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...
School Fete Reminder! 🎪
A reminder that our School Fete is happening tomorrow, 1–4pm, all are welcome!
Come along and have some fun, we can`t wait to see you there! 🎉
#ExeterSchool #IndependentSchool #SchoolFete #AllWelcome #FreeEntry #Fun #Games #Stalls #FoodAndDrinks
Water Polo Success! 🤽
A massive well done to Josh, Morris and Rufus, who represented Devon county in water polo at the weekend`s Swim England South West Inter Counties Championships!
Josh competed at U15 level, with Morris and Rufus representing Devon at U13. Such a brilliant achievement, and one you should all be very proud of. 👏
#ExeterSchool #IndependentSchool #WaterPolo #DevonCounty #SportingSuccess #Championships #Achievement #Inspiring #SchoolOfGreatCharacter #SeniorSchool #ExtraCirricular
Last week, our wonderful Young Changemakers presented a cheque to @hospiscaredevon, having raised an incredible £1,679.17 for the local hospice charity throughout the year!
Our sixth form pupils have given so much of their time to this partnership, taking part in workshops with Hospiscare`s Learning and Development team, as well as volunteering and fundraising in all sorts of creative ways.
Hospiscare does such vital work supporting families across our community, and it means the world to see our pupils choosing to give back in such a meaningful way. From bake sales to sponsored challenges, every penny raised will make a real difference.
We are so proud of our Young Changemakers for their compassion, commitment and community spirit. Well done to all involved! 🙌
#ExeterSchool #IndependentSchool #Hospiscare #GivingBack #CharityWork #RaisingMoney #SixthFormPupils #YoungChangeMakers #Inspiring #Achievement
A huge thank you to The Revd Canon James Mustard and Director of Music Timothy Noon for a truly wonderful service! James gave us the warmest welcome and spoke so beautifully about our partnership. 🎶
Dr Rainbow, Mrs Van and Mr Titchin were delighted to be there to see our wonderful choristers perform and thoroughly enjoyed the special moment. 😊
#ExeterSchool #IndependentSchool #ChoresterProgramme #Choir #Music #ExeterCathedral
Rosalila performs with the National Youth Choir! 🎶
Huge congratulations to Rosalila, who has been busy performing with the @nationalyouthchoir. She recently took part in a concert at Birmingham Conservatoire titled World O World, named after the Jacob Collier piece the choir performed. Jacob even joined via video call to inspire the singers ahead of the performance, and the concert featured an incredibly wide and ambitious repertoire. 🎤
Each year the choir works with a different conductor, and this year`s was Irish: a lovely coincidence for Rosalila, whose grandparents are Irish Gaelic speakers! She also had a wonderful conversation with the soloist of the Irish piece about her experiences as an Irish speaker.
Rosalila found the whole experience genuinely inspirational. The choir brought together such a diverse mix of people, and she made the most fantastic friends along the way, loving the opportunity to mix and celebrate both music and diversity. 🎼👏
Night of the Fox 🦊🎭
After a successful run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Aquila Youth Theatre will perform Night of the Fox on 18th September at 6.30pm in the Drama Studio. 19 Exeter School pupils took part in the production in August and the reviews and feedback to the show were outstanding.
Night of the Fox tells the story of Attie, a boy who can’t stop dreaming of a truth-teller who lives deep in the woods, a mysterious fox-like figure said to reveal who you really are. When Attie dares to summon him, he is pulled into the fox’s secret realm. As his peers struggle with a sudden social media ban, they must venture into the forest if they are to bring him home safely. In a place where every truth must be spoken aloud, saving Attie may come at a cost.
Tickets are £5 and can be booked via the school box office, book now so you do not miss out!
We were delighted to welcome back two of our alumni, Sidney (2014–2025) and Tom (2016–2025), last week, ahead of their return for the second year of their degree courses.
Taking time out of their own studies, Sidney and Tom came back to Exeter School to share excellent first-hand tips and advice on navigating the first year of university life.
Their visit marked the launch of this year`s Upper Sixth Futures Programme, giving our current pupils invaluable insight from those who have so recently walked the same path from school to university. It`s a wonderful example of the strong connections our alumni continue to have with Exeter School, and how willing they are to give back and support the next generation of pupils.
A huge thank you to Sidney and Tom for their time. We wish you both every success as you head into your second year!
