To celebrate the launch of our new all year round Pre-Reception Nursery provision, we are hosting a ‘Name the Elmhurst Bear’ competition. As of Monday 25th October an Elmhurst Bear will be ‘lost’ in a coffee shop, train station or library near you. Can you use the worksheets below to find out where the bears are?…
Elmhurst School for Boys is excited to announce that the Little Elms Pre-Reception Nursery class will be open all year round as of November 2021; now with the choice of morning and afternoon sessions as well as our usual term time only options, and 15 hours Early Years Funding. Elmhurst is a hidden gem, nestled in the…
We are delighted to welcome both current and prospective parents and carers into Elmhurst School for Boys for our very first Open Classroom Morning on Friday 19th November 2021 at 9:30am. This event will give current parents an opportunity to see the amazing work that the boys have done so far this academic year,…
As the half term break begins, collectively as a community, I know we have benefitted hugely from an uninterrupted and full educational experience. It is certainly worth reflecting on some of the significant moments and sharing my own perspective on Elmhurst’s magic. The minibuses play a significant part in our lives here: opening up a…
Black History Month is once again Elmhurst ’s focus for October. This is a special time where we promote knowledge of black history, culture and heritage. Our value this month is 'Proud to Be'. Alongside our core British Values, we encourage the children to reflect on previous work, and explore ideas that promote respect and…
Our origins and our future When Joshua started out over 20 years ago, it was at the request of communities who wanted to make sure all children were looked after and well-fed as a response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic. Over the years, their work has grown and with our support, they’ve helped thousands of…
Year 3 welcomed their parents and grandparents to Littleheath Woods this week for a ‘Parent and Son Forest School’. The sun shone and we had a brilliant time. As a parent commented ‘I had a wonderful time at the woods today, breathing in the fresh air and bonding with my son through nature’. We…
We are really looking forward to a fun packed October Holiday Club with your children and are happy to announce: Bookings are now open on Magic Booking! Remember sibilings are more than welcome too. Monday 18th October Tie-Dye Explore and unleash your inner creativity by dyeing your own colourful dye pattern. Take your wonderful creation…
Anyone who works with boys, or has boys, will no doubt be achingly familiar with the lost item routine. Just a few short weeks at Elmhurst and I am already aware that here, as it was in my last school, one of the most frustrating challenges faced on a daily basis is getting uniform to…
“On Friday 24th September, Year 3 and 4 held a cake sale. Their families donated a huge number of cakes. Lots of people were excited and there were lots of yummy things like cake, angel slices and cookies. Year 3 and 4 helped to sell the cakes they had brought in at morning and afternoon play. They raised £166 for Joshua…