Posted on: 13/02/2020Outstanding Achievement AwardOur Executive Headteacher Jo Dibb was honoured with an Outstanding Achievement Award on Monday 10th February at a ceremony at St Luke’s in Old Street. The award, which was presented by Dr Who actor, Christopher Eccelston, is given in recognition of extraordinary achievement to children and young people over many years. It showcases a person who represents the very best in Islington education. Jo Dibb said, It has been a real privilege to work with colleagues and students in Islington for the past 15 years. It really is a community that is committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all young people. Congratulations Ms Dibb on a well deserved award!
Posted on: 11/12/2019Attendance RewardTutor group O3 SCH had the highest attendance of the term (98.7%.) They were rewarded with the privilege of decorating the Christmas tree in the lecture theatre. We think they did a wonderful job. Keep up the good work!
Posted on: 9/12/2019Successfull AuditionCongratulations to Laura Wakeford - Hale, Clementine Parker in Year 9 and Imani Powell in Year 11 on their successful auditions for Matthew Bourne's Curtain Raiser performance opportunity. Curtain Raiser is an exciting and unmatched opportunity to take part in an intensive rehearsal period at Sadlers Well with Matthew Bourne's company, New Adventures in January. The dance piece that is created will then be performed on the main Sadlers Wells stage in front of a sold out audience before the professional cast perform The Red Shoes.
Posted on: 26/11/2019Anti-Bullying PosterAfter attending an anti-bullying event, Yasmine Chehili in P3JGO decided to produce a wonderful poster on the issue. Click here to see it. Well done Yasmine for being so independent and creative!
Posted on: 18/11/2019Islington Schools Running League - Race 3On a very cold Monday 18 afternoon, two Year 7 and two Year 8 students represented EGA running 3 loops of the Emirates Stadium. They were up against all Islington schools and raced together with Year 9, 10 and 11. They all kept a strong and steady pace throughout and finished with a sprint. We are awaiting the results but already know that Lucy Morgan was 9th overall. Also congratulations to Nyah Nicholas, Malak Kabbaou and Yasmein Acid for being committed with their training on Thursday mornings at running club, their enthusiasm and resilience. The next and last race of the year will be on Monday 9 December at Emirates. If you would like to take part then come along to the running club on Thursday at 8am.
Posted on: 13/11/2019Indoor Sports Hall AthleticsOn Wednesday 13 November, EGA was represented by 10 Year 7 students at a borough indoor athletics competition at St. Aloysius. They took part in spring races, relays, long jump, triple jump, speed bounce and vertical jumps. Other schools that competed were St Mary Magdalene Academy, Beacon High, Highbury Grove. St Mary Magdalene Academy won overall but EGA was just 7 points behind in second place. Congratulations to all the girls for taking part and demonstrating teamwork, commitment, dedication and resilience. Lucy Morgan, Nyah Nicholas, Ely Da Silva, Ray Ray Melbourne-Bennett, Halimat Alade, Leah Williams, Lillyjo Estcourt, Henon Habtamu, Rayan Said and Celestra Gjergi. If you like running why not come along to the club on Thursdays at 8am.
Posted on: 13/11/2019Angel Joins Almeida!Congratulations to Angel Studman who was successful in her audition for a place in Almeida's Young Company a few weeks ago. The Almeida Young Company is a year round ensemble which aims to create theatre artists of the future. We wish Angel all the best and look forward to seeing your work on the big stage in the near future!
Posted on: 30/10/2019Student PoetryFollowing on from National Poetry Day, we bring you this poem by Khalida Dyfan. She wrote it in response to the theme of truth. To You In A Half Decade Ago How does it feel for your fragile mind to be infiltrated by pain? One’s word is carved into a catalyst of negativity eradicating one’s pride. Half a decade ago, I was stood at the roots of growth This indicates my beginning of my own River of tears, A tsunami forming and my whole body sinking to the bottom of the ocean, My lifeless body’s shadow eclipses the bottom of the ocean As the locks of my hair are swaying through the salty ocean Emotions are your own demons, They jeopardise the things you love and envy, And one man’s eyesight before the reach to the path of pride, Your inferior complex is forever irredeemable You dive in for a gem When you’re worth a diamond Born under the name of real me But lived as a pseudonym Tell me my friend, live for yourself Break those so called chains materializing your insecurities Don’t give into these fabricated standards Carve your own path with your abilities and your soul. To you, my friend in half a decade ago.
