competition in March, achieving 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes. Minnie – qualifying for the Winter Nationals (16 & Under) and winning an impressive 10 medals at a Bristol competition. Macie – receiving Judges' Choice at So You Want to Dance, being recognised as an Outstanding Student, and taking home 6 medals. MK – consistently involved across school life, earning house points and postcards as well as contributing to Debate Club. Kim – maintaining a clean behaviour record with no demerits. A brilliant snapshot of the dedication and energy across Year 9 across Term 1 and 2!

Year 7 Pride – Term 1 & 2 We are so proud of our amazing Year 7 students who have stepped forward to share what they're proud of so far this year. Their achievements show effort, creativity, resilience and talent both in and out of the classroom! Shoutouts to: Megan Jess – International Dance Teachers' Association Amateur Award Billy – Recieving Postcards from Teachers! George – Taekwondo medals! Jasper – Attending the Swimming county camp Elijah – 800m swimming achievement Phoenix – Positive in Maths & a postcard in his Tech lesson Amina – Fantastic work in Tech and Music this term Jessica – Student of the Term (from Mr Sheppard & Miss Wilkins!) Alex – Swimming for Wantage at counties and regionals Elena – Creating a poster celebrating Ridgeway Vale and the White Horse for house points Well done, Year 7 keep being proud of your progress and supporting one another!

Today we celebrated our Christmas lunch! Students enjoyed a delicious roast dinner, festive jumpers, paper crowns, and plenty of Christmas cheer. Lots of joy shared across the school!

This #AntiBullyingWeek, we're using our #PowerForGood At KAs, students have been learning how to use their power for good in Personal Development lessons, Tutor Time, and Assemblies. We don't want to be bystanders; we speak out, and choose kindness @antibullyingalliance

Sixth Form Open Evening - King Alfred's Academy Come and see what makes our Sixth Form such a fantastic place to learn and grow! Thursday 20th November 5pm-8pm Centre Site, Portway, Wantage OX12 9BY Tour our Sixth Form Centre, meet our amazing students and staff, and hear from senior staff during our presentation. Book your place by scanning the QR code on the poster!

World Mental Health Day Today is a reminder to take care of our mental health and to look out for one another! At King Alfred's, we want every pupil to feel supported, respected, and valued. Building kindness, understanding, and resilience helps us all to thrive together. Let's keep checking in, listening, and showing care because every small act of kindness matters

Roberto Lacourt, pro-Boxer and currently training to join the GB boxing team, worked with students in Years 9-13 across the School day on Friday. Roberto coached the students in boxing skills and they completed fitness circuits, covering the type of activities that Roberto undertakes on a daily basis. Once the exercises were completed, the students had a talk from Roberto on his academic life (having completed a master's degree in Chemistry at the University of Oxford) as well as his sporting achievements (4 times national champion) and challenges that he faced. Students were then given the opportunity to ask their own questions. Roberto gave some brilliant advice about time management and planning being the key to succeed. He also discussed how the discipline within boxing supported his studies in becoming focussed on the tasks in hand.