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…
On Safer Internet Day, our pupils explored how to use AI safely and responsibly, focusing on smart speakers and other smart technology. They took part in hands-on activities where they designed their own devices and discussed rules for safe and responsible use. Children learned about the importance of thinking critically about what technology can and…
Our Parent Lunch Club took place again this half term and, true to form, it was a packed and popular event. The dining hall was noisy and lively, with plenty of chatter and laughter as parents joined their children for lunch during the school day. Jen and Sarah cooked a hearty chilli con carne, which…
We were thrilled to welcome Mr Atkinson, our Bellevue ICT Lead for Indi Car sessions! From Kindergarten to Prep 6, children enjoy hands-on coding challenges that combine programming, problem-solving and creative thinking. This year, Prep 5 and 6 tackled Indi Car tracks for an extra challenge, learning to plan, test, and refine their instructions…
When I woke up on Tuesday morning, I knew it would be an exciting day. When I got to school, we left straight away on the minibus. After a few minutes, we arrived at the fire station, where we were greeted by a very nice man (who was a volunteer). He told us all about…
Ahead of Children’s Mental Health Week, we took time to come together and explore this year’s theme, “This Is My Place.” Through thoughtful discussion and shared reflection, the children talked about what belonging really means and how it feels to be a valued part of the Edenhurst community. We explored the idea that everyone’s “place”…
My day at Cadbury World was AMAZING; I’ve never seen anything like it. My favourite part was the 4D cinema. I was screaming so loudly I couldn’t even hear myself. The first place we went to was the Aztec temples to learn about the beginning of cocoa beans, then we saw three cool hologram characters…
Our newly elected Eco Council, with representatives from Reception to Prep 6, are already making a big impact around school! They have completed a full school audit, are monitoring energy use, writing an exciting assembly, and designing informative posters for our Eco Board. As part of their hands-on environmental work, Prep 5 led our first…
It has been a very busy and successful term for sport at Edenhurst, with pupils taking part in a wide range of fixtures and competitions. Our High 5 Netball team represented the school at the School Games tournament held at Keele University. The team produced an excellent performance, securing wins against NULS, St Wulstan’s and…