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Take One Picture – An New Venture For Edenhurst

25th January 2017

Posted on 25th Jan 2017 The National Gallery in London has run a project entitled ‘Take One Picture’ for a number of years.  It is a countrywide scheme for schools, the idea of which is to focus on one painting from the Gallery’s collection to inspire cross-curricular work for children aged 11 and younger.  The…

Prep 6 Build Electronic Games in Science

25th January 2017

Posted on 25th Jan 2017 In Science Prep 6 have been learning about why electricity is important in the world around us and how objects are powered by electricity. Once the children had mastered their circuit building skills they were ready to consolidate their knowledge by taking on a ‘toy maker’ challenge’. After discussing how…

Reception Learn About Cold Lands

25th January 2017

Posted on 25th Jan 2017 As part of our Cold Lands topic, we have been learning about polar bears. We learnt that the Arctic is extremely cold and then wondered how the polar bears manage to keep warm in the winter. We did the following experiment to help us. Firstly we put some ice cubes…

Early Learners Put On Their Best Penguin Suits!

25th January 2017

Posted on 25th Jan 2017 As a reward for filling the marble jar for excellent behaviour, the Early Learners children chose to dress up as penguins last week promoting their independence and self care skills. This linked their learning about Cold Lands to learning how to dress and undress themselves independently.   The children listened…

Nursery Blog: Taking Your First Steps

25th January 2017

Posted on 25th Jan 2017 If your child has begun to stand unaided, their next step is to learn how to walk.  As stated in the Early Years Foundation Stage, this can happen anywhere between 8 and 20 months. They will show eagerness and determination throughout. With the use of push-a-long toys and lots of…

We Love Learning: Reception PE

17th January 2017

Posted on 17th Jan 2017 From Early Learners upward, Edenhurst children are guided and encouraged in PE by our specialist teaching staff.  They move from learning and consolidating skills to taking part in tournaments (and winning them as well!) Click below to watch a short video and see a PE lesson in our Reception class!

EFA Christmas Fayre 2016 and Prize Draw

14th December 2016

Posted on 14th Dec 2016 Our Christmas Fayre for this year was held on Friday 2nd December.  As always, eagerly awaited, and would a special visitor come?  Below is a report about the fayre and some information about the winners of our raffle. Well…what can we say? The Christmas fair was a success. We were joined…

Prep 3 Sing Étoile de Noël

14th December 2016

Posted on 14th Dec 2016 Watch a short video of our Prep 3 class singing ‘Étoile de Noël’ in French with Madame Cotton.  With Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year from everyone at Edenhurst Prep School!

Introducing Mrs. Bartholomew

14th December 2016

Posted on 14th Dec 2016 We’re delighted to welcome Mrs. Catherine Bartholomew to the staff at Edenhurst.  She will be teaching Form 1 on Thursdays and Fridays, starting in January, and you can find out more about her below… After receiving a B.A. (Hons) in Education with Psychology from the University of Wales, Cardiff, I…

Reception Enjoy Learning French!

13th December 2016

Posted on 13th Dec 2016 Almost fluent in French now, Reception class enthusiastically enter the classroom “La petite France” with huge smiles, singing and doing actions to their instructions song  “Ecoutez!”. Throughout the class they listen carefully and follow instructions in French.  Already they know what to expect and they eagerly await our little routines…

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