Quay Words at Exeter Custom House: ‘The Mermaid of Black Conch’ review
Sometimes, living in the West Country can make us feel as if we are a little removed from the great cultural centres of the world. Yet, with organisations like Literature Works SW putting together the successful bid for Exeter to obtain UNESCO City of Literature status in 2019 and also securing funding from Exeter Canal and Quay Trust and Arts Council National Lottery Projects so that events like Quay Words at […]
ECS Family Fundraising- 40km for Cancer Research!
The incredible Ellis family has been raising money for Cancer Research. Below Anna E (7R) tells us about their half-term walk… ‘Here are some photos from our walk, we walked for two days around every field on our farm at dunchideock and walked for about 40km. We raised £450 for cancer research, especially hodgekins lymphoma. […]
Can you ever have enough books?
Is there a special term for someone who always needs to have more than one book ‘on the go’? Or for the person who always leaves the house with a book tucked in a pocket or bag, and has another in the glove compartment, ‘just in case’? For the person who finally accepted the kindle […]
ECS Pupils Keep Fit4Feb
ECS pupils and brothers, Edward and Hector have taken on the Charlie Waller Fit4Feb challenge to make the most of the 28 days in February and to raise awareness for the mental health charity. Edward, who is in Year 6 at ECS, is running 28 miles in 28 days and is joined by his […]
ECS Wellbeing: Bishop Martin’s Awareness Practice – Week 8
Returning from our half term break, Bishop Martin’s Wellbeing and Awareness Practice this week focuses on Imagination. The Imagination “Will you do something for me.” It depends on who’s asking you that question, of course! What are your initial feelings about being asked? What are you being asked to do? And am I willing to […]
ECS Cooks for the Community
Exeter Cathedral School and their catering partners, Thomas Franks, are providing breakfast to their neighbour and local charity, St Petrock’s. Supporting the Thomas Franks Feeding Communities initiative, which aims to help eradicate food poverty, chef Adrian Kirby and the team at ECS have volunteered to provide 100 breakfasts a week. Working in the […]
There is no such thing as ‘the best school’; only the ‘right’ school for each and every child
Exeter Cathedral School will be holding a Virtual Open event on the morning of Saturday 6 March 2021. The webinar-style event, held on Zoom, will be an opportunity for families to learn more about the School – known in the country for its strength in the creative arts and its family feel. Led […]
Choristers featured on BBC Spotlight
If you were watching BBC Spotlight on 9 February you might have spotted some familiar faces as there was a featured performance from ECS Choristers! Josh & Ben sang a piece together and then gave an interview, which focused on what life is like as a Chorister. Josh reminded us all that at the heart of […]
I’d like to move schools: how can I do this during lockdown?
There is no such thing as ‘the best school’; only the ‘right’ school for each and every child. With many schools now offering world-class remote learning, it has never been easier to switch to the one that best offers what your child needs. Many families are choosing to make the move whilst online. But how? […]
The Snow Day is Dead: Long Live the Snow Day!
They’ll be a collective sigh of relief from teachers and parents across the country tonight: half term has finally arrived, and we can all take a break from the joys and challenges of home learning. And what a first half of term it’s been. Parents and pupils have responded magnificently as we have rolled out […]
