Sheep in the Nursery
The Nursery children have been learning about sheep and singing lots of sheep-themed rhymes. Baa, baa black sheep, Mary had a Little Lamb and Little Bo Peep were all sung with enthusiasm! There was a challenge to see if the children could make a sheep using items found in their homes! There was quite an […]
Art News
To support our NHS staff working on the front-line, several pupils have created some incredible rainbow artwork to display in their windows at home. Thank you to the following pupils for creating and sharing their wonderful work: Martha P, Joseph L, Leia B, Hope and Lois H, Ellie May B and Ellenna C.
ECS@Learning@Home
Last week, ECS was delighted to unveil its new and exciting digital learning platform – ECS:Learning@Home. Through Microsoft Teams, pupils can now access their classrooms online, alongside a varied digital curriculum packed with resources, creative tasks and teachers via video! To support pupils and parents as they access ECS:Learning@Home, a brochure is available to provide […]
Pre-Prep Outdoor Learning
Spending time outdoors connecting with nature is hugely important for children’s personal, social and emotional development, their physical development and indeed for their holistic wellbeing. It is for this reason that we have built a daily outdoor learning slot into the timetable for all the children in the Pre-Prep to participate in. We are recommending […]
Headmaster’s Blog
A busy end to the term as I’m sure you can appreciate! We’re keeping it simple this week with a photo special – celebrating everything ECS has been up to over the last term.
Sporting Stars
This week we received a lot of news from pupils about their sporting achievements outside ECS. Here’s a few examples to keep you inspired over the Easter holiday. Henrietta (Year 6) has been stacking up the medals after her recent swimming meet in Plymouth. At the last meeting, Henrietta received a gold in the 100m […]
A Positively Public Performance
We were delighted to hear about Harry’s (Year 7) recent success in public speaking. Performing at the Devon Performing Arts Festival, Harry gave two readings: Prose and Sacred Text. Harry spoke beautifully and the adjudicators were very impressed with his style and delivery, awarding him a commendation for each piece. Harry read from Geraldine McCaughrean’s, […]
Artists of the Week
This week, we have some fantastic sea life inspired prints from some of our Year 5 and 6 print-makers,who have been observing life under the waves. Well done to them all on their work.
Eco Week
Last week we introduced the Prep School’s first ever Eco Week. This was led by the Head of Pupil Voice, Emily, and the members of the school’s Eco Committee. Throughout the week lessons for each year group had focused on different elements of ecological sustainability. A range of academic departments became involved and they delivered […]
Boarding House News
On this last week before the Easter break, I wanted to reward all our boarders who have been absolutely fantastic to live with, especially in the last few days. They have been well behaved, they have looked after each other and they have kept the Boarding House and its people happy. That is why I […]
