On Wednesday 8th July, Etone College hosted the North Warwickshire music centre concert and were represented both in the orchestra and in singing. Well done to our students and to all of the students from across Nuneaton who performed in all the wonderful ensembles from the Music service. For more details and to find out what is on offer, please check out the Warwickshire Music website which includes details on instrumental lessons and the groups (all hosted at Etone College Sixth form).

We were beyond proud to accompany our 14 Brilliant Club Scholars to their graduation event on Thursday, 9^th July at The University of Sheffield. Not only did all 14 Etone pupils complete their final 1,500 word essays but a stunning 6 achieved Firsts for their submissions (the highest grading)!  At Sheffield, Etone pupils were fully engaged reflecting on their knowledge, skills and considering their ambitions volunteering their ideas and sharing them with all scholars taking part in the day. They also toured the city campus university including seeing the paternoster, a unique continuously moving lift (one of only 3 remaining in the UK), the Students' Union, and meeting the ducks in the park!  The final event for the day was the formal graduation, where pupils were called individually onto the stage by name before having a group photograph. To conclude Etone's graduation, Isaac confidently delivered a short speech demonstrating self-belief and excellent communication.

On Wednesday 1st July we held our additional transition event for Year 6 pupils with SEND.  This is always a highlight of the year for the SEND team at Etone as we get to meet those who will be joining us as our new Year 7 cohort.

We had a fantastic day full of team building activities with opportunities for pupils to meet peers in their new form groups as well as their new Heads of House.

By the end of the day pupils were confident in finding their way around the site as well as knowing what they need to pack in their school bag and how to tie a tie.

Our team of Peer Buddies who have been through the same transition where fantastically supportive, demonstrating our Etone values in their welcome and mentoring role.

We hope that all of our new pupils feel confident and excited to get started in September.

Check out the latest edition of the Nuneaton News where Etone has made it into the headlines as front page news for our recent award win!

It is an honour to receive this recognition and we are thankful to the Nuneaton News for their continued support! Get your copy before stands sell out!

Our recent visit to the University of Derby was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore what life at university could look like and to begin thinking about the exciting opportunities that await them after secondary school.

The day started with a guided tour of the impressive campus, giving students the chance to experience a real university environment. They explored a range of facilities, including the state-of-the-art sports centre, the Students' Union, lecture theatres and the fascinating marine research laboratory. Seeing these spaces first-hand helped students appreciate the variety of experiences and support available to university students.

Students then took part in engaging workshops tailored to their interests, choosing from policing, education, business or sport. These hands-on sessions, delivered by university staff, provided a valuable insight into each subject area, allowing students to develop new knowledge while discovering the skills and qualifications needed for a range of future careers.

To round off the day, students researched degree courses linked to their interests and aspirations. They explored different career pathways, learned about university courses and considered the many opportunities available to them after completing their GCSEs and further education.

The visit was not only informative but also incredibly inspiring. It encouraged students to think positively about their futures, ask ambitious questions and recognise that higher education is an achievable goal with dedication and hard work.

We are extremely proud of how our students represented the school throughout the visit. Their enthusiasm, curiosity and excellent behaviour were praised by the university staff, making them wonderful ambassadors for our school.

A huge thank you to the University of Derby for hosting such an engaging and memorable day. We look forward to providing more opportunities like this to help our students dream big, aim high and realise their full potential.

A huge congratulations to the first team of students who summited Snowdon. Your hard work and dedication has paid off as the fund raising pot is has now smashed through the £4000 mark. #Oddballs

They smashed it!  It was a long week for drama club last week with technical and dress rehearsals after school on Wednesday and Thursday before a final performance on Friday; the group rose to every challenge put before them with professionalism and focus.  From working with a professional technical team who made their show look and sound beautiful, to meeting the other Belgrade hub groups on Thursday and meeting with an audio translator on Friday to explain how their physicality supported the meaning of the performance - they made the most of every opportunity.  Their devised performance, 'Hope' explored the challenges of modern life and the fast-changing world in which we live through physical theatre and dialogue.

We are delighted to share some images of their show taken by award winning photographer ***

The last opportunity to watch this performance is on 545pm Wednesday, 15^th July at Etone's Got Talent!

What an amazing year we have had at Etone College. With the awarding of the Secondary School of the Year last week, it was a lovely opportunity to celebrate another successful year of giving at Etone.

Across the last twelve months we have raised a record £12,600.18 for good causes, spanning 14 different charities from our Trust Chairty of the Year; Papyrus to our House Charities. These funds have been greatly received and have been a significant part of helping to support our local and wider community.

This takes the total raised since 2021 to £34,050.49.

Outside of fundraising our pupils have been busy helping many other organisations in other ways, from raising awareness for key events like anti-bullying week and providing donations such as gifts for Mary Ann Evans Charity Shop. This year alone we have donated 12 full trucks of books, electronic goods and high quality clothes for sale in the town shop. It is always a pleasure to hear how the amazing donations and efforts of the school have been used for the better.

We look forward to raising even more next year.