Welcome to the EIS Newsletter - 2024/25 - Issue No. 26! 
 
The final week of the spring term has finished and on the high of World Book Day, no less. Honestly, reading is so important for students' academic development that it is difficult to put in words (ironic really, isn't it?) but we must not forget how profound literature can be as a whole - reading a certain book can transform your life and, indeed, the world itself! Powerful stuff. 

It has been a wonderful way to end a very successful spring term. Thank you all for your audience participation during the parade and, of course, your continued support. The costumes were magical and it was great to see House competitions and quizzes going on around the building. A special mention to those students from Secondary who did reading sessions with Primary students. In addition, let us not forget the amazing WWII diorama exhibition from Y6 this morning. I am almost speechless when I see the detail and attention given to these works of art. It is a good job I wasn't entirely speechless, actually, because I would not have been able to conduct the interviews for the students! Well done, Y6, and a big thank you once again for the home support. 

Headteacher Awards this week have been well-received. See below for our worthy recipients:

• Vibhav Y8 - The only student to achieve 100% in his Maths assessments out of Secondary. Mr. Mathioudakis is very proud. 
• Jiah Y6 - Ms. Sonya nominated due to a wonderful rendition of Cezanne in her Art lesson. 
• Daniil Y1 - amazing achievements in his English this week, especially reading and test scores. Ms Martin is also very proud. 

This week, we have finalised our cast list for the upcoming Summer Concert and it has been a very tough decision - it has taken myself and the Music teachers many hours to do so! Hats off to those students that took part in the auditions (there were around 40, I think) and a huge congratulations to those who landed parts for the special occasion. It is a great play entitled The Pirates of the Curry Bean and is set to look amazing on the Eldar stage again, so we are all very excited! 

I hope everyone has a warm, safe and enjoyable spring half-term break - you deserve it! 

All the best,
 
Mr. Lee N. Daglish - Head of School

Student Council

This term the Student Council did many things. We collected two large boxes of food for charity, sorted and distributed the Valentines in February, and created a charter for the Student Council. We also consulted with Mr. Daglish about suggested improvements to our school, and we are glad to see that some of our suggestions have already been put into place!

By Mr Anthony

PLAY-DOH CLUB

As one Play-Doh club teacher said, it is no secret that teachers can be very reluctant to use Play-Doh in their classrooms, probably because it can be messy. However, it does not have to be. Given time, routines and modeling, I really do believe Play-Doh can be one of the best tools you use in your classroom on a daily basis instead of something to fear!
Before we even open the Play-Doh though, we talk at great length about how the Play-Doh is used, at a table and it needs to stay ON the table. Mixing colors is rude and inconsiderate to the other people who use dough after us. Every rule in Play-Doh can really come back to ‘be kind,’ so that is the only rule we have in Play-Doh Club. Furthermore, it makes it easy for students to just have to remember.
Practicing Skills
Once we have that out of the way, it’s time to practice skills and learn how to make simple shapes that will later help with making numbers and letters plus build those fine motor muscles so essential to young learners at EIS. Play-Doh Club is on every Monday.

By Mr. Chris

ENGLISH INTERVENTION CLUB

English is a vital and pivotal subject at the school and the students of Year 11 are excited to continue their development and achieve maximum progression. To help this we have created an English intervention club. This club is specifically for students in KS4 who need assistance with their upcoming exams. This term we have been looking intensely at how to effectively undertake a speaking exam (Paper 3). 
We have also had a look at other key skills and students have been able to show an improvement in the skills required for this subject. I am excited for this club to continue next term and that we will have an increase in numbers for the club. 

By Mr. Woods

SCRABBLE CLUB

This half-term, Scrabble club was a resounding success, with children showcasing impressive progress in their word-building skills. Many players began forming more complicated words, such as "zaps," "vigor," and "axes," demonstrating a growing vocabulary and strategic thinking. High scores were frequent—a testament to the players' improving techniques and confidence.
Beyond the competitive thrill, the club fostered a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Laughter and encouragement filled the room as children celebrated each other's clever plays. The blend of friendly rivalry and teamwork made the sessions both fun and rewarding. By the end of this term, it was clear that the Scrabble club had not only sharpened young minds but also created a joyful space for learning and camaraderie.

By Ms. Mwita