Three junior school pupils proudly holding up their story writing work

Junior Reflections Week 28 May 2025

Dear parents,

Well, the sun has certainly decided to make an appearance and it has been lovely to see so many happy pupils out on the playground, the paddock and on the field. The cricket bags are making an appearance, and I must admit some of them are larger than the pupils themselves. I am looking forward to the first match of the season which I believe takes place next week.

Assemblies

My assembly was around the theme of kindness and sportsmanship and the inspiration was from the marathon. The news on the TV this weekend was mixed as I watched the funeral of the Pope on Saturday and then the thousands of people who ran the marathon on Sunday; I do always get inspired by the stories and with that I found myself entering the ballot (and of course entered my husband as well) for the 2026 marathon. I am now having slight issues that I may very well get a place, but I have been reassured that it is highly unlikely which is probably the outcome that I am secretly hoping for. I will certainly share with you if I am, as I am not a runner so would be putting myself out of my comfort zone… not sure what I was thinking!

Form rep meeting

I had the pleasure of meeting with our lovely form reps this week where we talked about new uniform and the summer fete; please do keep the date for the summer fete free. It is Saturday 7 June at 1pm and will be an afternoon of stalls, food and community spirit.

New school uniform

The new school uniform will be available to purchase next month and some of you will be keen to get your children into the new dress as soon as possible, especially where they have outgrown the bespoke items such as skirts and blazers. You can find out more about the new uniform, including information on how to order, below.

Click here to view the new uniform guide  Click here to view the Schoolblazer ordering information

Staff training day

Please note that the staff training (INSET) day for this term is on Monday 2 June, the first day back after half term, and not Friday 23 May. Please ensure that your children do come to school on 23 May and do not come to school (unless they have a public exam) on 2 June. The school returns after half term on Tuesday 3 June.

I do hope the good weather continues into the bank holiday weekend.

Mrs Saskia van Schalkwyk

Jazz Supper

On Thursday 3 July at 6.30pm, the main hall will be transformed into an atmospheric jazz club where the audience can enjoy a light meal with wine and the relaxed atmosphere of the end of the school year. The concert will feature Swunk, Jazz Bank 1, Jazz Band 2, Swunkette, and more……

Ticket Prices Adult £12 / Child £8

This price includes a light supper and two drinks – please pre-book your place by Thursday 19 June.

Click here to book your ticket

Exeter Music Holiday School

Exeter Music Holiday School will be open over May half term and running workshops for pupils age 5-16, at Countess Wear Community School, with classes in music, drama, musical theatre, song and lyric writing, arts & crafts and forest school among others.

For more information and to book, please click here.

Parents can use the discount code IUZ542 to receive a discount on any bookings made by 7 May.

Playground people of the week

Sienna A L2P

Junior School News

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Exeter Junior School pupils are off timetable today for a wonderful roundabout of activities in aid of the @national_literary_festival. We're going all in for the @go_all_in_2026 and some pupils, like Bel here, performed their pieces in assembly in chapel this morning. Well done Bel! 👏

#GoAllIn #reading #poetry #CreativeWriting #PoetLaureate #NationalYearOfReading2026 #ExeterJuniorSchool #NationalLiteracyTrust #DevonSchools #IndependentSchoolsUK 

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Hawaiian Magic by 101 Strings Orchestra, https://t.lickd.co/l/1PENMPJKwkv

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This Sunday is @thegreatwestrun and our very own Mr Harknett will be running his first half marathon on behalf of @charityforcecancer! He ran the 10K for them last year and raised just over £100 so he would love to take it further this year and get to £300. 

Cancer care is very close to his family’s heart and we know that is true for many in our school community so please do give if you feel able and help him to smash his goals!

His JustGiving link is available in our Linktree in our bio

#WelcomeAndServe #Charity #FundRaising #HalfMarathon @exeterschool_alumni @exschsports #Support #Community #ExeterSchools @ExSchDrama

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We've been busy preparing for our visitors to the @devoncountyshow and can't wait to speak to you all over the next few days! Stop by Ave A, stand 94, for a chat, some shelter, a seat...🥳 We love showing what our young people get up to, letting you know of scholarships, bursaries and other opportunities available and in store for anyone dreaming of becoming an Exeter School pupil. We'd also love to catch up with any @exeterschool_alumni.

🐶Labradors Murphy and Ketchup will be visiting with us as well as our much adored Bichon Frise, Ruffles, from @exeterpreprep on Saturday. Can't wait to see you! 😎

#devoncountyshow2026 #countyfair #devon #westpointexeter #RealWorldReady #CoEducationToThrive #ComeAndChat #WelcomeAndServe #Exhibitors #Summer #Admissions #School #DevonSchools #Scholarships #Bursaries #Welcome #OpenDay

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On The Move by CALVO, https://t.lickd.co/l/kVB3yow3Rr4

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One of our teams takes an old, off the grid, Sony Cyber-shot point and shoot camera (no microphones so watch out for dodgy captions) on their @armytentors challenge to give everyone a real behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like to complete such an immense challenge. 

From the crowds of the start line to the middle of nowhere and the emotional rollercoaster and blisters between, their emotions shine through in this real-life feature filmed entirely by Lower Sixth pupils from Exeter School.  Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the full video now.

#tentors #cadetsinschools #exeterschools #devon #RoyalNavy #RoyalAirForce #RoyalArmy #CCF #rambling #dartmoor @exeterschool_alumni @exeterschooltentors 
 

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Tiger Feet by Mud, https://t.lickd.co/l/9PqmP4a2pMZ

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AMAZING! Firstly, we'd like to say to the original poster that we are so glad you're ok and we hope you are recovering well. 

Secondly, what impressive young people our boys and girls are to step in to help when others passed by, on a day when they probably had expected their GCSE Chemistry exam, completed earlier, to have been the most significant occurrence on their minds that day.

It's easy for school's marketing campaigns to be whimsical, flimsy and expected but these pupils have shown that we are teaching our pupils to be 'Real-World Ready'. Well done - we are very proud of you for demonstrating our school's values so fearlessly.

#realworldready #coeducationtothrive #firstaid #medicalemergency #gcses #welcomeandserve #independentschoolsuk #amazingpupils #schoolofgreatcharacter #welldone #upstandingcitizens #exeter

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Ishaan, Eli, Hari and Leo in Lower Two played with their team Exeter Central City in the plate final yesterday. 

They absolutely smashed it 2-1 and won the u10 Exeter & District League Plate 🎉🏆

@exschsports #aspireandflourish #teamwork #football #winning #cupwinners #juniorsports #exeterjuniorschool

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U6 leavers' fun

CCF Adventure Training, Snowdonia - April 2025

4F-M5 ski trip, Austria

Sports Gala Awards - 2 April 2025

Junior school cross country - 31 March 2025

CCF RAF Nitex - March 2025

L5 House Hockey and Netball - March 2025

Abstract art workshop by Liese Webley - February 2025