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...
🎓 We are seeking a teaching assistant to join our junior school from September 2025.
If you, or someone you know, could be a great fit for this role please visit the link in our bio to find out more information and to apply. 👆
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #jobvacancy #hiringalert #teachingassistant
Yesterday, six of our CCF cadets headed off to MOD St Athan for their flying day experience. Boudewyn, Eve, Hal. Ivan, Isobel and Nickolas had the opportunity to do barrel rolls and loop the loops in a Grob Tutor with one Air Experience Flight (AEF) in perfect conditions. ☀
A huge thanks to their pilot who flew all six individual sorties for our cadets.
@cadetsinschools #CCF #flyingexperience #grobtutor @aircadets #rafcadets #modstathan #exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #friday8programme
Do you have an eye for marketing and keeping up with the latest social media trends?
We are hiring a 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 to commence in July 2025. Applicants should have proven experience in digital marketing and be proficient in digital analysing platforms and analytical tools.
If you, or someone you know could be a great fit for this role, please visit the link in our bio to find out more. 👆
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time events officer to join our school from August 2025. ✨
If you have experience planning and delivering external-facing events and would be keen to find out more, please visit the link in our bio.👆
#jobvacancy #hiringalert #eventsofficer
See the school in action at our whole school open morning on Tuesday 17 June from 9am.
You will be able to hear from our Head, Ms Simpson, and have the opportunity to visit the junior and/or senior schools.
To find out more information and to register, please visit the link in our bio.
👆
#whatsonwednesday #exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #openmorning #schoolopenevent #togetherwe
Throwback to just a fraction of the fun our pupils got up to in the first half of the summer term.
From LAMDA and the Ten Tors Challenge, to junior school art classes and bidding farewell to our Upper Sixth, there was plenty to keep everyone occupied. We`re sure there`ll be plenty more to come after half term too 😎
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #extracurricular #inspireandchallenge
Roman invaders in the junior school! Form One`s much anticipated Roman Day included a visit from Gluteus Maximus to teach them how to be legionaries of the Roman Empire. 🏛️
Pupils learnt how to fight like a Roman soldier and took part in a whole day of themed activities; it will definitely be a day they remember for a long time to come.
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #romanday #isca #romansoldier
Lottie and Thea, in Middle Fifth, have been Exeter School pupils since Form One.
Take a look at our YouTube channel (link in bio👆) to hear about their involvement in cricket, their recent tour to Sri Lanka as part of the Devon U15s, and their hopes for the future. We can`t wait to follow their progress! 🤩
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #crickettour @devonwomenofficial #srilanka #devoncricketsrilankatour #devoncricket #girlsinsport
A brilliant block of cricket against @blundells_sport
Four junior boys and three junior girls matches in the morning. Great photos from @marklockettphotography
#cricket #schoolcricket #nationalt20cup #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #devoncricket @devoncricket
A brilliant block of cricket against @blundells_sport
A fantastic match for the U15As and some great match ups across the day. Great photos from @marklockettphotography
#cricket #schoolcricket #nationalt20cup #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #devoncricket @devoncricket
A brilliant block of cricket against @blundells_sport
Congratulations to the 1st XI who won their National schools’ T20 match. Some great match ups across the day. Great photos from @marklockettphotography
#cricket #schoolcricket #nationalt20cup #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #devoncricket @devoncricket
A final cricket match for a super group of boys. The U5 boys teamed up to represent the 3rd XI in one last game together before their GCSEs start. Great fun and a tasty spread put together by the boys…the scotch eggs in particular! 🏏☀️ #upperfifth #cricket #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #friendship
A final gala of the year against Taunton School on the 29th April. A great gala and some superb performances to conclude a memorable year of school swimming. A special mention for our U6th swimmers who have been stalwarts of the swim team for so long @exeterschooluk #swimming #swimfast #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter
Nearly 40 @exeterschooluk pupils from 3F up to M5 competed at the Exeter Schools Athletics Trials last week. It was great to see so many pupils competing in a range of events. There were some notable performances and we await the news of those who that have qualified for the next round - the Exeter v East Devon Schools Athletics Trials on 22nd May #athletics #runjumpthrow #exeterschoolsport #exeterschool #schoolofgreatcharacter
1st XI vs Wellington. Excellent performance and run chase today chasing 147 for the loss of a single wicket @exeterschooluk @devoncricket #exeterschool #cricket #runs #runchase #exeterschoolsport
Cricket vs Wellington - a great day of cricket with some great fixtures against Wellington School. Well done to everyone involved. Super performance from the 1st XI @exeterschooluk @devoncricket #exeterschoolsport #cricket #schoolofgreatcharacter @marklockettphotography
Great to get the cricket season started. Well done to the 1st XI who won their National School’s cup match by 31 runs this evening. @exeterschooluk #cricket #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
Our junior school pupils put on their running shoes for house cross country on Monday! What a great event and well done to all the pupils…….and Miss Read & Mrs Wopshott ! 🏃 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ 🏆 @exeterschooluk #keeponrunning #housespirit #crosscountry #runfast #determination
Mason cup winners 2025 🏆 @exeterschooluk @exeterchiefsacademy @exetercitywomensfc #winners #commited #rolemodels
Sports Awards Dinner 2025 - a few more photos from @marklockettphotography @exeterschooluk #sportsphotos #exeterschoolsport #schoolofgreatcharacter
