UK Holocaust Memorial Day

27th January 2024Mrs S Field

Holocaust Remembrance / Memorial Day, is an international memorial day on 27 January that commemorates the victims of the Holocaust, which resulted in the murder of 6 million Jewish people, along with countless members of other minorities by Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945. 27 January was chosen to commemorate the date that Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by the Red Army in 1945.

It is also a time for remembering other genocides around the world such as; Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.

Visit the school library to see the display that our Pupil Librarians have set up; full of information, sources of reference and books to read.

2024 HMD theme: Fragility of Freedom

https://www.hmd.org.uk/what-is-holocaust-memorial-day/

The Holocaust threatened the fabric of civilisation, and genocide must still be resisted every day. Our world often feels fragile and vulnerable and we cannot be complacent. Even in the UK, prejudice and the language of hatred must be challenged by us all.

HMD is for everyone. Each year across the UK, thousands of people come together to learn more about the past and take action to create a safer future. 

Together we bear witness for those who endured genocide, and honour the survivors and all those whose lives were changed beyond recognition.

#HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness

https://www.hmd.org.uk/

Update: Winter Fundraising Appeal

26th January 2024Mrs S Field

Message from our Headteacher, Mr Lamb:

I would like to thank each and every one of you who generously contributed to our Winter Fundraising Appeal 23/24. We are now in a position to be able to help some of our families and are welcoming applications from those who need assistance. Letters to school parents have been sent out offering:
– Food Vouchers redeemable in most supermarket retailers
– Contribution towards energy efficient essential small kitchen appliances (Kettles, microwaves, toasters etc.)

Once again, thank you all for your support.

#enfieldgrammarschool #enfield #EGScommunity #fundraising #communitysupport #schoolcommunity #supporteachother

EGS says ‘NO’ to all forms of discrimination!

11th January 2024Mrs S Field

Here are some new posters that are displayed in all classrooms and around the school.

Following on from valuable anti-discriminatory training for all staff, a zero tolerance approach is being reinforced, with fully accessible reporting systems for both staff and students.

Our goal is not solely to reprimand but to educate and transform behaviours, cultivating a more inclusive school community. All students will be comprehensively educated about anti-discrimination and the various sanctions in place. Full details were sent out to all parents earlier this week.

Our school must be a place where every pupil feels secure, valued, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.

Garden Club Festive Wreath-Making!

14th December 2023Mrs S Field

Our garden club has spent the term, since September, weeding, pruning, planting, putting up a new greenhouse, collecting leaves for composting and more…..it’s been busy! (in-between all the rain!)

To end the term we held a festive wreath-making session for the boys; it’s creative and calming but also a lovely opportunity for us, as staff, to spend quality time with them.

They were able to take home some of their wonderful handicraft to help make their houses a little bit more festive!

Thank you to Ms Culora, the wellbeing team and Ms Miller who came along to support, and as always, to our fabulous parent helper Sarah, who volunteers her time every week to make gardening and the outdoors accessible, interesting and fun for the boys.

So from me, Mrs Field, on behalf of gardening club we wish you all a happy and healthy break – see you in the new year!

EGS Community Annual Fundraiser Launched!

5th December 2023Mrs S Field

As we navigate through challenging times, we are acutely aware of the financial hardships facing many families across the UK due to the ongoing economic crisis.

As a school community, we are committed to supporting our students and their families.
To assist families this winter we re launched our fundraising appeal last night with the aim to provide financial assistance to those who require support during these difficult times.

Each barrier or worry that we can remove for a young person improves their experience at school and helps to support their engagement and learning.

Thank you in advance for your support and, if you are able to donate, your kind donation will help make a positive difference to our students and their families.

Click this link to got to our fundraiser:

Gofund.me/EGS Community Fundraiser

Ethan’s Jack Petchey Speak-Out Winners Ceremony!

24th November 2023Mrs S Field
The Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge, a national speech competition that is run with Year 10 pupils every year, is a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn confidence and eloquence. Thousands of students took part last year and we were thrilled that our very own Ethan Bousoula won the nationals with his hilarious, wise and moving words.
Last week, the English department was delighted to run an awards ceremony for Ethan with The Speakers Trust. The Mayor of Enfield, Ethan’s father, and other representatives from the Speaker’s Trust attended the ceremony with the rest of Year 11 to recognise Ethan’s great achievement and congratulate him on this impressive accolade. Year 11 made us proud as a supportive and mature audience.
Ethan serves as a great example for this year’s competition hopefuls and he gave some sage advice to our Year 10 students who are currently taking part in the competition. The first workshop kicks off next week – good luck boys!
EGS looks forward to hosting the Regional Finals of the competition in February of 2024, where Ethan will no doubt be supporting this year’s local finalists.
To listen to Ethan’s award-winning speech, click here: