- About Us
- Welcome to Exeter School
- Character Education and Our Virtues
- Exeter School’s remarkable 400 year history
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- Working at Exeter School
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- Exeter Pre-Prep School
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- Exeter School Alumni
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A Day at the Junior School
Junior School
Registration and Form Time
8.30am
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Our junior school is situated on the same site as the senior school which allows for easier drop off for parents. We go into our homerooms, of which there are usually only two per year, for registration and move around our day with our class.
Period 1a
9.10am
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We have our own computer suite in the junior school and we love exploring AI, robotics, coding and Minecraft and how we can expand our curriculum for the future.
Period 1b
9.40am
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We feel safe and secure to join in our class discussions. Making mistakes is how we learn best.
Break
10.10am
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Not only do we have our own outdoor play equipment complete with a castle, climbing frames and outdoor walk, but we also have ample space for friendly sports matches and use of the whole school playing fields.
Period 2a
10.40am
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Our junior school library hosts wonderful opportunities - not only is there lots of reading material but we can become library prefects, aiding others to borrow items but we can also write reviews and create wonderful displays.
Period 2b
11.10am
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Specialist music teachers assist us to all get hands-on instrument practice in our classes. We also love to use music making apps on the ipad to lay down tracks as well as learning the more traditional music theory.
Period 3a
11.40am
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Our art studios are well equipped for printing, painting, pottery work and more. If we need more space or equipment, we can also use the senior school studios and gallery space.
Lunch
12.10pm
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Lunch is provided by Sodexo in our main dining hall. We take lunch before our senior school counterparts and there's always a lot of choice. For new pupils, we have a buddy lunch system and sometimes we eat in House groups to meet new friends.
Period 3b
1.20pm
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We have our own specialist staff for junior school along with full courts on campus and across the road on Victoria Park Road. We get to play interschool tournaments and have ample opportunities to take part in sports clubs.
Period 4a
1.50pm
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We are amazing writers with our core skills being practiced daily in our homeroom spaces. We love creative writing the most so that we can explore our vocabulary and Form One even have a 'Poetree' in their classroom!
Period 4b
2.20
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We are confident mathematicians who love tackling problems together and explaining our thinking. Whether we are cracking puzzles or exploring patterns, we enjoy discovering that there is often more than one way to reach the right answer!
Period 5a
2.55pm
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We are curious scientists who love asking questions about the world around us. Our favourite lessons are practicals in the labs, where we get hands-on with experiments and see science happen right in front of us!
Period 5b Form Time
3.25-3.45pm
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This part of the day allows us to reflect upon our day. We may watch Newsround and learn about current affairs or go through important reminders which helps to develop our personal organisation skills.
