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By Gracie,13, Jill Dando News Correspondent at TKASA The King Alfred School Academy recently appointed their new Head Students and Sixth Form President for the upcoming academic year. Following a competitive selection process, four outstanding Year 10 students have been named as Head Students: Emily, Bea, Lincoln, and Mia.
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By Caitlin, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent A team of ambitious Year 12 students from The King Alfred School Academy in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, have made waves in the Young Enterprise programme, earning two major awards at the Somerset County Finals. Led by CEO Olivia, the student-run business began by creating
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By Leah, 14, Jill Dando News The King Alfred School Academy’s Jill Dando News Centre is growing rapidly, with over 20 students now proudly part of the dynamic young journalism team! The Somerset school is seeing these enthusiastic reporters already hit the ground running—covering exciting school events and
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By Rafi, 13, Maddie, 16 and Caitlin, 13, at The King Alfred School's Good News Room for Jill Dando News At just 13 years old, Brooke, a rising sailing star from The King Alfred School Academy, in Highbridge, Somerset is taking the competitive sailing world by storm. Having
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By Zoe, Jill Dando News Correspondent After months of dedication, students at The King Alfred School Academy brought Grease to life in a spectacular four-night run during March. With a dazzling display of talent, energy, and passion, the young performers transported their audiences straight back to the rock ‘n’ roll
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By Emily, 13 Jill Dando News in the King Alfred Good News Room The King Alfred School Academy’s production of Sister Act stole the show at the prestigious David Beach Adult and Youth Awards Evening on 7th March, winning an incredible six awards, including the David Beach Youth Trophy
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By Emily, Gracie S, Gracie H and Demi F, Jill Dando News Correspondents The King Alfred School Academy Talent Show, held on February 13th and organised by Mrs Martin, proved to be a night to remember. With a panel of judges including Mr Shepherd, Mr Smith, and Miss Conibeer, the
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By Emily A, Emily R, Gracie S, Gracie H, Demi F and Caitlin P, Jill Dando News Correspondents at the King Alfred Good News Room Nine talented students from The King Alfred School in Somerset, UK have successfully completed their Bronze Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification equivalent to Level
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By Zoe, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge held its annual awards evening on Wednesday (18th December), celebrating the outstanding achievements of students from the past academic year. Families, staff, and students gathered to recognise excellence across a range of academic, sporting, and extracurricular pursuits.
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By Emily,12, and Freya, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents On Thursday, 7th November at 11am The King Alfred School an Academy gathered in commemoration for Remembrance Day to honour the soldiers who fought in the war. Students, staff, prefects, and members of the Royal British Legion gathered in front
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By Zoe, 15, Emily, 13, Kira, 13, and Freya, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondents Dawson, 17, has one a prestigious ‘Youth Award’ amazing service to the community and his school. The inspirational student from the King Alfred School Academy won the award at the Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge annual Civic Service
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By Jill Dando News An apprentice hairdresser from Burnham-On-Sea in Somerset has won a top award at a national hairdressing competition. Rosie MacBeth, 17, a former student of King Alfred School Academy, started her professional apprenticeship in September 2023 at West College and is currently in year 1 of a
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By Grace, 11, Jill Dando News The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset are opening the doors of their Preloved Prom store to students searching for their dream prom attire. At the Preloved Prom store, sustainability meets style as they are offering a unique opportunity for students to access
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By Hazel, Lily and Leah, Jill Dando News Correspondents The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset hosted a coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Students, staff, and the wider community all came together to enjoy cake and coffee in support of this life-changing charity. Students and staff
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By Jill Dando News Budding chef Poppy MacKay has proven her top Mary Berry cooking skills by winning the latest round of the Rotary Club’s Young Chef of the Year competition. Poppy competed against six other young chefs in the district final of the prestigious competition, hosted at King
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By Grace, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Jake, 13, was one of a raft of young heroes awarded for acts of kindness and courage across The Priory Learning Trust schools. Jake, pictured with others Hero students at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset, has been celebrated as a