Art News: Year two create their own Fireworks display!
With the lack of Guy Fawkes celebrations this year, Year 2 created their own display of jolly fireworks this week. Here are some examples of the colourful pieces they created!
Year 4 go back to Roman times!
Roman Day was a huge success for Year 4 on Wednesday. The children got a taste of Roman life through a series of creative activities. They even prepared for battle in a traditional formation! Mrs Gilchrist said, ‘We spent the day learning about Roman numerals, retold the story of Romulus and Remus and our afternoon […]
Meet the team
Have you ever wondered what our staff get up to on the weekend or what their favourite food is? Now you can find out! This week, get to know members of our support staff…
ECS celebrates the recent successes of Exeter Chiefs
On Wednesday morning a group of our rugby fans headed over to the Cathedral, where the trophies from the Chiefs’ recent big wins are proudly displayed. As you can see from the photo below, Henry P, Harry J, Musa K and Zach H from year 4, were thrilled to get the chance to see the […]
Thoughts on Rememberance from Mr Meeke
My earliest memories of remembrance are inextricably linked with my grandparents. As a young boy, I often stayed with them the night before Remembrance Sunday, and we watched the Festival of Remembrance from the Royal Albert Hall on the Saturday evening. It was an unmissable event for that generation. I must confess to having mixed […]
This week in the Boarding House
The Star Boarder of the Week for this last week before half term is Eliza A (Year 4). Eliza only started boarding a few weeks ago and is enjoying it very much. She has been displaying fantastic behaviour and has already made some very good friends in the boarding house. Her dorm is always very […]
Sports Skills and Stability
The last week before half term holidays did not disappoint, we have been enjoying the last of the cricket season and making huge steps forward in our understanding and performance of game play. It has been really exciting to watch the girls starting a new sport, their encouragement and support of each other has been […]
Meet the Team
Have you ever wondered what your teacher’s favourite food is or what they get up to on the weekend? Now you can find out! This week it’s the turn of our Boarding Team: Mr Baurance, Miss Baxendale, Miss Roberts, Miss Smith and Mr Swain.
Headmaster’s Blog: During difficult times, communities are forced to ask more of everyone in them
A tremendous amount has been asked of the ECS community recently – whether explicitly or otherwise – and if you wanted an example of a community that has worked hard, worked together, worked with purpose, and worked in the interests of others, Team ECS would be it. It has been a total joy to have […]
Running in the night!
Congratulations to Mr Kelly, who ran 110k in the dark last week! Once he’d recovered he told us a little bit more about it: Last Friday, I took part in the North Coast Ultra in North Devon. Travelling from Barnstaple to Minehead along the South West Coastal Path, the route is 110km long and […]
