My final newsletter of the autumn term is available to read on MSP here.
There is also a letter from the Chair of Governors available here.
We take this opportunity to wish you a very merry Christmas and a safe and healthy start to 2024.
The art department regularly recognises the achievements of individual pupils in the senior school through the award of the title, ‘Artist of the Moment’. Entries cover a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation and mixed media.
Cecily in Fourth Form used the Sketchbook App on her iPad to develop her ideas to create this lovely festive wrapping paper. She has taken inspiration from the striking designs of The Bloomsbury Group, particularly those of Vanessa Bell. Well done Cecily.
It’s a wrap! A total of 102 rugby matches, 58 hockey fixtures, 4 swimming galas, two cross-country events, 10 netball matches, three squash fixtures, a Rugby Tens tournament, national netball competitions, and much more. Well done to everyone involved. To the pupils for their effort and engagement, to the committed staff who have given their time, and to the parents and families who have supported, a big thank you.
It has been a term full of success, with county titles for our U14, U13, and U12 hockey teams, amazing progress, some standout performances for our senior hockey teams, and our first mixed hockey tour to Holland in the October half term. I’m sure everyone who went on the trip would agree that it was hugely enjoyable and a big success. It was also a fantastic rugby season, and we were pleased to be able to field an A&B all the way up to the U15s this season! Once again, the senior teams were in great form, and the 1st XV were a delight to watch when they were in full flow. There were standout seasons for the U15s and U12s. In fact, the U15s haven’t quite finished and will play in the regional final against Beechen Cliff, Bath, for a place in the national plate QF in the new year. For many of our upper-6 athletes, the past two weeks will have seen them play their final matches for the school rugby and hockey teams. Thank you for all the time they have given to their sport and their teammates over the years.
We have also had netball cup runs for the 1st team, U14A, and U13A. We can’t wait for next term and a busy netball schedule. Our footballers have made a fabulous start to the season and will be looking forward to their league campaign in the new year. A very special mention goes to Jess in L6, who became the first ever female pupil to represent the school 1st XI. The cross country teams had tremendous success at the Exeter district and East Devon events, 13 pupils have qualified for the Devon championships in the new year. Our swimming teams have been busy with four friendly galas as well as regional and national events. Six teams competed in the regional heat of school relays in September, with the intermediate boys qualifying for the finals in London. A solid performance by the team placed them 14th in the country in both the medley and freestyle relays.
We have also reported on individual sporting success throughout the term. The following examples highlight the variety of talent on display at the school. Kaleb in L6 won a gold medal at the national kick boxing championships; Nell in L6 was recently named Team Bath U17 captain; Oliver and Nate in L6 have been selected in the starting squad for the Exeter Chiefs U17s after the break; and Anya in L6 and Jenna in L5 were crowned national kite surfing champions earlier in the term.
We can’t wait to start a new sporting calendar year and hear about more success for the school teams and school community. In the meantime, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a brilliant 2024.
In the last geography lesson of the autumn term and to celebrate the start of a new topic on plate tectonics, three Lower Sixth pupils created a wonderful 3D world,...
It’s a wrap! A total of 102 rugby matches, 58 hockey fixtures, 4 swimming galas, two cross-country events, 10 netball matches, three squash fixtures, a Rugby Tens tournament, national netball...
The art department regularly recognises the achievements of individual pupils in the senior school through the award of the title, ‘Artist of the Moment’. Entries cover a wide range of...
The Upper Sixth A Level Business Studies trip was a journey into the beating heart of industry in the Midlands! From handcrafted luxury cars to the sweet success of marketing...
The two competitions marked the end of the Autumn term for CCF. The Middle Fifth pupils are put through their paces in drill, military knowledge, and first aid in the...
Our houses, Collins and Acland have raised over £4000 for the Alzheimer’s Society so far, including an all-night swimathon, numerous cake sales, and a non-school uniform day in the summer...
It’s a wrap! A total of 102 rugby matches, 58 hockey fixtures, 4 swimming galas, two cross-country events, 10 netball matches, three squash fixtures, a Rugby Tens tournament, national netball...
Monty in L5 participated the Devon Schools Ski Competition held at Torquay Dry Ski slope on 20 November with 90 competitors. The race is open to any pupil of a...
Congratulations to the senior boys who performed exceptionally at the national relay finals last Saturday. The boys took 1.11 seconds off their qualifying time for the 4 x 50 m...
Over the half term break 35 senior hockey players and four members of staff travelled to Utrecht in the Netherlands for the senior hockey tour. During an action packed six...
The senior school cross country teams were in action this week competing in the Exeter district event at Blundell’s. Teams from 3F (U12), 4F/L5 (U14) and M5/U5 (U16) raced in...
The school hosted a fabulous day of rugby yesterday with nine visiting schools joining our own U15s to compete in the annual Exeter School 10s. There was some impressive rugby...
Community - our supporters like sponsors for the Jazz Supper night, teachers who have retired but are still a big part of school life, staff who give time to residentials and training programmes on top of normal working hours and many friends, alumni and donors, as well as our pupils, of course - is what makes Exeter School a really special place to be ourselves.
