Ukraine crisis: join us in prayer
Christ of Compassion, you dwell in the middle of suffering and violence. Jesus, God of Peace, have mercy. As we watch and listen with feelings of powerlessness and anxiety in the face of the military invasion of Ukraine, may our loving deepen for each other. Jesus, God of Peace, have mercy. From the heart of […]
An invitation: Exeter Cathedral School Charity Concert 2022
You’ll perhaps know that Creativity & Performance is something we value very much here. Founded in 1179 as a choir school for Exeter Cathedral, we are now a busy place of learning and growth for some 270 girls and boys. True to our choral roots, we continue to place tremendous emphasis on Creativity & Performance, […]
I’m here to get it right, not to be right
As a teacher, standing in front of a classroom of pupils, you’re expected to be right. You’re expected to spell words correctly and do mathematical equations quickly. You’re expected to know when music lessons happen and what we’re having for lunch on any given Tuesday. You’re expected to know why the area of a triangle […]
‘Let not the sun set on your anger’ [Part 1]
Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends, My Uncle Will always managed to tell jokes with a straight face. The same straight face, however, was used when he was angry, which many found intimidating, including me. Being angry, sometimes, is a form of intimidation. The challenge is to recognise that the angry feelings you experience in me […]
Animals in the Boarding House!
Thursday night was our busiest night of this academic year with a total of 17 boarders booked in. What a pleasure to see most of the members of the boarding family together to enjoy fun activities and social time. We also welcomed a new boarder this week, Dom, who enjoyed his first night so much […]
‘The Power of Conversation’ – Children’s Mental Health Week
We all have mental health, and we all experience the highs and lows of day-to-day life. When we experience good mental health, we feel emotionally well. We feel positive and focused; we are able to cope with the demands of everyday life, and engage with things we care and are passionate about. However, when we […]
The Cloud of Unknowing
Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends, Many hymns suffer from a kind of certainty fixation about God and Jesus Christ. In addition, some words are forced to fit a tune, with the result that the emphasis on words is frequently in the wrong place. Some tunes, on the other hand, are made to fit the words, […]
“Have you done your music practice?”
This, surely, is a phrase that bounces across Exeter and beyond from one Exeter Cathedral School family to another every evening. I wonder, too, how many children respond with an enthusiastic “Yes! I was desperate to do it as soon as I came in from school!”. Some, but not many, I suspect. This week, 217 […]
Mexican evening, Donkey Sanctuary & more for our boarders!
⭐️ Star Boarder Phoebe (Year 8) is our Star Boarder this week. On Wednesday evening, Phoebe showed great initiative and leadership when she looked after a few young boarders who are not used to boarding. She made sure they were happy and included in the activities. This is what we like to see from our […]
What is ‘belief’ for you?
Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends, This letter is NOT an attempt to persuade you to ‘believe’ in God. Frankly, I gave that up a long time ago. However, I hope the letter provides material for you to have a conversation about what belief might be at home or elsewhere. Remember, atheism is a belief! So, […]
