A huge congratulations to Emre Nalbantoglu who has been accepted into The Brit School starting in September 2023!
This is a huge deal for him and for our school as the Brit School has an incredible reputation with people such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, and the Feeling in their alumni. Students have to go through a rigorous audition process to get in and we are so proud that Emre has made the cut!
Emre Nalbantoglu has been a shining light in the Enfield Grammar School Music department since he arrived in year 7. He has performed on three European tours (would have been more if not for Covid) and at over a dozen concerts within and outside of school. He was a Battle of the Band winner in 2020 and 2023. He is a fantastic singer and pianist but is also accomplished on the bass, drums and guitar. He is a true talent and will be missed when he leaves this summer having just completed his GCSE exams. He is on track to do brilliantly in his exams.
We really want to celebrate his success and wish him all the best in his future, and also acknowledge the contribution that our school’s music department has had in helping him get to where he is today…. this doesn’t happen every day!
😀🎤🎼🎹🎸🥁
Quote from Emre:
As to my “music” life, I’ve been lucky enough to have many great role models throughout my years at EGS such as Joel Waters, (band instructor), Arran Ness, (my previous music teacher), Malcolm Escott and Simon Tate-Lovery. I owe a lot of my love of music to them, as they’ve been the ones to stick with me and my music since 2018.My time at EGS has given me experience that will stick with me forever as I’ve been able to perform, write and, as cliché as it is, just freely be myself.I will miss music at EGS but I’ll definitely be back for future concerts. I honestly don’t know where I specifically see myself in 5, 10 or 15 years but the one thing I know for sure is that I’ll be doing “music”. (another cliché statement but we’ll go with it) 😀
Our Year 8 scientists went to the 2023 Big Bang Science Fair at the NEC in Birmingham; an exciting journey through STEM.
The fair encouraged inquiry-based learning and stimulated interest in science, technology, engineering and maths.
The boys enjoyed a day full of hands-on activities and experiments, careers panels and incredible shows that left them on the edge of their seats; such as Formula 1 simulations, stick insects, making music with plants, modelling the effect of radiation using Nerf guns and lots of other new tech and innovations.
Students were also able to link activities to career opportunities which gave them an insight into their options for the future.
A full day of activity and information that was great fun, interesting and inspiring.
Last week, our gardening club students were lucky to be able to receive a ‘Know Your Onions’ cooking session delivered by the charity, School Food Matters.
These sessions always inspire the boys, especially those who do not normally love to eat vegetables (!), to always taste what they cook. They have the opportunity to add different flavours and spices, or to go and pick some herbs that they have been growing from our school garden.
This year they made Cauliflower Fritters with a ‘caulislaw’ (salad using the stem and leaves) and a raita. There were varying levels of success with managing to make fritters that held together nicely, but that was all part of learning!
Overall, the recipe got the thumbs up and some are going to try it at home using different vegetables.
#newskills #skillsforlife #sustainability #nowaste
A great PSHE workshop yesterday, delivered by the fantastic, multi-award education winner; Impressionable Minds. They present invaluable information, advice and support to our students with interactive sessions…… all aimed at our youth, who have.. ‘impressionable minds’.
More info: www.impressionableminds.co.uk
There was never any doubt from any of us here at EGS!
In central London last night, the national final of the Jack Petchey Speak-Out competition was held. An amazing evening listening to ALL the wonderful finalists delivering their amazing speeches; thought-provoking, humorous, empathetic….all emotions, and they were all great speeches. BUT, one stood out and all we can say is ‘Ethan, you were absolutely amazing and you absolutely deserved to be the winner!’
Thank you to all the staff who went along last night in support and especially to Ms Ireland who has led on this initiative, mentoring and supporting Ethan from the beginning.
Ethan…. you rock!
Listen to his speech:
We are very pleased to share with you that all of our boys did amazingly well at the Borough Athletics Championship last week where they won 21 medals!
EGS placement Overall in the Borough:
- Year 7 2nd
- Year 9 2nd
- Year 8 3rd
- Senior boys 3rd
Incredible results!!
Year 7
70M hurdles 1st Dave Anntae Parish
100M 3rd Jayden Boadu
Relay 2nd
Long jump 3rd Anthony Sangola
Year 8
75M hurdles 1st Jayden Lakusa
100m 1st Selvin Hurril
800 м 1st Tevaughn Smith
Relay 3rd
Shot 2nd Erik Lipetz
Year 9
100M 1st Elvis Elendu
200m 3rd Brando Bailey Joseph
300m 1st Malakai Morgan
800m 2nd Lucas McKie
Relay 2nd
Hammer 2nd Alex Lundy
Long jump 1st Elvis Elendu
Year 10
200m 1st Garry Gibbs
1500 m 2nd Harry Doran
800m 2nd Lloyd Asamoah
Relay 1st
High jump 3rd Falalo Jammeh
WELL DONE TO ALL OUR STUDENTS WHO TOOK PART!
Did you see the article in last week’s Enfield Independent newspaper? If not, here is the full article online:
Musical brothers whose talent took them to Glastonbury donated some of their fee to EGS help the next generation of young musicians at their old school.
The band even gave the school a shout out during their Glastonbury performance, adding: “It’s important – give young people an instrument and give them a chance.”
