Feel Good FriYay!
The ECS Community ended the first half of the Lent term in style today with Feel Good FriYay activities led by Senior Deputy Head, Mr Andy Bartlett. Pupils, parents and staff alike were encouraged to dress up – wearing something that made us feel good! Amongst other activities, there was a Guess the Staff […]
Skipping Challenge!
Charlotte J and her friend Rosie E, have started a skipping challenge to keep active during lockdown. The girls, both in Year 6, have challenged themselves to do as many skips as possible – hopefully up to and more than 150! Inspired by some of the world’s fastest and best skippers, such as boxer Anthony […]
ECS Wellbeing: Bishop Martin’s Awareness Practice – Week 4
Week 4 of Bishop Martin’s Wellbeing and Awareness Practice focuses on Recollection: caring for, loving others. Last week, I suggested bringing into the present moment [recollecting] your own experience of being loved and cared for. What did you experience in the practice? Here’s a little example from my own practice: A few days ago, I […]
Mind, Body & Soul: Wellbeing Wednesday
We are really excited about our first Wellbeing Wednesday focused on Mind, Body & Soul. We will be sharing tips, ideas and activities to express yourself and make you feel good. Starting with TalkSpace, ten Healthy Minds with our Chaplain, Bishop Martin Shaw, Healthy Bodies with Director of Sport, Mrs Ross and Healthy Souls […]
#candomusic
‘#candomusic’ is a hashtag that has been in regular use by schools and professional bodies since its first appearance in early 2020. It’s a simple but important message which has pulled together musicians and performers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, and which has been a source of reassurance and encouragement for the massively-impacted Performing Arts industry. It has been something ECS has held onto as we ‘re-opened’ in September and embraced socially-distanced singing and instrumental rehearsals in […]
Performer’s Platform- another week of musical talent at ECS!
It’s no secret that music is at the heart of school life at ECS, and that’s no different now that we’re in lock down! Each week we will be sharing a selection of musical performances by pupils across our school, showcasing a broad range of instrumental and vocal talents. You can find the videos on […]
Express Yourself
As a School we are looking forward to recognising Children’s Mental Health Week from Monday 1st February. Our Chaplain, Bishop Martin Shaw has been working with pupils during their weekly Assemblies and with staff to discuss ‘Awareness of Moods’ and posing questions for us to consider and reflect upon – you may have seen this […]
Performers’ Platforms
Exciting news…our Performers’ Platforms are back! Our pupils and Music Department are keeping busy at home and this week our virtual concert includes pupils from our Music Enrichment Group. Well done to Ruari Q, Theo W, Josie C, Samuel R, Toby C, James MC and Poppy Mc on their wonderful performances! You can watch the […]
ECS: Learning 2021 – Top of the Class
We are delighted to share the news that our online learning programme has been recognised by Microsoft as sector-leading. Since the Trinity Term, we have been working in partnership with Microsoft and our IT consultants to produce a bespoke online programme that allows us to continue doing what we love: teach. The start of the […]
Schools Ancient and Modern: marrying the old with the new
Our statement of aims as a school begins as follows: ‘Exeter Cathedral School is an Ancient foundation with Traditional values and a Modern approach’. Those adjectives are deliberately capitalised: all three of them are hugely important to our identity. Founded 942 years ago, we are part of a group of institutions who can lay claim […]
