My final newsletter of the autumn term is available to read on MSP here.
There is also a letter from the Chair of Governors available here.
We take this opportunity to wish you a very merry Christmas and a safe and healthy start to 2024.
The art department regularly recognises the achievements of individual pupils in the senior school through the award of the title, ‘Artist of the Moment’. Entries cover a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation and mixed media.
Cecily in Fourth Form used the Sketchbook App on her iPad to develop her ideas to create this lovely festive wrapping paper. She has taken inspiration from the striking designs of The Bloomsbury Group, particularly those of Vanessa Bell. Well done Cecily.
It’s a wrap! A total of 102 rugby matches, 58 hockey fixtures, 4 swimming galas, two cross-country events, 10 netball matches, three squash fixtures, a Rugby Tens tournament, national netball competitions, and much more. Well done to everyone involved. To the pupils for their effort and engagement, to the committed staff who have given their time, and to the parents and families who have supported, a big thank you.
It has been a term full of success, with county titles for our U14, U13, and U12 hockey teams, amazing progress, some standout performances for our senior hockey teams, and our first mixed hockey tour to Holland in the October half term. I’m sure everyone who went on the trip would agree that it was hugely enjoyable and a big success. It was also a fantastic rugby season, and we were pleased to be able to field an A&B all the way up to the U15s this season! Once again, the senior teams were in great form, and the 1st XV were a delight to watch when they were in full flow. There were standout seasons for the U15s and U12s. In fact, the U15s haven’t quite finished and will play in the regional final against Beechen Cliff, Bath, for a place in the national plate QF in the new year. For many of our upper-6 athletes, the past two weeks will have seen them play their final matches for the school rugby and hockey teams. Thank you for all the time they have given to their sport and their teammates over the years.
We have also had netball cup runs for the 1st team, U14A, and U13A. We can’t wait for next term and a busy netball schedule. Our footballers have made a fabulous start to the season and will be looking forward to their league campaign in the new year. A very special mention goes to Jess in L6, who became the first ever female pupil to represent the school 1st XI. The cross country teams had tremendous success at the Exeter district and East Devon events, 13 pupils have qualified for the Devon championships in the new year. Our swimming teams have been busy with four friendly galas as well as regional and national events. Six teams competed in the regional heat of school relays in September, with the intermediate boys qualifying for the finals in London. A solid performance by the team placed them 14th in the country in both the medley and freestyle relays.
We have also reported on individual sporting success throughout the term. The following examples highlight the variety of talent on display at the school. Kaleb in L6 won a gold medal at the national kick boxing championships; Nell in L6 was recently named Team Bath U17 captain; Oliver and Nate in L6 have been selected in the starting squad for the Exeter Chiefs U17s after the break; and Anya in L6 and Jenna in L5 were crowned national kite surfing champions earlier in the term.
We can’t wait to start a new sporting calendar year and hear about more success for the school teams and school community. In the meantime, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a brilliant 2024.
In the last geography lesson of the autumn term and to celebrate the start of a new topic on plate tectonics, three Lower Sixth pupils created a wonderful 3D world,...
It’s a wrap! A total of 102 rugby matches, 58 hockey fixtures, 4 swimming galas, two cross-country events, 10 netball matches, three squash fixtures, a Rugby Tens tournament, national netball...
The art department regularly recognises the achievements of individual pupils in the senior school through the award of the title, ‘Artist of the Moment’. Entries cover a wide range of...
The Upper Sixth A Level Business Studies trip was a journey into the beating heart of industry in the Midlands! From handcrafted luxury cars to the sweet success of marketing...
The two competitions marked the end of the Autumn term for CCF. The Middle Fifth pupils are put through their paces in drill, military knowledge, and first aid in the...
Our houses, Collins and Acland have raised over £4000 for the Alzheimer’s Society so far, including an all-night swimathon, numerous cake sales, and a non-school uniform day in the summer...
