School Blogs
Celebrating the Joy of Reading on World Book Day
We were proud to celebrate World Book Day with a whole-school focus on reading for pleasure. Pupils and staff joined in the fun with book-themed activities, dressing up as favourite characters, and sharing stories throughout the day.
Exploring Cultural Diversity on International Day of Languages
We kicked off the new half term in style on 24th February with a school-wide celebration of mother tongue languages. International Day of Languages is in its 25th year and it raises awareness of the different languages children may speak at home amongst families and friends but are not spoken at school. At Edenhurst, we…
Inspiring Creativity Through Take One Picture 2025
In March the whole school embarked on ‘The National Gallery’s Take One Picture 2025’. This is a national programme for primary schools, which aims to inspire a lifelong love of Art and Learning. Every year the gallery takes one picture from the collection to inspire cross-curricular work in primary classrooms. (The National Gallery, online 2025)….
Head’s Blog: Edenhurst in Bloom
Well, what a whirlwind of a half-term we’ve had here at Edenhurst! The past six weeks have been bursting at the seams with activity, creativity, and achievements. As the days grow longer and the school grounds come to life with the colours of spring, there’s a real sense of excitement in the air – both…
Exploring Science in the Prep Forms
In Science Prep 5 have enjoyed learning about space and our solar system. After discussing how hard it would be to live on Mars, some of the children designed their own Mars Rover before building them out of Lego. The other children have also been busy in the Science lab. Prep 3 have been finding…
Pupil Diary: Headteacher for the Day!
31.1.25 Dear Diary, Today I was Headmaster for the day. So far I have done assembly and shortly there will be a fire alarm and I know about it! I am going to give out my lollypops when the fire drill happens. At break time today my friends…
Head’s Blog: Sparkle and Spirit
Wow, what a half-term it’s been here at Edenhurst! The energy has been electric and I couldn’t be prouder of the enthusiasm, resilience and spirit our pupils have shown. From cherished community events to captivating performances, creative competitions and thrilling sports, every pupil has thrown themselves into the packed schedule. That Edenhurst Edge has been…
Starting Reception: Insights from Our Assistant Head Teacher
Starting Reception is a milestone in your child’s education, and choosing the right school can feel like a big decision. Catherine Bartholomew, Assistant Head Teacher for EYFS and KS1 and Reception Teacher at Edenhurst Preparatory School, shares what sets Edenhurst apart and how the school supports busy families. What will my child learn in Reception?…
Alien Adventures in Science: Form 2’s Material Exploration
The Autumn term is always very exciting in Science as we welcome Form 2 into the lab. Our starting topic this term has been about materials and their uses. As we neared the end of the topic we had great fun deciding what materials an alien would like and what they would feel like. The…
Head’s Blog: The Power of “Why Not?”
Some men see things as they are and ask, ‘Why?’ Others dream things that never were and ask, ‘Why not?’ – George Bernard Shaw In life, we often find ourselves standing at the edge of new challenges, unsure whether to take the leap. Whether it’s a new experience, a potential change or an unfamiliar path,…
Why Edenhurst?
Why Edenhurst?
