EGS Y11 Basketball Team = U16’s BOROUGH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!

10th February 2022Mrs S Field
**EGS Y11s win their league!!
Yesterday, our EGS Y11 Basketball team completed their borough league competition. The boys played against Lea Valley High School winning 73-19. This closed their season with a 100% record and being confirmed as U16’s BOROUGH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS retaining the title previously won in 2020. 🏀🏆
The team has worked incredibly hard this season, after having spent last year with no Basketball competitions to compete in. This hard work and dedication led to some very impressive results:
 
EGS 20 v Highlands 0 (Bye)
EGS 75 v Edmonton County 58
EGS 57 v Broomfield 37
EGS 59 v Chace 31
EGS 73 V LVHS 19
 
We hope these boys will remain largely together going into the 6th form next year, and therefore be able to build on their success further.
 
Huge congratulations to the boys and to Mr Smith 👏👏🙂

DofE & Apprenticeships – Post 16 Opportunities

10th February 2022Mrs S Field
On National Apprenticeship Week, we thought we would share this blog from the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a programme that we have started to run in school with our Year 10s.
Apart from the challenge, the teamwork, the sense of achievement and all the fun that it delivers to our students, it definitely goes a long way to help in the future with applying to Post 16 courses, apprenticeships and jobs.
DofE on your CV, in your personal statement or profile or mentioned during the interview process makes you stand out from other applicants competing for the same placement….
Read one young man’s story:

Safer Internet Day 2022

8th February 2022Mrs S Field

We are joining in with support for Safer Internet Day today, however, we are always educating our students about online safety.

Online safety is a daily concern for everyone in and out of school and we all have a part to play in protecting ourselves and each other.

Next half term, in addition to staying safe online, our pastoral team will be focusing on gambling awareness.

More information on our website: www.enfieldgrammar.org/online-safety

 

#PlayYourPart #SaferInternetDay #onlinesafety

KS3 Music Concert Cancelled :-(

7th February 2022Mrs S Field

It is with great regret that the Key Stage 3 Concert due to take place on 25th February has been cancelled.

The Concert takes place to showcase the talents of Years 7 – 9 and especially to give all the Year 7 students the opportunity to sing together in a mass choir.  Because of the Covid restrictions in place until very recently, it has not been possible to run singing rehearsals in our Year 7 classes and so preparation for this Concert could not take place.  We are very sorry for the disappointment this will cause both our students and you.

However, the Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 bands will have an opportunity to perform in the Battle of the Bands which is fixed for Friday 25th March.  Any students who were hoping to perform solos or duets in the Key Stage 3 Concert should come and see me with a view to performing in either the Jazz and Acoustic Evening or at the Summer Music Soiree.

If any Year 7 student would like to sing in school, they are most welcome to join our Choir which rehearses every Wednesday lunchtime in Room C1 under Miss Paula Thompson.  Individual singing lessons with Miss Thompson are also available (£145 per term).

Once again, my apologies for the cancellation of this event.  We are very much hoping that this will be the last event we will have to cancel because of Covid restrictions.

If you have any queries or this or any other forthcoming music event, please do not hesitate to email me or ring on the number below.

With many thanks,

Ms Cathy Penfold
Music Secretary
Enfield Grammar School | 020 8363 1095 x 302

 

#NAW2022 – National Apprenticeship Week: ‘Build The Future’

7th February 2022Mrs S Field
National Apprenticeship Week is an annual, week-long celebration that brings businesses and apprentices across the country together to celebrate the positive impact that  apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider community.
Have a look at the following websites for more information & resources and to give you an idea of what opportunities are available to you and the various pathways you can take to further your education and career;
There are also lots of events that students and parents can join – click on the link below to see the list:

FANTASY WINGS

Fantasy Wings will be funding the cost of training and Private Pilots Licenses for 3 Young People on their 22/23 programme. 

50 additional students of their 22/23 programme will receive a trial flying lesson fully funded by Fantasy Wings. 

Young people must be between the ages of 13 and 25 and be  Black, Asian or  a Minority Ethnic group to apply.

Students – Want Something To Do? Look at what’s on offer…

4th February 2022Mrs S Field

Youth Clubs and activities can be booked through Youth Enfield.

Employability & CV Building (Every Thursday)

Starting Thursday 3rd February until Thursday 31st March 5.30pm – 7:30pm

Work with Work Works! We give insights and support for young people who are ready to enter the world or work. Be one step ahead by being equipped and motivated to work.

 

Employability & CV Building (Every Monday)

Starting Monday 31st January until Monday 28th March 5pm – 7pm

Work with Work Works! We give insights and support for young people who are ready to enter the world or work. Be one step ahead by being equipped and motivated to work.

