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- St Edward's School - Hampshire
- 14 hours ago
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Eden
This week, Eden has been exploring what lies beneath our feet through the fascinating world of archaeology.
On Wednesday, we enjoyed a talk from Rae, who shared some of the artefacts he has discovered on the school grounds. He explained where these items came from and what they reveal about the school's history.
On Thursday, we visited the Salisbury Museum, where we learned how archaeologists use artefacts to uncover stories about people from the past. We explored the story of the Amesbury Archer and discovered how evidence can help us build a picture of someone who lived thousands of years ago. One of the highlights of the day was getting the chance to hold a real mammoth tooth!
Wednesday Sailing
On Wednesday, we embraced the challenging weather conditions as an opportunity to develop our sailing skills in some of the most demanding circumstances. All pupils demonstrated exceptional resilience as they navigated intense winds and persistent rain with determination and confidence.
Both Arran and Benji began taking greater responsibility aboard the sailboat, working alongside the helmsman, Mr Holmes, and steadily progressing towards independent sailing. Bertie and Sharif successfully completed the final task on their Orange Card, demonstrating their ability to be safely towed to shore and a clear understanding of the importance of safety for themselves and others.
All pupils displayed remarkable progress throughout the session and represented
St Edward's with exemplary conduct, commitment and perseverance.
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A Record Broken
Every pupil who has taken part in the high jump this year has shown remarkable determination, resilience, and commitment. As one of the most technically demanding events in athletics, the high jump requires athletes to combine skill, confidence, and perseverance as they continually challenge themselves to reach new heights.
Among these impressive performances, one achievement stands out. Through hard work, dedication, and an exceptional display of athletic ability, Hugo has not only surpassed his own previous best but has also etched his name into the school's sporting history by setting a new school high jump record.
This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to Hugo's commitment and effort, and we celebrate it with great pride. Congratulations, Hugo, on setting a new benchmark for future generations to aspire to.
Inspiring Generations with Art
We are delighted to have James Early as a member of staff at St Edward's School. Alongside his work in education, James is an internationally recognised artist whose remarkable talent and achievements have established him as one of the leading figures in contemporary hyperrealism.
This British artist is one of the world’s leading Hyperrealism Artists.
He uses his work to raise awareness of issues such as homelessness, mental health and war. He wants to make the invisible visible; he wants his art to scream and demand attention.
James first came to prominence in 2013 when he was chosen to be part of The Art Investors’ acclaimed “Seven Artists Exhibition”, held at London’s Strand Gallery and focused on seven of the very best young artists in the world.
His work took another direction in 2015 with his powerful and emotional studies of homeless people, victims of war and religious martyrs. This body of work elevated his standing in the art world, leading to nominations from The BP Award, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters and The Royal Institute of Portrait Painters. These achievements culminated in his work being displayed at the iconic Mall Galleries in the heart of London. In 2019, his work was selected for exhibition at the prestigious London Biennale.
He has been described as “one of the most significant artists in the world today”.
James has emerged as one of the foremost pioneers of figurative and hyperrealist painting in Britain, a fact made even more remarkable by being entirely self-taught.
