This Week at Edge Grove

Welcome Back!

It was a real treat to welcome everyone back from the half-term break. The children have returned with a positive bounce in their step, and it’s always wonderful to see their energy and enthusiasm for school life.

In our Monday assemblies, we’ve been busy rehearsing for Speech Day, and you are certainly in for a treat with some of the musical performances. We also continued reflecting on our theme of passion, thinking about how it is a “hope that turns into a reality.”

One of the greatest joys of my role is the opportunity to teach children across the entire department. This week, Reception and I had great fun learning about the primary colours and we even made our own ‘crayons’ to reflect those from their current focus text.

In Year 1, we’re enjoying one of my all-time favourites, Burglar Bill. I was particularly impressed with the fantastic adjectives the children used to describe both his personality and appearance, a testament to their growing confidence with language.

Transition plays a vital role in the summer term, and as we continue our thorough class allocation process, pupils are gradually being introduced to life beyond their current classrooms. These moments help build confidence and excitement for the year ahead whether it be at Edge Grove or a new school.

Mrs Wynne
Assistant Head (Junior)

Nursery

Nursery News – A Magical Week in the Hundred Acre Wood!

This week at Edge Grove Nursery, we stepped into the wonderful world of Winnie the Pooh! The children were introduced to Pooh’s delightful friends including Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, and Christopher Robin.

Our adventure culminated in a trip back to Aldenham Country Park, where we followed the woodland trail to visit the homes of our new friends and enjoyed a lovely picnic surrounded by nature. It was a truly magical experience that brought the stories to life!

Back at nursery, we became Earth Heroes in celebration of World Environment Day. Inspired by the beautiful 100 Acre Wood, the children learned how to care for our planet by recycling, putting litter in the bin, and discussing the importance of finding new homes for toys instead of throwing them away. The pupils created their own eco-pledge to help protect our environment. Well done everyone for contributing such wonderful ideas! 

In forest school this week, our children buzzed with excitement as we discovered the fascinating world of bees – especially the all important queen bee, to the hive community. We learned how hard the busy bees have to work, collecting nectar from the flowers to make Winnie the Pooh’s favourite treat. All the more reason to look after our environment! The children even had a go at carefully drawing their own bumble bees. They carefully followed the step by step instructions and copied the shapes with great attention to detail. 

Maths this week was a hands-on adventure, exploring loose parts through play. We spoke about the different properties of the parts including soft, hard, smooth or rough. The children experimented choosing different parts, and telling me what they could see by subitising. This child initiated approach deepened their understanding of number and grouping in a fun and engaging way. 

Well done nursery for a wonderful week of learning and imagination! 

Reception News

It has been a whirlwind of a week for the Reception children. We have been reading the brilliant book, “The day the crayons quit,” which has led us into all things to do with colour! The children have been exploring colours through painting and discovering what happens when particular colours are mixed together. This weekend perhaps you can conduct the skittle experiment to see what happens when you add water to skittles. We would love to see the results on Google classroom.

Our Literacy learning objective was to pretend to be a crayon and describe how they were feeling. We had some wonderful sentences written such as “I am frustrated,” “I am feeling sad” and “You use me to colour in the sun!” 

Maths this week was all about measurement, and the children have learned that they can use both standard (rulers, tape measures etc) and non standard (blocks, cubes etc) tools to measure with. If you have blocks at home, please measure how tall everyone is in your family……who is the tallest, who is the shortest?

We had an extra special treat this week as Miss Ni’Man, alongside some of the children from the Senior Department, visited Reception to lead classes of Origami. Some wonderful animals were made. What a fantastic skill to develop, well done Reception!

Year 1 News

The children have enjoyed our practical maths this week where we have been learning about measurement, weight and volume. We have discussed a range of mathematical vocabulary such as, heavy, light, heavier than, lighter than, balanced, same, equal and capacity. We hope you enjoy the homework this week by putting our skills into action – baking! Can you weigh out the ingredients carefully to follow the recipes? We can’t wait to see your photos or even taste your creations!

Someone has been sneaking off with our classroom supplies… Who could it be? Of course it’s Burglar Bill!

We’ve been full of enthusiasm for our new English text, and the children have already written letters to Watford Police Station to report everything he’s stolen. They impressed us with their ability to write lists using commas and made some fantastic predictions about what might happen next in the story. What budding detectives and writers we have in Year 1!

In science, we began our new topic of Weather and the children worked with a friend to create and present their own weather forecast. We would love a bit more sun please Year 1!

The highlight of our week was our trip to Knebworth House. The children threw themselves into 3 hours of history and impressed the staff by displaying their amazing knowledge of Queen Elizabeth I and the Tudors. We particularly enjoyed dressing up in Tudor costumes, learning a dance, writing our names in calligraphy and playing traditional instruments. Well done Year 1! You were a credit to Edge Grove.

