Yesterday, we officially said goodbye to our Year 11 pupils with their leavers' assembly and the traditional shirt signing.
It has been a privilege to be part of their five-year journey at EPA. We wish them every success for the future and look forward to seeing all that they go on to achieve.
Good luck, Year 11, you'll always be part of the EPA community.
This week, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming back former pupil Joel, who generously gave up his time after recently completing his A Levels to speak to our KS3 More Able PE students.
A proud EPA alumnus, Joel shared his incredible journey from being a pupil just like them to becoming one of the country's top young athletes. His achievements include being crowned the 100m England Champion, 100m English Schools Champion, two-time Essex Champion, two-time Southern England Champion, and a U18 European bronze medallist.
Joel's story is nothing short of inspirational. He led an athletics training session for the pupils before reflecting on his time at EPA and explaining how his talent, dedication, and hard work helped him secure a scholarship to Liberty University in Virginia, USA. There, he will study for a degree in Civil Engineering while continuing to pursue his athletics career.
Friday Early Closure
Extreme Weather Warning
Dear Parent/Carer,
2027 Prom Committee Ice Lolly Sales – Lunchtimes Next Week
With hot weather forecast starting next week, the 2027 Prom Committee will be selling lollies every day during lunchtime, as long as supplies last. All ice lollies are £1 and your child will need to bring £1 in cash to purchase one. Form Tutors have discussed this with the pupils.
Last year these sales were very successful in raising funds towards the Year 11 Prom. Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards.
Mr S Higgins Head of Year 10
& Mr S Thurley Assistant Head Teacher for Year 10
Ahead of Father's Day, bring along your Dad, Step Dad, Grandad or other special adult to work with you to create and decorate a bug and bee hotel in the shape of a Robot. A sustainable themed event using reused materials including wood, metal and much more to make a unique robot to take home and offer nesting and hibernation places for invertebrates, especially solitary bees and other important insects.
Cost £12 per robot. Suitable for all ages – children and adults. Suggested age 6+. Ticket is per Robot Kit. One adult per child takes part.
Book online: https://buytickets.at/thameschase/2216052
Year 10 pupils have recently taken part in a study skills workshop in preparation for their Summer Exams. This information is for parents and carers who want to help support their child through the exam period.
New Website coming September 2026
Dear Artists,
Please find attached our class photo, Pressure Makes Diamonds – Class of 2026.
What a journey it has been. This photo marks the end of the course and celebrates everything you have achieved in Art.
Please keep it as a small memento of your time in the EPA Art Department. You should be proud of the effort, creativity, and grit you have shown throughout the course.
Thank you for your hard work, your ideas, your humour, and for making the Art room such a memorable place to be.
Wishing you every success in your upcoming exams — go and shine.
Thank you,
Mr Sunday