Pre-Prep Reflections Week 19 2024
Dear parents,
This week, we have been celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week with daily breathing exercises in the morning and short wellbeing walks around the grounds after lunch. Tuesday was Safer Internet Day and I had the pleasure of running mini workshops with each class throughout the day. The UK Safer Internet Centre has a range of tips, advice and guidance for parents on their website if you would like to find out more.
Quiz Night
Thank you to those of you who came along to the parent and staff quiz night at Exeter School last Friday. We had a fun evening and raised lots of money for charity. Congratulations to the junior staff team who won the quiz, while the pre-prep staff came in a very respectable third place!
Open morning
Our ‘school in action’ open morning on Wednesday was one of the busiest we have ever had, despite the rainy weather. There was a great buzz in the hall and in classrooms, and it is always nice to hear visitors say that they have heard great things about our school. Many of the positive recommendations come from our current parents, so thank you for your support.
Reception trip to Pizza Express
Yesterday, we waved the Reception children off on the red bus as they drove down to Pizza Express in Plymouth. They have been focusing on all things to do with Italy recently, and what better way to learn about Italian food than to make your own pizza! The children were impeccably behaved and clearly enjoyed the morning – and the bus journey! Thank you to Mrs Martin, Mrs Dray and Mr Heath for organising this wonderful trip and taking such good care of the children.
Lost property
Jeremiah in Year 2 is missing his navy PE jumper. It is aged 7-8 and named ‘Summerfield’. We have looked everywhere in school and wonder whether it has gone home with another child. If found, please could it be returned to one of the Year 2 teachers. Thank you.
Congratulations to Year 2
Parents of Year 2 pupils will have been contacted by Exeter School today about the results of the 7+ entrance assessments last week. I am pleased to say that, once again, our children did very well, with 15 of them being offered a place. Congratulations to Olivia, Serena, Edward and Joanne who also achieved awards for the highest overall marks. The top 7 results were all secured by Exeter Pre-Prep pupils. We are very proud of all our Year 2s and my thanks go to all the staff who have contributed to this success by playing their part in each child’s journey from Nursery to Year 2.
I wish you all a very restful and relaxing half term. A reminder that we return to school on Wednesday 21 February, following two staff inset days on 19-20 February. And a happy Chinese New Year to all of our Chinese community. Gong Xi Fa Cai!
