We celebrated the achievements of our Fresh Start reading programme students on Friday with cake and squash! A huge well done to all the students for their hard work and success throughout the programme. Thank you to our dedicated staff for their encouragement, patience and commitment in supporting every student along the way. We're so proud of everything you've achieved!

As temperatures will continue to be high in to next week, we will continue with the current arrangement of students in Years 7-10 being allowed to wear permitted KA's PE Kit until the end of the week (Monday 13th to Friday 17th July). Please ensure students are bringing a water bottle to school that they can fill up during break and lunchtime at one of our many water stations on both sites. Students should also wear sunscreen and a hat for their journey to and from school and during social times.

We are looking forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students to West Site tomorrow for our Transition Day. This is a reminder students should arrive between 8.20am and 8.35am tomorrow morning and enter through the green side gates. They will finish their day at 3.15pm. Given the current high temperatures, we are happy for students to wear their current Primary School PE kit tomorrow. Students will also need: - Pencil case - Reading book - Water bottle (which can be filled up during break and lunchtime) - Packed lunch (no canteen services will be available) - Suitable footwear Students should also wear sunscreen and should also wear a hat during their journey to and from school and during social times. We look forward to seeing you all in the morning!

Congratulations to the 62 students participating in the Carnegie celebration on Friday. Students who read 3 or more books from the Carnegie shortlist were invited to a buffet lunch, and an afternoon of reading-linked activities. Well done to all!

More photos of our Normandy trip enjoying lunch on the beach.

Our Year 7 and 8 students are having a brilliant time in Normandy. Here they are on the ferry crossing yesterday.

Currently it looks like we are due to experience warmer temperatures next week. Students will therefore be allowed to wear PE kit from Monday 6th to Friday 10th July (inclusive). We will review the weather for the following week and update parents in good time. Students in Years 7-10 will be able to wear their permitted KA's PE kit as an alternative to summer order uniform, to include trainers. That is: Navy or black shorts (that come down to the thigh i.e. Nike Pro Size 13cm) or skorts King Alfred's logo navy PE top Please note 'hot pant' style shorts are not permitted Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school that they can fill up during break and lunchtime at one of our many water stations on both sites Students should wear sunscreen and should also wear a hat during their journey to and from school and during social times