It’s a wrap! A total of 102 rugby matches, 58 hockey fixtures, 4 swimming galas, two cross-country events, 10 netball matches, three squash fixtures, a Rugby Tens tournament, national netball...
Monty in L5 participated the Devon Schools Ski Competition held at Torquay Dry Ski slope on 20 November with 90 competitors. The race is open to any pupil of a...
Congratulations to the senior boys who performed exceptionally at the national relay finals last Saturday. The boys took 1.11 seconds off their qualifying time for the 4 x 50 m...
Over the half term break 35 senior hockey players and four members of staff travelled to Utrecht in the Netherlands for the senior hockey tour. During an action packed six...
The senior school cross country teams were in action this week competing in the Exeter district event at Blundell’s. Teams from 3F (U12), 4F/L5 (U14) and M5/U5 (U16) raced in...
The school hosted a fabulous day of rugby yesterday with nine visiting schools joining our own U15s to compete in the annual Exeter School 10s. There was some impressive rugby...
Reminder: Scholarship applications close on Friday 14 November 🎓
Our scholarship programme recognises pupils who excel in art, drama, music and sport, offering tailored opportunities to develop their talents, leadership skills and confidence.
There is still time to apply, with a range of information on our website about the application process and interview dates, as well as the many opportunities available to scholars.
Discover more and apply today via the link in our bio.
#ExeterSchool #InspireAndChallenge #PupilAchievement #IndependentEducation #DevonSchools
Upper Two pupils Toby and Flo recently received the fantastic news of their selection for the Devon County Cricket Development Squad 👏
Both pupils have excelled in recent months representing Exeter Cricket Club. Flo played in the U11 boys’ team that clinched the Devon Cup, as well as the U13 girls’ team that won both the softball and hardball Devon leagues. Toby also enjoyed an outstanding season, which saw him named Exeter Cricket Club U10s Hardball Player of the Year.
As part of their inclusion in the Development Squad, they will receive specialist coaching and net sessions throughout the winter 🏏
@devoncccofficial @exetercricketclub @exschsports #ExeterSchoolSport #SchoolOfGreatCharacter #ExeterSchools #DevonCricket
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s harvest collection, with many essential items generously donated to support those in need. The donations were collected from our chapel over half term and delivered to St Petrock’s, a wonderful local charity that provides a range of services for people experiencing homelessness.
@stpetrocks #StPetrocks #WelcomeAndServe #HarvestCollection #CommunityInAction #HomelessnessSupport #ExeterSchools
Step inside one of the most iconic films in French cinema — a story that continues to challenge, provoke and captivate audiences 30 years after its release.
All sixth form pupils are invited to a special screening of La Haine, taking place in the Sixth Form Common Room on Wednesday 5 November at 4:30pm 🍿
Unable to attend this time? The modern foreign languages department are hosting a series of film evenings this term so look out for future screenings.
#FrenchFilm #ModernForeignLanguages #ExeterSchool #InspireAndChallenge #CulturalEnrichment #IndependentEducation #DevonSchools
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Before half term, the Third Form library club got into the Halloween spirit, creating these pumpkin decorations for display in our library. We hope pupils have enjoyed some quiet reading time over half term ✨
#HappyHalloween #AutumnReading #LibraryClub #DevonSchools #IndependentSchools
Introducing... Postcode Coffee Roasting. This ambitious team of pupils are proudly running their own ethical and sustainable coffee roasting business. If you see their coffee stall while in Exeter, do stop by to show your support and enjoy a delicious hot drink.
@postcoderoasting #InspireAndChallenge #EndeavourAndCollaborate #YoungEntrepreneurs #Sustainability #EthicalBusiness #SocialEnterprise
We were delighted to welcome Dr Thomas to the school earlier this month for a talk on `How to be a trauma surgeon`.
Dr Thomas kindly met with pupils from our Medsoc club to provide insight into the world of orthopaedic trauma, outlining the training path for pupils considering pursuing a career as a trauma surgeon.
