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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

We are incredibly proud of alumnus Ollie (2018–2025), who made his senior debut for Exeter Chiefs on Friday 👏

After many years of hard work, he earned his reward with a senior appearance against Sale Sharks on a blustery night of rugby.

We hope you join us in congratulating Ollie on this fantastic achievement and wishing him all the best on his rugby journey.

@officialexeterchiefs @exschsports #ExeterSchool #ExeterChiefs #RugbyUnion #InspireAndChallenge #ExeterSchoolSport

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An unforgettable day for four Exeter School musicians who performed at the Royal Albert Hall last week, as part of the Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra's appearance in the prestigious Music for Youth Schools Prom 🎶 

Current pupils Rebecca and Sebastian, along with 2025 leavers Henry and Charlie were part of the big band playing Giddy Up! and Apollo's Reel, with Charlie taking an improvised solo. A huge well done to all four pupils for representing the school so brilliantly! 👏 

#ExeterSchool #ExeterMusic #InspireAndChallenge #RoyalAlbertHall #DYJO #PupilAchievement #DevonSchools

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Over half term, Charlotte and Tilly from the CCF Navy section successfully completed their Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Competent Crew course 👏

The five-day programme introduced cadets to offshore sailing, covering essential skills such as knots, nautical terms, sail handling and helming.

Having now completed their Competent Crew qualification, both pupils are eligible to progress to the RYA Day Skipper course to further develop their sailing skills.

#ExeterSchool #CCF #RoyalYachtingAssociation #Sailing #InspireAndChallenge #PupilAchievement #DevonSchools #IndependentEducation

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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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