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Head’s Blog: March 2024
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” – Robin Williams There is something truly magical about the arrival of spring. I love the way that nature slowly awakens from its long sleep, the emergence of bright colours and fragrances and the promise of sunnier days ahead. For me, spring’s arrival brings with it a…
Edenhurst Promotes Children’s Mental Health Week
At Edenhurst, we proactively promote positive mental health, and are always ready to support those that require it. This week (5th-11th February), we have been focusing on Children’s Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’. In line with the UN Convention’s ‘Rights of the Child’, we have been looking at our rights…
Prep 6 Exam Results Success
Prep 6 have recently completed their entrance exams and the results have been absolutely amazing. Amongst these children, they have managed to secure multiple scholarships, with some children earning TRIPLE scholarships. St Dominics scholarships in academics, music and performing arts NULS scholarships in academics and music A Denstone all rounder scholarship Stafford Grammar entrance exam…
Edenhurst Nursery Experience After School Club
Over the last year, Edenhurst Nursery has opened its doors to children from Prep 3 to Prep 6 for the Nursery Experience After School Club. The initiative has fostered a strong sense of community, bridging the gap between the older and younger children within the school. Family at Edenhurst extends from the top of the…
Head’s Blog: Reflections
And just like that, we are midway through the Hilary Term, and, rather alarmingly, halfway through the school year. The month of February signals that we have reached a significant milestone in the academic calendar and this is the ideal moment in time for us all to pause and take stock. It’s a chance to…
Results of School Pastoral Parent Survey 2023/24
Our 2023/24 Pastoral Parent Survey results are in! They show that the majority of parents within our Edenhurst community express high satisfaction with school life. They describe the school as a cheerful, welcoming, and nurturing environment, emphasising our commitment to delivering an exceptional learning experience for all children. The survey highlighted the following strengths: Responsiveness…
Navigating School Open Days: A Guide to Making Informed Choices for Your Child’s Education
Choosing the right school for your child is a significant decision that comes with extensive research. School open days offer an invaluable opportunity to explore the environment, meet educators, and gain insights into the school’s culture. At Edenhurst Preparatory School we have put together this guide to provide you with an overview of what to…
Edenhurst’s Anti-Bullying Week: Fostering Respect and Kindness
During Anti-Bullying Week in November, Edenhurst embraced a variety of activities to emphasise the importance of respect and kindness. The week commenced with students and staff donning mismatched socks, in support of the Anti-Bullying Alliance’s mission. Altru Drama was also welcomed to school, presenting the poignant and thought-provoking play, ‘The Noise Keepers’. This powerful performance…
Exploring Science: Half-term Highlights
This term, our Science classes have been buzzing with various engaging activities and experiments, providing our students with hands-on learning experiences. While we’ve had a multitude of activities, here are some of the highlights that the children loved the most! In our Healthy Living topic, Prep 6 had a blast measuring their lung capacity. They…
Head’s Blog: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Christmas has definitely landed at Edenhurst! To be honest, it first made its appearance on 21st November when Prep 6 made their annual pilgrimage to Keele Christmas Tree Farm and, fuelled with hot chocolate, cream and marshmallows, returned with not one, but two rather fabulous trees. Since then, it has quickly gathered momentum with a…
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