Headmaster’s Blog
I was urged this week to buy as many strawberries as possible. That’s certainly advice that I am very happy to take – who doesn’t love a juicy strawberry? The reason to double-up on the punnets this year, I’m told, is tennis. Or rather a lack thereof. With the cancelling of Wimbledon (and other festivals), […]
Artists of the Week
The following works of art have been produced by this week’s Artists of the Week. Well done to Gabriel F (Year 5), Ellenna C (Year 5), Fede M (Year 4), Kate E (Year 4), Kiah N (Year 4) and Eloise K (Year 3).
READING ROCKS Update
We’ve had some fantastic reading photos sent onto the Reading Rocks channels! Thank you! Monday is the last day for submissions – what wacky positions can you come up with at the weekend?
Virtual Sports Day
What a week! Whoever thought we would be running an ECS Virtual Sports Day… I can’t quite believe it, but we did it and it was amazing. Thank you to everyone! I have received some fantastic videos and photos from pupils and parents, showing their efforts of decoration in the garden, wearing their ECS sports […]
Recharging in 4S
Mrs B E was delighted to welcome 4S back to school on Monday and Tuesday. The children were very excited on Monday and soon became involved in Recharge activities: making Fantasy sock puppets and writing a puppet show; planting sunflower seeds for a “Tallest Sunflower” competition and doing dryland exercises for swimmers! Tuesday’s activities included […]
Pythagorean’s Spirals
Year 5, 6 and 7 have been looking at the visual aspects of Mathematics and have been producing Pythagorean spirals. After mastering the Maths, they turned their spirals into fascinating designs and images.
Year 6 History – The Armada Attacks!
Fire ships and storms, sea-sick commanders and castles on water! The Battle of Gravelines was a battle to remember! Year 6 have been exploring the Spanish and the English fleets and discussing reasons for the English victory – it wasn’t just the weather! Phoebe made her own galleon to test some theories! Watch her video […]
Greek Monsters!
Year 6 and 7 have been learning about the darker side of Greek storytelling in Latin this week, recalling tales of ancient beasts and monsters. Pupils have taken the time to recreate the classic beasts of old and design their own hideous characters. Some creations were baked in a kitchen – look at the […]
Headmaster’s Blog
This week we began our Recharge Days: 2-day bursts for each year-group to come back onto site and spend time together. Together, of course, is a relative term at the moment but – thanks to some creative thinking and the reconfiguring and rerouting of the School – our pupils are enjoying the chance to see […]
Artists of the Week
The following works of art have been produced by this week’s Artists of the Week. Well done to Samuel B (Year 8), James M (Year 7), Toby C (Year 7), Xanthe S (Year 7), Hettie T (Year 6) and Michael J (Year 6).
