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Junior Reflections

Junior Reflections Week 13 2023

Dear parents,

I cannot believe that we have made it to the end of the year, and what a year it has been. This week has been one of turkey, sparkles, tinsel, carols, and a whole lot more, and it is always one of my favourite times of the year.

Disco night

The junior school disco was a huge hit! There were certainly some moves being shaken, and everyone got into the festive spirit. I would like to thank all the parents from the family society who helped make the evening work and also to Mr Wood, Miss Rose, and Rob from the Estates team for giving up their evening. These events wouldn’t run without such supportive staff. The disco raised £399.70, which is incredible.

A service of readings and carols

Tuesday saw our amazing service of readings and carols, and the festive spirit was certainly in full swing. The pupils sang their hearts out, as did the congregation, and an extra special mention goes to the readers and soloists, who were fantastic, especially in front of such a large audience. Please use this link to watch the performance.

Christmas jumper and hat day

Following that, we had our Christmas jumper and hat day on Wednesday, along with the most scrumptious Christmas dinner, crackers were pulled, laughter heard, and the most delicious Christmas pudding consumed. Thank you to catering team – what a feast we all had. This was then topped off by a visit to pre-prep to watch their nativity, which was stunning, and the pupils were amazing. Rev. Close held a moving Christmas service on Thursday, and the junior choir once again performed beautifully. I truly believe we have spread the love of Christmas this week, and I am sure everyone is ready for the holidays.

Form One parents morning

It was delightful to see the Form One pupils share their classroom with their parents during our open classroom afternoon. There were a lot of proud pupils and parents as I listened to the pupils explain and share all that they had learnt this term. I can’t believe the progress that they have all made. Well done, Form One!

Letter from Head of Exeter School

Please find a letter from Ms Louise Simpson, Head of Exeter School, here for your enjoyment.

Letter from the Chair of Governors

A letter from our Chair of Governors is available to you all here and being shared across Exeter School.

Merry Christmas

And so, it leaves me to wish you and your families a festive Christmas break, and I look forward to welcoming you all back safely in the New Year.

Playground people of the week

Barnaby U1B

Tess U2T

Lysander U2T

WaterAid Charity Christmas Concert

We are pleased to give you an audio recording along with some of the lovely photographs taken on the night by Mark Lockett.

 

Junior School News

Junior Sport News

🏏Free professional learning event for sport coaches ⚽️

We are delighted to be partnering with Leeds Beckett University to host a Knowledge Exchange Event at Exeter School, bringing together school-based practitioners for a collaborative day focused on long-term athletic development (LTAD) in schools.

This free professional learning event invites PE teachers, sport coaches, athletic development coaches and directors of sport to connect, share practice and explore how schools can create joined-up, sustainable athletic development programmes that support every young person. Across the day, delegates will move from theory into practice through a carefully structured programme of discussion, workshops and practical sessions, designed to support the creation of a shared vision across PE, sport and strength and conditioning. 

Participants will explore how schools can work more collaboratively to strengthen long-term athletic development, while addressing key challenges such as workload balance and the demands placed on both staff and students. The event will also highlight innovative and collaborative approaches to athletic development, encouraging practitioners to share ideas, challenge current practice and develop practical solutions that can be implemented within their own school environments.

For more info and to register, please see the link in our Linktree in our bio.

#sportsdevelopment #professionaldevelopment

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County champions 👏🏻🏆 - well done to our U14 rugby squad who rounded off a brilliant term with a 54-7 win in the county cup final yesterday. 

@devonrfu @exeterschooluk #champions🏆 #countycup #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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The annual sports awards dinner took place on Friday with 240 invited guests coming together at @sandyparkexeter for a fabulous evening. This much anticipated event marks the end of the spring term and provides the perfect setting to celebrate the many successes and people involved in a year of sporting excellence. 

'We can do anything' perfectly sums up the outstanding achievements our pupils make at Exeter School and beyond. Like what you see? Want to be part of this? Register for our next open evening on 7 May and you could be 😎

@exschsports  #sportsachievement #schoolsports #nextgen #socssport #athleticsweekly #hockey #netball #rugby #football #aspireandflourish #endeavourandcollaborate @marklockettphotography

🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co

Heroes (we could be) by Poylow, Faruk Orman, Lindsay Tatman, https://t.lickd.co/l/qQ2Rb6yn2Rv

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County champions 👏🏻🏆 - well done to our U14 rugby squad who rounded off a brilliant term with a 54-7 win in the county cup final yesterday. 

@devonrfu @exeterschooluk #champions🏆 #countycup #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Massive congrats to the 1st XI football squad who won their final league game of the season yesterday to be crowned ISCA league champions 🏆 2026! This is only the fifth time the school has won the league! Great achievement. @exeterschooluk 

#exeterschoolsport #champions #football #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Team photos 2025-26 by @marklockettphotography

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Brilliant footage of one of the recent National cross country events. Huge congratulations to Rory (L6), Penelope (U5) and George (4F) who all represented Devon as well as the school and their clubs at these amazing events. 

@exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter #busyschool #madmarch

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A day to remember! Congratulations to the U16 netball squad who won the @sistersnsport bowl at finals day today hosted at @lborouniversity 

A nail biter (23-24) in the semi final against Manchester High School set up a final vs Surbiton High School. A superb performance saw the girls win 25-19 to be crowned bowl champions! Well done girls, so proud of you! 👏🏻🏆👏🏻 @exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #netball #exeterschoolnetball #schoolofgreatcharacter

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The 1st VII returned with a bit of silverware today 👏🏻 winning the shield at the West of England 7s. Loads of progress and great preparation for the @rpns7s in two weeks time @exeterschooluk #rugby7s #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Whole School open evening - Thursday 7 May 5.30pm

 

Experience the school in action at our open evening – 5.30pm on Thursday 7 May. This event offers the chance to hear from the Head and have the opportunity to visit both the junior and senior schools. Click here to book your place.