To expand our work on British Values and democracy, Preps 4 and 6 travelled to London to visit the Houses of Parliament to see in action how our country’s long and rich history has formed the democratic system we use today. We travelled by train and Underground to Piccadilly and from there we walked through…
Our Prep children recently returned from an unforgettable residential trip to the Conway Centre in Anglesey. The week was packed with adventure, teamwork, laughter and plenty of memorable moments. The excitement started straight away with raft building on the Menai Straits. One group built a very successful raft, while another ended up with a few…
Our recent Camp Edenhurst adventure was two full days packed with activities, teamwork and plenty of fun. From the moment we arrived, the children threw themselves into every challenge with enthusiasm and energy. One of the first tasks was putting up the tents, which definitely tested everyone’s teamwork and communication skills. Once the tents were…
A Day in the Life of EPS’s Headteacher I won Headteacher for the day in the Christmas Quiz and Effie won Deputy Head. Today I ran Celebration Assembly by giving out certificates and medals with my Deputy Head, Effie handing them to me. After assembly had finished I had some tea and a chocolate biscuit….
To celebrate the end of the spring term, we decided to try something a little different this year, and what a success it has been! Our Egg Scene Competition has truly cracked open a whole new level of creativity across the school. The children have gone above and beyond, impressing us all with their imagination,…
On the 26th February, we were visited by a fantastic animal expert who spent time with every single class from Little Learners right through to Prep 6. The children came face to face with incredible creatures including snakes, owls, buzzards, snails, hedgehogs, centipedes and more! There were gasps, giggles and lots of brave moments, but…
Once again, we enjoyed a fabulous day in school celebrating our rich cultural diversity for International Languages Day or ‘Mother Tongue Day’. The day has been celebrated internationally since 2000 and is an important day to raise awareness of the range of languages spoken at home and not necessarily at school. The day began with…
It would be impossible to begin this half-term reflection without acknowledging that it has been a time of change for our Edenhurst community. At the beginning of March, the school and its Governors shared the difficult news that we have begun a consultation proposing to close Edenhurst Preparatory School at the end of the Summer…
As part of our After School Activity programme, X-HAIL KIDS is a popular choice, offering children a calm and constructive way to end the school day. The sessions provide valuable space to slow down after a busy timetable, supporting children’s mental wellbeing through gentle movement, breathing and reflection. Activities are designed to be accessible and…
Science is a subject that, in some parts of the world, is still inaccessible to females or where career progression within STEM jobs (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) can be challenging. The United Nations is trying to help address this inequality with a day dedicated to celebrating females in science-related jobs: ‘The International Day of…