We hope to see you on Saturday at Edge Fest, joining together as a community to have a day full of fun. Don’t forget your umbrella!

Year 2 News

This week, our children have been working incredibly hard in both Maths and English. In English, our focus has been on developing rhyming skills, understanding grammar, and improving comprehension. The pupils have shown great enthusiasm in creating their own rhyming pairs and sentences, as well as diving into some interesting stories to enhance their understanding.

In Maths, the children have been exploring statistics, diving into fractions, and practising the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It’s inspiring to see their confidence grow as they tackle these important skills.

On Thursday, we celebrated Environment Day with discussions on the importance of looking after our planet. The children learned about different ways we can care for the environment both at school and at home. It was heartening to hear their ideas and see their eagerness to make a difference.

Dear Parents,

I hope you enjoyed a thoroughly restful half term.

The highlight of this week was the Year 5 trip to The Globe Theatre. As an English teacher, sitting in the Globe theatre is as awe inspiring a view as looking out atop Everest. Knowing we were in this wooden ‘O’ brought the spellbinding magic of the theatre to life for Year 5. The workshop engaged the children in midsummer madness and I can positively say they all had a wonderful time. If you have the inclination, I wholeheartedly recommend the immersive production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Bridge theatre.

The children in Middle Department have begun their summer assessments this week, and whilst it can be stressful for young people who might not yet have the tools to manage that pressure, what matters most, is helping them to keep perspective. Exams are just one part of their learning journey, not a definition of their worth or potential. We frame exams as an opportunity to show off what they have learned, and we are always here to listen and help if they find exams overwhelming. 

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Mr Thorne
Assistant Head (Middle Department)

Mrs Fox writes…

This week, 3F has impressed me with their creativity, curiosity and focus.

In English, we have been imagining life in a Roman Britain village, using sensory language and literary devices to bring our writing to life. The children described smoky fires, muddy paths and the sounds of clanging tools, using similes, metaphors and alliteration to paint pictures in the reader’s mind. The Roman shields that were forged over half-term look fantastic as well, so a big thank you for all your support on making those!

In Science, we began our new topic on vertebrates and invertebrates. We have been learning how to sort animals based on whether or not they have a backbone, and we will be looking at how different creatures move and survive.

In Computing, pupils built their own clicker-style games using Scratch, learning how to use loops, events and variables to make their games interactive and fun.

Finally, a big well done to the whole class for their brilliant effort in this week’s assessments. Their positive attitude and focus have been fantastic to see.

Miss Corin writes… 

Welcome back to the final half term of Year 3, and what a way to start it off! This term, we are delving back into our learning about the Romans, focusing on both English and History. We have been exploring the towns during the Roman period and are enhancing our descriptive writing by employing similes, metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia. I must commend the children for their creativity and effort; I have been particularly impressed with the high quality of the Roman shields that have been submitted. Well done, and thank you for dedicating such considerable time to this project.

In Geography, our studies continue to center on rainforests, and this week, 3C has taken the initiative to research the diverse wildlife inhabiting this habitat. From Anacondas to Harpy Eagles, the children have uncovered some truly remarkable facts that have enriched our understanding of these vital ecosystems.

I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous effort the children have shown during their assessments this week. They have truly strived to deliver their best work. A massive well done to all!

Mrs Senghani writes…

Welcome back to the final half term of Year 3. I am so proud of how far you have come, as well as how hard you have worked over the year so far.

During the summer term we started working on the Romans within our English and History lessons. The students this week developed their knowledge and understanding further by using similes, metaphors, personification, and onomatopoeia to enhance their descriptive writing. Their home learning for English over the holidays was held to a high standard, and it is amazing to see these creative shields they made during the holidays. They will be taking to the battle fields this afternoon for a game of dodgeball. Thank you for all your hard work and support in ensuring the children were able to complete this project.

In science this week we started a new topic on vertebrates and invertebrates. The students were very interested to explore and research the different groups of vertebrates and invertebrates animals. Aarav’s interest for animals and creators had him looking at research books in his time, to explore the different animal groups. He was fascinated at how they still move and climb without a backbone. 

Finally, a huge well done to the students on completing their assessment this week, they continue into the beginning of next week, and we are so proud to see all the hard work you are putting into strengthening your learning further.

