PUBLISHED 14/10/2026 Creative Arts ENCORE: In Our Own Words – Developing the Duologue An Article by Rebecca B, Year 8 Drama Scholar As part of ENCORE: In Our Own Words , our Scholars share their experiences… Read more
PUBLISHED 13/10/2026 Creative Arts ENCORE: In Our Own Words – The Art of the Headshot As part of ENCORE: In Our Own Words , our Scholars share their experiences of the programme, offering an insight into… Read more
PUBLISHED 09/09/2026 Creative Arts From Stardust to West Side Story: An Exciting Year Ahead! An Article by Rosie M - Performing Arts Scholar Last Friday I attended the fantastic AKS Stardust Diner, which was a… Read more
PUBLISHED 21/05/2026 Creative Arts Lost in the Woods: A Midsummer Night’s Dream An article by Hiruni P (Yr12) After months of tireless practice and hard work the drama department finally presented… Read more
PUBLISHED 20/05/2026 Creative Arts A Knockout Performance: Year 13 Take on B*tch Boxer A Knockout Performance: Year 13 Take on B*tch Boxer An article by M R Worthington This term, Year 13 Drama students took… Read more
PUBLISHED 09/04/2026 Creative Arts Senior School A fantastic evening of music at the AKS Cabaret In the last week of term, students from across the Senior School and Sixth Form took to the stage in front of a packed… Read more
PUBLISHED 19/03/2026 Prep School Creative Arts Years 3 and 4 Shine in Cinderella & Rockerfella On 17th March, our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils took to the stage in the Prep School Hall for two brilliant performances of… Read more
PUBLISHED 16/03/2026 Prep School Creative Arts General AKS Pupils Featured in Young Seasiders Exhibition Last week was a special occasion for nine of our Prep School pupils who were selected to have their artwork displayed in… Read more
PUBLISHED 06/03/2026 General Prep School Creative Arts AKS Prep Chamber Choir Earn Judges’ First Place vote in Choir Competition The AKS Prep Chamber Choir delivered a fantastic performance at the final of the Last Choir Singing competition, earning… Read more
PUBLISHED 03/03/2026 Creative Arts Year 10 Artists Secure Place in National Top 10 We are thrilled to announce that two of our students, George and Matheson, have been selected as finalists in the… Read more
PUBLISHED 12/02/2026 Creative Arts A Confident Start to the Year in Music Last night’s Teatime Concert was a wonderful way to begin our 2026 music concert series, and it was a real pleasure to… Read more
PUBLISHED 11/02/2026 Creative Arts Les Misérables (School Edition) - Review and Photos One might reasonably argue that Les Misérables is an ambitious choice for any company, let alone a school production.… Read more
PUBLISHED 14/11/2025 Creative Arts Year 8 Explore the Creative World of Graffiti Art This term, Year 8 pupils have immersed themselves in the energetic and expressive realm of graffiti art, taking… Read more
PUBLISHED 13/11/2025 Prep School Creative Arts Creative Landscape Workshops with Artist Gill Ferguson Thanks to the PTA, the children in Key Stage Two of the Preparatory School have been enjoying a series of day long… Read more
PUBLISHED 03/11/2025 Creative Arts From Rehearsal to Promo Shoot: Hear from our Les Mis School Edition cast members Jacob B Hello, I'm Jacob and I'm playing Thenardier in our upcoming production of Les Mis [School Edition]! I was… Read more
PUBLISHED 20/10/2025 Creative Arts General Preparing for Les Misérables: Matilda's Experience Written by Matilda M (Year 7) Wow, thank you so much! Being cast as Gavroche and Young Eponine is truly amazing , I'm… Read more
PUBLISHED 16/10/2025 Creative Arts Senior School New Talent Takes to the Stage at the Teatime Concert On Wedesday 15th October, the Music Department hosted the first Teatime Concert of the academic year, welcoming families… Read more
PUBLISHED 12/10/2025 Creative Arts Becoming Éponine - Inside the Les Mis Audition Process Written by Jen R (Year 13) For months, AKS has been awaiting the news for the announcement of the school musical.… Read more
PUBLISHED 05/10/2025 Creative Arts Joining the Ensemble - My First Weeks in Les Mis Rehearsals Written by Rebecca B - Year 7 Drama Scholar My name is Rebecca B and this year's musical is Les Mis é rables the School… Read more
PUBLISHED 12/09/2025 Creative Arts Musical Magic at the Stardust Diner On Friday night, pupils, staff, parents and families joined together excitedly for the highly anticipated grand reveal… Read more