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Junior Reflections

Junior Reflections Week 14 2024

Dear parents,

This week

It has been lovely to see all the pupils full of energy and eager (well, most of them) to get back to the classroom, but more importantly, keen to see their friends. I am just sorry that I could not have brought more settled weather for the start of the New Year. A gentle reminder that all pupils need a coat in school and ideally a hat, especially as it turns colder, as it is important that they get outside for some fresh air during break times.

Assembly

As with every year, my assembly on Wednesday was based around New Year’s resolutions; this always makes me smile as each year, I hear the same suggestions: do my homework, make the bed, look after my pet, and I always wonder how long they last. We discussed the importance of not giving up if we slip from our goal, as it is too easy to just say we won’t continue, whereas perseverance is such an important quality to have.

Our new Upper Two monitors were announced in assembly, and they have already taken their new duties very seriously, as I witnessed in the dining room. We also took the opportunity to thank our last term’s monitors, who really embraced the opportunity and were fantastic role models for the school.

School Clubs

Finally, a reminder that lunchtime and after-school clubs will start on Monday.

Happy New Year and have a lovely weekend.

Playground people of the week

Henry L2B

Jack L2E

Upper One Author Visit

On Wednesday 17 January children’s author Jo Earlam will be visiting Exeter Junior School and reading her story Tuamor the Turtle to children in Upper One, as part of our turtle and plastic pollution topic. Jo is an education Sea Champion with the Marine Conservation Society and will be doing a wider presentation about the issue and explaining how we can make a positive difference. Your child will have the opportunity to buy a copy of the book, priced £6, which will be signed by Jo on the day with your child’s name inside. If your child wishes to purchase the book then please ensure they bring the correct money in a sealed envelope/purse.

Junior School News

Junior Sport News

Do you have an eye for marketing and keeping up with the latest social media trends?  We are hiring a 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 to commence in July 2025. Applicants should have proven experience in digital marketing and be proficient in digital analysing platforms and analytical tools.  If you, or someone you know could be a great fit for this role, please visit the link in our bio to find out more. 👆

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We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time events officer to join our school from August 2025. ✨  If you have experience planning and delivering external-facing events and would be keen to find out more, please visit the link in our bio.👆  #jobvacancy #hiringalert #eventsofficer

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See the school in action at our whole school open morning on Tuesday 17 June from 9am.  You will be able to hear from our Head, Ms Simpson, and have the opportunity to visit the junior and/or senior schools.  To find out more information and to register, please visit the link in our bio.  👆  #whatsonwednesday #exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #openmorning #schoolopenevent #togetherwe

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Roman invaders in the junior school! Form One's much anticipated Roman Day included a visit from Gluteus Maximus to teach them how to be legionaries of the Roman Empire. 🏛️  Pupils learnt how to fight like a Roman soldier and took part in a whole day of themed activities; it will definitely be a day they remember for a long time to come.  #exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #romanday #isca #romansoldier

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Lottie and Thea, in Middle Fifth, have been Exeter School pupils since Form One.   Take a look at our YouTube channel (link in bio👆) to hear about their involvement in cricket, their recent tour to Sri Lanka as part of the Devon U15s, and their hopes for the future. We can't wait to follow their progress! 🤩  #exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #crickettour @devonwomenofficial #srilanka #devoncricketsrilankatour #devoncricket #girlsinsport

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𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲! 📅 Our summer fete is fast approaching on Saturday 7 June, 1-4pm  The junior school are gratefully accepting donations for their bottle tombola (please drop any bottles to the bursary) while senior school pupils are invited to bring donations for hampers to the Head's Reception before Wednesday 4 June.  We would love to see you there!  For more information, please visit the link in our bio👆  #WhatsOnWednesday #summerfete #exeterschools #familysociety #summerevents

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A final cricket match for a super group of boys. The U5 boys teamed up to represent the 3rd XI in one last game together before their GCSEs start. Great fun and a tasty spread put together by the boys…the scotch eggs in particular! 🏏☀️ #upperfifth #cricket #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #friendship

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A final gala of the year against Taunton School on the 29th April. A great gala and some superb performances to conclude a memorable year of school swimming. A special mention for our U6th swimmers who have been stalwarts of the swim team for so long @exeterschooluk #swimming #swimfast #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Nearly 40 @exeterschooluk pupils from 3F up to M5 competed at the Exeter Schools Athletics Trials last week. It was great to see so many pupils competing in a range of events. There were some notable performances and we await the news of those who that have qualified for the next round - the Exeter v East Devon Schools Athletics Trials on 22nd May #athletics #runjumpthrow #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Great to get the cricket season started. Well done to the 1st XI who won their National School’s cup match by 31 runs this evening. @exeterschooluk #cricket #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Mason cup winners 2025 🏆 @exeterschooluk @exeterchiefsacademy @exetercitywomensfc #winners #commited #rolemodels

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