We start this week off by introducing our new Head of Psychology, Ms Baldwin.
Our Silver DofE boys went off early yesterday morning with Mr Wragg & Mr Smith to complete their qualifying expedition; 3 days and 2 nights in the Peak District.
Yesterday was a bit wet and cold but they managed 6 hours of hiking and got back to base just before dark.
Today is looking sunnier and warmer for them and they seem to be making good time.
Hope they are enjoying the scenery as well as the experience.
Very proud of these boys 🙂
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Our senior mathematicians in Years 12 & 13 took on the annual Maths Challenge yesterday.
This Maths challenge encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems.
The ‘problems’ our seniors face are designed to make students think; most are accessible, yet still a challenge for those with more experience.
We love to encourage our EGS mathematicians to push themselves and they always do us proud; Mrs Paraskeva (Head of Mathematics) can’t wait to see all the results!
Well done boys!
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Lots happening this month in school to mark Black History Month….
Here are a few examples of how some departments are incorporating the BHM theme;
Check out this calendar; discover someone new each day: https://ourhistoryissharedhistory.com/#
I would describe myself as a “working class lad from t north” driven by my childhood experiences at school.
I attended a “rough comp” where standards were pretty low with regards to pushing students to get better grades and I then studied for my A levels at a selective Grammar school (and was laughed at by some of the staff for being a “bit thick”).
Both experiences ignited a passion to make comprehensive education in this country better so that ALL children could have a superb education and be taught by teachers that cared for their students.
As a country we are still so far away from this. As a school I know that staff at EGS get up in the morning to try and help in this endeavour.
“The devil wins when good people do nothing”, so at EGS we welcome good people to our staff and try to make good young men from the year 7 boys that walk through our doors year on year.
Yom Kippur, also known as Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for the Jews.
It’s central themes are atonement and repentance.
Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-26 hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. Orthodox Jews will not use lotions, oils or creams or wear leather footwear.
Yom Kippur completes the annual period known in Judaism as the High Holy Days (or sometimes “the Days of Awe”) and takes place just over a week after the Jewish New Year, the festival is commemorated with a day-long fast.
After the fasting and towards the end of Yom Kippur they have a festive meal with family and friends.