International Literacy Day takes place on the 8^th September every year to raise awareness for literacy problems that exist within our own local communities as well as globally.

To honour this day Etone would like you to write a poem with one of the different titles to express your feelings. The poems should speak about importance of literacy, benefits of literacy and the big role it plays in the society and your future at and after Etone. 

The titles of the poems that I have written are given below….

• You Can Have Lot Of Self-Confidence

• A Better Society

• Best Possible Life To Humankind

• Can Anyone Stop Us

• A Great Beauty

Our suggestion is; before you start writing, it’s better to know more on the following…..

•Dictionary Meaning Of Literacy

•Definition Of Literacy From Wikipedia

•Definition Of Literacy: UNESCO

•International Literacy Day

Example Poem

YOU CAN HAVE LOT OF SELF-CONFIDENCE

If you can not read

If you can not write

If you don’t have general knowledge

If you can not communicate well

If you can not communicate effectively

Tell me, what is the value of your life?

So, literacy is at the heart of basic education for all.

If you are literate and educated

You can have a lot of self-confidence

And you can lead a life of your own choice.

Success Criteria:

• Feelings towards literacy.

• Explain what literacy is

• Ambitious adjectives

• Simile

• Senses

• Repetition

• Varied line lengths

• Rhyme (at least twice)

Challenge:

• Enjambment

• Personification

• Rhetorical question

• Link to the Etone employability skills

On Tuesday 5^th September, Etone College was thrilled to finally throw open the doors to officially welcome our new Year 7 pupils to the school. With the wait finally over as summer came to a close with the sun shining brightly, as our new cohort entered through our gates. Saying goodbye to parents it was clear that all of our pupils were eager for the step up to secondary.

As our pupils lined up to enter the main hall for our Welcome Assembly, we were very impressed by the level of maturity they showed along with the impeccable uniforms with new shoes to boot. Within the assembly it was time for Mr Smith to formally welcome the Year 7 to the Etone family. With Etone achieving the status as a leading provider in the area it was great to share some of the amazing things our Etone Learners have got up to and show our new pupils the possibilities they hold. With a track record of good results and prestigious destinations it was clear to the Year 7 just what a good school they had joined up to.

Across the day our pupils had the opportunity to take part in activities centred around what it takes to be an Etone Learner, whilst learning all they need to know about Etone. As lunch time came our pupils continued to achieve the model behaviour expected of them as they entered the Hall and Café to enjoy our new Etone Bistro Menu. With full bellies it was time to complete their Form time activities as the pupils geared up for another exciting day tomorrow.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new pupils and their families and look forward to working with you during your time at Etone.

With the summer finally over it was time for our recently shared new menu to be released. With our Year 7’s and Prefects being in the privileged position of being the first to try out the Tuesday offering. With Peri Peri Chicken or Veg with Rice and Sweetcorn the Meal Deal option was strong and a clear winner with our pupils, one new Year 7 saying “This is the best chicken I’ve ever tasted. I can’t wait for tomorrow.” However the other items came close seconds with a special mention for the Raspberry Ripple Cake, which was truly delicious, with one staff member saying “I could eat this every day.” (Although we won’t share who).

With sandwiches, freshly made paninis, jacket potatoes and handmade cookies also on the menu the options are endless. We second our Year 7 pupil – Bring on tomorrow… We can’t wait!!!

Last week we were thrilled to once again be featured in the Nuneaton News sharing the success of our New Build and Youth Games Gold Award!

Check out the article here and stay tuned for more in the local news from Etone!

On Thursday 24th August it was time to celebrate as our Year 11 pupils arrived to collect their GCSE results.

During the past few years there has been unprecedented disruption to our pupils education. With the biggest of these being the impact from the pandemic we are proud of how our pupils have conducted themselves throughout. We are proud to say our pupils have performed well and as a result there were lots of happy faces during the day.

Whilst all of our pupils efforts are fantastic we would like to highlight the following pupils who have achieved particularly impressive results:

– Millie C (7 grade 9, 1 grade 8 and a Distinction*)

– Naisha P (7 grade 9, 1 grade 8 and a Distinction*)

-Kwebena K (6 grade 9, 2 grade 8 and a Distinction*)

– Kimaya G (6 grade 9, 1 grade 7)

– Celestina J (4 grade 9, 3 grade 8, 1 grade 7 and a Distinction *)

– Ellie M (3 grade 9, 4 grade 8, 2 grade 7 and a Distinction*)

– Evie H (3 grade 9, 3 grade 8, 1 grade 7 and 2 Distinction*’s)

Headteacher Mr Smith had the following to say: “It’s been tough for all of our pupils to overcome the challenges that have faced but I am so delighted by the way our pupils have conducted themselves. Throughout the busy exam period they have tried hard and it is great to see the efforts have paid off today.

With a record number of pupils enrolling to our Sixth Form we can’t wait to see what our pupils, both new and old, achieve in their Post 16 education.”

We want to thank all of our Year 11 pupils and regardless of destinations wish them well for the future.

Etone College Warhammer Club were thrilled to be featured in the official Warhammer Magazine, White Dwarf. 

The magazine, first published in 1977, is the worlds leading published work for Warhammer and miniature fantasy games.

The Warhammer club began last year with Mr McKenna as an opportunity for pupils to explore what Warhammer and similar strategic games were about. Since its inception the club has grown to become one of the most popular within the school forging a strong relationship with the local Games Workshop and Warhammer community.

