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...
What a brilliant term of @exschsports sport. Well done to everyone involved! Wishing you all a very merry Christmas 🎄 🎅 @exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #character #aspire #serve
What a brilliant term of @exschsports sport. Well done to everyone involved! Wishing you all a very merry Christmas 🎄 🎅 @exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #character #aspire #serve
Just like that, the autumn term has drawn to a close.
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday period and we look forward to seeing you all in 2025! 🎄
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #independentschoolsuk #devonschools #c#christmasholiday
Just like that, the autumn term has drawn to a close.
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday period and we look forward to seeing you all in 2025! 🎄
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #independentschoolsuk #devonschools #c#christmasholiday
A very happy birthday to Mrs Hardy, our Head of Lower School in the junior school and Form One tutor. Here is Georgia`s poem to start your day off with an show of kindness and caring 😊
#happybirthday #exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter
A very happy birthday to Mrs Hardy, our Head of Lower School in the junior school and Form One tutor. Here is Georgia`s poem to start your day off with an show of kindness and caring 😊
#happybirthday #exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter
Our Young Changemakers initiative, a joint project with Hospiscare, spread festive cheer today when our eight sixth form ambassadors hosted a reindeer run for the entire junior school. This was all done and magically-dusted over lunchtime with a special visit from Lauren, the partnerships officer at Hospiscare. We even had gator rides with "S-Andy Claus" for a couple of pupils who had recently sustained injuries so that no child was missed out.
#exeteryoungchangemakers #hospiscareexeter #welcomeandserve #schoolofgreatcharacter #sixthform #devonschools #reindeerrun
Our Young Changemakers initiative, a joint project with Hospiscare, spread festive cheer today when our eight sixth form ambassadors hosted a reindeer run for the entire junior school. This was all done and magically-dusted over lunchtime with a special visit from Lauren, the partnerships officer at Hospiscare. We even had gator rides with "S-Andy Claus" for a couple of pupils who had recently sustained injuries so that no child was missed out.
#exeteryoungchangemakers #hospiscareexeter #welcomeandserve #schoolofgreatcharacter #sixthform #devonschools #reindeerrun
Our junior school poets are going into the last week of term full of festive cheer!
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #independentschoolsuk #festivecheer #christmaspoem
Our junior school poets are going into the last week of term full of festive cheer!
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #independentschoolsuk #festivecheer #christmaspoem
A festive end to the girls’ hockey season. A competitive Leavers vs Remainers match whilst the parents had some festive nibbles! Well done to the Remainers! Winners on shuffles…..only one ⭐ of the show though! @exeterschooluk #girlssport #hockey #aspire #teamwork #friendship #memories
A festive end to the girls’ hockey season. A competitive Leavers vs Remainers match whilst the parents had some festive nibbles! Well done to the Remainers! Winners on shuffles…..only one ⭐ of the show though! @exeterschooluk #girlssport #hockey #aspire #teamwork #friendship #memories
Yesterday, Lower Two pupils took part in a robot morning where they were tasked with designing, programming and testing their own robotic cars. The pupils enjoyed putting their skills to the test and even managed to get their robots to move around paths laid out in the classroom.
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #devonschools #independentschoolsuk #robotics #inspiringminds
Yesterday, Lower Two pupils took part in a robot morning where they were tasked with designing, programming and testing their own robotic cars. The pupils enjoyed putting their skills to the test and even managed to get their robots to move around paths laid out in the classroom.
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #devonschools #independentschoolsuk #robotics #inspiringminds
Our junior school buddies spent their morning break enjoying some festive crafts and chatting about their Christmas plans. Everyone now has plenty of bookmarks for the books Father Christmas might bring! 🎅
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #devonschools #independentschoolsuk #christmascrafts #buddies
Our junior school buddies spent their morning break enjoying some festive crafts and chatting about their Christmas plans. Everyone now has plenty of bookmarks for the books Father Christmas might bring! 🎅
#exeterschools #schoolofgreatcharacter #devonschools #independentschoolsuk #christmascrafts #buddies
What a brilliant term of @exschsports sport. Well done to everyone involved! Wishing you all a very merry Christmas 🎄 🎅 @exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #character #aspire #serve
What a brilliant term of @exschsports sport. Well done to everyone involved! Wishing you all a very merry Christmas 🎄 🎅 @exeterschooluk #exeterschoolsport #character #aspire #serve
A festive end to the girls’ hockey season. A competitive Leavers vs Remainers match whilst the parents had some festive nibbles! Well done to the Remainers! Winners on shuffles…..only one ⭐ of the show though! @exeterschooluk #girlssport #hockey #aspire #teamwork #friendship #memories
A festive end to the girls’ hockey season. A competitive Leavers vs Remainers match whilst the parents had some festive nibbles! Well done to the Remainers! Winners on shuffles…..only one ⭐ of the show though! @exeterschooluk #girlssport #hockey #aspire #teamwork #friendship #memories
What a finish to the term! The U14s were in great form winning their area cup final against QE this afternoon (36-10) @exeterschooluk #rugby #cup #aspire
What a finish to the term! The U14s were in great form winning their area cup final against QE this afternoon (36-10) @exeterschooluk #rugby #cup #aspire
Congrats to James (M5) and Holly (4F) who spent the weekend in Sheffield racing at the National winter short course champs, the biggest English swimming meet of the winter short course calendar.
