On 9 February, a group of students from years 10 and 11 went on an educational exchange trip to Colombia. This exchange programme was facilitated through our Sister School, Colegi Buen Consejo, and was made possible with the support of Mr Sanderson and Mrs Brown, following the successful hosting of…
We are delighted to announce the winners of the ISA Easter Egg Competition, and congratulations are in order for Year 2 for their exceptional achievement in clinching the “Best Group” title. Their creations shone as they crafted a stunning array of clay eggs, each designed with an animal theme. From…
Lower School pupils and teachers at Alton School organised a fundraising event aimed at supporting Maddy’s Mark Charity. Maddy’s Mark was established to remember Maddy Lawrence and raise funds in her name to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in young women, through the sport of rugby. The event featured…
“We had a great time on the Year 8 French trip to Chateau du Broutel. On Saturday morning, the pupils enjoyed going to a French market in the local town and stocked up on delicious items from the chocolaterie and boulangerie. Our guides gave us a tour of the town, pointing out many places of…
As a part of their ‘Old Toys’ topic, Reception and Year 1 went on a trip to Milestones Living History Museum in Basingstoke. They had a fantastic time visiting the old fashioned shops and looking at the old vehicles. They particularly enjoyed going into the toy and teddy bear shop.…
This Term our Year 9s had the opportunity to visit the World War I Battlefields of Belgium and France. We spent a busy few days travelling down the Western Front from the town of Ieper to the Somme in France taking in the key locations and stories while learning about…
This week, our Lower School embraced the magic of literature during World Book Week with a lineup of engaging activities: Dress-Up Day: Students donned costumes of their favorite book characters, parading to music on the playground for parents to enjoy. House Book Quiz: Houses competed in a lively quiz, showcasing…
Over the past 18 months, our students have been pursuing their independent inquiry through the GCSE Higher Project Qualification. Their projects, ranging from building a working drift bike trike to investigating material properties for Latin-ballroom shirts, exemplify their creativity and ingenuity. These endeavours have not only allowed students to explore…
Alton Equestrian team were out in force at the Farlington School Show Jumping Qualifer at Merrist Wood on Sunday. Laura Bilham came 1st and 2nd in the 90cm and 1m class to qualify individually for the NSEA National Championships at Addington in October. Amelia Mitchell came a competitive 8th in…
On Saturday the U18 netball team headed to LWC for their annual tournament where 14 colleges were taking part. They were lucky and the early morning rain cleared away to leave a chilly but thankfully dry day. Our U18 team comprises of 5 Year 11s, 3 Year 10s and only…
We’re thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our students in the Intermediate Maths Challenge. Out of 46 participants from years 9, 10, and 11, we’ve secured an impressive tally: 2 Gold, 6 Silver, and 7 Bronze certificates. Special mention goes to Ijoba for earning Gold, showcasing exceptional talent. Congratulations…
Year 6 had a fantastic time exploring the Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden. The first part of their afternoon was spent discovering how maths plays an important part in many of the jobs associated with movie making. They got to see some of the real props from the movies and…
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