This Week at ECS
December Week 14 Mon 2 4.15 pm Year 8 Parents’ Evening, Kalendar Hall 5.30 pm Solemn Eucharist (Girls and Adults) Tue 3 5.30 pm Choral Evensong (Boys and Adults) Wed 4 2.00 pm Rugby: Under 11A + 10A v Wellington (A) 2.00 pm Hockey: Under 11A + 10A v Wellington (A) 2.00 pm Rugby: Under […]
Headmaster’s Blog
2019-20 is a significant year for Exeter Cathedral School. This academic year marks the 25th anniversary of co-education at ECS, and the 25th anniversary of Girl Choristers at Exeter Cathedral. To the best of our knowledge (and it is hard to be precise – we are talking, in educational terms, about a seriously long time […]
Motte and Bailey Castles
Over October half term, Year 5 pupils, with a bit of help form their parents, created some exceptionally good Motte and Bailey Castle models. Plans were kept secretive and younger sibling traitors warned, at peril of dismal Norman punishment, not to divulge any details of strategies employed during construction. Finally the last drawbridge was raised, […]
Artist of the Week
Behold these Kandinsky style ‘Mark Making to Music’ in mixed media by our Artists of the Week. Well done to: Rose N-C – Year 3 Freddie D – Year 3
Here, There Be Dragons
For the last few weeks, Year 2 have been enjoying lots of learning based around dragons to link in with our topic on ‘Fire’. We started our unit off by making dragon eggs which we then decorated with lots of glitter and jewels. These then became the focus for some excellent written work with children […]
Sport News
It was the U10 girls who kick started the week against Maynard in a home fixture at the university astroturf pitches. A dry and sunny (I know!) afternoon filled with some excellent teamwork and outstanding performances from Gen S-J and Rosie E. On Wednesday we had the pleasure of welcoming Nic Sestarent, the Director of […]
Boarding House News
This week’s Star Boarder is Ellenna C (Year 5). She has had a very good week in the Boarding House. She kept her dorm tidy and practised her music on a daily basis without being prompted to do so. Ellenna also worked hard on her prep, her reading and showed an overall positive attitude around […]
Continuous Provision in Hall House
In the Early Years, the children enjoy continuous provision. This is a range of activities planned around a chosen theme or learning intention which the children can access independently. Here are some examples of continuous provision activities. Bandaging the animals at the ‘animal hospital’ helps to develop fine motor skills, as twisting and stretching the […]
Headmaster’s Blog
It’s a photo special this week, so take a moment to marvel at what ECS pupils have been up over this rather frenetic but hugely enjoyable term. Relish the weekend and take a moment to rest – Christmas is fast approaching!
Declamations Finals Evening
I am delighted to announce that the finalists have been selected for our Declamations Finals Evening – Kalendar Hall on Friday 29th November from 7pm. All parents of finalists have been notified directly via our Parent Portal. All parents are invited to watch the children perform, but we would particularly encourage the parents of the […]
