Etone's School Councillors have been discussing the significance of the Etone Learner Value of 'Caring' - based on their discussions of what caring means and how we can all demonstrate this value in College, a presentation was created, which Councillors were asked to deliver in person to their form groups. 

The opportunity to present to a form group allowed School Councillors to demonstrate their Etone Employability skills of Communication, Organisation and Resilience, as well as oracy skills. We were really pleased to see School Councillors delivering the presentations with enthusiasm, engaging their audiences with clear and concise explanations. 

Our Year 12 IT and Computer Science students enjoyed an inspiring and nostalgic visit to the Retro Computer Museum in Leicester today. The trip offered a hands-on journey through the history of computing, giving students the chance to explore and play on a wide range of iconic hardware, consoles, and arcade machines from across the decades.

As well as discovering how technology has evolved, students took part in an engaging coding session focused on game design. This workshop allowed them to experiment with creative ideas, build new skills, and gain insight into the development processes behind the games they enjoy today.

The visit was both educational and great fun, sparking curiosity and giving students a deeper appreciation of the past, present, and future of computing.

Our Year 9 students took part in an engaging and thought-provoking theatre experience titled The Riot Act, a live performance designed to spark important conversations about road safety. Blending drama, humour, and real-life scenarios, the production delivered a clear message: the choices we make on and around the road—whether as drivers, passengers, cyclists, or pedestrians—have real consequences.

The performance followed a group of teenagers navigating everyday situations that young people often underestimate: crossing the road while distracted, travelling in cars without seatbelts, peer pressure to take unnecessary risks, and the dangers of using mobile phones near traffic. Through relatable characters and a gripping storyline, students saw how a single moment of carelessness can lead to life-changing outcomes.

What made the show especially powerful was its mix of entertainment and education. Students laughed, reacted, and leaned in—but also reflected deeply on their own habits. After the performance, actors led an interactive discussion where Year 9s shared thoughts, asked questions, and explored how they can make safer choices in everyday life.

Teachers noted how the session reinforced the road-safety messages already taught in school, but in a way that felt fresh, relevant, and emotionally impactful.

Our Year 7 pupils enjoyed an exciting and memorable transition residential at Whitemoor Lakes, taking part in a wide range of team-building and outdoor activities. The residential is an important part of their Etone journey, helping pupils build a strong sense of belonging from the very start. Throughout their time away, students had the opportunity to demonstrate and develop our core Etone Values and key Employability Skills—working together, showing resilience, embracing new challenges, and forming positive relationships that will support them throughout their years at Etone College. 

We will be offering this opportunity to all pupils transitioning to Etone College in September 2026

Etone College started the holiday season with its exciting 12 Days of Attendance competition, running from Wednesday 3rd December until the end of term. Each day, pupils and students who are in school, will automatically be entered into a prize draw—beginning with 12 prizes on Day 1, 11 on Day 2, and continuing until one final prize on the last day.

While the number of prizes decreases each day, the value gets higher, giving students even more reason to stay motivated through to the end of term. Prizes include an assortment of treats such as food, sweets, chocolates, vouchers, and even Amazon Alexa devices.

Last week chocolate bars, break time snacks and puddings were won. This week the prizes include chocolate santas, tubs of sweets and chocolates. 

Be in every day so you don't miss out.