Students celebrated World Environment Day on Thursday 5 June with the opportunity to participate in two workshops within the science and textiles departments. Both workshops offered students the opportunity to learn more about our environment. (more…)
It is with immense pride that we celebrate the incredible double triumph of our talented Year 10 Young Enterprise team! (more…)
Last weekend, 37 incredible students took to the countryside for their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award practice expedition—and what a fantastic experience it was! With confidence and skill, they navigated an average of 7 miles each day using only maps and compasses, all while carrying rucksacks weighing around 14kg. Their commitment to the Countryside Code was exemplary, and they engaged warmly with curious locals, proudly sharing their expedition goals. (more…)
On Thursday, 8 May, Alperton Community School proudly hosted a vibrant and engaging KS3 Careers Fair, bringing together students and professionals from a wide range of industries. The event was designed to inspire and inform Key Stage 3 students about the vast array of career paths available to them, helping them to make informed decisions about their future education and employment choices. (more…)
On Friday 25 April, we were delighted to welcome back 7 former Alperton students: Robert Digby, Glen McCoy, Tarlok Bola, Marian Jackson, Lily Arora, Mike Lath and Hazel Moss who were at Alperton back in the mid 1960s. (more…)
This week, the English Department proudly hosted Alperton’s third annual Shakespeare Fayre, a celebratory event showcasing student creativity as they begin their Summer term studies on Shakespeare. (more…)
Our 6th form students had the opportunity to take part in a two-week volunteering expedition to Cambodia and Tanzania, as part of the Challenges Abroad programme, funded by the Turing Scheme and delivered in partnership with the FutureSense Foundation, working closely with local primary schools, supporting education initiatives and contributing to sustainable projects such as tree planting and vegetable gardening. (more…)
We were excited to host a Spectroscopy in a Suitcase (SIAS) workshop for our Year 13 chemistry students, led by Peter Hoare, the Chemistry Outreach Officer from Newcastle University. This workshop, developed by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), brought advanced spectroscopic techniques into our classroom. Students had the opportunity to use a real infrared (IR) spectrometer and analyze NMR spectra, which helped them apply their classroom knowledge to real-life problem-solving. (more…)
We are delighted to share some of the presentations our Year 7 and Year 9 students prepared for the Celebrate Speaking Festival 2025. They have chosen either one of the languages they are learning at Alperton Community School or the language they speak in their communities. Speaking a Modern Foreign Language confidently and coherently is an important part of the curriculum but also a significant part of linguistic and cultural development for all learners of languages. (more…)
On Wednesday, 19 March, students from Year 7 to Year 10 at Alperton Community School staged an outstanding production of Peter Pan JR to a live audience. With over 50 students participating, the performance showcased the incredible talent within our school. The vibrant, creative energy and passion from the performers were evident, making the evening a truly memorable experience for all who attended. (more…)