The Year 4 Team writes…

On Thursday, we welcomed Miss Lundrigan’s parents, retired Constables, Mr and Mrs Lundrigan, and Mrs Wynne’s husband, Sergeant Steve Wynne, to our school to give a special presentation on policing as part of our History topic on Crime and Punishment. The presentation was enlightening, engaging and informative. Many of the children showed excellent oracy skills by speaking with the presenters and asking questions. Izzy (4F) says “I loved trying on all the helmets, hats and jackets! We all took it in turns to turn on the blue lights on Mr Wynne’s police motorbike.” Lily (4F) says her favourite part was sitting on the motorbike itself. Hamza (4F) enjoyed the pun on the badge that was given out to all the students, “I’ve met the Met!”

Speaking of our work in History, Jola tells us that he really enjoyed learning about Crime and Punishment in Anglo-Saxon and Viking times. Jola (4F) says “I really liked the crossword that went with the worksheet; it was fun to compete against others to complete it.” 

Alexa and Sienna (4W) say “We loved finding out about different people in the world and throughout history in our English lessons, and developing our skills in writing biographies.” 

Daniel (4L) and Sienna (4W) really enjoyed making Father’s Day cards in Art. Liliana (4L) and Sansiya (4W) thought forest school was “the best” as they were building dens. 

Of course, the biggest highlight of the week was our wonderful Open Morning. A huge thanks to all of the parents who were able to pop in and join the children in celebrating their work. 

Mrs Allen writes… 

It has been a pleasure to welcome the children back for their final half term in Year 5 – it is hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by! This final stretch is set to be a memorable one, and the children have made an excellent start by tackling their end-of-term assessments with real focus and enthusiasm, with a trip to The Globe thrown in too! 

There is a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks, including Enrichment Week, Sports Day, Speech Day, and a variety of exciting co-curricular and sporting events. Pupils are especially looking forward to Enterprise Day, which Mr Thorne introduced in assembly this week.

5A had a particularly proud moment on Tuesday morning when they smashed their previous record for the Wordle word of the day – solving it in just three guesses in around 45 seconds! It is a joy to see the form coming together each morning for puzzles, activities, and meaningful conversations. There’s a growing sense of maturity in the room and it is clear that Year 6 is just around the corner.

Mrs Toniolo writes… 

It was wonderful to welcome the children back to school, after a well-deserved mid-term break, and to hear so many wonderful stories about holidays spent with family and friends, making memories. 

Our first week back was filled with academic, sporting and personal highlights:

One of our highlights was our trip to the Globe Theatre. Louis particularly enjoyed stepping back in time to explore the world of Shakespeare. The children were captivated by the atmosphere and brought back lots of ideas to enrich their learning in English.

Edith and Nico P both highlighted our sporting activities this week. Edith loved taking part in athletics and cricket at Orley Farm – thank you to the staff and pupils there for hosting us so warmly. Nico also really enjoyed playing cricket and showed great sportsmanship throughout.

Well done to Jasmine and Luke for making it into the school debating team! What a brilliant opportunity to develop public speaking skills and build confidence.

Mr Russell writes…

It has been lovely to welcome the children back after half term for our final few weeks together in Year 5! They have returned with fantastic energy, and we have already had a very busy and exciting start.

We kicked off the week with Mr Thorne’s assembly about the upcoming Year 5 Enterprise project. The children will be creating their own fundraising stalls, and some of their initial ideas already sound incredibly exciting.

A definite highlight for the class was our very exciting trip to Shakespeare’s Globe in London on Tuesday. The children were buzzing with enthusiasm about the experience. Cooper, Riley, Lucy, and Ved all spoke of their enjoyment, with Cooper particularly relishing the acting workshop where he impressively played the role of Oberon!

On the sports front, Tommy was absolutely delighted with his efforts in a recent cricket match, reaching an unbeaten half-century of runs that included four impressive boundaries – a truly outstanding performance!

In what has been a week of exams, the children have truly coped exceptionally well, with some even finding moments to enjoy the experience! Sami and Pranay have expressed their satisfaction with their efforts and are now keenly looking forward to receiving their feedback.

Away from the academic rigours, Tippi has particularly enjoyed reconnecting with her friends this week, appreciating the time spent with them in between her exams.

It has been a great first week back, 5R! Let us keep up this excellent work for the final few weeks of Year 5.

Well done to all our Senior Department pupils who have sat internal exams this week and most notably to our Year 8 pupils who have sat rigorous Common Entrance exams this week.

Congratulations to our seven Year 7 pupils who recently sat the entrance exams and took part in interviews for St Albans School and who have had their places for September 2026 confirmed. This is a truly commendable result and one that reflects not only their academic strength, but also their maturing characters, their focussed preparation, and their depth of resilience. Well done!

In true Edge Grove energetic style, it’s been a non-stop start to the second half of the summer term! We’re already in full swing with Speech Day rehearsals, the Year 2 showcase, LAMDA exams, and everything else the exciting end of term has in store. One thing’s for sure – this year’s Speech Day songs are going to be incredibly powerful! 

