Latest News
Jan
2019
Author visits Edwinstree
Andy Mulligan will be visiting Year 7 & Year 8 to discuss his book 'Trash' on 25/1/19
Jan
2019
Mock SATs
Year 6 Mock SATs will be held week beginning 28th January 2019. Students will be provided with a 'power snack' in the hall from 8:15am.
Jan
2019
'Just Talk' 4/2/19
As part of National Mental Health week, students will take part in the Hertfordshire “Just Talk “ campaign .
Feb
2019
School Open as normal
The heating system has been fixed and school will be open as normal on Tuesday 4/2/19
Feb
2019
5/2/19 Normandy Information Evening
A meeting for parents of Y8 students attending the residential visit to Normandy will be held on 5/2/19 at 5pm in the school hall
Feb
2019
Road Closure
Affinity Water have informed us that Baldock Road from the BP roundabout to Greenways will be closed from this afternoon until at least Friday due to possible road collapse. Bus Companies have been informed
Feb
2019
Quin House Fun Swim Afternoons
Quin House students are rewarded with a fun swim session at Ward Freman pool
Feb
2019
Drug Awareness Presentation
Freman College will be holding a Drug Awareness Presentation on Monday 25/2/19 for Year 8 students during the school day. KS3 parents are invited to attend from 6pm-7pm.
Feb
2019
Parents' Evenings
Year 7 students are invited to attend the Parents' Evening drop in session from 4pm - 6pm. Year 6 Parents' Evening is by appointment.
Feb
2019
Joint Concert at Freman College
A joint Concert will be held on Tuesday 19/3/19 with Ralph Sadleir and Freman College. Further details to follow
Mar
2019
Y6 Parent Workshop
A workshop will be held for Year 6 parents and carers on 12/3/19 from 5pm-6pm
Mar
2019
Y8 Big Bang Visit 14/3/19
Year 8 will be visiting the Birmingham NEC on Thursday 14/3/19. Students should arrive to school at 7am for a prompt deptarture at 7:15am
Mar
2019
Comic Relief 15/3/19
Edwinstree will be supporting Comic Relief on Friday 15/3/19 - Non-uniform day £1 donation to charity. Thank you
Mar
2019
School Meal Increase
Hertfordshire Catering Ltd have informed us that the costs of a school meal will increase to £2.65 with effect from 23/04/19. If your child wishes to stop school meals, written notice must be given, otherwise you will be charged for prepared meals.
Mar
2019
Telephones
We are currently experiencing problems with our telephone lines and unable to hear some incoming calls. Please email admin@edwinstree.herts.sch.uk to make contact. Thank you for your patience. We hope to have the issue resolved asap.
Mar
2019
Y8 Normandy visit
28/3/19 Year 8 are nearly home, ETA 4:45pm Please keep the layby clear for the coaches - Thank you
Mar
2019
How to answer those difficult questions about sex and relationships
An expert will be visiting on 3/4/19 to provide advice and guidance on how to answer those tricky questions 7pm in the school hall,. Please contact the school office to reserve a place.
Apr
2019
Plastic Litter Picking Session
Due to our students' campaign to reduce the use of plastic, we are advertising a litter picking session organised by Buntingford Town Council. This will take place on Sunday 28/4/19 and volunteers should meet at the Manor House car park at 10:45am. Everyone welcome!
Apr
2019
Action Aid 4/4/19
Action Aid Day was a huge success and we will let you know how much we raised. Thank you for you support.
Apr
2019
End of term 5/4/19
Last day of term school will finish at 2:30pm. The Summer Term begins on Tuesday 23rd April 2019 and students can return in summer uniform
Apr
2019
Year 5 September 2019
Tuesday 30/4/19 is the deadline to accept a Year 5 place at Edwinstree Middle School for September 2019
May
2019
Year 6 SATs
SATs for Year 6 begin on Monday 13/5/19. Students are invited to enjoy a power breakfast from 8:25am in the Hall.
May
2019
Year 6 Celebration Disco
To celebrate the end of the SATS the ESA will be hosting a Year 6 Disco on Friday 17/5/19 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Tickets £3
May
2019
Half Term
Edwinstree breaks for half term on Friday 24/5/19, school finishes at the normal time. Students return to school on Monday 3/6/19
May
2019
Non Uniform Day
Edwinstree will be holding a non-uniform day on 21/5/19 donation £2. There will also be a cake sale to help boost funds. Please read the Newsletter for more information.