 

Allan Pullinger After School Youth Club (Every Monday)

Every Monday 10th Jan to Monday 28th March 4.30pm – 6.30pm 11yr-19yr (up to 25 with SEN)

Allan Pullinger Youth Centre is back with an amazing programme running every Monday from 10th January to Monday 28h March. There will be a range of activities such as multi-sport with Tottenham Foundation FC, Cooking, Gaming.

 

SEND Youth Club (11 – 15Yrs)

Every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Healthy relationship workshops, personal safety, support and develop life skills and sports sessions. Please note that we will me sending an information sheet to all young people once registered.

 

Craig Park After School Youth Club – Every Tuesday and Wednesday till 30th March

Tuesdays and Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Craig Park Youth Centre is back with an amazing programme running every Tuesday and Wednesday 5.30pm to 7.30pm. There will be a range of activities such as multisport with Tottenham Foundation FC, Music Production. Gaming and Cooking.

 

Ponders End After School Youth Clubs Every Thursday Till 31st March

Thursdays – 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Ponders End Youth Centre is back with an amazing programme running every Thursday 5.30 to 7.30pm . There will be a range of activities such as multisport with Tottenham Foundation FC, Music Production, Gaming and Cooking.

  

Employability & Mentoring (Every Friday)

Starting Friday 4th February until Friday 1st April

Work with Work Works! We give insights and support for young people who are ready to enter the world or work. Be one step ahead by being equipped and motivated to work.

 

Craig Park After School Youth Club – Every Thursday and Friday till 1st April

Thursday and Friday from 7pm to 9pm

Craig Park Youth Centre is back with an amazing programme running every Thursday and Friday 7pm to 9pm. There will be a range of activities such as multisport with Tottenham Foundation FC, Music Production. Gaming and Cooking.

  

Climbing 12-1pm – Craig Park

Every Saturday till March

Challenge yourself to greater heights!

 

Climbing 1pm – 2pm  – Craig Park

Every Saturday till March

Challenge yourself to greater heights!

  

To book your place click here ….

 https://youthenfield.taptub.co.uk/activity-category/all-activities/

 

 

Could You Be A Staff Governor?

4th February 2022Mrs S Field

Our governing body includes three staff governors and we currently have two vacancies.  All staff are eligible to nominate themselves, teaching and support staff (full and part-time).  Staff governors are elected to serve for a four-year period.

The governing body, with the Headteacher, has overall responsibility for the running of the school.  Governing bodies have three core strategic functions:

  • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
  • Holding the headmaster to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils.
  • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.
The expectation is that you would be able to attend:
  • 4 x Full Governing Body Meetings
  • Plus to be a member on 2 sub-committees that meet 3 x per academic year.
  • Equal to 10 meetings per academic year
  • Average meeting time is 2-2.5 hours
  • Thursday evenings from 6pm, currently via Zoom
  • An agenda is set for every meeting and circulated with supporting papers/documents/presentations 1 week prior

All governors have the same responsibilities; as a staff governor you would be a representative member of staff, not a staff representative.

If elected, there will be an induction as well as access to training. We will be happy to help support you and give you direction with regards to committee membership and governance training.

If you would like to stand for election, please complete the attached Personal Statement Form and return it to me by 3pm on Wednesday 9th February.

Anyone standing for election is invited to provide, with his/her nomination, a short personal statement (maximum 250 words). The statement should only include biographical information, your reasons for wanting to be a staff governor and the contribution you believe you can make to the governing body.

Mrs S Field [email protected]

Mr Jones-Owen [email protected]

Mr Lamb [email protected]

It is a commitment, however, it is very interesting and rewarding, and also gives you a voice on how the school is run and the chance to support and develop the school. As a governor/trustee, you will be able to:

  • use your own experience of education and life beyond school to inform conversations
  • develop and utilise your skills in a board-level environment
  • make a valuable contribution to education and your community
  • support and challenge the school so that it improves for pupils and staff
  • bring your unique experiences, perspectives and insights in to decision-making in the interests of the school community
  • continue your own professional development

Governors/trustees set the aims and objectives for the school or group of schools and set the policies and targets for achieving those aims and objectives. They monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making and act as a source of challenge and support to the headteacher. In action, this means:

  • Appointing and performance reviewing the head teacher and senior leaders, including making decisions about pay
  • Managing budgets and deciding how money is spent
  • Engaging with pupils, staff, parents and the school community
  • Sitting on panels and making decisions about things like pupil exclusions and staff disciplinary
  • Addressing a range of education issues within the school including disadvantaged pupils, pupils with special needs, staff workload and teacher recruitment
  • Looking at data and evidence to ask questions and have challenging conversations about the school
  • Governors and trustees must be prepared to adopt the Nolan principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Being a governor/trustee is challenging but hugely rewarding role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. You will also be joining the largest volunteer force in the country.

Schools need governing boards that have a balance and diversity of knowledge, skills and experience to enable it to be effective. Ofsted (the national inspection body for schools) has repeatedly noted that the most effective schools demonstrate effective leadership and management – which includes the governing board.