This week at Etone sees the launch of Anti Bullying Week. In line with our Theme of the week our pupils will have the opportunity in assemblies, form time and Learning for Life lessons to explore how as a community we can protect against bullying and support those who find themselves victims. 

This year the theme for Anti Bullying is ‘One Kind Word’, which as a theme is very apt as we head into the season of goodwill. With that we are asking our pupils to be especially complimentary for the next fortnight and provide a kind word or compliment to friends, family and those people you may not usually speak to often. If we all get behind the campaign as a school, we can have a significant impact on our community and ensure that people do not suffer in silence.

In the lead up to Saturday 13^th November’s World Kindness Day. Following this we will be asking pupils to take part in random acts of kindness across the week be it; holding the door open for someone, making a gesture or spontaneous, reaching out to old friends or acquaintances and providing help to others. So whatever your act might be make sure you show off the values of the Etone Learner and support your peers.

Remember to Tweet your acts of kindness.

On Thursday 25^th November 2021 Etone College Sixth Form will be welcoming prospective sixth form students to our Open Evening event. 

This year we are thrilled to be able to welcome you back on site for the evening where, whilst following guidance to keep you safe, we will have the opportunity to showcase our amazing provision for Sixth Form students and detailing why Etone is the perfect place to prepare for your next steps be that University, Apprenticeships or the world of work.

Come and find out how we continue to build on the Employability Skills our pupils develop at KS4 to make the transition to next steps much easier. For example you can explore Communication within Marketing in Business Studies or how about Problem Solving in Maths, take a trip to the Sport department to discover how Resilience is built or how Organisation is used in creative subjects such as Art. 

There will also be opportunities to meet with current students, staff and leadership and discuss how Etone College could be the perfect fit for you. 

So let us welcome you on: Thursday 25^th November 2021 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

This week our year 11 pupils have been busy developing their Employability Skills in conjunction with revision techniques. Following a series of assemblies in the build up to mock exams they are building their skill set to ensure they are exam ready. 

Across this week they have begun to create a revision timetable, taking in all of the advice to revise in small blocks of time, choose specific topics and consider the measures of success.

We have also looked at the various strategies they can use to revise such as: flash cards, mind maps, revision websites to name just a few. Remember when revising it is important to consider what works best for you and consider the advice such as:

• Music is not always conducive to a revising environment.
• Take short breaks where you give your mind a rest.
• Exercise in between revision sessions is a great way to keep positive mental health.
• Stay hydrated and have a snack on hand as hunger will impact your memory ability.

From the activities pupils are now invited to complete revision tasks at home and will be rewarded when these are shown to their form teacher – So get earning those House Points towards Prom!

If you would like to delve more into how best to support yourself revising, or are a parent/carer who would like to help your child revise please visit our revision pages by following this link: https://bit.ly/3CFLqVu.

On Thursday 23^rd our newly appointed prefects completed the final part of their training with a visit to work on their Team building and Communication skills at Cliff Lakes Water Park. Whilst an undeniably fun day was had by the deserving cohort, there was a clear purpose to helping the team build their confidence in preparation for the challenges they will face in the oncoming year. 

Across the day the groups were tasked with overcoming the obstacles they faced, making it through each one as a unit and coming out the other side in record times. Head of Phoenix Mr Baggot was particularly impressed “The determination and initiative showed from the year 11’s is truly inspiring and I can’t wait for Team Phoenix and the rest of the houses to work with this amazing group of pupils to help ensure all pupils at Etone progress no matter what.”

Matrix Academy Trust can proudly announce that we have been successful in two bids for the new Turing Scheme. We will therefore be able to offer experiences across all five Matrix secondary schools for 100 pupils to go abroad to experience life in Spain or Germany in 2022. The Turing Scheme replaces the Erasmus project, which, for many years, has supported pupils to travel, learn and study internationally.

We will shortly be opening applications for 10 Year 8 pupils to apply to go on the Turing Germany project and a further 10 Year 9 pupils to apply to go on the Turing Spain project. Our projects are planned to take place in Fulda near Frankfurt in Germany and the Costa Del Sol in Spain.

For the successful applicants this will be a life-changing opportunity: the chance to travel internationally, working alongside other pupils from the Matrix Academy Trust schools and meeting German or Spanish pupils. Pupils taking part will also take part in pre-mobility work between schools to learn about the host countries culture, language, food, schools and ways of life.

We are proud to announce that Etone College has been awarded the International School Award for 2021-2024. 

The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life work in today’s world.

Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, said: ‘Etone has earned this prestigious award through its inspirational international work and links with schools abroad.

The International School Award is a chance for schools to be recognised for their important work bringing the world into their classrooms. This is especially commendable when schools have been deeply affected by the global pandemic. The desire to build on their international work shines through and it is with upmost pride that we celebrate their achievements.  

By embedding an international dimension in children’s education, these schools are preparing their students for successful lives in the UK or further afield, empowering them to be global citizens, and are creating vital opportunities in an increasingly global economy.’

In order to achieve the award the Etone has showcased:

• An international ethos embedded throughout the school
• A whole school approach to international work
• Collaborative curriculum-based work with a number of partner schools
• Year-round international activity
• Involvement of the wider community

It is a great way to start the 2021 academic year and a real achievement for all of our staff and pupils. Particularly the Modern Foreign Languages department and Miss Dunkley who have spearheaded our efforts at all time. 

Open Evening will take place on Thursday 30th September 2021 5:00-7:30pm. Headteacher presentations will take place at 5:45pm and 6:30pm. No booking is required.

Open Morning – Friday 1^st October – 9.30am-11.00am

Our Open Morning is always extremely busy, therefore to keep the flow of people moving and to minimise large gatherings, we are having staggered entry times.

Tickets MUST be booked in advance or you will not be permitted entry.  A ticket must be booked for every person attending including any children. As tickets are limited, please support us by booking only the number of tickets you need and keep your party as small as possible i.e. parents and their Year 6 child.

Please report to main reception upon arrival.