Below, you’ll find information about Kids Go Free Week – a brilliant initiative from Official London Theatre. During this offer, a child aged 17 or under can go free to a West End show when accompanied by a full-paying adult, and up to two additional children can attend for half price.

I’ve included a link below with more details. Hopefully this gives everyone the chance to enjoy a fantastic West End show this summer!

https://officiallondontheatre.com/kids-week/

Twilight Concert

On Tuesday this week, Mrs Wheatley held a Twilight Concert for her pupils.  This was a fantastic opportunity for her pupils to gain excellent performance experience in front of a friendly audience of parents and older pupils.  Mrs Wheatley even wowed us with a Tchaikovsky piano solo, truly highlighting her expertise and dedication.  Thank you to Mrs Wheatley for organising, and a huge well done to all who performed.

Edge Fest

Congratulations to Bella, Izzy and Sienna for performing at the Radlett Centre in Rare Productions adaption of Peter Pan. Mrs Allen and Mrs Doughty thoroughly enjoyed supporting you and watching you shine on a different stage!

We’re delighted to share the fantastic progress our pupils have made in swimming this term. From confident glides to improved stroke techniques, every child has shown dedication and growth — even our youngest swimmers in Year 1 are impressing us with their skills and determination!

On dry land, our sporting stars continue to shine. This week has brought excellent results both on the cricket pitch and the athletics track, with pupils showing true team spirit and sporting excellence.

We couldn’t be prouder of their efforts — and we can’t wait to celebrate the energy and enthusiasm of our school community with you all at EdgeFest this Saturday!

Week 6 Match Reports

Wednesday 4th June

1st XI

Edge Grove 1st XI 102-9 (20 Overs)

Lochinver House 1st XI 103-3 (18.3 Overs)

Our Edge Grove 1st XI travelled to Lochinver House this week. Despite a determined effort, we ultimately fell short, with Lochinver House securing a 6-wicket victory. 

Having elected to bat first, Kaelen and Isaac opened our innings. Isaac got off to a steady start, and Kaelen immediately showed his attacking intent by sending the first ball he faced for a boundary. Unfortunately, Kaelen’s aggressive approach led to his dismissal soon after, bowled out for 5 runs. Noah came in with a similar mindset, hitting a four with his very first delivery. Isaac and Noah then formed a steady partnership, with Noah particularly impressing by finding five boundaries in total. Isaac was the next to depart, also bowled after a missed swing. Arav fell quickly for 1, and after Noah had an edge caught behind, Max and Eashan worked to steady the innings. Both fell in quick succession in the 15th and 16th overs, but our resilient bottom order defended well, ensuring we saw out all 20 overs to post a total of 102 runs. Harry (6), Robert (1), Sam (0), Thomas (4), and Timi (1) rounded out our batting card.

Our attention then turned to the field, where Kaelen quickly found his rhythm with some terrific pace bowling. Despite Kaelen’s efforts, early frustrations mounted as the Lochinver openers made a steady start. The crucial first breakthrough came through quick thinking and a superb throw from the field, catching the batsman out of his crease and sending him back to the pavilion. Arav then followed up in the 11th over with a magnificent inswinging delivery that spectacularly took out the batsman’s off stump!

However, some missed catches in the field proved costly, allowing Lochinver to build momentum and confidence. We managed to claim one more wicket in the innings, with Eashan striking again with a pinpoint yorker that hit middle stump. Despite these efforts, Lochinver House ultimately reached their target with a couple of wickets to spare.

It was a good effort from the boys, showing resilience and flashes of brilliance throughout the game. Plenty of positives to take into our next fixture!

2nd XI

Edge Grove 2nd XI            79-8 (20 Overs)

Lochinver House 2nd XI    82-6 (13.4 Overs) 

Edge Grove won the toss and elected to bat first. Our batting innings saw a rather “test match” approach, resulting in a slow and steady run rate. Lochinver House’s bowlers proved to be fast and accurate, forcing our batsmen to play defensively. A highlight of the innings was Blake’s massive boundary, a moment of powerful hitting. Edge Grove finished their innings with a total of 79 runs, with a significant 54 of those coming from extras. There was a feeling that we left a lot of runs out in the middle, as more aggressive running between the wickets could have substantially boosted our score.

