Posted on: 19/06/2019Katie Piper's Visit to EGA It was a privilege last week to welcome Katie Piper to EGA where she spoke to a group of year 7/8s in the library. Katie is an internationally bestselling author, founder of the Katie Piper Foundation charity and a motivational speaker. Katie was here to talk about her latest book ‘Things I’d Tell My Child’. Katie spoke briefly before leading a lively question and answer session with the students. Katie tweeted after the event: ‘Today I went to the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in Islington, London. We spent the afternoon in the library, we discussed goal setting, barriers and aspirations. The students also hit me with their questions around self esteem, confidence and aspiring to write.’ - @katiepiper_ Katie donated several copies of her books to the library which she signed and posed for photographs with the students. It was a privilege to welcome Katie to EGA and a highly rewarding experience for the students.
Posted on: 18/06/2019Islington Carnegie Shadowing EventThis week the library reading group took part in the Carnegie Shadowing event at AMSI School, compered by author Faye Bird who was talking about her new book My Secret Lies With You. The group had all read the shortlisted books and put on a (very) short play based on their chosen favourite book, The Land of Neverendings by Kate Saunders. Other schools contributed poems and other interpretations of their favourite books. The Islington winner was Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and the winner of the actual prize was Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Particular praise must be made of Jade and Jasmine Reed who made some awesome props including a life size nun and penguin! Congratulations also to Annachiara, Nishath Nawa and Tensae who put on a great performance.
Posted on: 12/06/2019Parent Seminar on Thursday 20th June 2pm-3pmOn Thursday 20th June, we are holding the first of a series of seminars for parents. A particular focus will be on keeping your daughter safe in the wider community. Given the increase in the number of hate crimes being reported in recent years, we feel a duty to equip and empower our families with knowledge about where to access support. The first seminar will have a particular focus on tackling the Islamophobia that is often experienced in the wake of terror attacks, but will have advice relevant to all communities. It will include speakers from different organisations, community leaders, and a representative from the Metropolitan Police, who will address this issue and provide practical steps on how to stay safe and who you can turn to in order to get support. There will also be an opportunity in the end to ask questions to the panel. If you are planning to attend this seminar, please could you RSVP by asking your daughter to return to the reply slip to the office, or by calling reception. We need to have an idea of numbers so we can organise refreshments and an appropriate sized room. We are also exploring panels to provide advice and support for other groups: those that experience discrimination or hate crime because of their race, gender, sexuality or disability. Suggestions from families on other topics that it would be helpful for us to arrange parent seminars on are very welcome. Please email them to admin@egas.org.uk or call reception.
Posted on: 12/06/2019"The course of true love never did run smooth..."Year 7 students and their teachers are hard at work putting the finishing touches on EGA's annual promenade performance of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' - Shakespeare's popular comedy about mistakes, marriage and magic! Everyone has been working so hard and it's sure to be a wonderful event. It looks like we're going to be lucky with the weather too! Everyone is warmly invited to come along to Reception at 4pm on Friday 14th June to begin the magical walking tour. Best of luck Year 7!
Posted on: 3/06/2019Music Technology WorkshopLast term, our Year 8 students enjoyed a workshop afternoon with our fantastic new music technician Mr Falla. Earlier in the year, we applied to Ableton for free launchpad hardware and Ableton Live Software to get more girls involved in music technology. During the session our students worked on creating a remix of a famous Franki Valli song which will be performed at the end of year concert on 9 July. It was wonderful to see our students working together and engaging so enthusiastically with music technology! Move over Calvin Harris!
Posted on: 21/05/2019Dragon's Den Workshop from PWCAs part of EGA's commitment to supporting young adults with careers, students in Year 8 were given the opportunity to work with trained and skilled staff from Price Water Coopers, in a Dragon’s Den style workshop The aim of the workshop was for students to develop: • A basic understanding of business challenges • Group work skills • Presentation and pitching skills • Self-reflection skills The students had the chance to participate in a business challenge that helped them better understand factors affecting their daily lives and gain basic transferable skills for their future. Student testimonies: Sadie Boyce - Year 8 It was very interesting to learn about the world of work first hand from a well-known business and it was really fun working in a group and coming up with business ideas and practicing our pitching skills. My team won with an idea for a healthy credit card to keep a check on young people's spending on junk food - and to reward them with gym credits when they didn't!!! Taaibah Akhtar - Year 8 On Friday, I had the chance to take part in a Dragon's Den style workshop alongside some of my peers and pupils from Holloway school. This developed our skills of systematic and smart thinking. After this, we were able to work in a way where we were encouraged to consider sustainability before making business decisions. We then had to pitch ideas about how to reduce obesity and other obesity related health conditions such as diabetes. I found the day really enjoyable and it was interesting to collaborate with others in this way. Many thanks to Ms Siddique (EGA and Holloway careers lead) for organising the day! Ms Henry
Posted on: 22/03/2019MiSST Together DayOn Friday 22 March, EGA Music welcomed sixty students from Central Foundation Boys’ School for an exciting orchestral workshop day! Our first workshop day was back in November and it was wonderful to hear the fantastic progress students have made on their new instruments. We have moved from September when students were learning to setup the instruments and how to produce a basic sound to performing two full orchestral pieces - Ode to Joy by Beethoven and the famous traditional Russian folk piece Korobeiniki. Our MiSST Together Day finished with a rousing concert performance of both pieces for staff and parents from both schools. We are very proud of the progress all students have made and look forward to working with them during the next stages of this exciting musical journey.
Posted on: 7/02/2019Harry Potter NightHundreds of candles hung from the ceiling, letters to 'Privet drive' were scattered around the place, a magical sorting hat was placed upon a table: thanks to Charlie, Ms Cheetham, Ms Singh, Ms Gately and Ms Gibson-Faux, our EGA library transformed into Hogwarts for a night. We were gleefully sorted into houses, using the sorting hat and took part in making a fantastical creature for our house, gaining house points throughout. We had a mega quiz, where all Harry Potter fans could share their knowledge, the excitement in the atmosphere building as Ravenclaw were revealed the winners of this amazing night. Everyone involved had a fantastic time and would recommend for any Harry Potter fans to come and take part next year. By Annachiara and Jasmine, Year 7
Posted on: 28/01/2019Holocaust Memorial EventOn Monday 28 January, nine RE students from Year 8 and Year 9 attended The Holocaust Memorial Event in Islington Assembly Hall. The daughter of a survivor of the Holocaust spoke about her father's experience of the Nazi occupation of Poland. They learnt that he was a school child when he was sent to a concentration camp. Despite all that he endured, he refused to live with hate and chose to live a life of love and forgiveness.The girls pledged: "To stand up against any social injustice and be more open to dialogues around racism and discrimination". Jeremy Corbyn and Emily Thornberry were also present at the event.
Posted on: 19/06/2019
Posted on: 19/06/2019
Posted on: 19/06/2019
