Junior Reflections Week 7 October 2024

Our RAF Cadets have returned from an incredible week at the RAF Summer Camp at Inskip☀️✈️

Based at the Cadet Training Centre near Preston, 76 cadets from six schools came together for a packed programme of adventure, leadership and teamwork, with 23 of them representing Exeter School.

Throughout the week they enjoyed air rifle and target shooting, archery, climbing and abseiling, kayaking, paddleboarding, raft building, navigation, orienteering, paintball, flight simulators, drill competitions, team-building activities and much more. The camp concluded with a well-earned visit to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, an awards evening, and a stop at the RAF Museum Cosford on the journey home.

A special congratulations to all of our cadets, who represented the School brilliantly with their enthusiasm, teamwork and determination throughout the camp. We are also incredibly proud that Mr Smale served as Camp Commandant, the senior officer in charge of the camp.

Well done to everyone involved! 👏✈️

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Ruffles receives recognition! 🐾

We are delighted to share that Ruffles, Mr Ayling’s much-loved dog from @exeterpreprep, has been Highly Commended in the UK School Dog of the Year Awards 2026! 🎉

The award celebrates the positive impact Ruffles has on our school community and recognises the care, commitment and affection shown by pupils and staff towards their four-legged friend.

Ruffles has become a familiar and much-loved presence at Exeter School, bringing moments of happiness, calm and connection to pupils and staff throughout the school day. His gentle nature and friendly personality perfectly reflect the warm, supportive community we strive to create.

Congratulations to Ruffles, Mr Ayling and everyone who helps make his role at Exeter School so special! 🐶💙

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Today, on National Nature Conservation Day, we’re celebrating the beautiful natural environment that makes Exeter School such a special place to learn, explore and grow.

From birds and insects to mature trees and green spaces, our grounds provide a wonderful home for wildlife throughout the seasons creating a unique setting where pupils can connect with nature every day. 🌳🐦

A huge thank you goes to our dedicated Grounds Team, whose hard work and expertise help care for our campus and create an environment where nature can thrive.

Earlier this year, we were delighted to welcome some very special visitors to school - a group of lambs who spent a day on campus in a dedicated pen. Their visit brought plenty of excitement and smiles to pupils and staff, offering a lovely opportunity to experience a little piece of the Devon countryside at school. 🐑

At Exeter School, we believe that helping young people understand and appreciate the natural world is an important part of their education. Whether discovering wildlife around campus, learning outdoors or simply enjoying our green spaces, these everyday experiences encourage curiosity, respect and a lifelong appreciation for the environment.

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Summer might be here, but we`re still sharing all the wonderful moments from life at Exeter School from throughout the Summer Term!

Take a look at some of our latest photos and head over to our Flickr album to see even more. We`ll be uploading throughout the summer, so keep checking back for new additions! 📸☀️

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Earlier this year, our Form One pupils created individual Heart Maps during their PSHE lessons, exploring their emotions, memories, and sense of place.

Each pupil chose a colour to represent a particular emotion, reflecting on how that feeling connects to places and experiences in their lives. Using watercolours and thoughtful illustrations, they created unique heart artworks before carefully cutting out the centre of each one. These smaller hearts were then brought together to create one stunning collaborative piece, symbolising the strength of our community.

The finished collaborative artworks were then raffled during our Junior School Sports Day to raise money for the Exeter Oncology Department.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our school community, the raffle raised an amazing £1,278.28!

This is a fantastic achievement, and we`re so proud of our pupils for creating something so meaningful that has gone on to make a real difference. Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket and helped turn creativity into compassion. 💛

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