eNewsletter – summer term
As the summer term draws to a close, we say goodbye to those leaving the school to go on to their chosen university or perhaps something outside of education. It’s an exciting period for the pupils, having diligently completed their exams, and navigating their way to the end of their time at Exeter School. Listening to the achievements of the pupils at various speech days is always moving, but their success of course doesn’t only lie with what prizes are given, but in everything else they’ve experienced whilst at school. Below is a wonderful story from Richard Jowett (1948-1959) that sums up how important moments outside the classroom are too, and how adventure can lead to friendships that last a lifetime.
Over the past few weeks, pupils have been busy playing various sports, with plenty of success against their opponents, such as the girls’ cricket 1st XI and a hard-fought victory over Blundell’s. A determined team performance saw Exeter School edge a thrilling contest, with Thea R leading the way with 67 runs and 4 wickets. Not competing this time but doing their bit for charity, eighteen senior school pupils swam through the night to complete the equivalent distance of the English Channel, raising an impressive £2,360 for local charity Hospiscare.
It was an absolute pleasure welcoming alumni back to the school recently for their anniversary years and also an OE garden party – it’s always a delight watching teachers recognise their former pupils and stories being shared. There will be more opportunities to return to school in the future months, and we hope lots of alumni might join us for the OE Dinner in London this coming March – details to be shared soon. If you have any questions about alumni events, please do get in touch with my colleague Claire Priday, our events officer, at clp@exeterschool.org.uk.
With the end of term now very much in sight, we are looking ahead to a new chapter with the arrival of our new Head, Dr Adrian Rainbow, in September. If you would like to meet Dr Adrian, we hope you will join us at the Exeter School Fete on 19 September – details can be found below. We also wish our current Acting Head, Graham Bone, who many of you will remember from your own time at school, every success as he steps into his role as Senior Deputy Head. You can read Graham’s reflections in the latest copy of The 1633, as well as a message to alumni below as he hands over the mantle.
Thank you to those who continue to support the bursary fund with such generosity and kindness. After reading The 1633 and speaking to our current pupils about their journeys and aspirations, it reinforces why we ask our alumni for their support. Thanks to this generosity, we can provide talented young people, for whom an Exeter School education would otherwise be out of reach, with the opportunity to benefit from an outstanding education, a wealth of co-curricular activities, and all that the school has to offer. The impact of that experience stays with them for many years to come.
Would Alice wish to say anything about going off for maternity leave?
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