#ExeterSchoolAlumni #ExeterSchool #IndependentSchool #GuestSpeakers #SixthFom #NextSteps #University #FuturesProgramme #InspireAndAchieve
Third Form induction social! 🎉
Last week, our Third Form pupils headed out onto the field for an afternoon of games, teamwork, and getting to know each other which was rounded off with a well earned ice cream or doughnut! 🍦🍩
We hope you all had a brilliant time and we can`t wait for your journey through senior school! 👏
#ExeterSchool #IndependentSchoolInDevon #ThirdForm #Social #Games #TeamWork #Friendship #StartOfTheYear
Action shots from the U16s & U15s final pre-season matches. Thank you @marklockettphotography
Can’t wait for the first block fixture next Saturday!
@exeterschooluk @nextgenxv #schoolsrugby #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Well done to our hockey teams who produced some excellent performances yesterday. The U13s won their pre-season tournament and our 1st XI scored 6 🙌🏻 in their first Saturday block fixture! What an exciting term ahead @exeterschooluk @iscahockeyclub #schoolhockey #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Pre-season done ✅ for the 1st XV. Looking forward to our first block fixture against @qeh_rugby next Saturday.
Great evening of rugby against @plymouthcollegesport and @wellingtonschoolsomerset this evening. Thanks @ivybridgerfc
@devonrugbyrefs @exeterschooluk @nextgenxv #rugby #devonrugby #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Great to be back! A day of pre-season training, two hockey festivals and a 1st XV match for rugby. An exciting term of girls’ hockey and boys’ rugby ahead, we can’t wait! @exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #startofterm #schoolofgreatcharacter
Pre-season sport 2026 - looking forward to welcoming pupils back to school for pre-season training ahead of the competitive season. Seniors & U16s start this week, our U15 & U14 squads next week and our U13 & U12 on Saturday 5th. Can’t wait! #exeterschoolsport
Finn (L5) has had a busy summer in the pool. He attended the Barcelona International Water Polo Academy (BIWPA) in late July for a week. Aside from a week of intensive training with professionals, Finn was selected to play for BIWPA against the Canada U18 team who were also training at the beautiful and iconic Olympic pool at Montjuïc in Barcelona.
Finn has also been busy playing various tournaments over the summer including the Lyme Splash men’s tournament in Lyme Regis Harbour and will be representing Devon in the U17s inter-counties championship in mid September. Great work Finn! 🙌🏻
@exeterschooluk #watepolo #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Congratulations to 1st XI captain Josh who scored his second county century for @devoncricket yesterday, 119 not out against Oxfordshire in their 3-day match. This follows his 119 against Wiltshire in the T20 fixture two weeks ago. Devon have progressed to the QF of the T20 comp which takes place later this month. We hope Josh continues his good form!
@exeterschooluk @exetercricketclub #devoncricket #centurian #t20 #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Huge congratulations to @exschsports 1st XV player Max who represented Italy 🇮🇹 U18s this weekend. The Italy squad were in camp with Wales & Scotland with all three teams playing each other in 40 minute matches! We hope this is the start of an exciting year for Max. 👏🏻 @exeterschooluk @rugbubble_ #rugby #exeterschoolsport #reprugby #schoolofgreatcharacter
Congratulations to James (U5) who competed at the Aquatics GB Next Generation Championships last week, an event held for the top 24 swimmers in Britain in each swim event.
James achieved qualification times for 6 events - 50, 100 and 200 fly, 200 free and 200 and 400IM. Competing in the 16yr old age category, he reached three finals, placing him in the top 10 in his age group in Britain. Great achievement, well done James! 🙌🏻 @exeterschooluk #exeterschool #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Congratulations to @exschsports pupils Annabel, Isabelle, Alfie & Benjamin who all represented the University of Exeter Talent Academy at the England Hockey TA cup at the end of July. Brilliant achievement! 🏑 🙌🏻 @iscahockeyclubjuniors @devonhockeyassociation #exeterschoolsport #hockey #schoolofgreatcharacter
Sports Day 2026 - another fantastic afternoon of athletics and house spirit at our annual sports day. A lovely mixture of competitive events and opportunities to represent houses @exeterschooluk #housespirit #athletics #sportsday
Congratulations to Max (L6) who has been invited to attend the Italian National U18’s selection camp from the 13 - 16 July in Parma. We wish him good luck and hope he has a great experience. @exschsports @exeterschooluk @nextgenxv
#exeterschoolsport #schoolrugby #schoolofgreatcharacter
