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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

📅 One month to go

Join us for an evening with Exeter School alumnus Alex Leger, the man behind Blue Peter, as he shares stories from his days here at Exeter School and explains how they set him on a path to an adventure-filled career. 

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⏰ Friday 6 February 2026 at 6.00 – 8.30pm

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Last chance 📢 Applications for bursaries close this Friday.

Our bursaries are designed to support families who would benefit from financial assistance, helping ensure an Exeter School education is accessible to pupils with the ability to thrive here.

For more information on eligibility and the application process, please visit the bursaries page via the link in our bio. 

#ExeterSchool #InspireAndChallenge #Bursaries #IndependentEducation #DevonSchools

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📢 We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our pre-prep school in Exminster.

🧑‍🏫 You will join a small, friendly professional team on a permanent basis for 2 days a week, from 23 February 2026.

🕛 The closing date for application is 12 January so don't delay! Visit the link in our bio to apply.

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It was a beautiful but frosty start as pupils and staff returned through the school gates this morning. We hope everyone had a restful break and is enjoying their first day back ❄️ 

We noticed a few parents with big smiles while dropping off their children, perhaps looking forward to some quiet time after a busy couple of weeks 😄

#BackToSchool #WinterMornings #SchoolLife #ExeterSchool #InspireAndChallenge

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Feeling inspired for the year ahead? Our sixth formers certainly were after hearing from Nick Butter — the first person to run a marathon in every country and holder of multiple world records 💫

@nickbutterrun #Running #NewYearMotivation #StartTheYearStrong #InspirationDaily #StayMotivated #exeterschool

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Flying into the new year ✈️ 

We can’t believe how quickly the autumn term flew by! Here is a throwback to when Third Form (Year 7) pupils ventured outside as part of their design technology classes to test the flight of their model planes. 

#ExeterSchool #DesignTechnology #InspireAndChallenge #LearningInAction #STEMEducation #IndependentEducation

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Thank you to everyone who helped make this year such a special and memorable one 💫 Here’s a look back at 25 photos that captured an incredible 2025.

#ExeterSchool #2025Recap #MemoriesMade #InspireAndChallenge #SchoolLife

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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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Whole School open morning - Friday 23 January 9am

Experience the school in action at our open morning. This smaller event offers the chance to hear from the Headteacher and have the opportunity to visit both the junior and senior schools. Click here to book your place.