Star Boarder
Star Boarder of the Week I would like to start this first Boarding Newsletter of the year with a quote from Edward K. (Year 6) when he first entered the Boarding House since March and shouted: “It is so good to be back!” It is indeed with great pleasure that we welcomed back our boarders […]
Sport FUNdamentals
The first full week back doing physical activity at ECS and I can honestly say it was one of the most enjoyable. The pupils have embraced the fresh air every day and approached every lesson with enthusiasm and a huge amount of effort, as always. In Games lessons the boys have been dusting off the […]
Setting Goals
Year 4 have been setting goals and thinking about their year ahead! We’re going to grow this year, support one another and reach our goals – we’ve all got #goals! This week in English, Year 4G have been adding different tools to their writing toolbox! As a class, we have been exploring similes and how powerful writing can […]
What makes you happy?
Reception have being thinking about what makes them feel happy. They have used loose parts to make faces. Evan said that ‘I’m doing a happy face because I feel happy and I like School’, James was “happy because I like to be a Frog!” and Rafferty said that he was “having a good day!”
A visit from Bishop Martin
4K were lucky enough to have a visit from Bishop Martin on Friday morning for a very interesting and entertaining talk. Bishop Martin spoke about his job, his role at ECS, and showed us some of his interesting items in his bag including the Hobbit DVD, a radio, and a notepad and pen! Bishop Martin […]
Year 2 Outdoor Learning
Year 2 have jumped straight into their science learning this week, investigating living and non-living things in the Woodland Garden. It’s so good to be back together at School engaging in fun learning.
Staff news
It is with sadness that we will be saying goodbye to Hazel Rhodes at half term, who will be returning to Oxfordshire to be closer to family and friends. Hazel has been an invaluable member of both the Nursery and Boarding teams over her four years at ECS and her gentleness, sense of humour […]
Guest Blog: A school chaplain has a simple job!
A school chaplain has a simple job! To be available to be a friend and to care for the girls and boys of our School and, of course, the teaching and non-teaching staff. For me, when I have received ordinary care and friendship myself, I’ve experienced something of what Jesus Christ is about: Jesus in […]
Year 3 Funky Dancing!
Singing is well under way in School, with year groups singing together in their classes. Here are the Year 3 pupils enjoying a bit of jazz this morning and a calypso, complete with movement and some funky dance moves!
Keeping Summer going
In art our pupils are keeping the summer going at the beginning of term with a focus on sunflowers!
