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Celebrating Individual Journeys: Reflections on the #KLASSof2024 Celebrating Individual Journeys: Reflections on the #KLASSof2024

As the dust settles on ‘results season’ 2024, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment to reflect on the diverse paths our graduating students have chosen to embark on. But before we delve into their individual journeys, let’s provide some context.

When examination boards release student results in mid-August, the ensuing days transform into a time of reflection and celebration..

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From Alice Smith to Cambridge: Ahmed’s Soaring Success Story From Alice Smith to Cambridge: Ahmed’s Soaring Success Story

One of our brightest stars, Ahmed Sheikh, has rocketed to the prestigious halls of Cambridge University, accepted to study Medicine! Brimming with pride, we reflect on Ahmed's journey, a testament to the transformative power of our school and the limitless potential ignited within its walls.

Ahmed's acceptance into Cambridge is a resounding echo of the global power of an..

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FOBISIA Battle of the Bands 2024 FOBISIA Battle of the Bands 2024

By Tiffany A (Year 10) - lead singer of SVARGA

Battle of the Bands was a phenomenal and remarkable experience for myself and for all of my band members, to say the least. Besides the Silver award, we left the competition with so much insight, motivation, and inspiration on how to improve our own band.

Sitting there, the passion that the other contestants displayed was..

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Batik Design Competition Winners Unveiled! Batik Design Competition Winners Unveiled!

The Alice Smith School recently concluded its Batik Design Competition, and the winners have been revealed. The competition, which saw the participation of talented students from both the Secondary and Primary campuses, showcased exceptional creativity and artistic prowess. The winning designs, carefully selected by a panel of esteemed judges, including Mr. Szelesi, Head of..

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Primary Campus Eco Club Wins Eco Schools Bronze Award! Primary Campus Eco Club Wins Eco Schools Bronze Award!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Primary Campus Eco Club, we have been awarded the prestigious Eco Schools Bronze Award ! It is a fantastic achievement that highlights our commitment to making our school more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Students have undertaken numerous tasks that have..

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Rejection Can Often Lead to Redirection & New Opportunities Rejection Can Often Lead to Redirection & New Opportunities

We are delighted to see the university and college offers #KLASSof2023 are receiving. In this blog post, Asif tells us more about his college application journey.

I am thrilled to share my college application journey with all of you, and it has been such a wild ride! As a high school senior, I had my heart set on Upenn and applied ED, only to receive a rejection letter. It..

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Inspiring Day With Swimming Sensation, Ben Proud Inspiring Day With Swimming Sensation, Ben Proud

What a privilege to host alumnus Ben Proud on campus! Ben was a student from Reception to Year 11 when he left to pursue a career in elite swimming. Since then, Ben has gone on to win 3 x World gold medals, 5 x European gold medals and recently 5 x Commonwealth gold medals. Here's a recap of our amazing day at both campuses.

Primary Campus

Today was the most amazing day..

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