by Nic Earls | Mar 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Today the students were again fantastic!! We had a lovely breakfast (pancakes proved very popular).
We travelled to Omega school and worked with some of the students there who had come into school especially on a Saturday because they wanted to do arts and crafts with our students! The morning ended with some awesome singing and a bit of a dance off!
After a bite of lunch, we went to a local nursery school to decorate the nursery garden walls.
We visited the supermarket on the way back to the hotel, and I type this whilst the students are enjoying their daily hour in the pool!
by Nic Earls | Mar 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Well, always a slightly brutal travelling start to The Gambia week, but we have made it in one piece and the students have already been a credit to The Earls High School.
We met last night at school and travelled down to Gatwick. After checking in we had a slightly delayed start before embarking on our 6 hr flight. We got to our hotel this afternoon at 4:15pm. Students located their rooms, collected water bottles and dropped off their resources prior to enjoying a well-deserved dip in the swimming pool.
After a shower and some dinner, we are just waiting for the evening entertainment (some kind of drumming band) before we all head to bed!
Look forward to updating you all tomorrow with our exciting adventures!!
Mrs Sevier
by Kelly Earls | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
On Tuesday 11th February, our year 7s were treated to an inspiring trip to Symphony Hall to watch the CBSO perform an eclectic mix of musical pieces. With balcony seats, they had a spectacular view as the CBSO introduced the 4 instrumental families of the orchestra, demonstrating the wonderful range of sounds that the instruments can create. The performance took students around the world, from Ireland with Lord of the Dance, to Russia with music from Swan Lake. Students were energised when they heard famous, recognisable melodies including those from Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean! Another phenomenal experience for our students that really brings to life what is learnt during Music lessons in the classroom
by Kelly Earls | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Year 7 art club students have been busy after school on Wednesdays in C6 for the past few weeks painting, printing and making ceramic gift hearts.
by Kelly Earls | Feb 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
We took two teams over to Aston University for the F1 in schools regional finals.
Although none of the teams managed to get into the top three and qualify for the national finals, they did really well against tough opposition, who have budgets that we will always find difficult to compete against.
Volt racing finished 10th out of 24 in the development class while Wheelie Fast finished 8th out of 24 in the professional class. Students were also praised by the judges for the quality of their verbal presentations.
The students really enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to future competitions.
by Kelly Earls | Jan 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Aspiring Year 11 students were lucky enough to get a tour of two prestigious colleges at Oxford University: Oriel and Mansfield. Students were guided through the application process, student life, and how to choose a course, plus Q&A with current undergraduates.
After lunch they visited Mansfield college, where they were given a guided tour by an ex – Earls student in their second year studying History. Then time for a quick tour of some of Oxford’s many beautiful buildings, before the coach journey back home.
Students were exemplary in their attitude and behaviour and the outreach officer from Oxford University said she would have no hesitation in hosting us again.
Well done everyone for making it such a lovely day.
Mrs Clifford and Mr Baker
