Posted on 8th Mar 2019 ‘Noah’s Ark’ is a familiar story for all and this year, Form 1 took on the challenge of turning this into their class play. After much hard work and dedication from the children, staff and parents, a polished performance of ‘Noah’ was delivered on the evening of Tuesday, 5th March….
Posted on 8th Mar 2019 Mrs. Jones has been a little busier than usual recently…in addition to practising for the Form Plays and Spring Concert, she has been moving rooms! Music and the performing arts have always been at the heart of Edenhurst, and all pupils have the opportunity to perform each year in the Carol…
Posted on 8th Mar 2019 On Tuesday 5th March Prep 6 headed up ‘The Long And Winding Road’ to Liverpool as part of their History studies, in order to learn more about the music of The Beatles and about John Lennon in particular. It often gives parents – and grandparents – a smile to…
Posted on 15th Feb 2019 One of our new initiatives in the Baby, Toddler and Explorers Rooms since returning to Nursery in the new year has been the introduction of library books for all children! Whilst the older children have always borrowed books to read at home, in order to encourage early reading we have…
Posted on 15th Feb 2019 A special event has taken place at Edenhurst to mark the official opening of the school’s newly refurbished science lab. The event, which was held on Friday 15th February, saw Dr Sharon George, Lecturer in Environmental Science from Keele University, discuss the topic of sustainability with Edenhurst’s pupils and parents….
Posted on 15th Feb 2019 It has become one of our newer traditions that we take one of the Prep Forms to Denstone College in the Hilary Term for a Drama Workshop. This year, it was the turn of Prep 4 to make the short journey to Uttoxeter and spend an engaging afternoon with Mrs….
Posted on 28th Jan 2019 In the Nursery, our Babies and Toddlers have started learning sign language to help develop their early communication skills. Young children who learn sign language are also thought to gain psychological benefits, such as improved confidence and self-esteem. We would love it if parents were interested in joining in at home. …
Posted on 25th Jan 2019 Each January, we host one or two Year 10 students from local schools for a week as part of their ‘Work Experience’. Many of you may have done or be doing the same at this time, and it often represents the first real exposure to the world of work –…
Posted on 25th Jan 2019 Last week we welcomed in parents and carers of our Early Learners children for a special Stay & Learn event, during which parents were able to take part in a range of fun, interactive learning activities with their child. The aim of the event was to demonstrate how the…
Posted on 24th Jan 2019 Growth is the theme of the year at Edenhurst! Since the start of the term, we have been delighted to welcome four new members into the extended Edenhurst family: a daughter for Mr Beasley, a son for Mrs Bennett, a granddaughter for Mrs Staton and a granddaughter for Mr Thorley. All…