We are absolutely overjoyed to have been awarded such a prestigious title as the global magazine will share the how enthusiastic are pupils are around the world.

A big thank you to Game Workshop and our Warhammer Club and Well Done!

To read the article purchase that latest copy of the White Dwarf magazine (Issue 491, Pages 35 and 37).

On Thursday morning on the 17^th August Etone College was happy to welcome our Sixth Form pupils collecting their exam results for Results Day 2023. As always, we are extremely proud of the results and progress our students have made.

For many of our Year 13 pupils the results they achieved are from their first live exam series after the disruption caused by the pandemic. We were impressed at how well our students handled themselves throughout the process, showing their self-belief and being supportive of one another being the living embodiment of our Etone Values.

However,  after the initial summer break it was time for results to be revealed. Across the cohort our students have made impressive progress with pupils achieving in line with expectations and many exceeding their targets. As a result the average grade our pupils achieved was increased from last year, showing the success our students and by extension our Sixth Form are enjoying. 

This includes our Year 12 pupils who we would like to congratulate who have completed examinations and earned AS/ Level 3 Certificates this year. We are excited to continue your journey as you complete your courses in Year 13.

As for Year 13 all of our students are leaving Etone to go on to secure and promising next steps from a diverse range of Universities and Apprenticeships. We would like to share some of our success stories below:

Phoenix S “I’m so happy to be going off to University and to have the results. There is always a lot of pressure but I am so grateful to the college. I am so excited to be studying Biomedicine at the University of Birmingham.” Phoenix achieved A/A/B in Biology, History and Chemistry respectively along with an AS Level at grade A for Maths.

Simon D “I am really happy to be able to say I have achieved the results that I have. I have put a lot of work into this however, I know the support my teachers and friends have given me throughout my time here has allowed me to enjoy this success.” Simon achieve Distinction*/A/B/B in Business, Geography, Maths and Physics respectively and is off to complete his voluntary social service year in Wismar, Germany before completing his degree at the Bremen University of Applied Science.

Tom C “I am really pleased with my results and I really have enjoyed the Football Academy. It was a lot of hard work but I’ve got some really good grades and it means I have lots of opportunities now.” Tom achieved Distinction*, Distinction *, Distinction in his Sport Extended Diploma and goes off to study Sport Coaching at Loughborough University.

Musaddiq A who achieved A/B/B and leaves us to study Medicine at the University of Birmingham in the long journey to becoming a medical practitioner.

There are many destinations our pupils are attending and we are very pleased to see some of our pupils off to attend Russell Group universities including; University of Manchester, University of Sheffield and University of Birmingham. Over I our Football Academy our students have matched their success on the pitch with some truly fantastic results and securing placements at prestigious sporting experts Loughborough University. 

We know however, there are not always happy reactions to the results we open. Whilst we are extremely proud of these results, we continue to work with our pupils to ensure that they are supported onto the next step of their path. 

To all of our students we would like to say if you require future support from us, please contact us. Remember you are now Etone Alumni and that is a club you have joined for life. We would love to hear about your time at University, Apprenticeships and further but before that, please enjoy the remainder of your summer holiday. Well Done Etone!

We are delighted to announce that Etone College has achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2022/23 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.

In order to achieve the Gold level our Perform department have worked hard to provide enriching opportunities both as part of our classroom curriculum and extracurricular provision. Whilst there are too many sporting success across the year to mention we would like to share some of the highlights:

• Development of our Girls Football Academy
• Boys Football Academy topping their league and winning the WBA Cup for a second year in a row
• Pupils taking part in charity fundraising through Staff vs Students sport
• Exciting trips and visits including from Stuart Attwell (Premier League Referee)
• Taking part in Go Lead’s: Disney Festival of Football
• Our Year 12’s joining in with Active in Mind to provide support for wellbeing through sport

With many of our pupils competing in local inter-school competitions this year, we are extremely proud of their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible. This really does show the resilience and teamwork required as part of our Employability Skills. Additionally the sportsmanship shown by all of our pupils embodies the Etone Values. 

We are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication our Perform team have put into the provision this year and would like to congratulate them and all of our pupils in achieving this award.

To check out some of the sporting highlights across the year please click the links:

Disney’s Festival of Football: https://www.etonecollege.co.uk/girls-football-primary-disney-football-festival/

Girls Football Academy – Bend it like Beckham: https://www.etonecollege.co.uk/bend-it-like-beckham-the-taster/

Tennis Triumph for Josh: https://www.etonecollege.co.uk/tennis-triumph-for-josh/

We are the Champions…Again: https://www.etonecollege.co.uk/we-are-the-champions-again/

Staff vs Students Part 3: https://www.etonecollege.co.uk/staff-vs-student-part-3/ 

On Thursday our Year 8 pupils had the chance to explore the delights of Twycross Zoo as part of Science’s Enrichment Week provision. 

The trip was an enjoyable one for staff and pupils as they had the chance to get to meet the animals and learn about their natural habitats.

With Zebras, Penguins, Giraffes and Gorillas there was something for everyone. Although we were worried the zookeepers would mistake our pupils for escaped animals, luckily this was not the case and the pupils were complemented by Twycross staff for showing all Etone Values across the day.

All that was left was for a visit to the gift shop for some goodies and for a safe journey home. Thank you to Twycross for hosting.