School Blogs
Starting Reception: Insights from Our Assistant Head Teacher
Starting Reception is a milestone in your child’s education, and choosing the right school can feel like a big decision. Catherine Bartholomew, Assistant Head Teacher for EYFS and KS1 and Reception Teacher at Edenhurst Preparatory School, shares what sets Edenhurst apart and how the school supports busy families. What will my child learn in Reception?…
Alien Adventures in Science: Form 2’s Material Exploration
The Autumn term is always very exciting in Science as we welcome Form 2 into the lab. Our starting topic this term has been about materials and their uses. As we neared the end of the topic we had great fun deciding what materials an alien would like and what they would feel like. The…
Head’s Blog: The Power of “Why Not?”
Some men see things as they are and ask, ‘Why?’ Others dream things that never were and ask, ‘Why not?’ – George Bernard Shaw In life, we often find ourselves standing at the edge of new challenges, unsure whether to take the leap. Whether it’s a new experience, a potential change or an unfamiliar path,…
Pupil Blog: Our Memorable Wimbledon Visit
I woke up at 6.30am, got ready and headed to Stoke train station. I met up with some of my classmates and we were on the train making our way to another station. The journey was about 2 hours then we hopped on a couple of trains (which was about 30 mins) and made our…
Prep 6’s Thrilling Alton Towers Adventure
Prep 6 would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the EPTA for an unforgettable day at Alton Towers. Mrs. Nash and I had an absolute blast riding the roller coasters with the children, our laughter and screams echoing throughout the park. We were fortunate to experience many rides, and the children, some of…
Outdoor French Learning with Kindergarten and Form 1
As the school year draws to a close, it’s a great opportunity to get out of the classroom and put our languages learning to good use. Kindergarten enjoyed their first boules session this week and although the weather wasn’t very summery, the games were a lot of fun and the children showed great maturity and…
Head’s Blog: Moving On Up and Moving On Out
I think it would be hard to deny that the theme for my final blog of the year has been inspired by the M People’s rather catchy 1993 hit. As we approach the end of the academic year, it’s a time for reflection, celebration and anticipation for what lies ahead. ‘Moving On Up and Moving…
French Experience Trip: Exploring Château du Broutel
30 children from Preps 3-6, four teachers (and lots of parents) gathered in the middle of the night to embark on Edenhurst’s first Château visit to France in over seven years! The Château trip used to be the stuff of legend at school but it foundered during Covid and has taken its time to get…
Head’s Blog: Making Memories
“School days are like a treasure chest, filled with memories that sparkle like gems in the treasury of our minds.” – Michelle Obama A couple of weekends ago, whilst rooting around in the garage, I came across a long forgotten box, stuffed to the brim with memorabilia from my school days. Inside, I was delighted…
Results of School Teaching and Learning Parent Survey
Our 2023/24 Teaching & Learning Parent Survey results are in! Strengths of Edenhurst Preparatory School The majority of parents within our Edenhurst community express high levels of overall satisfaction. In line with previous surveys, key strengths of the school are identified as: the small, nurturing family feel, the school’s ability to identify and nurture each…
Why Edenhurst?
Why Edenhurst?
