Transition is part of the Journey
I am sometimes asked by parents about the virtue of moving their child to senior school in Year 7 as opposed to Year 9. Given that Year 7 represents the start of secondary education in this country, it is a perfectly reasonable question, and a conversation that takes place in prep schools up and down […]
Cupcakes, games and Star Boarder! ⭐️
Dear Jacob, ⭐️ Star Boarder Our Star Boarder this week is very special. Harry (Year 4) is our younger boarder and he started boarding a few weeks ago, only once to see how it goes. Harry enjoyed it so much that he asked his parents if he could board more often. Harry now boards […]
Holocaust Memorial Day
Dear Parents, Guardians, Relatives and Friends, Back home from school, when I was about 12, my father was driving the family through an area of Glasgow that seemed to me unremarkable. He said to me: “Do you see these windows in the houses all along this road, with those tell-tale curtains?” Obviously, I hadn’t a […]
Art and baking fun for our Boarders!
⭐️ Star Boarder It has been quite challenging for the Boarding Team to pick a Star Boarder this week, as the children have all been very good, embracing time spent together and looking after each other. Ellenna C (Year 7) stood out, however, by the kindness she has showed throughout the week towards her peers […]
‘Hakuna Matata!’ – A window into the world of Year 3
‘Hakuna Matata!’ This was the surprising expression used when I was asking Year 3 for words and phrases that sum up the best things about being in Year 3 at Exeter Cathedral School. We were also discussing any tips or advice they might give to a Year 2 child who might be wondering or worrying about […]
Listening and Compassion: How we can practice these virtues
Two weeks ago, a friend came to see me, during which he spoke of his being received into the Eastern Orthodox Church, which is giving him new, uplifted hope. He feels that hope already in his responsibilities as a social worker. He also shared with me the work of Thich Naht Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist […]
A Hat-trick of Success for ECS Alumni
Exeter Cathedral School is once again celebrating the success of its alumni – this time as they represent the county and country at hockey and kayaking. Alumna Emily J (2015-2020) has been selected for the England Under 16 Hockey Team. Emily, along with fellow ECS alumna Bella PJ (2013-2020), were selected for the Futures Cup […]
First Day at School
This week we were pleased to pilot a new event in the Pre-Prep – ‘First day at School’ – an event aimed at our Nursery 2 parents as we begin the transition process for these children and their families to join us in Reception in September 2022. It was a good opportunity to invite parents […]
⭐️ Star Boarders We have two Star Boarders this week: Milo S (Year 7) and Antoine CM (Year 6). Both have set the bar very high this week, making it impossible to choose between them both. Both Antoine and Milo have been very good this week, completing their prep on time and to the best […]
Desmond Tutu: why his life is an example to us
Dear Friends, Along a corridor, lined on each side with menacing notices and schedules, I noticed a diminutive youngish black man taking some notes of lecture times. I asked him if I could help. He answered that he couldn’t quite make out some of the handwriting on the board. When he added that he was […]
