National Primary Mathematics Challenge
Pupils in Year 5 & 6 took part in the National Primary Mathematics Challenge last week. The questions were particularly challenging this year and with only 45 minutes to answer 25 questions they have to work really hard! Well done to the following children who were awarded certificates: Gold: Emily P, Eve L and Harry […]
Art News
The Art Department has received some fantastic news this week with two pupils securing prizes at Badminton School’s Mary Feddon OBE Commemorative Art Competition. This year Fearne R. (6) won overall 1st prize and Joshua T. (6) received a commendation for his piece. The annual competition receives submissions from prep schools across the South West. […]
Sport News
A fantastic performance by from the Under 13 girls hockey. Well done to you all.
Headmaster’s Blog
This week, our guest writer is Mr Quinlivan-Brewer, Director of Music: It is a pleasure to be part of the ECS journey for our students and staff in my new role as Director of Music. It is clear to me that the school community is very warm and nurturing, enabling our students, as well […]
FECS Letter 23rd November
The FECS Christmas Fayre was yet another huge success this year raising approximately £2200. It was a wonderful day and with such a fantastic and relaxed family feel to it. Father Christmas was very busy meeting all the children, the craft room was full of busy children creating lots of festive items as the gym […]
Declamations’ Finals’ Evening
The finalists have been announced for our Declamations’ Finals’ Evening in Kalendar Hall on Thursday 29th November from 7pm. All parents are invited to watch the children perform, but we would particularly encourage the parents of the finalists to attend. The evening will commence at 7pm and finish at 8.45pm. There will be a short […]
Chaplain’s Corner
Pounds, Pudsey and Prizes! Last Friday was so much fun! Pupils and staff alike came to school in mufti, putting their best spot forward to raise money for Children in Need. There were colouring competitions, ‘guess the number of spots in the jar’ and even a very heated Duck Staff Sweepstake, which involved almost every […]
Pre-Prep Clubs
Our Pre-Prep hosts a range of exciting clubs. This week, Card Club and Story Club will be in the limelight. Card Club: We meet on Monday and make greetings cards. This half term we are making Christmas cards, using five different sized squares of green paper and folding them very carefully. Story Club: The […]
Motte and Bailey Castles
During October Half term, Year 5, their parents and other tribes folk, prepared for battle. The countryside was scoured and no stone left unturned in pursuit of the best way to make a Motte and Bailey Castle model. Plans were kept secretive and younger sibling traitors warned, at peril of dismal Norman punishment, not to […]
Artists of the Week
Artists of the Week – Artists Mannequins drawn in fine liner or biro. Our Artists of the Week are: Ellenna C Year 4 Ben T Year 4 Josh B Year 4 Freddie W Year 6 Xanthe Year 6 Lucy M Year 6 Mrs Zoe Reavill Head of Art and Design
