Our Director of Mathematics, Mr Randall, has written a blog post on the power of talk in the maths classroom and how it helps deepen understanding.

Check it out HERE

We are proud to announce that we have been crowned as Community School of the Year at the Education Business Awards 2025. The Awards look to recognise the schools who have the biggest impact in the country each year. This year hosting it as part of their Education Live Expo at the Evolution in Battersea Park, London.

The award comes after a bumper few years at Etone College, as we introduced our Community Champions as a brand-new student leadership opportunity. These pupils take the  lead on running charity fundraising events and engaging with new community initiatives. So far this year these have included; Toy Drives, Rowing Challenges and engaging with the community by hosting events at the school. These pupils embody the Etone Values and do a tremendous job complimenting the other work we do to support our communities. Including;

• Continuing our membership as Holocaust Ambassadors

• Achieving the International Language School Award
• Developing our careers program with community support on our Careers Day and Fair
• Engaging with local sport clubs
• Supporting our local primary schools in the education of their pupils
• Working with the Nuneaton Library to create links for pupils and their families
• Our Cadets have represented Etone and Nuneaton at remembrance day events
• Achieving a three year streak as league winners for our Etone Football Education Academy

On the day of the event our representatives travelled to the expo taking part in some very interesting discussions. With guest speakers, vendors and education experts it was a fantastic opportunity to attend some CPD sessions. Following this the awards ceremony began, this year being hosted by BBC Tomorrow’s World’s very own Kate Bellingham. As the forth award up there wasn’t a long wait to find out if we had won, but upon the words “Community Champion” it became clear that Etone had won the crown.

After a short celebration, it was time to head home to share the good news with the rest of the school and of course the wider community.

A big thankyou to all of our staff, parents, pupils and of course our communities – Well done Etone College!

Etone Library recently held its second bookfair of this academic year. The fair ran from Thursday 13th March up until Tuesday 18th March 2025.  Parents/carers were invited into School to come along and have a look, with refreshments provided. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed looking at the fair and purchasing their chosen book(s). It was a great success with sales of over £350 which means we have received almost £50 in rewards for Etone. These rewards can now be spent on new books for the Library. Our next fair will be held next academic year in November.

Centaur house was pleased to welcome Daniel O'Brian today who shared information with the students about the work that UHCW Chairty does. He took the time to introduce his job role as a charity fundraiser and thanked us as a house for all the donations we have made so far. Daniel took the time to highlight some of the events that students can get involved in over the next 12 months. As a house team we had a particular interest in the inflatable 5km event being held in Coventry in July. 

It was really interesting to see and hear the impact that the fundraising has at UHCW. Thank you Centaur students for all that you do for our Etone Community and beyond

On Wednesday 12th March, our Warwickshire Secondary Book Award group, 'The Etoners', were fortunate to be visited by Angela Edwards from Warwickshire's School Library Service. Angela kindly came to talk to our group about the 6 Schools Library Service Book Awards shortlisted books and gain our views, opinions, likes and dislikes about each book. The Etoners really did us proud during the visit, actively engaging in the discussions around the books and openly sharing their thoughts. We now cannot wait until we attend the award ceremony, where the winning author will be announced, on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Thank you to Angela for taking the time to visit us here at Etone College.

Etone College has been featured in the Heart of England Music Hub’s digital music festival. The recently formed music hub has brought together the Music Services from across Warwickshire including groups from the North Warwickshire Music Centre which is hosted at Etone College Sixth Form (for more information about the lessons and groups available, please check their website: https://www.warwickshiremusic.org/).

Etone College students are also eligible to take part in opportunities with the Heart of England hub and details for these groups are here: https://www.heartofenglandmusic.com/ )

To check out all these wonderful performances including our band featuring JB, FS and DW (and a special guest appearance from Ed Sheeran who has been working with Coventry music!), you can view the full playlist here:

On Thursday our Wellbeing team held another ‘pop up’ event supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing. With this week representing Wellbeing Week the aim of the day is to support positive mind-sets. Particularly that of our girls, as we target the stigma around beauty and pupils expectations regarding their image.

Encompassing everything from eating disorders to image editing, the event looks to support pupils in establishing good habits and ideas surrounding their body images. Don’t forget to look out for our next event.

Students in year 8 started the day in DMU forensics, with a mock crime scene where they had to examine clues and test for blood to solve a crime.  Students then had a session in the DMU school of engineering, where they got to see & interact with a giant wind tunnel in action.  Students learned about aeronautics and aerodynamics.  Students placed various shaped objects were put in a giant wind tunnel to test how aerodynamic they were.  The second group took part in a workshop about TV production. 

All of the students then went to a hall with stalls from different STEM companies whom were they to answer questions about careers in STEM.  The Students got to try many types of cutting-edge digital technology, and meet engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs from a wide range of companies in the technology industry, showcasing various careers in STEM.  A tour of the campus and a discussion about university life was given to all students to inspire them to apply for university in the future. 

In the final session students came up with their own ideas and designed their own piece of technology that would have a positive impact on the world.  They then presented their ideas to everyone, and explained what benefits it would have. 

On 12th March 2025,  our year 12 students from  had the opportunity to attend an insightful Apprenticeship and Careers Event held at Sheffield University. This event was designed to offer students a comprehensive overview of the diverse career paths available to them, from apprenticeships to higher education opportunities.

The day was filled with engaging workshops, presentations, and networking sessions, providing a platform for students to interact with industry professionals, university representatives, and employers. Keynote speakers shared valuable advice on career development, and students had the chance to explore the benefits of pursuing an apprenticeship, which offers hands-on experience while earning a salary.

The event also featured a variety of employers from sectors such as engineering, business, technology, healthcare, and more, allowing students to learn about the numerous opportunities available in the workforce. For many of the students, this was an eye-opening experience that highlighted the many pathways they could take to launch their careers after leaving school.

Our students were particularly impressed by the range of apprenticeships & University's on offer, as well as the chance to ask questions and seek advice directly from professionals in their chosen fields. One student remarked, “It was great to see how apprenticeships could provide such valuable real-world experience while studying. It’s definitely something I’m considering for my future.”

The event also provided students with an understanding of the steps required to secure an apprenticeship or career opportunity, including tips on CV writing, interview techniques, and professional networking.

Overall, the Apprenticeship and Careers Event at Sheffield University was a great success. It gave our students the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make informed decisions about their next steps in education and career planning.