b'HOUSE REPORTSVictories on the fieldALFRED (and beyond!)House Alfred has enjoyed a fantastic House Alfred Report: A year ofyear in competitions! We secured triumph and community spirit first place in the Year 7 Football House Alfred has had a phenomenaltournament, showcasing impressive year, living up to the legacy of ourteamwork and athleticism. Our artistic namesake, King Alfred! Weretalents shone through with first-place incredibly proud to not only be thewins in Year 8, 9, and 10 House reigning House Champions but also toPhotography. Additionally, the Year be neck and neck with House William7 Spelling Bee champions hail from for this years title. Its a testament toHouse Alfred! We also secured an the unwavering spirit and dedication ofimpressive second place in the Year our students! 7 Articulate competition and a well-Community at the core deserved third place in the Year 10 ALFRED Athletics and Year 7 Indoor Athletics This year, we channelled our strongcompetitions.sense of community by raising anFarewell to Year 11 Alfredoutstanding 1,500 for our chosenAs we celebrate our successes, we charity, the Guide Dogs Association.also bid a fond farewell to Year 11 This incredible achievement allowedAlfred, who have embarked on study us to name a future guide dog puppyleave. During their time with us, they,none other than Alfie, a perfectalong with their dedicated form tutor homage to our house name! ItsMs Brown, made huge contributions humbling to know that our contributiontowards our house and the wider will help provide invaluable supportcommunity. Every year, they proactively to those with visual impairments.organised events to raise money for With 100,000 people losing sightour house charity and were pivotal in annually, the need for guide dogs hascollecting food donations that went to never been greater, especially afterthe Trussell Trust food bank. We thank the decline in breeding during thethem for being such great role models pandemic. House Alfred is proud toto the rest of the House and wish them contribute to this vital cause withinall the best in their future endeavours.our community.Environmental champions A winning combinationMr Sangars formThis year has been characterised by championed sustainabilitya remarkable display of success and by spearheading bothcompassion within House Alfred. We paper and batterybelieve these values, combined with recycling initiativesour unwavering determination, will across the school. Thispropel us towards retaining the House dedication ensures precious resourcesChampionship title. Onward, House are saved from landfills, making aAlfred!positive impact on our environment. Mr D S Bansal55'