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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 Β£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

Today is Q&A's third birthday! 

Q&A stands for Queer community & Allies, and is a group that provides a weekly safe space for pupils to explore ideas, share experiences, and recommend things to read, watch or listen to, all refracted through an LGBT lens. 

The group was founded in the summer of 2021, when a newly appointed prefect offered to take responsibility for improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across the school. In particular they were keen to begin an LGBTQ+ group for pupils, and asked for staff support. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

Today is Q&A`s third birthday!

Q&A stands for Queer community & Allies, and is a group that provides a weekly safe space for pupils to explore ideas, share experiences, and recommend things to read, watch or listen to, all refracted through an LGBT lens.

The group was founded in the summer of 2021, when a newly appointed prefect offered to take responsibility for improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across the school. In particular they were keen to begin an LGBTQ+ group for pupils, and asked for staff support. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
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The 1st XI girls’ hockey team popped along to watch @exeterunihockeyclub against @lborohockeywomens in the @bucssport yesterday. Great experience! πŸ‘πŸ» @exeterschooluk #girlssport #hockey #exeterschoolsport #thisgirlcan

The 1st XI girls’ hockey team popped along to watch @exeterunihockeyclub against @lborohockeywomens in the @bucssport yesterday. Great experience! πŸ‘πŸ» @exeterschooluk #girlssport #hockey #exeterschoolsport #thisgirlcan ...

As part of the junior school celebrations for National Poetry Day, the upper school took part in a Guinness World Records Official Attempt: World’s Largest Poetry Lesson this morning. The children had great fun and enjoyed voting on which lines to include in the poem. 
On Friday, the Form One classes will also be participating in an exciting online workshop with the poet Simon Mole. Everyone is very busy celebrating poetry in the junior school!

#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #nationalpoetryday #guinnessworldrecord #poetryworkshop #worldslargestpoetrylesson

As part of the junior school celebrations for National Poetry Day, the upper school took part in a Guinness World Records Official Attempt: World’s Largest Poetry Lesson this morning. The children had great fun and enjoyed voting on which lines to include in the poem.
On Friday, the Form One classes will also be participating in an exciting online workshop with the poet Simon Mole. Everyone is very busy celebrating poetry in the junior school!

#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #nationalpoetryday #guinnessworldrecord #poetryworkshop #worldslargestpoetrylesson
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Join the head, former teacher Giles Trelawny and the alumni team - a great way to catch up with old friends and meet fellow Exonians who live, work or study in and around Bath. RSVP to our alumni team or send us a DM.

#exoniansinbath #brownsbrasserie #brownsbath #independentschoolsuk #oldexonians #alumnievent

Join the head, former teacher Giles Trelawny and the alumni team - a great way to catch up with old friends and meet fellow Exonians who live, work or study in and around Bath. RSVP to our alumni team or send us a DM.

#exoniansinbath #brownsbrasserie #brownsbath #independentschoolsuk #oldexonians #alumnievent
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Superb performance from the @exeterschooluk U14s this morning! A great weekend of rugby! @nextgenxv #rugby #exeterschoolsport #team #mates #friendship

Superb performance from the @exeterschooluk U14s this morning! A great weekend of rugby! @nextgenxv #rugby #exeterschoolsport #team #mates #friendship ...

The 1st XI girls’ hockey team popped along to watch @exeterunihockeyclub against @lborohockeywomens in the @bucssport yesterday. Great experience! πŸ‘πŸ» @exeterschooluk #girlssport #hockey #exeterschoolsport #thisgirlcan

The 1st XI girls’ hockey team popped along to watch @exeterunihockeyclub against @lborohockeywomens in the @bucssport yesterday. Great experience! πŸ‘πŸ» @exeterschooluk #girlssport #hockey #exeterschoolsport #thisgirlcan ...

Superb performance from the @exeterschooluk U14s this morning! A great weekend of rugby! @nextgenxv #rugby #exeterschoolsport #team #mates #friendship

Superb performance from the @exeterschooluk U14s this morning! A great weekend of rugby! @nextgenxv #rugby #exeterschoolsport #team #mates #friendship ...

Great morning of rugby πŸ‰ against @westbucklandsport 

Well done to our U17s on their performance! πŸ™ŒπŸ» #exeterschoolsport #rugby #teamwork #endeavour

Great morning of rugby πŸ‰ against @westbucklandsport

Well done to our U17s on their performance! πŸ™ŒπŸ» #exeterschoolsport #rugby #teamwork #endeavour
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Great to find out more about our talented female footballers and their achievements. Jess (U6) is in the @exetercitywomensfc 1st team squad, Sophie (M5) in the Exeter City U16 JPL, Faith & Anna U14 JPL and Astrid U13 GDC. What brilliant role models, can’t wait to hear more about their footballing achievements! @exeterschooluk #thisgirlcan #exeterschoolsport #girlsfootball #grecians

Great to find out more about our talented female footballers and their achievements. Jess (U6) is in the @exetercitywomensfc 1st team squad, Sophie (M5) in the Exeter City U16 JPL, Faith & Anna U14 JPL and Astrid U13 GDC. What brilliant role models, can’t wait to hear more about their footballing achievements! @exeterschooluk #thisgirlcan #exeterschoolsport #girlsfootball #grecians ...

Equestrian news - Lamorna (U5) recently represented Exeter School at a national showjumping qualifier at Moreton in Dorset, competing against teams and individuals from Millfield, Bryanston, Sidcot, Gillingham to mention but a few. She secured 1st place in the 90cm competition competing against over 50 other riders and a 3rd place in the 80 cm. She has qualified to represent the school at The National School’s Equestrian Championships in the Autumn. @exeterschooluk

Equestrian news - Lamorna (U5) recently represented Exeter School at a national showjumping qualifier at Moreton in Dorset, competing against teams and individuals from Millfield, Bryanston, Sidcot, Gillingham to mention but a few. She secured 1st place in the 90cm competition competing against over 50 other riders and a 3rd place in the 80 cm. She has qualified to represent the school at The National School’s Equestrian Championships in the Autumn. @exeterschooluk ...

Congratulations to 1st XV captain Ollie (U6) who has been invited to the England U18 training camp! πŸ™ŒπŸ» @nextgenxv @exeterschooluk @exeterchiefsacademy #exeterschoolsport #rugby #captain

Congratulations to 1st XV captain Ollie (U6) who has been invited to the England U18 training camp! πŸ™ŒπŸ» @nextgenxv @exeterschooluk @exeterchiefsacademy #exeterschoolsport #rugby #captain ...

Defeat against good opposition but a really promising start to the season and lots to be excited about. Well done to @exschsports 1st VII netball this afternoon. @nextgenxvnetball @exeterschooluk #netball #sistersinsport #schoolsport #thisgirlcan #exeterschoolsport

Defeat against good opposition but a really promising start to the season and lots to be excited about. Well done to @exschsports 1st VII netball this afternoon. @nextgenxvnetball @exeterschooluk #netball #sistersinsport #schoolsport #thisgirlcan #exeterschoolsport ...