When Edge Grove took to the field to bowl, the momentum of the game seemed to shift. Imeth delivered a phenomenal 4th over, taking three crucial wickets (Wicket, Dot Ball, Wicket, Wicket, Dot Ball, Single). His incredible effort left Lochinver House reeling at 11-3 after just 4 overs. Aiden, Grayson, and Harry also chipped in with wickets over the next eight overs, keeping the pressure on. Ultimately, despite some excellent bowling, wides and no-balls proved costly for Edge Grove. Lochinver House’s batsmen played well to reach their target in the 13th over.

Well done to all the boys involved! You carried yourselves admirably throughout the afternoon and were a pleasure to spend time with.

Colts A

Lochinver House 130 for 4 in 20 overs

Edge Grove 121 for 3 in 20 overs 

Lochinver House won by 9 runs.

This was a very exciting and close game with the difference between the two teams being the attacking intent by the Lochinver House batsmen and our disappointing fielding performance. Batting first Lochinver House kept taking risks and we missed a few run out opportunities and a few dropped catches cost us. Lucy was our saviour coming on to bowl and taking two wickets for 5 runs in her two overs. Freddie and Daniel also bowled well and took a wicket each. We had a competitive score to chase but it was by no means impossible. We started slowly but kept wickets in hand and when we went off for a short rain break we only needed to score at 7.5 runs an over for 6 overs with 7 wickets in hand which was very getable. Unfortunately we were too cautious and did not attack the bad balls until Tyler came in for the last two overs and with a strike rate of over 200 scoring 9 runs in 3 balls he showed what we could have achieved with a little more urgency. Daniel top scored with 30 not out but we ultimately fell just 9 runs short with 7 wickets still in hand!!!!

Colts B

On a grey but energetic afternoon of cricket, the Colts B team faced off against Lochinver House in a Pairs Cricket (Hard Ball) fixture. Edge Grove won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that soon paid off.John opened the bowling with pace and precision, taking an early wicket and going on to claim three in total. His excellent performance was matched by Rafael and Atlas, who also secured three wickets each. Tommaso delivered a standout spell, taking two wickets while only conceding four runs, a truly impressive display of disciplined bowling.

The team’s fielding was just as sharp, with special mention going to Ian for his quick reactions and determined backing up of two fast travelling balls, saving what would have been two certain boundaries. Overall, the fielding was strong and cohesive throughout the innings. Lochinver were kept under pressure and finished their 20 overs with a total of 234 runs. Edge Grove’s response with the bat was immediate and commanding. Runs flowed thick and fast from the outset. Batter of the day goes to Atlas, who batted with confidence and flair to score an outstanding 36 runs in just three overs. Rafael and Elliot also made valuable contributions with the bat, keeping the scoreboard ticking over with controlled aggression. Unfortunately, the match was cut short due to rain with 1.5 overs still to play. However, by that point, Edge Grove had amassed a dominant score of 280 runs, securing a well-deserved victory.A brilliant all round performance from the entire team superb bowling, excellent fielding, and confident batting. Well done, boys keep up the effort and team spirit!

Colts C

The Colts Cs match was a daunting one against infamous Aldwickbury, who are known for their strong cricketing ability which placed early-on-nerves for the squad especially with one man down. Losing the toss we started off batting we had to tally up some runs to turn the pressure onto the opposition, with an intimidating first four overs we were left on negative 1 conceding three wickets. However, after their best bowlers had stopped their attack we placed our best batsmen in, with pairs of Josh and Ollie followed by Tommy and Cooper retaliating with gaining 67 runs in 8 overs. This placed immense pressure on the opposition when Tommy returned at the last four overs with Ved, scoring numerous boundaries and a roaring 6 over the umpires head to secure his admirable half century to secure a grand total of 102 runs for Edge Grove. This extensive total dawned over the operation for the whole second innings, opening with Ollie’s beaming pace bowling making the batsmen’s hands shake and their spine chill with nerves every time Ollie approaches the wicket. This bowling ability was continued from nearly perfect overs from Ved, Jack, Syon, and Sami, gaining many wickets and conceding little runs between them. This stunted the operations total only generating 63 runs, this secured the triumphant victory for the colts C team. 

Colts D

The Colts D team put in a fantastic performance this week in their hardball fixture against Aldwickbury, delivering an all-round display that secured a well-deserved victory.

The match began with Edge Grove fielding, and it was Ben who opened the bowling, setting the tone for a focused and energetic effort. The breakthrough came early thanks to Ishaq, who took a superb catch in the first over to Aldwickbury’s opening batter.The bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, with strong contributions from Aman, Garv, Tom, Ishaq, and Shadmehr, all of whom took key wickets. Behind the stumps, Hridhaan was outstanding as wicketkeeper, showing great agility and awareness to limit boundaries and keep the bowlers supported. In the field, communication was sharp, with Hunter and Aarin particularly effective in their quick passing and coordination, helping to create run-out opportunities and apply pressure on the opposition.

