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

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:

Congratulations to all of our Y10 DofE boys – they were challenged, they survived and they conquered!

Hiking several kilometres further than in their practice, all groups made it to the camping area, pitched their tents, cooked their meals and experienced an independent outdoor experience. And we are pleased to say, that the next day, they all made it back in one piece!

Now, who’s up to take on the challenge of the Silver Award??!