Category: News

How are independent schools fundraising to make a difference

Dated: 27 March 19

Independent Education Today – Wednesday 27th March 2019 Keri Beckingham asks headteachers to share fundraising tips and tricks from their schools and the charitable causes that they support. Article includes contributions and comments from our Headmaster, Ben Evans. View the full article here

Building Resilience

Dated: 19 March 19

Private Schools Magazine – Spring 2019 Article on Building Resilience with contributions from Mrs Sharp and details of the Flourish Programme at Edge Grove. Click on the attachments below for the full article.

Pupils honour 200-year-old tree which collapsed at Edge Grove

Dated: 22 January 19

By Nathan Louis Reporter, Borehamwood Times A “magnificent” cedar tree will live on as benches and tables in the school where it stood for 200 years. Pupils and staff at Edge Grove, in Aldenham, mourned the loss of the historic tree which had stood proudly in the main drive of the school’s 48 acre grounds. It collapsed…

Edge Grove school in Aldenham pays tribute to alumni who lost their lives at war

Dated: 27 November 18

By Nathan Louis, Borehamwood Times Reporter School pupils have unveiled a special art exhibit which pay tribute to the school’s alumni who have lost their lives at war. Edge Grove, in Aldenham, has installed several personalised wooden crosses which have been planted into the ground, each displaying the names of those who will be remembered…

HOBBYCRAFT ANNOUNCES WINNER OF GREAT BRITISH BUTTON CHALLENGE COMPETITION

Dated: 14 November 18

Press Release – October 2018 Year 1 Oak Class from Edge Grove School wins first place Hobbycraft, the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer has been on a mission to get Britain Sewing again and has challenged teachers to bring sewing back to UK classrooms. As well as providing instructions on how to sew on…

New Lower School Building Campaign Launched

Dated: 13 November 18

In 2017 Edge Grove announced its ambitious 10 Year Development Plan which includes plans to significantly improve the teaching and learning facilities for the Lower School (years 3 and 4) and in October 2018 building work started on the new Lower School building. Governors, architects and designers have worked collaboratively to design an exceptional facility…

New ‘Daily Mile’ running track in school grounds

Dated: 13 November 18

We’re all thoroughly enjoying our new ‘daily mile’ jogging track, designed to support pupils in a simple, social activity that encourages them to run or jog for one mile at their own pace, in the fresh air with their friends for 15 minutes every day (www.thedailymile.co.uk). The purpose built track runs around the perimeter of Edge…

Edge Grove Shortlisted for Prep School of the Year Award

Dated: 17 October 18

We are delighted to announce that Edge Grove has been shortlisted for the Prep School of the Year Award in the Independent School Parent magazine’s inaugural Independent Schools of the Year 2018 awards. The aim of these awards is to highlight the quality of the student experience in independent schools in the UK and we…

Muddy Stilettos review of Edge Grove

Dated: 15 February 18

We’ve recently been reviewed by local Hertfordshire blogger, Muddy Stilettos. Journalist Sandra Deeble spend a day at Edge Grove and had the chance to experience it all – from a PTA meeting to chatting with pupils and visiting lessons and activities. Click here to read her review: https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/school-reviews/edge-grove-school-hertfordshire/ Click here to read more about Muddy Stilettos: https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/