Nursery to Year Six Highlights
Posted on: 05 Dec 2025
Our EHS Values are integral to every aspect of school life, with creativity being particularly in evidence across the Prep School this week.
Posted on: 05 Dec 2025
Our EHS Values are integral to every aspect of school life, with creativity being particularly in evidence across the Prep School this week.
The Owl Who Came for Christmas!
Kindergarten and Nursery pupils enjoyed a festive treat this week: watching a theatre production of The Owl Who Came for Christmas! The production is based on the lovely children’s picture book by John Hay and Garry Parsons. On Monday morning they donned their high visibility EHS waistcoats and headed out to the school minibuses that would transport them to the MAC theatre at Cannon Hill Park. They enjoyed pointing out different vehicles, buildings and street furniture on the short journey and it was lovely to hear them thanking the drivers when we arrived. The pupils were greatly impressed by the beautiful Christmas tree in the MAC foyer so we had to stop for a photograph! Everyone agreed that the set looked magical so further photographs were required whilst waiting for the performance to begin. Once the show started the pupils were enraptured! There were songs, dances, words and actions to join in with. The audience even had to help the actors recall the name of the main character: luckily Rosie the Owl shares a name with one of our pupils so it was easy to remember. On the journey back to school the pupils chatted excitedly about the show and how much they would like to watch it again. The staff agreed that it had been a pleasure to accompany Nursery and Kindergarten pupils on their first school trip, well done girls!
Missing Number Detectives
This week Reception children have been busy developing their understanding of number and place value. They have enjoyed a range of practical activities that help build strong early mathematics skills in a fun and engaging way. The children have been finding missing numbers in number tracks and simple sequences, using clues to work out which number should come next. They have also been comparing numbers, using important vocabulary such as more, less, greater than and fewer than to describe what they see. This has helped pupils deepen their understanding of number order and how numbers relate to one another. Some girls have used our challenge wall to extend their independent learning in maths too.
Super Scientists
Continuing with their Science topic on materials, Year One have been trying to work out what the best material would be to make a raincoat for their class teddy. Girls had to put on their Science helmets and think carefully about how to set up their experiment. They borrowed real science equipment from the Prep Science Lab to set up their experiment. Girls had to squeeze water into the pipette and then squeeze 3 drops over a variety of materials to see if the water went through to the other side or not. The Year One Scientists decided that either a plastic or leather raincoat would be best to use for their teddy bear’s new raincoat. Well done Super Scientists!
Fraction Superstars
Year Two have been busy becoming fraction superstars this week! The girls have been exploring fractions in lots of practical and hands-on ways, using shapes, objects and numbers to deepen their understanding. From finding halves and quarters to tackling three quarters of different amounts, the classroom has been filled with enthusiasm, curiosity and plenty of “aha!” moments. The girls have shown wonderful focus as they worked together, talked through their ideas and used real objects to help bring tricky concepts to life. It’s been brilliant to see their confidence grow day by day. Keep up the superb work, Year Two — your mathematical magic is shining through!
Banana Smoothies!
In Year Three, the girls have been learning about instructional texts and the language features needed to write them effectively. They have been identifying imperative verbs and practising how to give clear, concise instructions. During their Creative Writing lesson, the girls worked with their teacher to make a banana smoothie, listening carefully and picking out the imperative verbs used throughout the process. After tasting the smoothie—some enjoyed it more than others—they wrote their own sets of instructions, focusing on clarity, conciseness and the accurate use of imperative verbs.
Magical Winter Stories
Year Four have had a wonderfully productive fortnight in English as they explored the stages of a story through their Winter Writing unit. Using high-quality model texts the girls developed their understanding of openings, build-ups, problems, resolutions, and endings, building the foundations for crafting their own magical stories. The girls began by sequencing events and identifying how authors structure tension and atmosphere. They then created impressive story-mountain diagrams, summarising each stage with precision and showing a mature understanding of plot development. As the unit progressed, we were delighted by the creativity the girls brought to their writing. Their setting descriptions were beautifully atmospheric, enriched with figurative language, including some stunning personification such as “the frozen trees danced as if they were being shaken by the wind” and the wonderfully delicate image “snowflakes twirled and curled towards the frozen ground.” These examples reflect their growing confidence in similes, metaphor and personification to paint vivid winter landscapes. We are incredibly proud of the progress Year 4 have made and look forward to reading their completed winter stories next week.
Eco-Innovation
Year Five Girls Lead the Way in Eco-Innovation with their Sustainable Farm Project. The Year 5 classrooms have been buzzing with creativity as groups of enthusiastic girls set out to plan, design and build their own 3D models of sustainable farms. The project has inspired the girls to think deeply about how modern farming can support both people and the planet. Working collaboratively in teams, the girls began by researching what makes a farm environmentally friendly. They explored ideas such as renewable energy, water conservation, habitat creation, responsible waste management and healthy soil practices. Each group drafted detailed plans outlining the features they wanted to include in their farm models. With planning complete, the girls have now moved on to the construction phase. Using recycled materials and items collected from home, the groups have begun bringing their miniature farms to life. Next week, each group will present their finished model to the class, explaining the sustainable features they chose and how their design helps protect the environment. The presentation element encourages the pupils not only to understand eco-friendly concepts, but also to communicate them clearly and confidently. The final presentations are eagerly anticipated and we forward to seeing the inspiring ways Year 5 has reimagined the farms of tomorrow.
Reflexology and Mindfulness
During this week’s IGNITE session the girls in Year Six enjoyed a calming reflexology and mindfulness workshop with Miss Robinson who holds a professional reflexology qualification. They began by thinking about why looking after both mental and physical health matters. The class talked about everyday challenges and shared helpful ways to relax when life feels tough. Miss Robinson showed how reflexology works by applying gentle pressure to specific points on the feet that link to different parts of the body. The girls learned that this can help reduce stress boost wellbeing and encourage the body to balance itself. Everyone left feeling relaxed and more mindful.
Primary Maths Challenge (PMC)
This term, some of our Year 5 pupils and all of Year 6 took part in the Primary Maths Challenge (PMC), a worldwide competition for 9–11 year olds created by The Mathematical Association. The PMC isn’t just another test—it’s a fun and exciting way to explore maths, with challenging problem-solving questions that make children think carefully, use logical reasoning and show perseverance. For example, one question asked, “Four children give each other a present. How many presents are given altogether?”—a question that encourages creative thinking as well as careful calculation.
We are so proud of all the girls who entered and gave their very best. A special congratulations goes to Gurbani, Uthara and Jessie, who each earned a gold certificate and to Kira, our highest-performing Year 5 pupil, who received a silver certificate. Well done to everyone who took part! We now look forward to seeing which of our pupils will be invited to take part in the PMC Bonus Round.
Story Explorers Club - A Term of Imagination and Adventure!
Every Thursday this term, some of our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children have taken part in Story Explorers Club, a place where imaginations have soared and stories have come to life! Each week, the children have enjoyed listening to wonderful stories and sharing their own favourites with friends. They spent time colouring mindful reading pictures, helping them relax and enjoy the calm, creative side of reading. Story sacks quickly became a highlight, allowing everyone to dive deeper into familiar tales through props, characters and playful exploration. Our young storytellers also created their very own stories using puppets, bringing their ideas to life through role-play and performance. They even designed their own characters, showing just how inventive and expressive they can be!