The talk was well attended by pupils across a variety of age groups, who asked thoughtful questions and felt encouraged to consider the many rewarding career paths within medicine.
#Medsoc #InspireAndChallenge #ExeterSchools #CareersInMedicine #STEMEducation
A spectacular photo of Comet Lemmon captured on the school telescope! ☄️ Have you managed to spot Comet Lemmon? If not, you might be in for a rather long wait, as it could be another 1,150 years until it is visible again with the naked eye.
The photo was captured by our Head of Physics, Mr Tuohey, who set off this afternoon with a group of pupils on a trip to CERN in Switzerland, where they will visit the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. We hope pupils enjoy this unique and enriching experience.
#ExeterSchools #PhysicsInAction #InspireAndChallenge #CometLemmon #DevonSchools #IndependentEducation
Holland 🇳🇱 Tour 2025 - Day 4. Visit to Amsterdam, the zoo and final hockey fixtures. @exeterschooluk @inspiresporttours #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #hockey #tour #schoolofgreatcharacter
Holland 🇳🇱 Tour Day 3 - Efteling theme park, rollercoasters, match day 2, post match pizza and coach karaoke on the way back to the hotel! @exeterschooluk @inspiresporttours #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #holland25 #tour #hockey #schoolofgreatcharacter
Holland 🇳🇱 Tour 2025 - Day 2! Training session number 2, watching @kamponghockey and meeting some international stars 🌟…what a club! Trip into beautiful Utrecht and an evening of bowling with some added entertainment! @inspiresporttours @exeterschooluk #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #holland25 #tour #schoolofgrestcharacter
Holland 🇳🇱 Tour 2025 - great first day on tour for the seniors. Training at @kamponghockey fixtures against @hc_rijnvliet and a @fc_utrecht fixture. Can’t wait for Day 2! @exeterschooluk @iscahockeyclubjuniors #holland25 #hockeytour #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
The U11 girls won the IAPS west tournament yesterday. Not only did they win all their matches they didn’t concede a goal! Bring on finals day in November! 🙌🏻 @exeterschooluk @iscahockeyclubjuniors @iapsuksport #exeterschoolsport #iaps #schoolofgreatcharacter
Well done to our U16 netballers who won the Exeter district round of the national competition yesterday winning five from five! @exeterschooluk @teambathnetball_ #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
A performance full of character! The U15s played some superb rugby in a narrow defeat to Ivybridge in the national cup yesterday. Despite the disappointment they should be very proud of their performance. @exeterschooluk @nextgenxv #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgrestcharacter #competingwithcharacter #rugby #nationalschools
Not the result they wanted but a gutsy performance from the 1st XI girl’s yesterday! @exeterschooluk @iscahockeyclub @marklockettphotography #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolgreatcharacter #competingwithcharacter
1st XV vs Sherborne. Not the result we wanted (22-24) but a really gutsy performance and great fight back. Thank you @marklockettphotography for the action shots. @exeterschooluk @exeterchiefsacademy #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #rugby #schoolscup #competingwithcharacter #schoolofgreatcharacter
Huge congratulations to Jack (U6) who continues to excel with his sailing and has recently been selected for 29er British Sailing Youth Team. The British Sailing Youth Team is an annual programme designed to support and develop the best sailors in the UK. The focus of the programme is to ensure sailor learning and individuals develop to fulfil their potential within the sport. There are a small number of boats in the team, and selection has been very competitive this year.
Jack also competed in the European Championships in Garda in July. He had also sailed at the Worlds in Porto. We can’t wait to hear about Jack’s progress.
#exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter
Netball success - well done to the U14 girls who won the Exeter round of their national competition winning all of their matches and progressing up the next round. @exeterschooluk #netball #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Exciting week of national cup sport with the 1st XV playing @sherborneboys tomorrow (Home - 15:00) and the 1st XI hockey up against @blundells_sport on Thursday (Home - 16:30). Come along and support the school 1st teams. @nextgenxv @exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter
