News
Why Inquiry-Based Learning?
Last term our Headteacher, Jonathan Parsons, held a discussion with pupils from Years 1 to 6 about the different ways they had approached the Spring term's curriculum theme, Systems and Structures. Their enthusiasm, perspectives and ideas were inspiring and provide a fantastic example of how inquiry-based curriculum helps them to develop confidence, vital skills and make a positive impact.
St Edward’s Eco Festival 2025
On Friday 14 February our community came together for a day of performances, activities, fundraising and presentations to raise awareness of climate change and to encourage the children to apply their knowledge in meaningful, real-world ways.
A New Approach to Personal Development
Building on our ISI rating of 'Excellent' for personal development, we have created a set of foundations and attitudes to help our pupils thrive at school and in their life beyond.
Preparing for Their Education Adventure
For parents preparing for the first steps in their child's education adventure, we are happy to share this short guide to help prepare them for Reception, ensuring they are ready to shine in every aspect of school life.
The Importance of Primary Education
The first in a series of articles to develop a greater understanding of how we educate our pupils, the importance of how our curriculum works and how it gives children the skills they need now, in their next stage of learning and in life.
Our Planet: Discovering Renewable Energy
To launch this term's Theme of Investigation, Our Planet, we took Year 1 to 6 to visit Europe's most visible wind turbine at Green Park in Reading to learn more about renewable energy.
Getting Ready for Senior School
Hear from our Director of Academics about the variety of ways we support children and their families in choosing a senior school. Whether you are looking at grammar, independent or state schools, our specialist programme prepares children for success through specialist lessons and individual learning pathways to ensure they are ready for their next steps.
Our world record attempt sent a big message!
Pupils of St Edward’s Prep made a World Record attempt for the Largest Plastic Bottle Sentence. The previous record, held in a shopping mall in Dubai in August 2020, was 2650 bottles. St Edward's Prep's sentence was written with 3325 bottles!
Our Record Breaking Attempt
As this Thursday draws closer there is a feeling of growing excitement and anticipation amongst the children, staff, parent association and our community that we will be able to become the Guinness World Record holders for the longest sentence made out of plastic bottles. We hope to beat the current record of a sentence containing 2560 bottles held in a shopping centre in Dubai.
