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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

📢 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 ...