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A Day at the Junior School

The school day starts at 8.25am as teachers and form tutors meet and greet pupils as they line up. There is a set framework for the day but the week is best characterised by variety. Every day is different. We know it is important for you to be able to visualise your child’s routine and to ensure that equal weighting is allocated to each discipline so we have provided a sample timetable here for you to view.

Time	Period	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8.30am	Registration
8.35am	P1	Maths	Maths	Maths	Computer Science	Maths
9.15am	P2	Music	Maths	History	Drama	Spanish
10.20am	Break
10.45am	P3	History	PE	Science	Maths	Science
11.25am	P4	English	PE	Music	Maths	Science
12.05pm	Lunch
1.15pm	P5	English	Art and Design Technology	Religious Studies	Games	English
1.55pm	P6	English	Art and Design Technology	English	Games	English
2.35pm	P7	Computer Science	English	Geography	Personal, social and health education (PSHE)	Geography
3.15pm – 3.40pm	P8	Form time	Form time	Form time	Form time	Form time

This is a warm, friendly school where pupils look out for each other and no one is left out. This is evident as one sees the pupils move about the place at ease, at home, having fun. And should there be any concerns in the playground or elsewhere, we have a dedicated pastoral assistant there to help.

Pupils quickly get into the swing of the rhythms of the week. They soon find that term and time races by. We don’t believe that pupils’ time should be overscheduled. We want them to have choice, however, we strongly believe that education is all about trying new things, testing and surprising yourself. With so much on offer, we pride ourselves on finding something to fit every pupils’ talents and interests. All Exeter Junior School pupils are encouraged to take on responsibilities such as librarian, art monitor, or form captain.

We want pupils to take charge, have their say, shape their world.

Lunchtime is a favourite time of the day for many. There are hot and cold vegetarian options available every day, and vegan option on request. The salad bars, roast dinners and fish finger Fridays are particularly popular. Our hour-long lunches afford plenty of time for enrichment and fun outside the curriculum. Exeter Junior School days burst at the seams with clubs, musical groups and other activities, before, during and after the school day.

The day closes with a form period when children have a chance to regroup with their form tutor, to reflect on their day, and organise themselves ready for going home at 3.40pm or onto after-school activities.

Many pupils will go to late room, which runs until 5.30pm. This is a popular option for many pupils and parents. Our late room is the ideal environment for pupils to get on with homework, foster good habits and develop independent study skills, from an early age. The pupils have the time to wind down, enjoy some drawing, play board games such as chess with friends. There is no fee for this provision.

No day is the same at Exeter School, if you would like to come and visit us and find out more, we would love to welcome you.