End of Term – Happy Easter!

4th April 2025Mrs S Field
⏰ Early Finish today at 12.15pm!
 Thank you to all the students who donated towards our Non-Uniform Day today
50% of the donations will be going to the school’s hardship fund and the remaining 50% to a local charity nominated by students.
End-of-Term Assembly will be held: a whole-school celebration featuring:
  • Presentation of our PRIDE Awards (Passion, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, Empathy)
  • Recognition of the top merit earners in each PRIDE category, who will receive Amazon vouchers
  • Final messages and a well-earned send-off into the Easter break

HOUSEPOINTS Update:

With St Andrews out in front and Forty dragging their heels a bit, we need a big push from everyone next term to find out which house are the champions of the 2024-25 academic year!

  • PRIDE: Passion, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, Empathy
  • Great attendance, great work and effort, courteous, good attitude

Happy Easter everyone – stay safe, healthy and happy. If you’re revising, remember to take breaks, sleep well and keep hydrated.

See you all in 2 weeks!

Can You Help Support Our School Enrichment Provision?

3rd December 2024Mrs S Field
As the academic year flies by, we are met with financial challenges that impact our ability to provide many of the additional enrichment experiences that have always been a vital part of our student’s education. Activities such as school trips, cultural capital days, school clubs and inspiring science events, are no longer as feasible as they once were.
These experiences are not mere luxuries; they are an essential part of our students’ education, fostering growth, inspiration, and a well-rounded learning environment. For many of our boys, particularly our boys who may not have access to these opportunities outside of school, these activities offer exposure to new ideas, perspectives, and skills.
To ensure that we can continue offering these enriching opportunities, we are seeking your help. Your generosity will have a direct impact on the education of both our current and future students, allowing them to benefit from the full spectrum of experiences that help inspire, motivate, and develop well-rounded individuals.
If you are able to donate towards this, please follow this link to our GoFundMe fundraising page: https://gofund.me/0bf74bd8
OR via this QR code:
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference in ensuring that we can provide the educational experiences our students deserve.
Please contact our finance office directly at [email protected] if you would like to discuss other ways to donate or support. Your generosity will directly support enrichment activities, ensuring that every student has access to a full and inspiring education.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Enfield Grammar School.
Mr C Lamb
Headteacher

#BookOfTheMonth: November

4th November 2024Mrs S Field
To celebrate Men’s Health Awareness Month, our Book Of The Month is ‘Positively Teenage’ by Nicola Morgan.

The library has helpful books covering a whole range of worries that teenagers may have. The books include positive strategies for healthy minds and bodies, and will give you reassurance that you are not alone. The books will be on display (they can be borrowed) in the library. If you are not sure, please speak to Mrs Rudolph, Library Manager.

Positively Teenage gives you tools to approach your teenage years with optimism and understanding and to develop real wellbeing for life.

The media so often portray adolescence negatively but this book shows you how to approach these years far more positively so that you can really flourish and be in control. You’ll find simple strategies to develop a positive attitude, growth mindset, self-understanding, determination and resilience and you’ll see how those strengths will help you cope with any challenges, enjoy life and achieve your potential.

Full of practical, proven strategies for physical and mental health, Positively Teenage will show you lots of ways to flourish physically and mentally – from doing things you enjoy to learning new skills; looking after your diet, exercise and attitude to being healthy online; getting great sleep to understanding your personality – allowing you to take control of many areas of your life. With these new strengths and skills, you can survive any storms and thrive on the challenges of your exciting life.

Scattered throughout are POSITIVE BOOSTS: quick ideas for actions you can take to build positivity and wellbeing. Add them into your life and use your imagination and your new understanding to invent others.

Positively Teenage gives you the power to let yourself flourish, achieve and be who you want to be. Use your powers well! Be truly, positively, teenage! Stand tall, stretch your arms wide, take a deep breath and say, loudly (or in your head), ‘I can do this!’

“Nicola Morgan has that rare gift of being able to communicate science and make it fun.” Professor Simon Baron Cohen, University of Cambridge

Reading and Writing Resources for the Summer Holidays…

25th July 2024Mrs S Field
Here is a link to the Enfield Library Events page. The Homework club is term time only but the two writing ones (at Palmers Green & Ordnance Road libraries) are available in the holidays.
The Wheelers ebook platform: https://enfieldgrammar.wheelers.co/
Head to our Library page for links to reading resources such as The Day and Complete Issues: https://www.enfieldgrammar.org/learning-support/curriculum/literacy-library/

Our Jack Petchey Winners 2023-2024

24th July 2024Mrs S Field

Jack Petchey 2023-24 Award Winners

Although we all received the very sad news of the passing of Jack Petchey CBE last month, his foundation is set to continue recognising the achievements of young people for many more years.

EGS is fortunate to be recognised as Gold Award winners and our 2023-24 Jack Petchey winners for this year, as voted for by students and staff are: Ed H, Tamzid, Oscar, Taye, Tevaughn, Shakithyan, Jamal, Otis, Harris

CONGRATULATIONS to them all! These students have been outstanding in one way or another (achievement, commitment, overcoming challenge, contribution) which has been recognised by the school community. The boys have decided that the financial side of their awards go to the following areas:

  • Science Dept to replace some of the older equipment
  • Art Dept to access interactive resources
  • Sports Dept new football kit and update some of the older equipment
  • Sixth Form to help improve their facilities
  • Music Dept to update some of the older equipment
  • Computing Dept to buy some new equipment
  • Funding towards Year 8 trips for those who need financial assistance

Pre-Loved Uniform Sale

28th June 2024Mrs S Field
Come along to pick up some school uniform ready for September: save money, support recycle and reuse schemes, and fundraise all at the same time!
THURSDAY 4 JULY 6.30-8PM Upper School Main Hall
Anybody wanting to donate uniform that is no longer needed, please do so at either of the school offices (lower and upper) during school hours – please ensure it is labelled for FEGS. Thank you!