Check out our poster for Wellbeing Week this year. Starting on Monday 20^th January Etone will promote Blue Monday. With this being the date scientists believe to be the biggest ‘down point’ in the year, our school is joining others to take part in activities to wipe away the Monday blues and keep the smiles on our faces. With positive pineapple hunts to Just Dance and Positivity Postcards there is something for everyone.

Extending on this across the week our pupils will have the chance to take part in lunchtime mindfulness colouring, Brew Monday and of course our Walk and Talk during form time, across the week pupils will get the chance to practice positive mindfulness activities. As an important aspect in our Personal Development curriculum, the week is an opportunity to show our support for keeping positive mindsets.

With more details to follow join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ History across the week with assemblies hosted by Mrs Price and rainbow ribbons to show our support for the community.

Autism as you will be aware lasts for a lifetime. Whilst this is not in itself an automatic concern it can lead to developmental difficulties in how we interact and communicate in the world.

However, with over 75 million people being diagnosed equating to 1% of the world’s population it is important for us to recognise both these difficulties but also the inadvertent success those with autism present across time.

Whilst 1 in 100 people are due to be diagnosed with autism within their lifetime, it can lead to that ‘lateral thinking’ which provides so many different and wonderful views on life.

During the day itself we will be wearing blue socks in support and encourage you to do the same. Stay tuned.

We are excited for our Community Champions to start planning activities for Red Nose Day this year. If you have an idea for how we can raise funds for our school, please share with us on social media or in school.

Do you have a special talent you wish to showcase at our next big live event? You will have the chance to perform on stage in front of a live audience in Birmingham in the state-of-the-art theatre at Millennium Point on Thursday 15th May 2025 at our annual pupil awards evening. Whether it be singing, juggling, stand-up comedy or anything in between, we want to see all your wonderful talents. Dance entries will be accepted this year and will be entered into another competition to perform at our next outdoor trust wide summer event.

How to enter:

• Have one of your performing arts teachers record your performance (or film it yourself and email to your teacher).
• A snippet of your performance can be submitted. Please do not worry about submitting a performance in its entirety.
• Your teacher will be able to submit your performance video to the judging panel.
• Finalists will have the opportunity to perform at our next big trust event and some school events this year.
• Solo entries and group entries are welcome.

Submit your entry by 4pm on Friday 21st February 2025

A look back at last years event where our winning acts will have the opportunity to play can be seen below.

On Tuesday, 7^th January 2025, pupils, parents and staff gathered to listen to Prof Dr Edward Guinan, a world famous astro-physicist.  Alongside his huge list of career achievements, Prof Guinan was part of the team who discovered rings around the planet Neptune. He currently teaches at Villanova University, Philadelphia and works with NASA.  His talk focused on a history of the planet Mars and his project to investigate whether people could live on Mars in the future and grow their own food.  Etone pupils are particularly fortunate to have access to a sample of the soil which Prof Guinan and his team have created, in partnership with NASA, to grow their own crops.

Etone pupils will be taking part in activities as we recognise the importance of braille and the skills required by those who use it.

On January 27^th we will be remembering those who suffered through the Holocaust atrocities as we reflect across the day.

What an honour it is to feature at the front of the Nuneaton News with the hard work of our Community Champions recognised in the paper this week. Get your copy now whilst you can!

A group of 54 Year 11 pupils from Etone College recently had the opportunity to visit De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester. The day began with a tour of the campus, where our pupils explored state-of-the-art facilities, including the impressive Vijay Patel Building, known for its creative arts courses. They visited several faculty buildings, gaining valuable insights into the wide range of courses and specialist academic environments on offer. A talk on student finance provided clear advice on managing university costs and accessing support, ensuring pupils felt informed about this important aspect of university life.

Whilst on tour pupils were an introduction to the university’s student support services, such as the Student Gateway, which offers help with money matters, welfare, and additional needs. Pupils discovered the variety of clubs and societies available at DMU, underlining the importance of extracurricular activities in shaping a well-rounded university experience. They also learned about different routes into university, including foundation years for those seeking alternative pathways. An informative Q&A session with current students gave pupils the chance to ask questions and hear first-hand about life at university, leaving them inspired and better prepared for their future education choices.