Popular ancient Hindu festival, also known as the “festival of love”, the “festival of colours”, and the “festival of spring”. The festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha and Krishna. It also signifies the triumph of good over evil.
It’s a two-day Hindu festival that originates in India. On the first day, people will gather around a bonfire and celebrate good triumphing over evil. But it’s the second day that most people will recognise – that’s when perfumed powder called gulal is pelted at everyone and made to stick with water pistols and balloons.
Gulal powder comes in many colours and some are thought to signify specific things:
- red = love
- blue = Krishna
- yellow = turmeric (a spice used in lots of Indian food)
- green = spring
And together, they create a glorious rainbow, usually in parks and public spaces across the globe.
More info: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6vh8xs
🏆EGS are Victorious! 🏆Congratulations boys! 🏆⚽
At the home of Middlesex football, a much-anticipated President’s Cup Final for U13 Boys teams saw Enfield Grammar School take on Gunnersbury Catholic School from Ealing in the English Schools’ FA’s national cup.
Enfield Grammar School won the President’s Cup for a record-extending seventh time!!
Match Report from Mohammad-Yaquoob Miah Y8
The North Middlesex final was between two U13 sides of which Enfield Grammar and Gunnersbury were facing off. The two schools were incredible in their clash against one another and were great to watch.
The play commenced a little after 3:00 pm on Tuesday afternoon. Grammar were playing very well in the first 15 minutes of the match, constantly playing on the attack. Unfortunately they had conceded one from a lovely strike from the Gunnersbury striker. This didn’t stop Grammar as they pushed on and scored 2 great goals before the second half would begin. Goals from Brando and Dominic from Grammar would be ideal to give the team for confidence to start the second half.
The second half started slow between both teams with each side losing out on possession copious times. Gunnersbury had chances but Antonio(keeper for Enfield Grammar) was fantastic.
Minutes later, a substitute would be brought on named Zachery who scored a fantastic goal to earn Grammar their well deserved victory
Receiving the cup – glory!
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Alfie has been boxing for 4 years now and has already won the National Schoolboy Championship for the Boxing Alliance.
In September, Alfie moved to Repton Boxing Club that is affiliated with England Boxing where he will now be competing in the National Championship being held in Chelmsford towards the end of this month.
Alfie’s goal is to one day reach the Olympics and box for his country and then move on to a professional career and win world titles. This boy has ambition, focus and determination which will go a very long way in helping him gain successes along journey.
I am sure you all join us in wishing him all the best for his upcoming match as well as fulfilling his goals. Good Luck, Alfie!
#ambition #dedication #motivation #talent #yourfuture
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We recently took our Year 10 DofE participants on their 2nd practice hike out in Lee Valley Country Park.
Separated into 3 groups, the boys followed their maps on a circular route. They did well with no mishaps or extra miles being walked! All had a go at map reading and, overall, had a good time bonding with each other.
They completed 5 1/2 miles in a decent enough time of 2 hours. We shall be moving on to longer and slightly more challenging walks for the next practices.
One obstacle that had to be overcome was a flooded area that needed to be crossed; the debate was: walk through as fast as possible and hope for the best (as Mr Wragg & Mr Smith did!) OR boots and socks off and go barefoot (as Mrs Field & Mrs Miller did) – who do you think had warm comfy feet to finish the walk off !! And the boys…..well there was a mix of soggy and dry trainers 🙂
The DofE Leaders enjoyed it as well;’ it’s nice to see the boys ‘out of the school environment’. Participating in, and delivering the DofE programme is rewarding and an achievement for both staff and students.
Watch the video:
#doDofE #opportunities #challenge #achievement #rewarding
Purim is a Jewish celebration that commemorates Esthers saving of the Jewish people from extermination.
It starts on sunset Thurs 16th till nightfall of Fri 17th Feb.
Activities such as public reading, sharing festive food, giving to charity, dressing up, making a noise and attending a synagogue traditionally take place.
In Hebrew the felicitation said is ‘chag Purim samayach‘ – pronounced KHAG poo-REEM sah-MAY-akh
In Yiddish the felicitation said is ‘ah freilichen Purim‘ – FRAY-likh-en POO-rim
EGS wish you all a Happy Purim 🙂
#embraceculture #inclusive #communitydiversity #celebratetraditions
Purim 2021
For British Science Week, the EGS Science Dept are focusing on a different ‘Did You Know’ fact each day. Every form time, the boys will be posed a question or given a fact to encourage discussion;
Yesterday, following on from Careers Weeks last week, they asked:
Did you know that as climate change is escalating, the demand for careers that are helping is also growing?
Many Universities now offer degrees in environmental sciences and many career routes now include options to help protect the environment.
Today; Did you know, transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, producing 27% of the UK’s total emissions in 2019? Do you think it’s higher or lower for London?
Wednesday: Did you know, new born babies have 100 more bones than adults? This gives babies extra flexibility and helps them grow rapidly. As you get older, many bones fuse, leaving you with on 206 bones! So, roughly, how many bones does a new born baby have? 🙂
Thursday: Did you know that the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world? Tall buildings have led to the development of fast lifts; the fastest lift can travel at more than 30mph – that is faster than Olympic sprinters!
Friday: Did you know, that snake venom has been used to develop top medicines used in high blood pressure, heart failure and heart attacks? Where do most of our medicines originate from?
#BSW2022 #science #growth #question #research #discuss #findsolutions #EGSsciencedept #enfieldgrammarschool #boysschool #localsecondaryschool #enfieldschool
Ms Gibson led a mindful crafts session in our student support centre; more cans ready to add to the community cans project led by Boho Flo in Lancaster Road EN2 – helping to brighten up the road…..
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new look breakfast club: Book & Bagel.
This is open to all students Year 7 through to 11 and is FREE!
Something to eat, chill time to read a book, magazine or paper before school starts – NO electronic devices allowed.
Sounds like a nice start to the day 🙂
#breakfastclubs #healthystart #breakfast #startyourday #lovereading #lovebagels
