The Wonders of Water Treatment
Year 6 enjoyed a somewhat soggy trip to the Countess Weir Water Treatment works and learnt about the various methods of separation employed there to turn raw sewage into drinking water. There were a few wrinkled noses from time to time and we a decided that the “cake” byproduct was not appealing in any way! […]
This Week at ECS
October – November – Weeks 8, 9 and 10 19th October – 2nd November Half Term Sun 2 6.00 – 7.00 pm Boarders return (drop off at Chantry Reception) Mon 4 Term resumes 8.50 am Headmaster’s Assembly (All parents), Quire 5.30 pm Solemn Eucharist (Girls and Adults) Tue 5 2.00 pm Rugby: Under 7 TAG […]
Sport News
With half term just around the corner, ECS pupils certainly deserve a well-earned break. Another busy week saw a block fixture with Mount Kelly where all teams travelled to Tavistock, apart from the Senior boys who hosted at Exeter Cricket Club. There were some very competitive matches, the most encouraging being the U11 and U10 […]
A Touch of the Wild
Reception Ladybirds and Frogs enjoyed a lively, if a little wet, trip to ‘A Touch of the Wild’ this week. We began by going on a seed hunt to help Mr Squirrel restock his seed stall, talking about the different seeds we found and what they would grow in to. Once the stall was fully […]
Declamations’ Finals’ Evening
Dear Parents/Guardians, You will see in the calendar that we are to hold a Declamations’ Finals’ Evening on Friday 29th November in Kalendar Hall. This is an opportunity for all children from Years 3 to 8 to experience public speaking and recitation. Let me take the opportunity to tell you a little bit about the […]
This Week at ECS
October – Week 7 Mon 14 8.50 am Headmaster’s Assembly (All parents), Quire 9.30 am Year 6 Trip to the Sewage Works 9.30 am Reception visit to Touch of the Wild 9.30 am Year 1 Meteorologist Talk 2.00 pm Governors’ Meeting: Academic 5.30 pm Choral Evensong (Girls and Adults) Tue 15 5.30 pm Choral Evensong […]
Art News
We’re delighted to share news of the Doddiscombsleigh Art Show and that our very own Head of Art and Design, Mrs Reavill, will be making an appearance! We asked Mrs Reavill to share a few words about her part in the show: ‘Artists have to apply to exhibit their work and there’s a lot of […]
A Cactus’ Thoughts
The Scientists of Year 5 looked at a range of plants last week on National Poetry Day. They explored a range of ideas from the pain of sitting upon a cactus to the parallels between the external structure of a cactus and the emotional depths of humans. Henry C is to be especially congratulated upon […]
Mathematical Poetry
After National Poetry Day last week, ECS has seen some fringe poetry events taking place across the curriculum. Some of Year 7s tried Mathematical poetry, Mrs Lake-Johns was impressed and amused by their creations, so much so that she even wrote her own! “Star” Poppy M – Year 7 Odd, even whatever you do, […]
Guest Blog
This week’s blog is from our Senior Deputy Head, Mr Bartlett. Curriculum Twenty20 ‘Our task is to educate their whole being so they can face the future. We may not see the future, but they will and our job is to help them make something of it.’ Sir Ken Robinson This term we have launched our […]
