Here are the next FEGS events taking us up to the end of the year…
We will be avidly watching the 2025 EFL Championship play off on Saturday; following our two alumni battling it out on the pitch at Wembley.
Sydie Peck playing for Sheffield United and Romaine Mundle playing for Sunderland will be facing each other in an effort to win the match that propels their team into the Premier League!
Good luck to both of them!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in supporting MHAM, we have chosen, ‘The Teenage Guide To Stress’ by Nicola Morgan. Also, very apt as exam season has just started. This is a fantastic book which looks at the specific worries and fears of teenagers and suggests positive strategies for healthy minds and bodies.
It is available to borrow, along with other similar books, in the Upper School Library.
Congratulations to Ender in Year 11 who was one of the 20 young people appointed as a member of the Enfield Youth Council earlier this month; we wish him all the best in his new role!
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
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!
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.
#AlumniSpotlight: Sean Sinanan
A great post on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/feed/activity) written by one of our ex-students (and ex-Head Boy) who embraced our motto of ‘As much as I can’ and is definitely a promoter for our Boy to Man campaign.
It’s wonderful to see what paths our students take after leaving us, and Sean has proved that hard work and determination does pay off. Like Sean we believe that giving support and a little help along the way is valuable and also helps to show someone that they are worth it and that we believe in them.
“Since my time at Oxford University, I’ve prioritised solving real-world challenges through technology, currently leading Impact at Plinth where our mission is to drive AI and technology adoption across the not-for-profit sector to build capacity and unleash the potential of community organisations across the world.
Prior to this I spent two years driving our mission from pre-seed to seed stage, creating solutions to accelerate the UK’s journey to Net Zero.
Alongside this, I’ve founded a successful political consultancy, was involved in launching London’s first third-space for aspiring founders, and built a strong online personal presence through my online video content, engaging 30,000+ followers and reaching 20M+ views”
The photo shows Sean at the tender age of 16 speaking in Parliament!
#enfieldgrammarschool #alumni #EGSalumni #exstudent #positiverolemodel #achievement #successfulcareer #futureleader
Come along to this free event and find out how to support career choices.
Local London Careers Hub East are pleased to invite all parents to our parental engagement workshop at Enfield Grammar School.
- Date: Thursday 24th April
- Time: 3:30pm – 6:00pm
- Refreshments and food will be provided
- Location: Enfield Grammar School, Market Place, Enfield EN2 6LN
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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