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German exchange to Hildesheim

11th November 2024

During Autumn half term, 14 of us went to Hildesheim for a German exchange. To get there we flew to Hamburg and took a coach to Hildesheim. We arrived there…

Comets Club make fireworks

8th November 2024

Comets Club went off with a bang this week with an exciting session in the senior school science department, where they explored the chemistry behind fireworks! Perfectly timed for Guy…

Mr Cunningham awarded top student

8th November 2024

Over half term, Adam Cunningham completed his RAFAC Command and Leadership School’s Initial Officer’s course. Adam was highly commended for his teamwork, leadership, enthusiasm and resilience. His performance earned him…

Rugby Portugal tour win

8th November 2024

Over the half term break, thirty-six senior rugby players and four staff travelled to Portugal for a senior rugby tour combining some warm weather training, cultural experiences and competitive rugby….

Top 5 reasons to choose an independent pre-prep school for Reception

7th November 2024

At this time of year, we are often busy with tours of the school for parents looking for a Reception place next September. This is, of course, a huge decision…

Youth Climbing Series success

7th November 2024

Austin, in Upper Two, has made it through to the UK National Grand Finals for bouldering and roped climbing.   He placed in the top three, overall, in the South-West…

Ms Bell completes the Royal Parks Half

5th November 2024

Last month, our sixth form supervisor, Ms Bell, completed the Royal Parks half marathon, in aid of WarChild, with her daughter (and Exeter School alumni), Ianthe. She has supported the…

GB Youth Sailing Success

4th November 2024

Over half term, Eliza, in Lower Sixth, took part in her first international NACRA 15 sailing event. She sailed for the GB Youth Sailing Team at the World Championships in…

Field day October 2024

24th October 2024

Earlier this month, a large proportion of the senior school headed out across the South-West, and some more widely, for Field Day. Pupils visited a variety of locations, on 11…

Alumni annual quiz

21st October 2024

On Friday 27 September, we welcomed the sixth form, teachers, alumni and parents to test their grey matter at the much-loved Exonian quiz. Recently retired Giles Trelawny (staff, 1993-2024) and…