Junior Reflections Week 2 September 2024
Dear parents,
Welcome back
Our first full week has been a busy one with the pupils beginning to get to grips with the new routines and expectations of the junior school together with all the clubs starting with a bang. The new pupils and staff have settled well and there are a lot of smiley faces around the site.
Coffee mornings
Over the course of this term, I would like to welcome each year group for a coffee, cake and catch up in order that we can welcome the new parents and meet form tutors. The first one will be for our lower school parents (Form One and Upper One) on Monday 23 September from 8:30am – 9:15am in the pavilion. I hope many of you will be able to join me after dropping off your children.
I am out of school for the latter half of next week at the annual Heads IAPS conference. I am looking forward to meeting other heads from our district and from afar and sharing ideas. If you have any urgent queries, please do contact the junior school reception in the first instance who will be able to direct your query/concern to the right member of staff.
Parent representatives
Every year I ask for volunteers to become our school form reps for the academic year. We are looking for one parent from each form. The reps would be in position for one academic year and would have the opportunity to meet with me once a term to discuss school items, and have a coffee and croissant. If you would be interested in volunteering, then please do contact me.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank last year’s reps for giving up their time; I hope you found it as valuable as I did. Following on from this, the family society met this week to begin to look ahead at organising some wonderful events for our families at Exeter School. I know the pupils will be pleased to hear that the junior school Christmas disco is back in the calendar. If you would like to help in anyway, then please email jsreception@exeterschool.org.uk and we will pass on your details; everyone is welcome.
Introduction to buddies
On Wednesday, our buddies had a delightful introduction session. They exchanged questionnaires filled with interesting facts about themselves and by the end of the gathering everyone was well acquainted. It was heart warming to witness them heading off to playtime together after their discussions, sharing stories about their holidays and hobbies. Throughout the year, the buddies have a variety of fun events to look forward to, including joke sessions, buddy lunches, Christmas craft-making, and much more. The buddy system is so important for not just our new pupils but current ones as well. I know that the children in the senior school still talk about and remember their buddies from their time in the junior school. It is so lovely to see the older pupils helping and guiding our younger ones, with memories already being created.
Mobile phones
Please can I remind you that if you child is bringing a mobile phone to school, this must be handed in to the school office on arrival. It can then be picked up at the end of the school day.
Have a lovely weekend.