In the second innings, Edge Grove came in to bat, needing a solid performance to chase down Aldwickbury’s total. Despite some tight bowling from Aldwickbury, there were some superb boundary shots, and through composed batting and clever running between the wickets, Edge Grove managed to take the win.

Colts E&F 

Edge Grove E 56 – 60 Aldwickbury

The boys were put into bat, playing a long 15 overs with only 6 players in the team. The boys had a great time having 5 overs per pair to score some runs. Josh O and Aiwa opened the batting and scored a brilliant 25 runs off their 5 overs, with the loss of both their wickets. Harry and Riley came in to bat 2nd and scored an excellent 30 runs off their 5 overs at the loss of 1 wicket. Nico P and Josh R gave it a great shot scoring 26 runs off their 5 overs with the loss of both their wickets. 

Some excellent bowling from Josh O and Aiwa who gave away 13 from their 3 overs. Brilliant team work on a dull Wednesday afternoon.

Edge Grove F 37 – 46 Aldwickbury

A smaller team for the F’s this week, but that did not stop them going out and giving it their best effort. 2 excellent wickets taken by Chenlang, 1 wicket for Avi and Aahil. Tough opposition to score runs off, due to good bowling, however the boys gave it a great go, and only lost by 9 runs.

Great team encouragement and effort from all players. 

Year 5-8 Girls Cricket and Athletics 

Year 5 and 6 girls Athletics

We enjoyed a fantastic day out at the recent athletics fixture against St Helens and Orley Farm, with the weather thankfully holding off to allow for a full and exciting programme of events. The teams were split into four groups, each competing across a range of track and field disciplines.

There were many standout performances throughout the day. Freya S, Kiersten, and Edith stormed to victory in the 600m race, while Freya S, Caoimhe, Edith, and Aria took first place in the 100m. In the 200m, Eva, Tilly, and Ivy ran brilliantly to secure more wins, and Eva and Sara impressed in the hurdles, both finishing first.

In the field events, Sienna showed excellent form, taking first place in both the javelin and long jump. Edith also claimed top spot in the long jump, capping off a brilliant day for her.

To finish the day each team ran a 4x50m relay in which three out of the four teams won!! 

Overall, it was a successful and enjoyable fixture with outstanding effort and team spirit on display throughout. Well done to everyone who took part!

Year 5-8 Girls Cricket vs Orley Farm 

Cricket (mixed teams Y5-8)

Edge Grove 302 vs 231 Y5 Orley Farm

Edge Grove 267 vs 209 Y6 Orley Farm

This afternoon proved to be a great day of cricket. Teams consisting of Y5-8 girls were mixed teams playing against a Year 6 and Year 5 at Orley Farm. Both sides played a total of 16 overs, and demonstrated some great batting and fielding. Special mentions go to Sienna and Anna for scoring runs over the boundary line, and Abigail for showing good sportsmanship on the field. All players communicated well with each other in order to score runs in their overs and worked together in their teams when fielding the ball. Well done to all players involved.

Thursday 5th June

Unfortunately, fixtures had to be cancelled on Thursday due to the weather. We look forward to the fixtures resuming next week.

Konnichiwa,

It’ll be a short one from me today… ok no need to cheer!

House Assemblies this week have been utilised to confirm the upcoming Swimming Gala.  Mr Bissix is fully in control, reminding me of a younger David Hasselhoff in Baywatch.  Pupils are gearing up to dive into the action on Tuesday 24th June.

This weekend we have Edge Fest!  I’ve been writing extended commentaries about this event for weeks now, and I’m still very excited.  I have also organised for our Houses to be represented on our Campsite.  On arrival, you will be allocated a site to pitch your tent named after our Houses.  The flags will be flying, rain or shine!

Now on to the joke of the week.  We had the most entries so far this week, and our winner is the amazing Caoimhe with this suitable joke:

When are school uniforms fire hazards?  When they are blazers!

Until next week!

Mr Evans
Head of Houses
Director of Music
Scout Leader
Performing Monkey for the Director of Drama
Heavy-Weight Champion of the World
Occasional Exaggerator

