Sport News
We have been back to school merely a week and the ECS sportsmen and women have plenty to report. PE lessons have started with a real enthusiasm for gymnastics, plenty of ‘star of the day awards’ being deservedly achieved. Our Health and Well-being Carousel is in full flow and our Sports Enrichment Group hit the […]
Boarding House News
It was lovely to meet all the new children and their families last week on Tuesday afternoon in Hall House. Children and parents got an opportunity to meet the boarding team and its new members – Mrs Baxendale is our new House-matron and Mr Guildford, who was a student here a few years ago, is […]
News from Hall House
A very warm welcome to the Michaelmas term from the Pre-Prep team! It has been lovely to welcome all the children back to school and witness their enthusiasm and fresh faces (complimenting beautifully the fresh, new look to the HH reception area!) and their keenness to embrace the new challenges that await them in this […]
Headmaster’s Blog
There is traditionally something of a juxtaposition about the final Newsletter of the School year. On the one hand, it’s our last opportunity to put down in print some of the fabulous achievements and goings-on that continue apace at ECS (the end of term, incidentally, pays little attention to the (frankly fraudulent) notion that schools […]
Pupil writing competition: Myths and Legends
This summer, English Heritage is launching an exciting new competition for children across the country to write a short story inspired by the myths, legends, and folklore surrounding English Heritage historic places for the chance to win fantastic prizes for them, their family, and their school; and I’d like to invite your class to take […]
House Music Competition
Parents and pupils were treated to a spectacular House Music Competition on Friday 28th June. Held against the backdrop of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the School’s Houses: Bronescombe, Quivil, Stapledon and Grandission, mustered their best musicians and singers – all in the hope of securing prestigious cups and trophies! Pupils performed an array of music […]
Year 1 Seaside Day
The sun came out just for us on the 26th for the Year 1’s Seaside Day. We spent our day making all sorts of seaside-themed crafts and playing outdoor games. Luckily, no pesky seagulls were around to steal our special picnic lunch! The day ended with a wonderful Open Classroom, where we had the opportunity […]
Artist of the Week
A stunning ‘Welcome to the Circus’ costume made from recycled materials. Well done to our Artist of the Week: Eva-May S – Year 8
FECS Letter 5th July
The end of term is rapidly drawing near, and reflecting on the year’s events it’s clear to see that FECS has not only funded a great deal of projects, but whilst doing so, it’s managed to incorporate a lot of fun and excitement into all the events we have run for both the pupils and […]
Boarding House News
New Boarding House Matron: The Boarding House is delighted to announce the recent appointment of Ms Pamela Baxendale as its new Boarding House Matron. Ms Baxendale has a range of experience, having worked in Catering, HR and Higher Education. Prior to her appointment at ECS, Ms Baxendale was Support Coordinator at Huddersfield University’s Student Wellbeing and […]
