Developing Football Talent: Alice Smith School’s Football Development Partnership with Arsenal

Alice Smith School’s partnership with Arsenal Football Development brings additional expertise, experience and opportunity to our football programme, supporting..

Why the Arts Matter: Unleashing Your Creative Potential

By Anne-Marie Francis, Head of Creative and Expressive Arts / Head of Drama

Art & Photography, Drama and Music aren't just subjects in the school day, they are spaces where you can explore your passions, think boldly, and bring creative ideas to life. They are subjects taught in environments that encourage big thinking and bold creativity, where taking risks is encouraged and..

The Power of Coaching

By Sarah Shine, Vice Principal Primary Campus - Learning & Innovation

"Coaching is unlocking a person's potential to maximise their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them." Sir John Whitmore.

At Alice Smith School, we are building a sustainable coaching culture that empowers every member of our community to live our Community Promise: to be..

Supporting Middle School Students to Thrive: The ACHIEVE Approach

The Middle School years are an important stage of growth and change. As children become more independent, they are navigating new friendships, greater responsibility, increased digital engagement and important decisions about their wellbeing and future.

At Alice Smith School, we recognise that supporting children through these years is about more than academic achievement. Our..

Climate-Responsible School Travel Campaign: How Alice Smith Students Are Turning Learning into Action

School trips are an important part of a child’s education. They provide opportunities to explore new places, develop independence, experience different cultures and apply classroom learning in real-world settings. But with many educational trips involving air travel, schools also have a responsibility to consider their environmental impact.

At Alice Smith School, our students..

Laying the First Brick: Building the Future of Learning at Alice Smith

We were honoured to welcome His Excellency Ajay Sharma CMG, British High Commissioner to Malaysia, to our Primary Campus for a special bricklaying ceremony marking the beginning of construction of our new Year 5 & 6 Neighbourhood project.

As we celebrate 80 years of inspiring generations of young people, this milestone is particularly meaningful. It represents not only the..

Building a Love for Reading in the Early Years

At Alice Smith School, we believe that every child’s journey into reading should be joyful, purposeful and built upon strong foundations. In the Early Years, reading is so much more than recognising words on a page - it’s about developing curiosity, imagination and a lifelong love of stories.

Our educators use a range of assessments and personalised approaches to understand..

Celebrating Community and Identity in Year 3

Here at Alice Smith School, learning is not just about deepening our knowledge, skills and understanding but also about discovering who we are and where we belong. For our Year 3 students, their very first unit of the year focused on the concepts of Community and Identity, a theme that encouraged them to explore the different groups they are part of and the unique ways these..

Thriving in Year 7: A Week of Discovery, Connection and Courage

Starting Secondary school is a milestone moment. It’s a time filled with excitement, curiosity and, naturally, a few nerves too. At Alice Smith School, we know how important these first experiences are for our students. That’s why we begin every Year 7 journey with Thrive Week, a carefully designed programme to help students feel welcome, connected and confident as they step..

Reimagining Learning Spaces: Our Masterplan

In recent years, the conversation around educational environments has shifted dramatically. As we embark on our school's next master plan, it's essential to reflect on the evolution of learning spaces and their profound impact on student experiences.

Drawing insights from the conceptual stages with architects McIldowie Partners and academic associates from Melbourne..

Empowering Young Leaders Through Sport

December marked an exciting milestone for our Year 9 Sports Leaders as they wrapped up an incredible sports coaching unit with a remarkable Sports Festival. This vibrant event brought together over 80 children from two UNHCR partner schools. It was a culmination of weeks of dedicated preparation, collaboration, and skill-building, showcasing the power of sport to inspire and..

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