Reception class recently enjoyed two fantastic trips as part of our learning about animals and the natural world. We visited Peak Wildlife Park and Amerton Farm, with both experiences providing exciting opportunities for exploration and discovery. During our visit to Peak Wildlife Park, the children were thrilled to encounter a wide variety of animals. From…
It has been a busy and exciting half-term for school sport, with a wide range of fixtures and tournaments taking place across all year groups. It has been fantastic to see so many pupils representing the school with enthusiasm, determination and excellent teamwork. Special congratulations to the U11 Mixed High Netball team, who have successfully…
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…
What an amazing array of costumes were on display during World Book Day! Characters from a wide range of books filled the school, and everyone had made a fantastic effort with their outfit including the staff. The day began with a fun quiz in which the children listened to stories read by different mystery readers…
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…
Edenhurst Preparatory School has today begun a formal consultation with parents, staff and other stakeholders on a proposal to close the Preparatory School at the end of the Summer Term. This proposal follows a prolonged period of careful review by the School and its Governors in response to a number of challenges facing the independent…
We believe Edenhurst is a great place for children to grow and learn. But don’t just take our word for it! Dr Shaheen has four children in the school. Here she shares more about her experience of being part of the Edenhurst community for almost a decade. How have you found your experience as a…
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…