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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

📅 One month to go

Join us for an evening with Exeter School alumnus Alex Leger, the man behind Blue Peter, as he shares stories from his days here at Exeter School and explains how they set him on a path to an adventure-filled career. 

📍Exeter School

⏰ Friday 6 February 2026 at 6.00 – 8.30pm

 🎟 Book your place now via the link in our bio.

#ExeterSchoolAlumni

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Last chance 📢 Applications for bursaries close this Friday.

Our bursaries are designed to support families who would benefit from financial assistance, helping ensure an Exeter School education is accessible to pupils with the ability to thrive here.

For more information on eligibility and the application process, please visit the bursaries page via the link in our bio. 

#ExeterSchool #InspireAndChallenge #Bursaries #IndependentEducation #DevonSchools

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📢 We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our pre-prep school in Exminster.

🧑‍🏫 You will join a small, friendly professional team on a permanent basis for 2 days a week, from 23 February 2026.

🕛 The closing date for application is 12 January so don't delay! Visit the link in our bio to apply.

#JobAlert #ExeterJobs #EducationJobs

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It was a beautiful but frosty start as pupils and staff returned through the school gates this morning. We hope everyone had a restful break and is enjoying their first day back ❄️ 

We noticed a few parents with big smiles while dropping off their children, perhaps looking forward to some quiet time after a busy couple of weeks 😄

#BackToSchool #WinterMornings #SchoolLife #ExeterSchool #InspireAndChallenge

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Feeling inspired for the year ahead? Our sixth formers certainly were after hearing from Nick Butter — the first person to run a marathon in every country and holder of multiple world records 💫

@nickbutterrun #Running #NewYearMotivation #StartTheYearStrong #InspirationDaily #StayMotivated #exeterschool

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Flying into the new year ✈️ 

We can’t believe how quickly the autumn term flew by! Here is a throwback to when Third Form (Year 7) pupils ventured outside as part of their design technology classes to test the flight of their model planes. 

#ExeterSchool #DesignTechnology #InspireAndChallenge #LearningInAction #STEMEducation #IndependentEducation

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Thank you to everyone who helped make this year such a special and memorable one 💫 Here’s a look back at 25 photos that captured an incredible 2025.

#ExeterSchool #2025Recap #MemoriesMade #InspireAndChallenge #SchoolLife

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The U14s go coast to coast in their district cup final! They now look forward to county semi final after the break. @exeterschooluk @englandrugby @nextgenxv 

@exeterschooluk #schoolrugby #rugby #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Great to play matches against @stpetersexeter this term. Thank you for hosting, some cracking matches for the U12, U13, U14 and finally U15 who were involved an 8 goal thriller this week. Look forward to the return fixtures after the break. 

@exeterschooluk @officialecfc #schoolfootball #football #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

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George (4Q) raced in the Devon County Cross Country Championships on Sunday. Despite running with his hand in a plaster cast he came away as the Devon U13 Cross Country champion and led the Exeter Harriers to pick up 1st place in the team competition. Amazing achievement, well done George 🙌🏻

@exeterschooluk #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #crosscountry #countychamp #runfast

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Mud, sunshine & school rugby…..not a bad combination. Well done to all the teams in action this morning. 

@exeterschooluk #schoolrugby #devonmud #edrterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter

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Whole School open morning - Friday 23 January 9am

Experience the school in action at our open morning. This smaller event offers the chance to hear from the Headteacher and have the opportunity to visit both the junior and senior schools. Click here to book your place.