See the latest updates on events in and around our school community.

• 🌟 Student Spotlight: Poppy's Comeback Year! 🌟

  Wed 09 Jul 2025

  We are bursting with pride for our amazing Year 9 student, Poppy!

  After a tough season last year where nerves got the better of her, Poppy missed out on competing at English level. But she didn’t give up. She worked hard, stayed focused, and came back stronger than ever 💪

  This year, not only did she qualify for the English Finals in 10th place, but she also overcame a dramatic fall in training (we won’t talk about that! 😅) and still gave it her all on the big stage in Coventry today.

  Even though her second routine didn’t go as planned, Poppy finishes the season ranked 17th in England in the 13–14 age group! 🇬🇧✨

  More importantly, she’s learned that determination pays off — and as she proudly says, this was her comeback year.

  👏 Well done, Poppy — your resilience and spirit inspire us all!

  #ProudMoment #StudentSuccess #TrampolineFinals #ComebackQueen #Determination #Year9Star #PoppyPower

  

• 🏅 KSCP Sports Day Highlights! 🏅

  Wed 09 Jul 2025

  On Monday 7th July, Team St Eddies showed up and showed out at the KSCP Sports Day held at the Julia Rose Athletic Stadium! 💪🎽

  Our incredible squad of 45 students from Years 7–10 took on events including the 100m, 800m, shot put, long jump, and relay — representing the school with pride, passion, and perseverance. 👏

  A huge shoutout to our standout athletes who made it onto the podium:
  🥇 Gabriele – 1st in Shot Put
  🥈🥇 Poppy  – 2nd in Shot Put, 1st in Long Jump
  🥉 Artem – 3rd in Long Jump
  🥇 Aiden – 1st in Shot Put
  🥈🥉 Kelvin – 2nd in Shot Put, 3rd in 400m
  🥇 Ava  – 1st in Shot Put
  🥇 Gabriela – 1st in 800m

  What a day. What a team. What a school.
  Come on you St Eddies! 💙🙌 #StEddiesPride #KSCP2025 #AthleticsChampions #TeamEffort

  

• 🎶 St Edmund’s Choir on the BBC! 🎶

  Fri 04 Jul 2025

  We’re so proud to share that St Edmund’s Choir has been featured on BBC News! 👏

  Under the guidance of the amazing Mrs Feldman, our talented students are preparing to perform as part of the Deal Music & Arts Festival.

  📍 Catch them live at Dover Town Hall
  🗓 This Saturday at 12PM
  🎟 Tickets available here: Astor Website

  It’s set to be an unforgettable event – even the BBC is talking about it!
  📰 Read more: BBC News Article

  #StEdmundsChoir #DealFestival #BBCNews #LiveMusic #DoverEvents #SupportTheArts #YouthChoir

  

• A Joyful Celebration of Faith at Our Lady’s, Dover

  Tue 24 Jun 2025

  On Sunday 22nd June, we were honoured to celebrate the Confirmation Service at Our Lady’s, Dover. Bishop Paul confirmed the candidates in a beautiful ceremony attended by Fr John Panario, our Headteacher Mrs Parsons, and Mr Walmsley, Head of RE.

  A special thank you to our newly appointed prefects, who warmly welcomed clergy, parishioners, and guests, and played an important role in the procession.

  Congratulations to all the candidates, including our own students from St Edmund's, who took this meaningful step in their faith journey.

  

• 🎓 Year 11 Leavers – Class of 2025 🎉

  Tue 17 Jun 2025

  Yesterday, our incredible Year 11s — our Lockdown Learners — officially left the building! 💙 No matter where life takes them, this school will always be their home.

   

  The celebrations kicked off right after their final exams with the much-loved shirt signing tradition — just look at these creative designs! ✍️👕

   

  We then gathered for emotional farewell speeches filled with appreciation, encouragement, and special video messages in the hall 🎥💬

   

  In a hilarious twist, our House Managers turned the tables by dressing up as rebellious students breaking every uniform rule – total chaos, totally brilliant! 😄🎭

   

  The morning ended with tutors and House Managers presenting thoughtful keepsakes and funny certificates to mark the memories made over the years 🏆🎁

   

  📅 Next stop: GCSE Results Day – Thursday 21st August
  We can’t wait to see you all again. Until then, enjoy the well-earned holidays and get ready for the amazing journeys ahead.