Joke Entries this Week

• There was a magical slide that grants you whatever you wish for. The first child shouted a pot of gold and they landed in a pot of gold. The second child shouted a million rubies and they landed in a million rubies. The third child was having so much fun, they shouted weeeeeeeeeeeeee!
• Why are cats afraid of trees? Because of the bark.
• What did the horse say after it tripped? Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t giddy-up!
• What did the ocean say to the other ocean? Nothing they just waved
• Two tomatoes were in a race. What did the front tomato say to the other tomato? (ketchup)
• What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? You’ll see one later and one in a while.
• I entered ten puns into a pun competition, I was sure that at least one would win.  But no-pun-in-ten-did
• Did you know that before the crowbar was invented crows drank at home?
• Where did the ice cream man go to school? Sundae school.
• Writing with a broken pencil is pointless.
• Why did the student eat his homework? Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake.
• A man goes to the doctor and says, I think I’m a bridge. Oh dear says the doctor, what’s come over you. So far this morning, 12 cars, 2 buses and a tractor.
• Can you make me a sandwich? Abcadabra you are a sandwich.
• Why was 6 scared of 7? Because 7 8 9.
• Why was the Strawberry late for school? He got stuck in a jam!
• Why did the mobile phone need glasses? It lost its contacts!
• What do plants grow in Maths lessons? Square roots!
• Maths: The only place where people buy 64 watermelons and nobody wonders why.
• Why did the ostrich cross the road? It was the chicken’s day off!
• Why couldn’t the car play football? Because it only had one boot!
• Why are basketball courts always wet? Because of all the dribbling!
• Why don’t eggs tell jokes? Because they’d crack each other up!
• Did you know that I have a pen that can write underwater? It can write other words, but I like the word underwater.
• Did you hear about the butter’s secret? Well, I am not the one who is spreading it!
• Here’s and atomic level joke! Why can’t you trust an atom, because they make up everything!
• What did the spider do on the computer It made a website
• Two football teams were playing in a field. What did the defender say to the goalkeeper? “Don’t let it get pasture!”
• How do you find the circumference of an apple? Applepi x diameter

As our Year 6 pupils move into the final phases of their chosen senior schools’ admissions processes, parents with pupils in lower year groups may be starting to think more about the journey that they and their child will be embarking on in the not too distant future. If your child is in Year 5 or below and you would like to meet to discuss their academic profile and next steps, please book an appointment via Mrs Thomas, Head’s PA on futureschools@edgegrove.com 

The Future Schools Presentation to Parents is now available to view on the Future School Documents section of the app.

INFORMATION FROM SENIOR SCHOOLS

ABINGDON SCHOOL

Abingdon Senior School will start to welcome girls to our First Year (Year 7) and Sixth Form from September 2026. We will therefore welcome girls at the 13+ stage in 2028.  

We have a number of events for prospective families running throughout the course of this term and next – all of which can be booked online via this link.

ABBOT’S HILL SCHOOL

13+ Scholarship Opportunities

We have recently launched some new Scholarship opportunities. Scholarships will be available in the following areas:

Sport
Music
Drama
Art+Design

Enquiries to  https://www.abbotshill.herts.sch.uk/scholarships/ or email admissions@abbotshill.herts.sch.uk

BISHOPS STORTFORD COLLEGE

Whole School Open Event – Saturday 20th September

11+ entry in September 2026. 

Application Deadline for entry to the College in September 2026: 

Monday 3 November 2025

Scholarship Assessment Days:

Tuesday 11 November 2025 (11+ art and music) 

Wednesday 12 November 2025 (11+ sport)

11+ Entry Testing Day:  

Saturday 15 November 2025

Outcomes sent to parents:

Friday 28 November 2025

CHANNING SCHOOL

Here are the Channing 11+ (2026) key dates for your diary:

11+ Application Deadline: Friday 7 November 2025

Bursary and Music Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday 7 November 2025

Channing offers both bursaries and Scholarships for Year 7.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at admissions@channing.co.uk if we can be of further assistance.

CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

11+ Admissions Brochure

 For more information and to book, visit www.clsg.org.uk

HAILEYBURY

We are always happy to welcome any interested families to come and visit us; this can be done in a number of ways:

• Families can book onto one of our Open Events. Please encourage prospective families to book their place via the School’s website. 
• Contact the Admissions department (admissions7to9@haileybury.com / 01992 706353 ) to arrange an individual family visit during term time.

Once a family has decided to proceed with an application to Haileybury, we encourage them to register with us by completing our online Registration Form.

JOHN LYON SCHOOL

Admissions Brochure

To book a School in Action Open Morning please contact admissions@johnlyon.org

THE LEYS

Information on small group visits can be found here and, in addition, we’re always pleased to discuss the possibility of a private visit with families too.

LONDON 11+ CONSORTIUM

Information regarding the Consortium can be found on our website.