Jun
2019
Bugsy Malone Production
Our musical production will take place on 20/6/19 and 21/6/19 at 7pm.
Jun
2019
Curriculum meeting for Parents 2/7/19
Parents will have the opportunity to learn about the curriculum at Edwinstree and discuss their views on Tuesday 2nd July at 6pm.
Jun
2019
Bugsy Malone Rehearsal
Cast members to be at school for 6pm on the night of the performances. Doors Open at 6:30pm
Jul
2019
County Transition Day 11/7/19
Thursday 11/7/19 New Year 5 intake in September 2019 to arrive at school for 9:15am. Please make sure your child is collected from school at 2:30pm - Thank you
Jul
2019
Summer Music Concert 3/7/19
There will be a Summer Concert on Wednesday 3/7/19 from 6pm-8pm in the school hall. All welcome to attend.
Jul
2019
Y6 Tower of London visit
Y6 Tower of London Visit is behind schedule and they are expected back at school at 5pm
Jul
2019
End of Term Church Service
We are looking for parent/ carer volunteers to support the walk to the Church for our end of term service. Please contact the school office if you are able to help. Thank you
Jul
2019
Moving on 2020
For further information about moving to secondary or upper school in September 2020
Sep
2019
New Parents Meet the Teachers
Parents of all new students will have the opportunity to meet the teachers on Thursday 26/9/19 at 3:30pm at school.
Sep
2019
Mental Health Awareness Day
Edwinstree will be holding a non-uniform day on Thursday 10/10/19 and no money is required to participate. This day is to highlight the importance of mental health on Mental Health Awareness Day.
Oct
2019
Non-uniform Day 18/10/19 Postponed
There will be a non-uniform fundraiser day after half term, full details in the Newsletter
Oct
2019
Open Evening 2019
Open Evening will take place on Thursday 3/10/19 at 6:15pm.-8pm Our Open Morning will be held on Tuesday 8/10/19 from 10:30am-11:30am
Oct
2019
Y8 Visit to Ely - 17/10/19
Thursday 17/10/19 Year 8 will visit Oliver Cromwell's house in Ely .
Oct
2019
Half Term
Edwinstree will break for the half term holiday on 25/10/19 at 3:20pm. School will reopen on Monday 4/11/19 at 8:40am
Oct
2019
No Orchestra on 25/10/19
Please be aware there is no orchestra on Friday 25/10/19. It will resume again after half term
Oct
2019
Y6 Arithemetic Workshop
Parents and Carers of Year 6 students are invited to an arithemetic workshop on 22/10/10 from 2pm-3pm in the school hall
Nov
2019
Arithmetic Workshop for Parents
We will be holding a workshop for parents on 26/11/19 from 2pm-3pm
Nov
2019
Y8 Cineworld Visit 22/11/19
Y8 students have the opportunityto see 'Blinded by the Light' which supports some of the topics covered in our PSHCE programme.
Nov
2019
Non-Uniform Day -Friday 15/11/19
Friday 15/11/19 we will be supporting Children in Need with a non uniform day and a cake sale. Thank you for your support
Nov
2019
Y6 English and Maths Lessons
Y6 Parents have the opporunity to observe English/Maths lessons on 25/11/19 and 27/11/19
Nov
2019
Y5 Arithmetic Workshop 26/11/19
We will be holding an arithmetic workshop for parents on 26/11/19 from 2pm-3pm.
Nov
2019
Image Musical Theatre
The Image Musical Theatre will be performing 'Scrooge' to our KS2 students on 27/11/19
Nov
2019
Elf Day 3/12/19
Elf Day in support of Alzheimer's Society. Students welcome to dress as an elf or wear something green or red.
Nov
2019
Christmas Concert 6:30pm
Students taking part should arrive back at school at 6pm in smart school uniform with a festive twist [if they wish].
Dec
2019
No After school clubs
No clubs running during the last week of term. Clubs will resume week beginning 7/1/2020
Dec
2019
Occasional Day 6/12/19 - School Closed
The School will be closed on Friday 6th December 2019
Dec
2019
Fullness Day Afternoon
On Monday 16/12/19 students will take part in a House Competition creating festive items from recycled paper and card
Dec
2019
Year 7 Museum Visit
Students should arrive at school for 8am for a prompt departure at 8:15am.