News & Events
English At Edenhurst: Evolution, Not Revolution
Posted on 16th Mar 2018 It has been a busy time this year in Edenhurst’s English Department, as we have been working to develop and build on what we are teaching and look at ways to enhance it. Innovation and development are critical to ensure that the children feel a sense of challenge and engagement…
A Headteacher's Account of Edenhurst's Learning Review
Posted on 15th Mar 2018 In early February, I had the pleasure of leading a Learning Review team at Edenhurst. The Learning Review is a peer to peer process, which allows Heads and other school leaders and teachers in the Bellevue Group to work closely in one of our sister schools each year on a…
House Activity Day – March 2018
Posted on 15th Mar 2018 All year groups from Reception to Prep 6 enjoyed taking part in a House Activity Day this week. Moving around in year groups, the children moved around three sets of activities: a Jigsaw Challenge, where they had to work in small teams to complete a puzzle; House Netball and House…
U11 Netball v The Ryleys
Posted on 15th Mar 2018 All of the girls in years 5 and 6 were hosts to The Ryley’s Team on Wednesday. It was the first playable match in a while, with previous fixtures being cancelled because of the weather. Everyone was keen to play again! The match was very even with both teams having…
Preps 4 and 5 Drama Workshop At Denstone College
Posted on 16th Feb 2018 At Edenhurst, Senior School entrance is very much a process, and one that begins long before the exams in Prep 6. The parents of those currently in Prep 5 are speaking with Mr Copestick about future plans and potential schools post-Edenhurst but for the children, preparation began back in the Early…
World War One Expert Visits Prep 5
Posted on 15th Feb 2018 A World War One expert kindly agreed to give a talk to the Prep 5 children as part of their History lesson on Monday 5th February. Rob Wantling shared his extensive knowledge of World War One captivating the children’s interests by dressing as an English soldier and allowing the students to experience…
Wedgwood Master Potter Visit
Posted on 15th Feb 2018 A few weeks ago Wedgwood house worked together to create bunting that read “Edenhurst Prep School loves Wedgwood Pottery” and sent it into the company. They were most delighted by our work and currently have it on display. They then agreed to visit us and bring with them a master potter…
English Day at Edenhurst
Posted on 15th Feb 2018 Year 6 pupils from Edenhurst Prep School, Forest Prep School and Forest Park Prep School, took part in a Collaborative Learning Day recently, as part of a new initiative designed designed to enhance their experience of the English Curriculum. Throughout the day, which was held at Edenhurst, pupils were immersed in…
A Busy Year for Eco Achievements
Posted on 15th Feb 2018 We have had an amazing year since September. All pupils engaged in learning about our world through the World’s Largest Lesson with themes ranging from litter to climate change. This was very exciting and the whole school enjoyed this event. The allotment is still a huge success and in October…
U11 Newcastle Junior Football League
Posted on 13th Feb 2018 It was our the 2nd round of fixtures in NJFL and the boys were after recording their first victory in the league. With the weather conditions very challenging the mix for Prep 4-6 children played some excellent football. Playing 3 fixtures back to back they achieved their first victory against…
Why Edenhurst?
Why Edenhurst?
