*** UPDATE 14 May: Year 9 cricket match tomorrow vs Highgate has been cancelled. The Year 10 match has a new start time of 2.00pm
Fixtures for the upcoming week….
Good luck to all who are taking part!
This sounds like an amazing opportunity and a fantastic worthwhile hobby or potential career option…..
Unmissable Opportunity for Students with the London Fire Brigade!
https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/community/young-people/fire-cadets/
Give students the chance to develop real-world skills, boost their confidence, and be part of something extraordinary! The London Fire Brigade Fire Cadets program is now recruiting — a unique opportunity for students aged 13 to 17 to gain practical firefighting experience, leadership skills, and a qualification.
What will students gain?
- Teamwork & Leadership – Work together to tackle real challenges
- Communication & Problem-Solving – Think on your feet in high-pressure situations
- Confidence & Resilience – Step out of their comfort zone and grow
- Hands-On Learning & Community Service – Make a real impact while learning essential skills
- Level 1 Award in Fire & Rescue Services – A great addition to college and job applications
The Social Enterprise Academy programme continues with more innovations from some of our students. Having progressed through various stages of forming their ‘company’, some have now started to promote and sell their new products. Testing the market during lunchtime in our dinner hall….
Here we have:
Protectify with their phone cases at £5 each
Lujo with their t-shirts £12.50, wristbands £1.50 and bookmarks 50p
We also have Fidget Fusion who are selling their fidget spinners at £2
After a wonderfully informative and interesting assembly led by Mr Turner (the presentation was then left playing throughout the lunchtime), and a 2 minute silence, our catering team, led by Mrs Jarvis, put on a wonderful ‘wartime spread’ with their usual enthusiasm to celebrate any important occasion. Kamsi, who is volunteering in the kitchen for his DofE award also got into the spirit and joined the team in their 1940s head scarves – what a great sport!
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At EGS, we will be marking this significant moment in our nation’s history during form time and appropriate curriculum slots this week.
VE Day – Victory in Europe Day – on 8 May 1945, marked the end of the Second World War in Europe. It was a day of immense relief, celebration, and reflection across the UK and beyond. We will encourage our students to understand the profound sacrifices made, the human stories behind the headlines, and the enduring importance of peace and unity.
Resources we will be using are from the British Legion/ and the Imperial War Museum and we will also have material available in the Library for students to come along and look at.
This is a meaningful opportunity to help our students connect with a pivotal moment in our shared history, and to consider what remembrance and resilience mean to us today.
A few lucky students from our school had the incredible opportunity to visit Baller League UK at the Copper Box Arena—a well-earned reward for their outstanding attitude to learning this past term.
Baller League UK offers a unique fusion of football and technology, bringing fans closer to the action with interactive activities through QR codes. Our students were amazed by the fast-paced matches and the innovative twists that keep the league exciting.
With football legends like Ian Wright and John Terry managing the teams, the competition was intense. One of the standout moments was experiencing the Game Changer, a thrilling feature that can completely shift the outcome of a match in the final three minutes!
This trip not only gave our students a great view for the new era of football but also sparked curiosity about the technology behind it. Who knows? In the future, we might see some of our own students on the pitch or working behind the scenes on the cutting-edge tech that makes this league so special.
Want to see the action for yourself? Catch the next matches live on Twitch every Monday up until June
What is Baller league ?
An innovative six-a-side league blends the energy of traditional football with dynamic new rules designed to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
Football icons like Gary Lineker, John Terry, and Luis Figo will take the reins as team managers, joined by YouTube stars Miniminter and Toni from Sidemen and more. Plus, the legendary Micah Richards, John Terry, Alan Shearer, Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann, Robert Pirès & more will step in as coaches.
Congratulations to the EGS Y10 Cricket team and all the best for next week.
** Update: Year 9 Saturday Cricket game has been cancelled – all other games going ahead.**
On Friday 25 April, the Dugdale Centre in Enfield played host to a moving and powerful tribute to Stuart Lawrence, an event sponsored by Nexus and expertly organised by Nexus ambassador, Anna Vaughan. The evening brought together members of the community, civic leaders, educators, and young people to honour the profound impact of Stuart’s work and legacy, while also reflecting on the injustice endured by his brother, Stephen Lawrence.
A standout moment of the evening came from Enfield Grammar School student, Micah Olowu, who was specially invited to perform a spoken word piece, which was a well-deserved opportunity following his stunning performance at the same venue as part of the Write2Speak group. Once again, Micah captivated the audience with his eloquence, passion, and deep sense of justice. His piece paid tribute to Stuart’s inspiring activism while courageously expressing his personal disapproval of the tragic events surrounding Stephen Lawrence’s death.
Micah’s performance was nothing short of remarkable and quickly became the highlight of the evening. He was met with heartfelt applause and warm commendations from his peers, the Lawrence family, the Mayor of Enfield (Cllr Mohammad Islam), Leader of Enfield Borough Council (Cllr Ergin Erbil), several headteachers, teachers, parents, and other specially invited guests in attendance. His powerful words resonated with all present, affirming the importance of youth voice in continuing the fight for justice and equality.
Following his performance, Micah was briefly interviewed, where his passion for speech and justice for all shone through once more. He spoke about the months-long process of developing his spoken word piece, describing the emotional depth and reflection that went into every line. He also used the opportunity to express his appreciation for the diversity and inclusivity nurtured at Enfield Grammar School – values clearly reflected in the school’s culture and curriculum, which he credited as helping shape both his identity and his voice.
Among those visibly moved by the performance were Micah’s proud parents and his teacher, Ms. Senior, who accompanied him to the event. Their pride was shared by all in the room, as Micah’s contribution reinforced not only his talent, but also the enduring relevance of the Lawrence legacy in today’s society.
The afternoon stood as a beacon of remembrance, resilience, and hope – with Micah Olowu’s performance serving as a poignant reminder that the torch of justice continues to be carried by a new, powerful generation.
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Enfield are looking for young players to join their teams for the upcoming London Youth Games.
Please see below for details from Active Enfield Enfield on how to register for the trials.
