The Gardening Enrichment groups have enthusiastically kicked off the planting season by creating propagators from recycled plastic bottles and sowing a variety of crops, including tomatoes, sweet corn, chilies, onions, and garlic bulbs. Students have been hard at work constructing a new grapevine trellis frame and a cucumber trellis, using as many recycled materials as possible. They have also designed vibrant signs for the garden beds and planted potatoes, all while learning about the importance of sustainability and healthy eating. (more…)
Our Jack Petchey Winners attended the annual Awards Ceremony at Brent Civic Centre on Monday 3rd February 2025, 7pm – 9pm. It was a great evening filled with excitement as young people from across Brent received acknowledgement for their fantastic achievements in a wide range of areas. ACS winners were extremely brave being the first called to receive their Awards to an audience of 300+. All Awards were presented by the Brent Mayor, Tariq Dar MBE. (more…)
We are delighted to announce that the Disco Dandiya event, organised by our Year 13 students this past Saturday, 25 January, was a huge success! With over 300 attendees, the evening was filled with a fantastic community spirit, vibrant dancing and unforgettable memories. The event raised much-needed funds for their upcoming prom and overseas trips, and it was wonderful to see the Year 13s come together to create such a brilliant experience. The night was made even more special by the amazing DJ Vimal Samgi, who kept the energy high with fantastic tunes, as well as the non-alcoholic drinks at the bar provided by Tipsy Brothers. Guests also had the chance to capture unforgettable moments with the 360 photo booth. (more…)
During the last week of term, the science department had the privilege of delivering Character Day to the year 11 students.
The main aim of Character Day was to give students the opportunity to improve their communication skills and learn how to express science-related ideas in a clear and confident manner. Led by Mr Ravi and supported by the science team, the plan for the day stemmed from KS3 Debate Club. (more…)
The Drama Department is thrilled to have been selected for the prestigious Kiln Residency this year. As part of this exciting opportunity, the department welcomed Emma Kingston, a renowned West End actor, this Thursday to work with the Year 10 cohort. Emma, celebrated for her starring roles in Heathers: The Musical and Les Misérables, brought incredible energy to a dynamic workshop that featured student rap battles. (more…)
The ACS Talent Show on Thursday, December 5th, was an extraordinary celebration of creativity and talent, featuring remarkable performances from students across Years 7 to 11. The evening was filled with awe-inspiring acts that showcased the diverse skills and dedication of our students.
Year 11’s band set the stage ablaze with Cassie on vocals, Anaiya on drums, and Velan on acoustic guitar, delivering a sensational performance that left the audience buzzing. Sarani’s calming violin solo reflected her remarkable journey of progress from Year 7 to now, where she confidently plays entire pieces solo. (more…)
Alperton Community School was thrilled to welcome representatives from HS2 and Balfour Beatty to work with our Year 7 students on an engaging and innovative ICT careers game. The game is aimed at introducing students to real-world applications of technology in infrastructure and construction. (more…)
On Tuesday 26 November, our Year 12 A Level Physics students had the opportunity to take part in a 2-hour lesson with Mr Henderson, a former headteacher and highly experienced physics teacher. During the session they covered the concept of superposition, stationary waves and their application to string instruments, like a guitar, topics which align with what pupils are covering in the ACS Science department curriculum.
The English department is proud to announce that several of our students participated in a national creative writing competition and had their work selected for publication! The editor of Young Writers personally emailed to express her delight with the creativity and flair in our students’ drabbles (100-word stories), extending her thanks to both the students and staff for their hard work and effort. A huge congratulations to our newly published authors! (more…)
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Evening on Thursday 21 November. We were delighted to welcome so many students and parents to the event and to receive such excellent feedback.
The event was hosted by two of our current 6th form students Tariq and Aliza, who opened the evening with an engaging speech about their educational journey and future aspirations and how Alperton Sixth Form has been able to support them. They were particularly grateful for the continued support and advice the teachers and pastoral team have provided, but also for the numerous opportunities available at Alperton, that include not only learning opportunities, but also a wide range of enrichment activities, societies, clubs, national and international trips, leadership and entrepreneurial activities and much more. (more…)
