What A Fabulous Open-Evening!

8th October 2024Mrs S Field

It was fantastic to have so many families visit us on our prospective Parents Open-Evening yesterday. Both sites were buzzing with fun activities, questions and answers and lots of clear reasons given about why Enfield Grammar School is the best place for boys to come and get an all-round quality education and have lots of fun along the way.

We want our boys to remember their school days fondly, and remember the staff that work in the school as adults that know them and care for them. Every conversation is an intervention; every correction follows a connection and every boy is allowed to be themselves.

We’ve got lots of families visiting us over the next few weeks to see us in action, as choosing a school is an important decision and Open-Evenings are just a glimpse of what a school is really like.

If you couldn’t make the evening and would like a tour with your Year 5 or Year 6 son then please contact the Headteacher, Mr Lamb, at [email protected].

Come and see what we’ve got to offer; we think you’ll be impressed.

We’ve put together a few images of before and during the evening and must give a special mention to:

  • our wonderful piano player, Felix
  • our guitar busker, Charlie
  • our Duke of Edinburgh students supervising the marshmallow toasting
  • the superb speeches by Kyan and Heath
  • the student-led band, Space Goose, jamming all evening at Lower
  • our student tour guides
  • our student traffic controllers
  • student helpers in each department
  • and lastly, but not at all least, to all our dedicated staff

 

How is Your House Performing? …House Points Update!

4th October 2024Mrs S Field

Here is your round-up for the month of September….

Behaviour, courtesy, uniform, work ethic, involvement, helpfulness, beautiful books, attendance, and of course, ‘tant que je puis’ (as much as I can) is all taken into consideration plus much more – so just be the best version of YOU!

Watch out for the monthly updates to see how your House is performing….

What position will your house be in at the end of October??

Prospective Parents Open-Evening: Monday 7 October from 5.30pm

4th October 2024Mrs S Field

Parents of Years 5 and 6 ………

Join us on Monday evening at Enfield Grammar School for our Open Evening where you will have the opportunity to explore our school, meet our staff, and discover what it is like to be a student at our school.

Guided tours will be taking place throughout the evening on both sites. Small group tours will be accompanied by students who will be happy to answer your questions and tell you about their journey at Enfield Grammar School.

Refreshments will be available from FEGS.

The Headteacher’s speeches will take place at the Upper School Site at:

  • 6.15pm
  • 7.30pm

Lower School Site – Parsonage Lane, EN1 3EX

Upper School Site – Market Place, Enfield, EN2 6LN  Please note: the entrance road off the high street by the Nationwide building society is closed to vehicles and therefore the only access to the school is via Little Park Gardens between Trinity Church and the Bus Station

Click the image or scan the code to register:

At Enfield Grammar School, we believe that having passion creates a rounded character. In learning, sports, music, the arts and beyond, we encourage our students to pursue their interests with enthusiasm and a genuine love for what they do.
If your have a musical Year 6 son, you can apply for a scholarship place to secure a September 2024 start. Application deadline for Music Scholarships is 8 October – for more details, visit our Admissions & Scholarships page on the website: https://www.enfieldgrammar.org/…/admissions-scholarships/
At Enfield Grammar School we believe that boys who compete become men who have a strong sense of ambition. Our sporting success and range of sporting facilities are second to none across North London. EGS Alumni regularly represent local, national, and international teams in a variety of sports including Rugby, Cricket, Football and Athletics. We believe that academic excellence and sporting success can go hand in hand and we work hard to develop personalised learning pathways so that our elite sportsmen can be successful both on and off the field.
If you have a sporty Year 6 son, you can apply for a scholarship place to secure a September 2024 start. Application deadline for Sport Scholarships is 8 October – for more details, visit our Admissions & Scholarships page on the website:

Duke of Edinburgh Practice Silver Expedition

3rd October 2024Mrs S Field

Last weekend saw our #DofE Silver cohort go off to the south coast. This time, instead of camping, they experienced staying in bunked self-catering accommodation which, having use of a kitchen, allowed them to show off some of their cooking skills. The weather, luckily brightened up for them and, although very windy, was nice and dry. They experienced some beautiful scenery hiking 10-15 miles each day carrying their kit.

The boys were brilliant! It’s lovely to be able to spend time with these students in a non-school environment; camaraderie, bonding, supporting each other, having fun, learning and experiencing the beauty of the great outdoors in England…….. we’re all set for our Qualifying Silver Expedition to the Peak District later this month……

Stuart Lawrence Assembly

1st October 2024Mrs S Field

We were thrilled to have Stuart Lawrence, motivational speaker, educator, and brother of Stephen Lawrence, visit our school again last Thursday. Stuart’s work focuses on inspiring young people to make positive choices, develop resilience, and overcome adversity. His message is powerful and relevant, and having him come to speak to our students is always  an inspiring and impactful experience.

#StudentSpotlight: Edward Bareham Y10

30th September 2024Mrs S Field

This week, a shout-out goes to Edward Bareham, known to his friends as ‘Ed’!

As part of his Middlesex Training, he has to complete the YLIC (Young Leaders in Cricket) programme and for this, Ed arranged a charity cricket match with 33 players to fundraise for 3 charities. It turned out to be an amazing day, and a great end the cricket season.

The day raised over £1500 for charity (smashing his target of £60) as well as:

  • Collected donations to allow 33 children to play
  • Organised the design & printing of the team t-shirts
  • Funded reusable, environmentally friendly drinks cups as a momento for the players and the cricket club
  • Organised a BBQ to be run at the event
  • Set up a website, Go Fund Me page and an Instagram account
  • Posted the results online via Play-Cricket

All in all, Ed’s organising skills, determination and hard work resulted in a profitable and very fun day, so much so, that he wants to do it again next year but even bigger and better!

What an enormous achievement, Ed! You deserve to be very proud of yourself and we really hope you continue to create more inspiring, fun and supportive events.

Congratulations Ed!

PS… if you’re not sure what you want to do as a career just yet….event management is a fast-paced, creative and fun industry to work in!

 

…And They’re Off! Practice DofE Silver Expedition

27th September 2024Mrs S Field

We have just waved off our DofE year 11s on their way to the south coast and the South Downs for the weekend to cover all the skills and requirements ahead of the Qualifying Expedition in October.

Good Luck and enjoy it, boys! See you when you get back……