Our boarders are soaking up the sun!
The gorgeous summer weather has made this week even more exciting for the boarders. We were able to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. On Tuesday evening, we played cricket on the playground. The boys were extremely patient with me – we don’t play cricket in France – and taught me how to hold a […]
Politics? – Bishop Martin, School Chaplain
Dear Parents, Guardians, Members off Staff and friends, A journalist asked an awkward question: “Mother, by negotiating with the warring political leaders of Lebanon, aren’t you abandoning your spirituality and getting involved in politics”. Her reply? “No, I don’t get involved in politics. I go much deeper!” That’s, I suppose, a smart answer from the […]
Exams, Star Boarders and Summer Fun!
Common Entrance exams It has been yet another busy week for our boarders, especially for our Year 8 pupils who had to go through all their Common Entrance exams. They have worked hard and diligently, showing independence and maturity. Well done to them and we hope they can enjoy a chilled and revision free weekend. […]
Ambition – Bishop Martin, School Chaplain
“Oh. He’s very ambitious…!” The number of times I’ve heard or overheard that comment, often when the person concerned is not present, and been puzzled by why it’s said in a disparaging way, as if ambition is a negative and even ugly attitude to have. The key to ambition, I sense, is that it is […]
The power and importance of memories – Katharine Pearce
They say that our school days are the best days of our life. When we are living them that can be hard to believe. As children, we tend to, joyfully and rightly-so, live for the moment. Looking forward and worrying about real-life responsibilities don’t even factor in our thoughts. I’m not quite sure when we […]
Unlikely Thanks!
Mystery? Please give mystery a chance! The writer, James Findley, when he was speaking about Spirituality came out with this aphorism: “Questions expect answers, problems expect to be solved, but mysteries can only be struggled with”. Our culture is uncomfortable with mystery, let alone mysticism, which is a combination of inner feeling accompanied by reflection […]
Healthy conversations for healthy minds
When things get bad, it can be hard to think that any positives might be out there, and harder still to zoom-in on them. Over the past 25 months, when we are led towards focusing on what we can’t do, those we aren’t able to see, places we mustn’t visit, we can all be forgiven […]
Pizza making night for our Boarders!
⭐️ Star Boarders Ben and Phoebe, who usually board once or twice a week, have shown consistency in their approach to boarding this term. The boarding team is always impressed with their maturity, independence and positive attitude. They set a great example for all the boarders and that is why they are this weeks’ Star […]
‘School Days’ – Year 3’s fantastic drama production!
Last night, Year 3 performed ‘School Days’, a selection of poems about family life and school chosen by children and the teachers of Exeter Cathedral School. The children were amazing and we couldn’t have been more proud of them. They performed with confidence, vigour and thoroughly entertained everybody. Who will ever forget the teacher who […]
School trips are back! Paignton Zoo and Bodmin Jail
Today, our Year 2s were very excited to have a special trip to Paignton Zoo. They learnt about what it means for an animal to be endangered, and were fortunate enough to see with their own eyes animals that are currently considered endangered. Our Year 4s also had a fantastic school trip to Bodmin Jail. […]
