This month marks Pride month, a month dedicated to celebrating diversity and showing our support to the LGBT+ community. This week our catering team have been doing us proud, with their very special Pride Cupcakes. Colourful and tasty they’re are the perfect treat at the end of the rainbow.

Each day the cupcakes have sold out proving to be a very popular dessert indeed. A big thank you to Mr Thornley-Yates and the team for the sensational snacks!

Year 8 pupils had a fantastic cultural opportunity to visit the birthplace of the Bard himself as part of their Shakespeare unit on Romeo and Juliet this term.

Their tour started with a treasure hunt following local historical landmarks which led them to Shakespeare’s grave.  As part of their treasure hunt they also explored Shakespeare’s birthplace and his home with wife Anne Hathaway.  Pupils were amazed at the conditions in which the Shakespeare’s lived – particularly the small living space and the use of a rope ladder to reach the upper floors.

Their visit was enriched with an opportunity to experience the cultural diversity of Stratford-upon-Avon itself by spending some time exploring the parks and gardens around the river.  Some were even brave enough to try out the rides at the fair.

The visit finished exploring natural wonders within the butterfly farm and even having the opportunity to pick up some exotic creatures and have beautiful and giant butterflies landing on them.

Pupils had a fantastic experience which they now bring back into the classroom to enhance their contextual knowledge and understanding of Shakespeare.

Have you ever wondered how detectives solve crimes? Are you fascinated by forensic science, criminal investigations, and the stories behind famous cases?

Join our Year 10 Criminology Club and explore the world of crime scene analysis, forensic evidence, criminal psychology, and documentary case studies. It's a great opportunity to meet like-minded students, develop critical thinking skills, and uncover the science behind solving mysteries.

🕵️‍♂️ When: Friday break times
📍 Where: T0-6

Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a future detective, or simply curious about how crimes are investigated, we'd love to see you there!

Come along, ask questions, and start thinking like an investigator. 🔍

We are excited to be hosting our next gardening event with the Gardening Club  on 11^th June. This time we have some amazing donations from various sources of bulbs, equipment and materials that will allow us to make our green areas around the school look amazing.

The club work hard to ensure we have a beautiful environment within the school grounds; from litter picking to stunning flora the work they do is both transformative and showcases all of our Etone Values with particular focus on Showing Integrity by caring for the environment.

The next event will take place on 11^th June at 3:15pm and will be led by Mrs Foxon-Ind. If you would like to attend please sign up with your tutor.

Today our Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award pupils have set off on their expedition section of the award.

The Duke of Edinburgh awards was founded in 1956 by Prince Philip largely designed, by John Hunt, who had led the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953. The awards is an opportunity for young people across the country to take part in outdoor challenges, develop skills and become supportive citizens through voluntary work.

Our Year 9 cohort are at the beginning of this journey with future opportunities for Duke of Edinburgh Silver and Gold to follow. Whilst only at the start, the enthusiasm is strong and it has been a pleasure to see them prepare for this next adventure. Coupled with volunteer and skills work the awards help to build both confidence and mirror the values of an Etone Learner.

Whilst for many this is the first foray into an expedition, the kit, the knowledge and the preparation is something to behold. Best of luck and keep posted for updates.

We are excited to celebrate the 78^th Birthday of the NHS this year as we host our own 'Big Tea' event. The aim of the event is to bring parents, staff and pupils together to enjoy tea and cake as we celebrate the tremendous existence of the NHS.

The event itself will be a lovely opportunity to celebrate some of the efforts of our pupils across the year and enjoy a nice summer celebration.

This year pupils have the opportunity to compete in the Bake Off by making their own NHS Birthday Cake which will be judges by Mr Smith and some very special guest judges. If you would like to take part either attending or your child entering the competition please click the link here: Friday 3rd July - Big Tea Event supporting Coventry and Warwickshire's Children's Hospital – Fill out form

Looking forward to seeing you there.

We are excited to announce that recruitment has begun for our 2026/2027 prefects. This is a fantastic opportunity for our current Year 10 pupils to develop their Employability Skills and demonstrate our Etone Values as outstanding role models within the school. For more information, speak to your House Teams. The deadline for applications is Friday 5^th June 2026. 

Etone College is proud to celebrate the fantastic work of our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, who have recently completed an important part of their role within the school community. Following their training day, the ambassadors created and delivered an informative presentation during assemblies for Year 7 and Year 8 students, sharing key messages about kindness, respect and the importance of speaking out against bullying.

The ambassadors spoke confidently about how students can support one another and help create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone at Etone College. Their commitment to promoting positive relationships and encouraging students to “tell” trusted adults when concerns arise reflects the values at the heart of our school community.

In recognition of their dedication and leadership, the ambassadors have been awarded the Trustworthy Award, celebrating their contribution to the school’s “Telling School” pledge and their role in helping all students feel heard, supported and safe. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the positive impact they continue to make across the college.