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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 on the lookout for an amazing new drama and AV technician to join the school from September. 

Based within the drama department, the post-holder would work across the school to provide a high quality, safe and creative experience for our pupils across drama within the school, in addition to providing high-quality AV support and media creation across the school.
 
Know anyone that might be interested? Check out the links in bio

#hiringalert #independentschoolsuk #dramatechnician #joinourteam #exeterschools #vacancy

📢 We are on the lookout for an amazing new drama and AV technician to join the school from September.

Based within the drama department, the post-holder would work across the school to provide a high quality, safe and creative experience for our pupils across drama within the school, in addition to providing high-quality AV support and media creation across the school.

Know anyone that might be interested? Check out the links in bio

#hiringalert #independentschoolsuk #dramatechnician #joinourteam #exeterschools #vacancy
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We have a gold medallist in our midst! 🥇

Many congratulations to Exonian rower Ollie from Middle Fifth (right), who did extremely well to reach the finals in two other events at the British Rowing National Championships over the weekend. In his single scull (OJ151x) he was placed fourth on Sunday and he topped this off with a gold medal in the OJ15 double sculls on Monday, this time sculling with partner Ethan in a composite crew with Hexham Rowing Club. They won in a tight battle for the finish over the 1000m course, making for extremely exciting racing. 

Other Exonians on the water over the weekend did very well too – well done to Chloe(4F), Evie and Molly (both M5), all of whom raced in a number of different boat categories and reached finals in all their events. 

Well done to everyone who took part! 🚣‍♀️

#schoolofgreatcharacter #exeterschools #independentschoolsuk #inspireandchallenge #sports #exonianlife

We have a gold medallist in our midst! 🥇

Many congratulations to Exonian rower Ollie from Middle Fifth (right), who did extremely well to reach the finals in two other events at the British Rowing National Championships over the weekend. In his single scull (OJ151x) he was placed fourth on Sunday and he topped this off with a gold medal in the OJ15 double sculls on Monday, this time sculling with partner Ethan in a composite crew with Hexham Rowing Club. They won in a tight battle for the finish over the 1000m course, making for extremely exciting racing.

Other Exonians on the water over the weekend did very well too – well done to Chloe(4F), Evie and Molly (both M5), all of whom raced in a number of different boat categories and reached finals in all their events.

Well done to everyone who took part! 🚣‍♀️

#schoolofgreatcharacter #exeterschools #independentschoolsuk #inspireandchallenge #sports #exonianlife
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Our Exonians are busy over the summer holidays! 

Alex (U5) and Ollie (M5) won silver in the J16 double sculls at Nottingham’s National Watersports Centre, representing Exeter Rowing Club this weekend 🚣🏻

This is a brilliant outcome, especially as Ollie is only 15! 

We look forward to hearing about their future races! 🙌

Our Exonians are busy over the summer holidays!

Alex (U5) and Ollie (M5) won silver in the J16 double sculls at Nottingham’s National Watersports Centre, representing Exeter Rowing Club this weekend 🚣🏻

This is a brilliant outcome, especially as Ollie is only 15!

We look forward to hearing about their future races! 🙌
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Good luck to our @exeterschooluk swimmers Evie (L5) James (L5) Harry (M5) and Holly (3) who are competing in Sheffield this summer. James and Harry will race at the Aquatics GB Summer Championships and Holly, Evie and Harry are racing at the Swim England National Summer meet #swimming #exeterschoolsport #nationals

Good luck to our @exeterschooluk swimmers Evie (L5) James (L5) Harry (M5) and Holly (3) who are competing in Sheffield this summer. James and Harry will race at the Aquatics GB Summer Championships and Holly, Evie and Harry are racing at the Swim England National Summer meet #swimming #exeterschoolsport #nationals ...

Cricket leavers 2024. Thank you to our year 13 leavers who played their final match on saturday and have all made a huge contribution to school cricket during their time at the school. Charlie missing from the photo….thank you Charlie! @exeterschooluk #cricket #leavers #commitment #hardwork #friendship

Cricket leavers 2024. Thank you to our year 13 leavers who played their final match on saturday and have all made a huge contribution to school cricket during their time at the school. Charlie missing from the photo….thank you Charlie! @exeterschooluk #cricket #leavers #commitment #hardwork #friendship ...

Well done to the 3 Harrys! 🙌🏻. All awarded their full colours for outstanding contributions and performances for @exeterschooluk cricket #colours #cricket #rolemodels #exeterschoolsport

Well done to the 3 Harrys! 🙌🏻. All awarded their full colours for outstanding contributions and performances for @exeterschooluk cricket #colours #cricket #rolemodels #exeterschoolsport ...

U13 girls are county champions following a superb performance today! Well done girls 🙌🏻 @exeterschooluk @devoncricket @westernstormofficial #cricket #devon #champions #exeterschoolsport

U13 girls are county champions following a superb performance today! Well done girls 🙌🏻 @exeterschooluk @devoncricket @westernstormofficial #cricket #devon #champions #exeterschoolsport ...