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Staff and pupils spread some cheesy Christmas humour, showcasing the fun and laughter of our community - we hope you get a good giggle!
#ChristmasJokes #SchoolHumour #AdventCountdown #Christmas2025 #ExeterSchools #TalkEducation #GoodSchoolsGuide #IndependentSchoolsUK #primary #secondary #teachers #education
There have been so many great concerts, performances and carol services recently that we have been blown away by the talents and dedication of our pupils. We hope they are getting a well-deserved break now.
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As part of their history studies, Upper 1W spent the last four weeks creating their very own Anglo-Saxon houses and villages. The end results were so impressive!
Pupils used a range of techniques to bring their creations to life, even ensuring that all materials used were sustainable.
Well done to all pupils for showing such great creativity and imagination 👏 A special congratulations to Theo for being selected as the competition winner!
#HistoryInAction #CreativeLearning #ExeterSchool #IndependentEducation #IndependentSchools
Staff and pupils spread some cheesy Christmas humour, showcasing the fun and laughter of our community - we hope you get a good giggle!
#ChristmasJokes #SchoolHumour #AdventCountdown #Christmas2025 #ExeterSchools #TalkEducation
#GoodSchoolsGuide #IndependentSchoolsUK #primary #secondary #teachers #education
Our current Year 6 cohort will be the graduating class in our 400th year in 2033. So if you`re looking to join us in Year 7 in September, you`ll be one of those making history here if you continue right through to the Upper Sixth! Apply now or register for our next open day on Friday 23 January on our website.
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Some stunning sunrise photographs from last weekend’s Ten Tors training around the Okehampton area ☀️
Led by instructors, pupils focused on improving their navigation, teamwork and campcraft, benefitting from dry but cold conditions. Spirits at camp on Saturday night were high, with hot chocolate and a quiz to boost morale.
The groups are already looking forward to the next phase of their training in the new year.
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Staff and pupils spread some cheesy Christmas humour, showcasing the fun and laughter of our community - we hope you get a good giggle!
#ChristmasJokes #SchoolHumour #AdventCountdown #Christmas2025 #ExeterSchools #TalkEducation
#GoodSchoolsGuide #IndependentSchoolsUK #primary #secondary #teachers #education
The U14s go coast to coast in their district cup final! They now look forward to county semi final after the break. @exeterschooluk @englandrugby @nextgenxv
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Great to play matches against @stpetersexeter this term. Thank you for hosting, some cracking matches for the U12, U13, U14 and finally U15 who were involved an 8 goal thriller this week. Look forward to the return fixtures after the break.
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1st XI vs Exeter College @marklockettphotography
Wednesday match marked the end of a great half term of football for the seniors. We are very much looking forward to isca league after the Christmas break.
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George (4Q) raced in the Devon County Cross Country Championships on Sunday. Despite running with his hand in a plaster cast he came away as the Devon U13 Cross Country champion and led the Exeter Harriers to pick up 1st place in the team competition. Amazing achievement, well done George 🙌🏻
@exeterschooluk #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #crosscountry #countychamp #runfast
That’s a wrap! Well done to our senior girls’ hockey team who played their final match on Friday. They’ve shown tremendous team spirit, determination and lots of character during a tough season. There cup run was a highlight of the term.
Well done and thank you to our Upper sixth leavers who played their final fixture for @exeterschooluk
#exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolhockey #leavers #exonians #schoolofgreatcharacter
A great way to end the season. Thank you @bryanstonsport for a great afternoon of rugby
Well done and thank you to our Upper sixth leavers who played their final weekend fixture for @exeterschooluk
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An incredible achievement! Mr Maidment finished his fifth ultra marathon (50km +) tonight. Supported by Mr Jones he ran from @westbucklandschool to @exeterschooluk🏃🏽♂️💥
That’s 5 ultra-marathons in 5 weeks in support of Movember 🥸. Tonight’s was made even more incredible because he ran number 4 on Wednesday night - only 72 hours ago!
Please donate https://movember.com/m/15192655?mc=1
Mud, sunshine & school rugby…..not a bad combination. Well done to all the teams in action this morning.
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The U15s produced their best performance of the season on a very muddy Devon afternoon. Great display from the forward pack, 100% from the boot of Charlie and a superb team performance!
@exeterschooluk @nextgenxv #saturdaysport #rugby #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter @marklockettphotography
Great to see the U15 girls in action yesterday. Enjoyed hosting @shebbearcollege for morning hockey & rugby fixtures @exeterschooluk
#exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #hockey #saturdaysport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Not the weather for the faint hearted today! Well done to the 2nd XI girls’ hockey team. Excellent performance! @exeterschooluk @marklockettphotography #exeterschoolsport #hockey #exeterschool #teamwork #pinkpower #schoolofgreatcharacter
What a brilliant day for our U16 netball squad! Runners up in the county round of the nationals means qualification for the regional finals held in Bournemouth at the end of January! Great team effort and spirit amongst the squad. Some very excited girls & coaches! AMAZING!
@teambathnetball_ @exeterschooluk @exeternetballclub @englandnetball
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