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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

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

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

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

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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Are you an enthusiastic teacher of English looking to secure your next role? 📚   We are currently hiring for a part-time, fixed term teacher to join our school in September 2025.  For more information and to apply, please visit the link in our bio. 👆   #hiringalert #jobvacancy #englishteacher

Are you an enthusiastic teacher of English looking to secure your next role? 📚

We are currently hiring for a part-time, fixed term teacher to join our school in September 2025.

For more information and to apply, please visit the link in our bio. 👆

#hiringalert #jobvacancy #englishteacher
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Fourth Form spent the bank holiday weekend on their residential trip to Brenscombe, Dorset. They had plenty of fun out on the water, taking part in team building games and watching some beautiful sunsets with their friends ☀️  #exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #residentialtrip #Canoeing #sunsets #TeamBuilding

Fourth Form spent the bank holiday weekend on their residential trip to Brenscombe, Dorset. They had plenty of fun out on the water, taking part in team building games and watching some beautiful sunsets with their friends ☀️

#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #residentialtrip #Canoeing #sunsets #TeamBuilding
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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Another great day at the @rpns7s The turn of our U16s today who won one, drew one and lost one. A great experience and some great rugby 7s. @exeterschooluk @exeterchiefsacademy #rugby7s #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter

Another great day at the @rpns7s The turn of our U16s today who won one, drew one and lost one. A great experience and some great rugby 7s. @exeterschooluk @exeterchiefsacademy #rugby7s #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter ...

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