James qualified for five events across all strokes, and he smashed his personal best times in all of them All five times place him in the top 5 of all ranked swimmers in Britain in his age group.
Holly qualified for three butterfly events and was one of only two 12 year olds to attend. Holly raced two PB’s and reached the Junior Finals (17 and under) in the 200 fly and 100 fly where she finished in 4th and 3rd place. Holly has broken a number of records this season meaning that she is the fastest 12 year old ever in the Uk across the 50, 100 and 200m butterfly.
#swimming #nationals #swimfast #aspire @exeterschooluk
Congrats to James (M5) and Holly (4F) who spent the weekend in Sheffield racing at the National winter short course champs, the biggest English swimming meet of the winter short course calendar.
James qualified for five events across all strokes, and he smashed his personal best times in all of them All five times place him in the top 5 of all ranked swimmers in Britain in his age group.
Holly qualified for three butterfly events and was one of only two 12 year olds to attend. Holly raced two PB’s and reached the Junior Finals (17 and under) in the 200 fly and 100 fly where she finished in 4th and 3rd place. Holly has broken a number of records this season meaning that she is the fastest 12 year old ever in the Uk across the 50, 100 and 200m butterfly.
#swimming #nationals #swimfast #aspire @exeterschooluk
The 2nd XV and U16B XV also finished their season yesterday with two well contested matches against @blundells_sport #aspire #flourish #exeterschoolsport @marklockettphotography
The 2nd XV and U16B XV also finished their season yesterday with two well contested matches against @blundells_sport #aspire #flourish #exeterschoolsport @marklockettphotography
A ‘Devon Derby’ as the final home match of the season. Well done to both teams on a great spectacle. For our leavers one final match on Saturday away at @bryanstonschool to round off a remarkable 1st XV season @exeterschooluk @nextgenxv @exeterchiefsacademy #rugby #nexgen #aspire #flourish #exeterschoolsport #serve
A ‘Devon Derby’ as the final home match of the season. Well done to both teams on a great spectacle. For our leavers one final match on Saturday away at @bryanstonschool to round off a remarkable 1st XV season @exeterschooluk @nextgenxv @exeterchiefsacademy #rugby #nexgen #aspire #flourish #exeterschoolsport #serve
A superb season for the 2nd XI hockey squad. A lovely way to finish (a 3-0 win) the season and fitting way to mark the final match for the U6 leavers. Well done girls! @exeterschooluk #aspire #flourish #teamwork #commitment #exeterschoolsport
A superb season for the 2nd XI hockey squad. A lovely way to finish (a 3-0 win) the season and fitting way to mark the final match for the U6 leavers. Well done girls! @exeterschooluk #aspire #flourish #teamwork #commitment #exeterschoolsport
What a great day. Thank you @mount.kelly for hosting another fabulous 10s tournament. Well done to our U13s who had a particularly good day and were crowned winners going unbeaten all day. @exeterschooluk @devonrfu #aspire #flourish #champions #exeterschoolsport
What a great day. Thank you @mount.kelly for hosting another fabulous 10s tournament. Well done to our U13s who had a particularly good day and were crowned winners going unbeaten all day. @exeterschooluk @devonrfu #aspire #flourish #champions #exeterschoolsport
Congratulations to 1st XV players Charley, Joe and Jamie who all starred for @devonrfu U18 this weekend in their convincing victory against Somerset. @exeterschooluk #devon #rugby #exeterschoolsport #countyrugby
Congratulations to 1st XV players Charley, Joe and Jamie who all starred for @devonrfu U18 this weekend in their convincing victory against Somerset. @exeterschooluk #devon #rugby #exeterschoolsport #countyrugby
Well done to Eva, Sienna & Hannah who were all involved in the Team Bath ADC tournament today @exeterschooluk #teambath #netball #exeterschoolsport #aspire #flourish
Well done to Eva, Sienna & Hannah who were all involved in the Team Bath ADC tournament today @exeterschooluk #teambath #netball #exeterschoolsport #aspire #flourish
Muddy day of rugby against Truro! Well done everyone! 🙌🏻 @exschsports @exeterschooluk #muddyrugby #rugby #exeterschoolsport
Muddy day of rugby against Truro! Well done everyone! 🙌🏻 @exschsports @exeterschooluk #muddyrugby #rugby #exeterschoolsport
What an amazing day! The U14 girls continued their fine season with a memorable day of hockey at the tier 2 west finals. They eventually finished runners losing by a single goal in the final. Well done girls! 🙌🏻 @exeterschooluk #hockey #finals #exeterschoolsport #thisgirlcan
What an amazing day! The U14 girls continued their fine season with a memorable day of hockey at the tier 2 west finals. They eventually finished runners losing by a single goal in the final. Well done girls! 🙌🏻 @exeterschooluk #hockey #finals #exeterschoolsport #thisgirlcan
