Penny the Tortoise!

Ms Peters splits her time between the Science Department and the Library.  Some of her time in the Science department is spent caring for the newest member of the EPHS family, Penny the African tortoise! 

Here are some interesting facts about Penny:

• Penny is a large breed of tortoise. 
• She is used to a tropical climate and does not hibernate.
• She will sleep for approximately 15 hours a day and enjoys a diet of vegetables and fresh grass and dandelions. 
• Penny likes to walk and roam, particularly in outdoor space. 

This week's First News ran an article about Alagaba the tortoise, and former member of the Nigerian Royal household, who has died at the ripe old age of 344!  Will Penny live that long?!  

First News and a selection magazines are available to read in the Library.

Word of the Week Winner!

This week's winner is:

Frisson

It means: A sudden feeling of excitement; a shiver or thrill

chosen by Summer in Year 8 

Celebrating Black History Month at EPHS

October is Black History Month and to celebrate, the History Department are running a number of events, including film club, competitions and Year Group assemblies.

Departments have also recommend their favourite books, including Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman, The Color Purple by Alice Walker and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, most of which are available to borrow and browse from the Library.

The Library is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting some amazing Black British poets and writers, including Malorie Blackman, Alex Wheatle, Patrice Lawrence, Benjamin Zephaniah and Adisa, whose fantastic books you can browse and borrow.

Word of the Week winners

This week's winner is:

Introspective

It means: To examine and think about your own thoughts and feelings.

chosen by Angela in Year 7

Last week's winner was:

 Cantankerous

It means: Bad-tempered

chosen by Daniel in Year 7

National Poetry Day 2019

Celebrated every year, National Poetry Day is an opportunity to enjoy, share and discover poems.  This year's theme is 'truth'.  Why not check out some of the truth poems by renowned poets on the National Poetry Day website by clicking here!  

The poems include The Misinformation Age by Karl Nova, who visited EPHS students last year.  You'll also find his book, Rhythm and Poetry in the Library to browse and borrow.

The English Department will be celebrating National Poetry Day across the Year groups with a range of activities.