Meet Eldric!
Meet Eldric
Our School Mascot
At Gayhurst, our school philosophy — Enriching Learning, Developing Resilience, Independence and Confidence — inspired the creation of Eldric, our beloved school mascot.
Eldric is a baby Emperor penguin, chosen for his sociable nature, resilience, and teamwork — qualities we nurture in our pupils. He brings these values to life in a fun and meaningful way across the school.
Initially introduced to Nursery and Reception, each classroom has a large plush Eldric, offering comfort and familiarity. Each term, selected pupils who show exceptional independence, confidence or resilience are awarded their own Eldric as a special prize.
Eldric stars in Pre Prep assemblies, where MAGIC badges are awarded weekly to children who embody these qualities. On weekends, he continues his adventures with a Nursery or Reception pupil, staying connected to the Gayhurst family.
More than a mascot, Eldric is a symbol of the strength of character we aim to build in every child. Older pupils quickly embraced him, and now he’s a familiar face at school events — from birthday parties to Sports Day — spreading joy and reminding us of the values we hold dear.
ELDRIC encourges our children to be kind and work hard
In September 2025, following the opening of our new Sports Hall, Auditorium and Dance Studio earlier in the year, Gayhurst entered an exciting new chapter — and introduced the guiding phrase be kind work hard.
Leading the way was Eldric, our school mascot, proudly wearing his yellow wristband as a daily reminder that at the heart of Gayhurst, and central to all we do, is #BeKindWorkHard.