These are the key dates:

Closing date for registrations: Friday 7 November 2025

Consortium Assessment dates: Friday 28 November, Tuesday 2 December and Thursday 4

December 2025

Offer date: Friday 13 February 2026

Deadline to accept: Wednesday 4 March 2026 – 12 noon

MILL HILL

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MILL HILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

APTITUDE TEST DATES FOR YEAR 7 ENTRY FROM SEPTEMBER 2026

Registrations for Aptitude Tests will open on Friday 21st March 2025 and close at 3pm on Friday 9th May 2025. Registrations for Aptitude Tests are to be made online via the Mill Hill County High School website

https://www.mhchs.org.uk/1763/apply-for-aptitude-tests-4

RADLEY COLLEGE – 2026 ENTRY INFORMATION

All the details of our Open Days can be found on our website here. 

All 2028 entrants, regardless of their route of entry, will need to sit the ISEB Common Pre-Tests by 28 November 2025 .Parents need to register their children directly with the ISEB to sit the Common Pre-Tests via the ISEB Parent Portal. Parent Registration will open on 10 June 2025. 

Boys who have been shortlisted following receipt of the ISEB Common Pre-Tests results and Head’s report, will be asked to attend one of the following Assessment Days:

13, 15, 20, 22, 27 January & 3, 5 February 2026.

RMS – PRIVATE TOUR OF RMS FOR GIRLS – Contact Admissions to book a tour

 Do not hesitate to contact our friendly Admissions Team who will happily arrange a private tour of the School at a time convenient for you.
Please contact admissions@rmsforgirls.com 

SHREWSBURY SCHOOL

We are always delighted to welcome families to our Open Days, when they can get a sense of our beautiful campus site.  Each Open Day starts with a presentation from the Headmaster and other senior staff, followed by a Q&A session with pupils.  Families visit one of our houses and then enjoy a school tour with pupils, followed by lunch.  Open Days & School Tours | Shrewsbury School

The Director of Admissions, Martin Cropper (mc@shrewsbury.org.uk), is always pleased to talk to parents and to offer advice on our Admissions process.  We welcome applications for September 2026 onwards, and a small number of places for September 2025 have recently become available.

SOUTH WEST HERTS CONSORTIUM – Secondary Transfer 2026

This year, registration for the tests spans a period of almost ten weeks, from Tuesday 1st April to Friday 6th June 2025. As previously, no late registrations will be accepted. If a parent has extenuating circumstances for failing to register for the tests, this may be cited as part of an appeal to an independent panel at a secondary transfer appeal hearing.

The Test Administration Team can be contacted via email only at info@swhertsschools.org.uk. There is no facility to telephone.

Key testing dates can be found in the image at the bottom of this section.

TONBRIDGE SCHOOL

The School has numerous Open Mornings taking place. These are a great opportunity for families to discover what a Tonbridge education can offer their son, as well as the chance to meet boys and staff.

Come along and find out what makes us the top boys’ boarding school in the country as well as the best boys’ school in the South-East, as ranked by The Sunday Times’ Parent Power table.

Book your place using this link.

UPPINGHAM SCHOOL

Uppingham’s Visiting Days Families can sign up to attend via our website or contact Sarah Heading (sch@uppingham.co.uk). 

Second Hand Uniform Shop Appeal for Blazers!
For a limited time, we are offering £20 cashback for size 28 inch or larger blazers. We are also offering £20 on smaller sizes (26” or below) if you are purchasing a larger one. So please search your wardrobes this weekend and bring them in to the second hand shop any Wednesday morning between 8.30am and 9.30am to claim your cashback!

Our wonderful second hand uniform shop is open every Wednesday 8.30-9.30am with a great stock of good quality uniform and sports kit. We also have spare grey shorts/trousers, white shirts, football boots and Forest School waterproofs available FREE OF CHARGE!

Tea Towels

https://foeg.edgegrove.com/events/tea-towels/

Please note that there is a short deadline and all tea towels must be ordered by next Friday 13th June! To order, click through and just before you pay, it will ask you what year group tea towel you are wanting to purchase! All profits go towards FOEG.

The natural environment is precious to us all – being outdoors gives us an escape from the busy world of work and education, and offers our children new opportunities for learning and pleasure.

An increasing amount of research confirms what many parents and educators know intuitively: spending time in natural spaces and exploring the outdoors can bring real and lasting benefits to wellbeing, self-esteem and social skills development.

These Tooled Up resources will help children to explore, have fun and learn in natural spaces.

Our list of 75 Things to Do Outside is packed with suggestions for primary-aged children who need a little encouragement to step into the outside world! Why not set a challenge for your child to see how many they can complete?

This downloadable guide to Beach Science for Teens offers enriching, challenging activities and concepts that are perfect for older children visiting the coast.

We all want our children to have an enjoyable, but safe time in the sun. Sun safety is an essential skill for all children to learn, especially when they’re growing into independence. This resource on Keeping Children and Teens Safe in the Sun was created by a Consultant Dermatologist and will help you ensure your family are protected on scorching summer days.