Posted on: 28/04/2019Hoby O'Brian Youth Leadership ProgrammeOn 10 April, 18 Year 9 students went on a 4 day residential trip to Chesham University. The purpose of the residential was to participate in the Hoby O'Brian Youth Leadership Programme. The programme consisted of various activities and the workshops were focused on leadership and supporting students with developing their social and interpersonal skills. The students who participated were encouraged to tap in to their leadership potential and confidently present ideas independently and as a team with young people from diverse backgrounds. The students positively engaged with other young people and were extremely happy and excited. Hoby volunteers/ facilitators of the programme supported with the training and nurturing of young people to become the leaders of tomorrow. Student comments: "At Hoby you have a great opportunity to make new friends and to learn different life skills." (Asmaa Mouaket P4 SMI) "Hoby has been one of the best experiences of my life. I learnt so many skills and my confidence was boosted." (Fatima Osman O4 UST) "I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Hoby. I learned a lot and met amazing people." (Grace Wenban- Williams A4 KBO) "I am happy that I participated in the Hoby Programme because this allowed me to improve my leadership skills and socialise with new people." (Selin Erdogan C4 XSI)
Posted on: 25/04/2019Rock Challenge 2019EGA wins 3rd place at the Rock Challenge 2019 Competition! A team of 50, 13 awards, a great day and lasting memories for the Rock Challenge team of 2019. Well done to all of you for your hard work and commitment. EGA received awards for excellence in the following categories; concept, choreography, costume for character, cultural and educational achievement, drama skills, entertainment, lighting, performance skills, performers choice award, stage crew, soundtrack and spirit of rock challenge. Finally, a huge thank you to our parent volunteer Alice Angus- Lane whose efforts and involvement were rightly recognised through the parental involvement award. We couldn't have done the last three rock challenges without your help, guidance and expertise in art, design and costume. Rock Challenge 2019 Team: Sadie Russell Ayat Mouzaoui Clementine Parker Ilaria Lawrence Amanda Filipi Sara Mousa Delina Birhane Angela Santos Seyi Akande Kennedy Challis Sadie Boyce Rosa Brennan Leah Lipsey - Swarbrick Olivia Coralan Sereniti Isumagpala Opah Cruz Vita Prokhorova Violet Nwaka Ruqayyah Rahman Amanda Zere Carolina Fernandez Bold Ozlem Sogupinar Anna Ebbatson Solomon Leticia Sandoval Solyom Sophia Sergrides Mia Yanez Imani Powell Clara Angus Lane Laura Wakeford Hale Mia Oyesika Yuki Oyesika Cedra Salhi Hafsa Gedi Aliya Gedi Faizah Mamun Hibbah Fili Eklhas Khadi Matilda Allison Evelyn Bill Zahra Newaz Jeta Jusufi Ava Davies Jaime Amisis Ibunqa Zeyna Tarout Sadie Wilcox Kadiesat Turay
Posted on: 24/04/2019Year 7 Football LeagueOn Wednesday 24 April, Year 7 played the third round of the Islington Schools Football League at Market Road. They played 4 matches, won 2 games and lost 2 games. Against Holloway they won 1 - 0, against Highgate Hill they lost 1 - 0, against St. Mary Mags they lost 1 - 0 and won 4 - 0 against AMSI. The goals by Iris, Serenite and Alice were amazing and there were also amazing saves by Hannah. The team were strong and supportive of one another thanks to the leadership of the captain, Sara. Congratulations to all for taking part and demonstrating commitment, dedication, resilience and teamwork. They have their last match next week so we wish them all the best. The team: Iris Ebbatson Solomon (goal scorer), Jessica Venables, Alice Kamara (goal scorer), Randa Nour, Sara Jlok (captain), Silan Karadag, Serenite Isungapala (goal scorer), Elena Fusha, Hannah Orozco (goalkeeper).
Posted on: 24/04/2019The Debate Mate Cup Final!Congratulations to all the girls below who took part in the Debate Mate Cup Final on Wednesday 24 April. The girls were pipped against 3 teams from different schools across London, and won two out of the three debates, which was a fantastic achievement. Each of the girls contributed to the debates, demonstrating how well they have progressed over the year in developing eloquent and pertinent arguments. They represented EGA with confidence and composure, showing how expert they now are at debating! A special commendation to Jannah, who won the best floor speech with a sterling point made in front of 200 other students opposing the government having access to everyone's emails, texts and social media.Well done Rania Hasmasaleh, Nasima Begum, Jasmine Osman, Grace Wenban-Williams, Nafisa Firdaus, and Jannah Muhammed!
Posted on: 21/04/2019Art of the WeekArt of the week this week is some lovely homework from Kimi Christine Le and Lola Zhang. Well done to girls who are consistently doing homework to a high standard.