   

  #ClassOf2025 #Leavers2025 #LockdownLearners #AlwaysOneOfUs #FarewellButNotGoodbye

  

• Year 7 Boulogne Trip June 2025

  Fri 13 Jun 2025

  We had a fabulous day out, taking 75 year 7s to Boulogne on 12^th June. There was much excitement as we met at 5.30am (everyone prompt to arrive, with big smiles) to board the ferry, many for the first time. Not a single person seasick, we were off to a good start!

  First stop was Boulogne Old Town, where we completed a scavenger hunt to find the sites of interest located within the pretty cobbled streets and 13^th century ramparts. We, of course, found time to stop for souvenirs and ice cream, before welcoming the shade and sanctuary of the Basilique Notre Dame.

  After a picnic (and more ice cream), we spent the afternoon at Nausicaá, Europe’s largest aquarium. It was lovely to see the delight on our students’ faces as they watched an 8 metre giant Manta ray glide past, or marvelled at the sea lions paying in the sun – not to mention holding noses in the penguin zone (cute as they were).

  Some comments from students following trip include ‘Miss, please can you take us back there?’, ‘Wow the French chocolate chip baguettes were soo good’, ‘the Manta Ray was amazing, taller than me!’, ‘Who know penguins were so cute but pongy!’, ‘It was so exciting to go on a ferry’. A good time was had by all.

  Our students really made us proud, with their enthusiasm, behaviour and stamina! It was a tough choice but our beret awards for the day go to the following students:

  Beret awards:

  Isobel Herbert: Helpfulness and politeness to all around her, throughout the day.

  Harley –May Pallett: Hard work throughout the day, completing the scavenger hunt and the jobs and career spot worksheets.

  Cameron Gibson – Got on with everything throughout the day in great humour, no complaining, despite being a group without his close friends – and getting ready so quickly, as he was reserve and only got his place the day before.

  Ava Graham – Made a real effort to communicate and talk to everyone around her, also making new friends from a school in Wales!

  Jason Gigi – Making a real effort to speak French, plus smiling and saying ‘bonjour’ to everyone he passed.

  Sebastian Jarvis  - Enthusiasm throughout the day, taking a real interest in what he saw in the old town and asking lots of questions. And ‘Joyeux Anniversaire’ - it was also his birthday!

  A big thank you to all staff who accompanied the trip and help with the organisation and covering of classes. And, of course, a huge thanks and well done to all our year 7s who took part in the trip. Bon travail!

   

  Mrs Williams

  

• Rounders - Literally Smashing it!!

  Thu 12 Jun 2025

  🥎 On 11th June, 8 girls from Years 8 & 9 took part in a friendly Rounders tournament at Sandwich Tech — and won all 3 games against Sir Roger Manwood’s School! 💪
  An incredible effort from a talented team — champions in the making! 🌟 #Rounders #TeamSpirit

  

• Fantastic Achievement at the Kent Challenger Games 2025!

  Thu 12 Jun 2025

  We are incredibly proud to announce that our students took part in the Kent Challenger Games 2025 today, competing alongside students from over 12 schools across Kent — and came 1st overall!

  The event was a brilliant showcase of team building, communication, and collaboration, and it was truly inspiring to see our students rise to the challenge, work together so effectively, and bring home the win. Their energy, determination, and teamwork made this a day to remember.

  Well done to everyone involved — you’ve done us proud!

  

• Headteacher of the Year Award

  Wed 14 May 2025

  🌟 We Have a Winner! 🌟
  We're thrilled to share that our incredible Headteacher has been named Headteacher of the Year for the Dover District at the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards 2025! 🏆🎉

  Set in the stunning Ashford International Hotel, the evening was truly A Night to Remember—a celebration of passion, dedication, and the transformative power of great teaching.

  Our Headteacher’s leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to our students and staff were rightfully recognised, and we couldn't be prouder. 🙌💫

  Please join us in congratulating Mrs Parsons on this well-deserved honour! 💐✨

  #KentTeacherOfTheYear #HeadteacherOfTheYear #DoverDistrict #EducationExcellence #ProudMoment #TeamStEds

  

• Congratulations Olivia!

  Tue 13 May 2025

  🌟 Congratulations, Olivia! 🌟
  Our amazing Year 8 Kolbe House student, Olivia, has been named one of the Top 4 Police Cadets out of more than 400 nominees! At just 13 years old, she stood out among candidates mostly aged 16 and above — an incredible achievement that speaks volumes about her dedication, maturity, and commitment to serving our local community.

  We are so proud of you, Olivia! 👮‍♀️👏💙

  #ProudMoment #StudentSuccess #PoliceCadets #KolbeHouse #CommunityChampion #Inspiration