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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

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Following a well contested final the U12s were crowned @devoncricket county champions this evening 🏆👏🏻
Well done to everyone in the squad but special to Harry for a fantastic innings of 49 in the team’s fight back. 

@exeterschooluk #countycup #cricket #champions #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Following a well contested final the U12s were crowned @devoncricket county champions this evening 🏆👏🏻
Well done to everyone in the squad but special to Harry for a fantastic innings of 49 in the team’s fight back. 

@exeterschooluk #countycup #cricket #champions #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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What a great day of cricket! Well done to the @exschsports U11s who finished as runners up at the Devon U11 hardball competition today. The eight a-side format gives each team the opportunity to play three matches during the day with the winners heading to the west finals! Well done on winning  @stpetersprepschool 

@exeterschooluk @devoncricket @esca_cricket #cricket #teamwork #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Congratulations to Jacob and Freddie (both L6) who represented Devon U17’s last Sunday playing against Dorset & Wiltshire. Devon won 50-24. Freddie scored 2 tries and Jacob 1 @exeterschooluk @devonrfu #rugby #exeterschoolsports #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Huge congratulations to the 7 @exeterschooluk U14 boys who help secure their team’s place at the Hockey National Finals . Playing for ISCA Hockey they drew to Woking HC in the final pool game securing their place on finals day to be held later in May. 

Only 8 teams across the country qualify for nationals so this is an amazing accomplishment 👏🏻 @iscahockeyclubjuniors

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