Artists of the Week

Artists of the Week – five fabulous reflection portraits in pencil. Our Artists of the Week are: Ralph P – Year 6 Freddie S – Year 6 Jonny G – Year 6 Martha H – Year 6 Michael J – Year 6

Meeting a Meteorologist

Come rain or shine, Mr Bowles tends to his duties as a meteorologist at the Met Office in Exeter. Year 1 spent such a brilliant afternoon exploring the topic of weather and asking a variety of questions to Mr Bowles. We made our own cloud and used anemometers to measure wind speed!

Guest Blog

This week’s blog is from our Assistant Director of Music and Chorister Tutor, Mr Fitzpatrick. It never fails to surprise and enlighten me how resilient and dedicated our pupils here at ECS can be. In my role as Chorister Tutor, I have seen many great feats and triumphs of pupil perseverance in the form of amazing musical […]

National Poetry Day

Thursday 3rd October marked National Poetry Day. The theme this year is Truth. All children from Reception to Year 8 have been invited to enter a poem in a school competition. Below you will find some of winning poems which challenge the reader to reflect upon truth. EC.   The Truth by Maddie R – Year […]

Chaplain’s Corner

Jacob was Baptised on Sunday 29th September in Exeter Cathedral. Below is an account of the day written by Jacob. Today I was Baptised by Bishop Martin who is a family friend and neighbour. My Baptism was part of the Eucharist service in Exeter Cathedral. I have three Godparents, two are my uncles and one […]

Artists of the Week

Artists of the Week – five fantastic reflection portraits in pencil. Our Artists of the Week are: Hugo B- Year 6 Phoebe G – Year 6 Hope H- Year 6 Millie C- Year 6 Anna B- Year 6

The Grand Duke at the Barnfield Theatre

ECS would like to say ‘Good Luck’ to the following pupils for their up-and-coming production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Grand Duke”! Our pupils will be performing as part of St David’s Players at the Barnfield Theatre from the 8th – 12th October (including a Saturday matinee). Dancers: Rosie E, Anna E, Kate E, Grace F, […]

Living History at Escot Park

On Friday 27th September Year 2 visited Escot Park for a brilliant day of Living History. We delved into the past and enjoyed activities around the time of the Anglo Saxons. Our day started by frantically finding a route through the beech tree maze; lots of children enjoyed being lost so much that they asked […]

Sport News

Last Saturday morning ECS Year 6 rugby and hockey teams hosted a touring side from West Buckland School. Both matches were very closely contested with the boys making some really impressive tackles and the girls showing very creative link up play before scoring. Well done everyone on a very encouraging display of skills and sportsmanship. […]

Boarding House News

This week’s Star Boarder comes without any contest – Daisy D (Year 7) has had a wonderful first few weeks in the Boarding House and has settled in very quickly. She has become a strong member of our community and is becoming more confident by the day. Daisy works diligently on her prep every evening […]