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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

Staff and pupils spread some cheesy Christmas humour, showcasing the fun and laughter of our community - we hope you get a good giggle!

#ChristmasJokes #SchoolHumour #AdventCountdown #Christmas2025 #ExeterSchools #TalkEducation
#GoodSchoolsGuide #IndependentSchoolsUK #primary #secondary #teachers #education

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As a 3-18 years through school, we love how many opportunities there are for all the age groups. Whether it's at our leafy, green, pre-prep in Exminster, our small junior school within the fantastic facilities of Exeter School grounds, in senior school, sixth form or beyond, there's something for everyone. And as one junior pupil recently said, "If there's something else you want, you can just ask!"

@exeterschool_alumni  @exeterpreprep  #ExeterSchools #DevonSchools #IndependentSchoolsUK #AdventCountdown #Christmas2025 #TalkEducation #GoodSchoolsGuide #PrimaryEducation #SecondaryEducation #BenefitOfIndependentSchool #KindnessAndIntegrity #AspireAndFlourish #SchoolOfGreatCharacter

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With Christmas Day just around the corner, our staff have been getting into the festive spirit with a series of creative art workshops. This photo captures a moment from last term's gelli printing session, where colleagues experimented with gel plates to produce beautiful Christmas-themed prints.

#ExeterSchool #FestiveSeason #StaffLife #CreativeCommunity #ChristmasCrafts #ArtWorkshops #IndependentEducation #DevonSchools

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Staff and pupils spread some cheesy Christmas humour, showcasing the fun and laughter of our community - we hope you get a good giggle!

#ChristmasJokes #SchoolHumour #AdventCountdown #Christmas2025 #ExeterSchools #TalkEducation
#GoodSchoolsGuide #IndependentSchoolsUK #primary #secondary #teachers #education

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Our Ten Tors trainees had a great expedition out at Ford Farm recently, getting photos that rivalled the Kenya trip in the summer with the sun above their heads. We wish them all the best as they continue to prepare for the big event next  year.

@exeterschool_alumni  @exeterpreprep  #ExeterSchools #DevonSchools #IndependentSchoolsUK #AdventCountdown #Christmas2025 #TalkEducation #GoodSchoolsGuide #PrimaryEducation #SecondaryEducation #BenefitOfIndependentSchool #KindnessAndIntegrity #AspireAndFlourish #SchoolOfGreatCharacter #tentors2026training #tentors2026

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Staff and pupils spread some cheesy Christmas humour, showcasing the fun and laughter of our community - we hope you get a good giggle!

#ChristmasJokes #SchoolHumour #AdventCountdown #Christmas2025 #ExeterSchools #TalkEducation
#GoodSchoolsGuide #IndependentSchoolsUK #primary #secondary #teachers #education

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Community - our supporters like sponsors for the Jazz Supper night, teachers who have retired but are still a big part of school life, staff who give time to residentials and training programmes on top of normal working hours and many friends, alumni and donors, as well as our pupils, of course - is what makes Exeter School a really special place to be ourselves.

@exeterschool_alumni  @exeterpreprep  #ExeterSchools #DevonSchools #IndependentSchoolsUK #AdventCountdown #Christmas2025 #TalkEducation #GoodSchoolsGuide #PrimaryEducation #SecondaryEducation #BenefitOfIndependentSchool #KindnessAndIntegrity #AspireAndFlourish #SchoolOfGreatCharacter

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The U14s go coast to coast in their district cup final! They now look forward to county semi final after the break. @exeterschooluk @englandrugby @nextgenxv 

@exeterschooluk #schoolrugby #rugby #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Great to play matches against @stpetersexeter this term. Thank you for hosting, some cracking matches for the U12, U13, U14 and finally U15 who were involved an 8 goal thriller this week. Look forward to the return fixtures after the break. 

@exeterschooluk @officialecfc #schoolfootball #football #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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George (4Q) raced in the Devon County Cross Country Championships on Sunday. Despite running with his hand in a plaster cast he came away as the Devon U13 Cross Country champion and led the Exeter Harriers to pick up 1st place in the team competition. Amazing achievement, well done George 🙌🏻

@exeterschooluk #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #crosscountry #countychamp #runfast

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Mud, sunshine & school rugby…..not a bad combination. Well done to all the teams in action this morning. 

@exeterschooluk #schoolrugby #devonmud #edrterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter

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