What happens at a Eucharist?
If you haven’t had a chance to look at my letter from last week, you may find it useful to read it [or read it again] as part of the process of understanding something of an important aspect of Christian life, which is the Eucharist. Last week’s introduction, I hope, will be useful for the […]
Why, oh why?
I’m sure that we have all been there: heard that three-letter word that can create so many problems, or lead you down a rabbit hole of explanations. That word being ‘Why?’ Children say ‘why’ all the time. “Please go to bed.” “Why?” Or, “Why is the sky blue when space is so dark?” Sometimes as […]
Stars and Singing in the Boarding House
Our Star Boarder of the week is Phoebe G (Year 8). Phoebe has had a very positive week in the Boarding House. She has been a good role model for the boarders by displaying positive attitude and organising games whilst making sure everybody was involved and included. Well done Phoebe. Friday 1 October is our first […]
The hazards of making assumptions
On the first Wednesday of this term, in our Cathedral, there was a ECS Eucharist for the start of term, at which most of the Prep School and Staff were present. I tried to keep it as simply as possible, not only because of the time constraint, but also I was aware that there would […]
Learning is a journey
The Oxford Dictionary defines the word ‘journey’ as: ‘an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart’ or ‘a long and often difficult process of personal change and development’. If you look at the synonyms for ‘journey’ there is a mix of interpretations from ‘trip’, ‘expedition’ and ‘voyage’ to […]
We love boarding!
Our Star Boarder this week is Ellenna C (Year 7). As I tried to explain to the boarders this morning before breakfast, there are many things they can do to be Star Boarder of the Week. There are the fundamentals like being well behaved, having good manners, being kind and polite, and do what they […]
Wellbeing Wednesday: A letter from Bishop Martin
Welcome back to the life and community of Exeter Cathedral School, may you, your family friends, work and lives be blessed as we enter another uncertain period of the Pandemic, but with more hope and understanding. There’s an interesting and exciting event this coming Saturday…the Archbishop of Canterbury is coming to Exeter Cathedral on Saturday […]
Coming home to the Boarding House
“If you think someone could use a friend, be one.” How exciting it was to welcome back our lovely boarders but also some new boarders this week in Eyre House! It has been a week full of fun and excitement with trips to the park and lots of fun games played on the playground. Our […]
New Year, New Shoes
I remember my outrage as a nine-year-old when I learnt that the Queen has two birthdays. Two?! That’s two sets of presents, two parties, two days of unbridled attention and fun, and of course two cakes. Totally unfair. I’ve calmed down a bit since then, now that I understand it a bit better. There’s her […]
Record-breaking success for ECS pupils
Exeter Cathedral School is celebrating another year of outstanding academic results. The Class of 2021 sat the prestigious Common Entrance exams, with 75% of all papers being graded A*-B. 100% of pupils have been awarded a place at their chosen senior school – with a record 84% of pupils winning a scholarship/exhibition. Pupils will […]
