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: 6/03/2019EGA Young Reporters Visit BBC Broadcasting HouseOn Thursday, seven EGA BBC Young Reporters were invited to spend the afternoon at Broadcasting House as part of the national Young Reporters Day. Students were chosen based on their interest in writing and the media and certainly had an incredible opportunity to get behind the scenes at BBC headquarters. Their first task was to interview journalists from the BBC Asian Network and then a tour of the studio from where the service is broadcast. Students were then given a tour of Radio 1 where they saw the DJs broadcasting live to the nation. A highlight was visiting BBC Weather, where meteorologist Nick Miller gave our students the chance to present the weather using a green screen and the day's latest forecast. It was an inspiring opportunity for our Young Reporters, giving them an insight into the many careers open to them in the media. Thank you to everyone at the BBC who made the day possible! For the full photo album, click here.
Posted on: 1/03/2019Year 10 Medical Careers TripOn Friday 1 March, a few of my classmates and I were selected to take part in a medical careers trip at The Worshipful Company Of Barbers. During our time, we had the opportunity to speak to a diverse range of doctors, who specialised in different areas of the medical industry. These included psychiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists and aspiring paediatricians. I really enjoyed listening to what each doctor liked and disliked about their profession. My favourite part was using the medical equipment that the doctors brought in and showed us. Here's what my classmates thought about the trip: “I liked listening to the doctors and how unique and diverse the jobs were, and how these doctors were able to balance their social life with their working life.” - Vivien “It rendered a clearer idea of what medical field I might choose to do in the future. I learnt that the most important thing is that you must enjoy the career you do.” - Alexia “I learnt useful information about how to get into medical school, and I also learnt that I must understand which subjects I do and don’t like to help me choose which career is fit for me.” - Veronica “I got a better understanding of how to achieve the career I want and the path to get there.” - Aaliyah A. “I learnt so much more about medicine, and what I want to do in the future.” - Sylvia “I loved seeing how proud every doctor was, and how they do not regret their efforts.” - Shahreen By Maysa Mouauia - Year 10
Posted on: 6/02/2019Woman in BlackOn Wednesday, both drama GCSE classes were given the great opportunity to go and see the Woman In Black as part of their exam preparation. We all immensely enjoyed the performance and loved all the hidden jump scares. The horror element to it was very exciting and not found in a lot of theatre, therefore a new and thrilling experience. We admired how a two man show was so captivating whilst having such a minimalistic set. We look forward to writing a review on this performance in our upcoming exam. By Amanda, Ilaria & Jeta, Year 9
Posted on: 18/01/2019Holocaust Memorial WorkshopSeventeen fantastically behaved and impressive students participated in in the interactive Holocaust Memorial workshop at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday. Their sessions were organised by the 'Holocaust Educational Trust', 'Facing History', and 'Stand up to Racism'. EGA girls spoke very well. Thank you for making us proud to be your teachers!
Posted on: 17/01/2019School of Rock TripLast week some of our vocal students enjoyed a free trip to see School of Rock in the West End! The students who attended participated in an extensive rehearsal and performance opportunity last summer around Islington celebrating the life and legacy of Richard Cloudesley. They performed alongside an adult choir and were accompanied by a professional Baroque orchestra. Their vocal parts were incredibly challenging and this trip served as a huge thanks for their hard work and commitment to the project. Well done girls!
Posted on: 7/01/2019Wicked the MusicalGCSE Music students had a wicked time seeing this outstanding West End production! Part of the new GCSE course requires students to analyse songs in the musical theatre style – a great excuse for some cultural immersion.
Posted on: 30/11/2018Matilda the Musical TripOn Tuesday 20 November, a few lucky Drama club students had the privilege to see Matilda the Musical in Covent Garden. This was all thanks to Nola Davin-Easey in Year 10, as she won an achievement award from the Jack Petchey Foundation, which paid for the trip. (If you want to find out more about the Jack Petchey foundation use this website www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/achievement-awards). The show was incredible, the characters were just how I imagined them and the set was amazing; the way it moved for every scene. It was a great night out and we all thoroughly enjoyed it and it was nice to go out with the drama club and Miss Tailor outside of school! Sadie Boyce C3 ZRA
Posted on: 15/11/2018Measure for Measure TripLast Thursday, GCSE Drama students had the opportunity to see ‘Measure for Measure’ performed live at the Donmar Warehouse. In preparation for this, we had participated in a workshop, which gave us an understanding of the plot, characters, and themes of the play -thus enriching our experience when we watched it later. This helped us to enjoy a play which was in an unfamiliar style for many of us; it essentially allowed us to connect with Shakespeare and his language. However, the adaptation of ‘Measure for Measure’ that we watched was unique in that after being shown the play as intended in 1606, we were also shown it as imagined in 2018. As well as the context and year changing, there was most notably a gender role reversal which opened up many questions about power and gender in society. The effect of seeing these two performances side-by-side highlighted how Shakespeare’s ideas and messages are still very much relevant today. Ultimately, it was a truly immersive experience, which captivated all in this story of morality, power imbalances, loyalties and betrayal. Carolina Fernandez Bold O4 NTA
Posted on: 28/04/2019
Posted on: 28/04/2019
Posted on: 28/04/2019
