For Mental Health Awareness Week, we are going to focus on Etone’s Top Tips to support positive mental health. Each year group will go out to the astroturf or tennis courts and walk the perimeter on a given day.

Taking time to keep active and connect is important for mental health. It helps to reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem, improve concentration, reduce depression and help you sleep well. If you find this helps you concentrate for the day – think about how you could add more active time to your day (e.g. walk to school)

1. Register in form
2. Go through the expectations below
3. Leave bags and coats in form
4. Off you go!! Effort and laps will be rewarded with house points!

Expectations

- Walk sensibly at all times

- You will be spread out by your tutors so you are not walking as a big groups, you need to stay this way.

-Follow all instructions from your form tutor

-Return back to your tutors as soon as they  blow the whistle

-You may track this on your watch if you have one that can do this but you must not use your phone.

-Movement is an important part of having a healthy mind, so please take this opportunity to enjoy the time outside and do your house proud.

- This will be called off if it is raining.

Monday – Year 9

Tuesday – Year 7

Wednesday – Year 10

Thursday – Year 8

Friday – Spare day

This week at Etone College, Year Group Assemblies have been our second round of Progress Praise celebration assemblies. This has been a wonderful opportunity to recognise pupils who have excelled in their learning and in their contribution to school life.

During the assemblies, pupils were proudly awarded for Outstanding Progress and Attainment across a wide range of subjects. These awards celebrate not only strong academic outcomes, but also the resilience, self-belief and positive learning habits pupils have shown over time.Our award recipients have demonstrated a consistent positive attitude to their learning, responding to feedback, challenging themselves, and striving to be the very best they can be in their studies.

Alongside academic success, pupils were also recognised for their service to their House. These awards highlighted those who have shown commitment, leadership and teamwork by supporting House events, representing their peers and contributing positively to the wider school community. Their efforts reflect that they are fantastic ambassadors for their House, demonstrating our Etone Values.

Pupils who have maintained outstanding attendance and behaviour were also awarded for meeting our expectation of ‘100% in all that you do’

A key focus of Progress Praise is celebrating pupils who consistently demonstrate our Etone Values. Award winners showed respect for others, responsibility for their own learning, and integrity in the way they conduct themselves each day. Whether through care, resilience, or setting a positive example, these pupils embody the values that underpin life at Etone.

In addition, many pupils were recognised for demonstrating strong Employability Skills, including teamwork, communication, organisation and problem-solving. These skills were evident in lessons, group work, leadership roles, and extracurricular activities, preparing pupils not only for success in school, but for their future education and careers.

All certificate winners were placed into the ‘Wheel of Names’ to have the chance of winning vouchers and Amazon devices.

We are incredibly proud of all the pupils who were recognised and look forward to seeing them continue to grow and thrive.

After entering through the Stage Door, drama club began their first visits to The Belgrade Theatre in preparation for their performance in B2 at The Belgrade in July.  The day started with a briefing and tour with Education Producer, Claire who explained the origins of the theatre and its name alongside explaining how spaces are used, and the reasons for those iconic dressing room mirror lights.  Etone pupils were - as always - respectful, curious, and positive.

Eleanor reflected, "this place is so amazing, I wish I could live here forever!"  Dexter agreed, "the lighting and stage are amazing, one of the best I've seen."  Cara complimented, "the staff are so friendly, welcoming and helpful" and  Eloise remarked, "you can tell that there have been many extraordinary performances here."  As the day moved on to improvising, rehearsing, and polishing the devised work,  Jess said, "the opportunity to work in this space is overwhelmingly fantastic!"

Drama club had an amazing research and development day today at The Belgrade working with Jacob from Dauntless Evolution.  Their performance with the working title, 'The freedom to Imagine our Future' is nearly complete, giving plenty of time for refining and further developing the work prior to their performance on 3rd July.  We can't wait to watch the show! 

At Etone College, we are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all our pupils. As part of our recent Stress Awareness initiatives, we were proud to offer a range of activities and opportunities designed to raise awareness, promote positive wellbeing, and provide practical support for managing stress.

Brew Mondays 🌻
We hosted two successful Brew Monday events, where pupils had the opportunity to plant sunflower seeds. This calming, hands-on activity encouraged students to take a moment to slow down, connect with nature, and reflect on personal growth and resilience.

Wellbeing Ambassador Assemblies 
Our dedicated Wellbeing Ambassadors led a series of assemblies, sharing important messages about stress awareness, self-care strategies, and how to seek support. These student-led sessions were a powerful way to encourage open conversations around mental health.

Mindful Lunchtime Activities 
Throughout the week, pupils were invited to take part during lunchtime in mindful colouring and word search activities . These simple yet effective activities provided relaxation and helped pupils manage stress in a creative way.

Mental Wellbeing Pop-Up Stands 
Pop-up wellbeing stands were available at break times for KS3, KS4, and Sixth Form students. These stands aimed to:

• Raise awareness of the support available within school
• Signpost pupils to trusted online resources
• Offer friendly conversations and guidance
• Distribute positive affirmation stickers to spread encouragement and positivity

Stress Awareness Booklet 
A comprehensive Stress Awareness Booklet was shared with pupils and families via the school app. This resource included helpful tips, coping strategies, and guidance on where to access further support.

Just Dance Breaktimes 
To promote physical activity and boost mood, Just Dance sessions were held during Tuesday and Friday breaktimes. These energetic sessions were a fun way for pupils to relieve stress, stay active, and enjoy time with friends.

We are incredibly proud of the positive engagement shown by our pupils throughout these activities. Supporting mental health remains a key priority at Etone College, and we will continue to provide opportunities that encourage wellbeing, resilience, and a strong sense of community.

If you would like further information about the support available, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Etone College – Supporting Every Student, Every Day

We are delighted to celebrate the success of our students who recently took part in our Careers Competition, held as part of our Careers Week celebrations at Etone College.

A huge congratulations to our winner, Emily (8P2), whose outstanding work earned her the top prize of a £10 voucher or sweets! 🍬

Well done also to our runners-up, Libby (7P2) and Jessica (7C1), for their fantastic entries and hard work.

The competition was hosted in the library, giving students the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways using our newly developed, dedicated careers section. This area includes books and leaflets covering different qualifications, educational establishments, career options, CV writing, and more—supporting students in making informed choices about their futures.

This event reflects our ongoing commitment to careers education at Etone College, helping students build knowledge, confidence, and ambition for the world beyond school.

Take a look inside our Paired Reading sessions that take place in the library.

Our Year 10 peers work with their buddies to develop their reading and comprehension skills. These sessions are focused on building confidence of our young readers and establishing links between year groups.

So far this year the programme has been a universal success with reading scores increasing an average of 10 points. This shows a much greater reading ability by our pupils, who all think the provision is great.

On Thursday we held our Parent Session on Supporting Your Child online. The session was held in response to parent voice, with the request for more information on what parents can do to support pupils online.

Following a wave of online developments in the past few years this is a very 'hot topic' and so we were thrilled to roll out a brand new session for 2026. This one focusing on the provision of our Digital Safety curriculum, emerging online dangers, methods to support your child and finally where support can be accessed from.

The event was once again really well attended and responses from pupils have been overwhelmingly positive and grateful.

To watch our video please click here for the Parent Workshop Session: https://www.etonecollege.co.uk/parent-carer-support-workshops/

To check up on our E-Safety support find our dedicated webpage here: https://www.etonecollege.co.uk/e-safety/