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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

In the spirit of Movember, our junior school pupils proudly wore their moustaches to help raise awareness for men’s health and wellbeing

#ExeterSchool #Movember #PupilLife #DevonSchools #ExeterSchools

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A huge well done to Upper One pupil Bella, who represented Exeter School brilliantly at the Exeter October Level 2 Meet over half term 👏 

Bella secured a silver medal in the 50m breaststroke, completing the race in 51.93 seconds — a fantastic result in a highly competitive, invitation-only event that required a Devon County qualifying time to enter. 

We’re very proud of her achievement and wish her every success as she continues her swimming journey. 

#ExeterSchool #PupilAchievement #InspireAndChallenge #SwimmingSuccess #SportingExcellence #DevonSchools

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Our Young Enterprise pupils in sixth form are busy getting their businesses up and running, and @exe_coast2coast is taking images of school life and making custom printed coasters and fridge magnets out of them. 

We’re sure the community will love purchasing a little reminder of the fun we get up to here. You’ll get the opportunity soon as they promote their sales at events through the festive period. A special thanks to Upper Sixth pupil, Emma, who painted the Grease artwork being used.

#PupilAchievement #Innovation #FestiveSeason #ArtAndEnterprise #GreaseArtwork #ExeterCommunity #EndeavourAndCollaborate #DevonSchools

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Upper Two pupils Toby and Flo recently received the fantastic news of their selection for the Devon County Cricket Development Squad 👏

Both pupils have excelled in recent months representing Exeter Cricket Club. Flo played in the U11 boys’ team that clinched the Devon Cup, as well as the U13 girls’ team that won both the softball and hardball Devon leagues. Toby also enjoyed an outstanding season, which saw him named Exeter Cricket Club U10s Hardball Player of the Year.

As part of their inclusion in the Development Squad, they will receive specialist coaching and net sessions throughout the winter 🏏

@devoncccofficial @exetercricketclub @exschsports #ExeterSchoolSport #SchoolOfGreatCharacter #ExeterSchools #DevonCricket

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The U11 girls won the IAPS west tournament yesterday. Not only did they win all their matches they didn’t concede a goal! Bring on finals day in November! 🙌🏻 @exeterschooluk @iscahockeyclubjuniors @iapsuksport #exeterschoolsport #iaps #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Well done to our U16 netballers who won the Exeter district round of the national competition yesterday winning five from five! @exeterschooluk @teambathnetball_ #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Huge congratulations to Jack (U6) who continues to excel with his sailing and has recently been selected for 29er British Sailing Youth Team. The British Sailing Youth Team is an annual programme designed to support and develop the best sailors in the UK. The focus of the programme is to ensure sailor learning and individuals develop to fulfil their potential within the sport. There are a small number of boats in the team, and selection has been very competitive this year. 

Jack also competed in the European Championships in Garda in July. He had also sailed at the Worlds in Porto. We can’t wait to hear about Jack’s progress. 

#exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Netball success - well done to the U14 girls who won the Exeter round of their national competition winning all of their matches and progressing up the next round. @exeterschooluk #netball #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Exciting week of national cup sport with the 1st XV playing @sherborneboys tomorrow (Home - 15:00) and the 1st XI hockey up against @blundells_sport on Thursday (Home - 16:30). Come along and support the school 1st teams. @nextgenxv @exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Whole school open morning - Tuesday 18 November 9am

Come along to our whole school open morning where you’ll be able to hear from our Acting Head, experience the spaces you’ll thrive in, chat to staff who will be there to support you and be toured by our pupil ambassadors.

Click here to register your place