Ezra Collective (Femi) Back In Enfield!

25th July 2025Mrs S Field
A few weeks ago we had a film crew from America come in to school with Femi from Ezra Collective filming for Vice. Here’s the video featuring Femi singing, or should I say drumming our praises, and of course his beloved teacher Malcolm.  It’s definitely worth a watch!
Femi is an inspiration for all the young potential musicians out there; follow your passion!
But also for those who have not yet picked up an instrument…do so, try it out!
If you’re coming to Enfield Grammar School in Year 7, you will be offered the opportunity to learn to play various instruments. Some of these opportunities will be thanks to Femi and TJ Koleoso who have given our music department 30 brand new trumpets and trombones!!….plus….Femi is covering the cost of one student to have individual lessons throughout his time at EGS…. 2025-26 is the year we can offer our new Ezra Scholarship! 
Femi is a truly humble, generous and brilliantly talented guy who has a deep rooted sense of being and of understanding the youth of today and the meaning of community.

 

Culture Day 2025

30th June 2025Mrs S Field

What a wonderful day full of colour!

We had so many countries represented and it was lovely to see how proud students and staff were to wear their national dress.

We were also lucky to have a ’round the world’ menu for lunch created by our catering team which was delicious…..and, yes, many of us tasted every single dish!

Throughout the day there was poetry, quizzes, learning the greetings from each other’s country and teachers incorporated world culture within their subject lessons.

Pre-Loved Uniform Sale & Family Bingo

24th June 2025Mrs S Field

Pre-loved Uniform Sale tomorrow: 25 June 2025

Family Bingo next week: Friday 4 July 2025

Funeral: Mr Gross, MBE; teacher, mentor, friend, leader…

16th June 2025Mrs S Field

It is with a heavy heart that we have to let you all know that our EGS legend, Mr Peter Gross, has passed away. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this time. It has been wonderful to read all the messages from staff and ex-students that have been pouring in (via email, Facebook and on the EOGFC Instagram), which just affirms what a positive impact this gentleman had on the ‘EGS family’ for many many years…and still does. We were honoured to know him. RIP Peter Gross.

 

 

#BookoftheMonth: June

16th June 2025Mrs S Field

June is Gypsy, Roma And Traveller History Month and we have chosen, ‘The Pearl Thief’ by Elizabeth Wein as our Book of the Month. 

Julie Beaufort-Stuart is a teenager who has returned from boarding school to spend one last summer on her grandfather’s Scottish estate. The old man has died and the estate is being sold to cover his debts. But there is more to this….. A man is missing, presumed murdered and the blame is falling on the McEwens, a family of Travellers, whom Julie has known for as long as she can remember. Set in 1938, the story is one of grudges, secrets, strangers, prejudice and class division, as well as a coming-of-age story and mystery. 

Suggested reading for Year 10+

Culturally Speaking…..

13th June 2025Mrs S Field
Following their visit to the Imperial War Museum, our cohort of Year 9 students participated in an intensive, full-day workshop led by an exceptional trainer (A.C. Gaskell) from Speakers Trust and facilitated by Ms Senior. The session was expertly designed to help students channel their experiences and reflections from the museum into powerful, articulate speeches on themes of culture and contemporary life.

Throughout the day, students engaged in a dynamic blend of collaborative drama, structured spoken and written activities, live demonstrations, explicit instruction, and carefully scaffolded learning tasks. This multifaceted approach culminated in the production of original speeches — each one a compelling expression of the students’ perspectives, passions, and personal insights.

This workshop not only developed students’ oracy and writing skills but also deepened their engagement with ideas of identity, culture, and social awareness – making it a truly transformative educational experience.

While the standard across the group was impressive, four students stood out for their eloquence, confidence, and depth of thought (Aaron Walsh, Otis Halley, Samir Habibi, Nikolas Kole). These individuals have been selected to progress to the Assembly Final, where they will deliver their speeches to the entire Year 9 cohort. The outcome of this final will determine whose speech is chosen to represent the school in the prestigious Culturally Speaking showcase.