With final details still under wraps we’d like to share some of our initial plans for Comic Relief 2026. Taking place on Friday 20th March our Community Champions are planning some fantastically fun events for Etone.

Starting the day off with a chuckle all pupils will get the chance to hear our staffs best jokes as they take part in the “Tell us a joke” competition. Giving us their best (or worst) in a bid to be crowned Comic Relief Champion 2026.

Next pupils get the chance to grab one of our limited edition Comic Relief Nose biscuits at break, donating 50p to go towards the fantastic work the charity does. This alongside three other stalls with opportunities to win prizes and House Points across the day.

Finally pupils get the chance to take on our Comic Relief Funny for Money hunt, raising awareness about Comic Relief whilst being in with the chance to win big prizes.

Don’t forget to watch out for our final details next week!

Etone College students took part in Warwickshire Music’s "Come and Play" event hosted by The George Eliot Academy. 30 musicians including 9 from Etone College put together two pieces in just two hours – and for some of the students this was the first time they have every played in an orchestra! They also performed to the whole of Year 7, who were very impressed!

Every participant will be given a little certificate of participation and a Warwickshire Music flyer. Students have also been invited to join the North Warwickshire Training or Area Orchestra in the Summer Term. The Orchestra meets every Wednesday between 4:15pm and 6:00pm at the Sixth Form Centre at our own Etone College. More details can be found here: Warwickshire Music

Warwickshire Music also support music making by providing instrumental lessons here at Etone College. For further details regarding this, please do make contact with Mrs Kaye-Shepheard to find out more. Mr Pugh, the Head of North Warwickshire Music is also happy to help talk about all musical opportunities available through Warwickshire Music and his contact details can be found on their website.

As a proud part of the Commonwealth we are thrilled to celebrate the upcoming Commonwealth Week beginning on 7^th March. The week looks to celebrate the symbolic relationships between all Commonwealth realms and our shared sovereignty. To further celebrate this week pupils will get the chance throughout Geography lessons to complete mini challenges, take part in quizzes and complete research on our Commonwealth partners.

We look forward to spending time exploring our important international community. Many thanks in advance for all of your efforts during the week.

We are excited to share our first look poster for the upcoming Wellbeing week. Across the week we have lots of activities including Mindful Colouring, Brew Monday and lots of pop-up events. Don't forget to join us across the week as we share our top tips each day.

As part of our next drive to support Coventry and Warwickshire Children’s Hospital, we would very much like to share our Easter Egg initiative with you!

Check it out and give whatever you can to help bring smiles on the little faces of poorly children this Easter!

Today in school we were delighted to host our “Pink to Think” Pop-Up Stand, a wellbeing initiative designed to promote positive mental health, self-esteem and healthy body image among our pupils.

The stand created a welcoming space where pupils could stop, talk, reflect and access supportive resources. It proved extremely popular, with many pupils engaging in thoughtful and mature discussions.

Positive Affirmations
Pupils were invited to read, select and reflect on positive affirmation statements to help build confidence, resilience and self-belief.

Pink to Think Booklet
Each booklet includes information and activities focused on:

• Positive mental health

• Building self-esteem

• Developing a positive body image

• Mental health top tips

• A personal self-care plan

• Reflection activities

These resources are designed to encourage pupils to think about how they care for their wellbeing and where they can seek support when needed.

International Women’s Day Focus
As part of our wider discussions, we also highlighted International Women’s Day. Pupils explored inspirational quotes from well-known celebrities as well as empowering messages from our own school staff, reinforcing positive role models and celebrating strength, individuality and achievement.

Important Conversations

Many pupils chose to discuss, body image and self-confidence, the impact of social media on girls, peer pressure and comparison and where to go for support. We were particularly encouraged by how open and reflective pupils were. They were also provided with clear signposting to support available both in school (pastoral team, trusted adults, wellbeing support) and outside school should they ever need additional help.

If you have any questions or would like further information about the resources shared, please do not hesitate to contact us.