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- 21/04/23
Word of the Week - Exquisite
Meaning: 1. extremely beautiful and delicate 2. intensely felt Example: a move executed with exquisite precision Related/similar words: beautiful, lovely, elegant Etymology: early 15th century "carefully selected," from Latin exquisitus "choice," literally "carefully s...Read Full Story - 17/04/23
Easter School Success for Revising Year 11s
Well done to those students who came and worked so well during our Easter School in the second week of the holiday, over 80% of the year group attended at least one session and contributed to another positive MECE event.Read Full Story - 16/04/23
Another Lottery Winner Donates Winnings to MECE
Thank you to this weekend's school lottery winner for donating their prize straight back to MECE, these funds will go towards experiences and resources to enrich our students' education.Read Full Story - 31/03/23
Word of the Week - Imminent
Meaning: ready to take place. often used of something bad or dangerous seen as menacingly near. Example: these people are facing imminent death. Related/similar words: forthcoming, impediment, near. Etymology: early 15th century from Old French éminent "prominen...Read Full Story - 17/03/23
Word of the Week - Judicious
Meaning: If you describe an action or decision as judicious, you approve of it because you think that it shows good judgment and sense. Example: Judicious planning now can prevent problems later. With more judicious use, you co...Read Full Story - 14/03/23
"Dream Big" When it Comes to Careers
This week, Ms Hardman has delivered two excellent assemblies in support of National Careers Week. The key message of both assemblies is ‘dream big’. I know that you have been written to regarding the career’s platform, Unifrog, and psychometric testing, and I cannot recommend highl...Read Full Story - 08/03/23
School Open – Wednesday 8 March
To confirm, Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is open today, Wednesday 8 March. All students are expected in school as normal.Read Full Story - 24/02/23
The Science Behind 'Practice Makes Perfect'
This week, Mr Hartley delivered an assembly on the power of practice and discussed the neuroscience of what practice does to the brain. By repeating activities, such as, a physical process or practising a similar style of problem, a build-up of myelin wraps around the axons (essentially the neu...Read Full Story - 24/02/23
Our students were described by OFSTED as "loyal, delightful and proud to be MECE students"...
We are so proud of our students and our curriculum and it is always wonderful to get such fantastic feedback from outside agencies and visitors.Read Full Story - 23/02/23
Coming up...Drop Everything and Read!
Friday, 3 March is a chance for everyone to drop everything, pick up a book and get lost in literature...poster here.Read Full Story - 23/02/23
Word of the Week....NOSTALGIC
Meaning: Having or bringing a sad feeling mixed with pleasure when you think of happy times in the past. Example: People are nostalgic for the good old days. Related/similar words: Homesick Sentimental Wistful Regretful Etymology: 1782 In medical writings, "relating to, characterist...Read Full Story - 23/02/23
Parliament Trip Includes a Q&A Session with John Howell MP
Mr Yarwood took a group of students to the Houses of Parliament today and was pleased to report that they were wonderful ambassadors for the school. As well attending the public gallery, the students toured the buildings and this culminated in a Q&A with John Howell, the Conservative MP for Henl...Read Full Story