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Thomas Hall Students Create New School Mural with Local Artist Pete the Poet

Students at Thomas Hall School in Exeter have worked with artist Pete Stevenson, known as Pete the Poet, to create a striking new mural that will welcome students and visitors to the school.

The large artwork, installed at the main entrance, has been inspired by the beauty of the grounds and the diversity of the school community. It also reflects the school's values of Belong, Inspire and Grow, with students working alongside Pete to add their own creative touches and help shape the final design.

The mural includes a colourful meadow scene, with students contributing...

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Solar schools step up to the climate change challenge

Now in its fourth year, 10:10’s Solar Schools project has worked with a network of 65 schools across the country, raising nearly half a million pounds and installing over 830 solar panels.

Solar Schools helps schools raise money to put solar panels on their roofs. It offers schools a way to boost budgets, cut carbon and forge new bonds with their local community. With an extension of the project launched this month, it’s now even easier for schools to get involved.

Depending on the size of the roof and the number of panels installed, Solar Schools could save an average of £...

Latest Research and Frontline Knowledge at Head Injury and Sport Seminar

Leading local researchers and professionals will provide fascinating new insights on the impact of head injury in sport at a seminar taking place in Exeter in May.

Organised by local brain injury charity, Headway Devon, the session aims to share the latest research and knowledge in this much talked about field to encourage safe and responsible participation in sports including improved safety measures, timely intervention, and appropriate aftercare. The thought-provoking seminar is designed to appeal to people from all professional backgrounds, giving a comprehensive insight into...

Exeter Uni and ULaw launch ground breaking collaboration

Students planning a career in law will be able to complete both the academic stage of their training and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Exeter thanks to an innovative collaboration with The University of Law (ULaw).

From September 2015, non-law graduates will be able to convert to law after completing a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) course taught by ULaw at University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus. The Legal Practice Course (LPC), which is the next stage of the training for LLB and GDL graduates wishing to become solicitors, will be offered from September 2016...

Sixth lifesaving cup for Exeter School

Exeter School has been awarded the prestigious Royal Navy Cup by the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) Devon Branch for the sixth time in nine years.

This is the second year in succession that Exeter School has received the Cup.

The Cup is awarded for the number of lifesaving awards which include demonstrating confident and skilful rescues in simulated incidents.

In the last years, ten Year 10 Exeter School pupils have gained their RLSS Survive and Save Silver Awards, and six Lower Sixth pupils and thirteen staff have achieved the National Rescue Award for swimming...

Exeter School gives thanks to Founders

Exeter School’s annual Founders’ Day Service was held at Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday 22 April.

The whole school, comprising boys and girls aged 7-18, staff and governors, gathered to give thanks to its founders in a beautiful service.

The Reverend Hilary Dawson, Rector of Colyton, gave an address at the school’s service encouraging the congregation to live life to the full and do all the good you can in the words of John Lesley, the English preacher, and founder of the Methodist movement.

The service was conducted by the School Chaplain, Mr John Allan.

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Maynard girls celebrate medical offers

Maynard girls have once again excelled in their university applications, receiving offers in a full range of courses; these include the most competitive courses in the country at the most prestigious universities, with 53% of girls choosing to study STEM subjects (Science, Technology, English and Maths), bucking national trends.

The school is especially delighted to announce that seven girls have received offers for Medical and Veterinary places, 19% of all our applicants, with 78% of all Medical/Veterinary applicants being successful.

Indeed, students have achieved...

Nine medical offers for Exeter School pupils

Nine Exeter School pupils have received medical offers at top universities across the country.

Six current Upper Sixth pupils have received medical offers this year.

Upper Sixth Former Grace Poole has received an offer to study Medicine at St George’s London. She said Exeter School had been a remarkable place to study her A Levels, from the support of various teachers with her studies and future plans, to the extracurricular activities and sports teams that she has enjoyed being a part of.

“I am leaning towards specialising in a field of Neurology with an open mind...

Schools celebrate life down on the farm

Seven Devon schools achieved well-earned recognition for their outstanding work with school meals and food education on Wednesday (15 April) as they received awards from the national school food programme, the Food for Life Partnership (FFLP).

Pupils, teachers, caterers and special guests enjoyed a gloriously sunny day at West Town Farm, Ide – a working organic farm near Exeter – and took part in various food-related activities.

Activities included mud painting in the yurt using health-related words, led by organicARTS. Pupils and guests enjoyed a farm tour, learning all...

Crealy launches educational programme

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is a family run attraction set in over 100 acres of beautiful Devonshire countryside, and has launched a brand new educational programme focusing on the learning development of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils.

The new educational programme will support a broad range of subjects that have been designed to be both engaging yet fun. Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will be holding an open weekend on Saturday 9th May and Sunday 10th May for teachers and their families to experience all that the Park can offer for their pupils.

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Swicth Your Gran To Skype!

Martin Lewis as the ‘Money Saving Expert’ has talked a lot about persuading family and friends to ‘switch your gran’. This was regarding energy prices so the older generation can benefit from cheaper costs which can usually only be obtained by searching online. Well we have a Granny who regularly brings her grandson to his music lessons. Under her own steam and fascination with our online teaching, she managed to install Skype. After a few Skype test calls to us she managed get it up and running! Well done Pat! We’re now calling you a ‘Groovy Gran!’ She could show the youngsters a thing or...

Education

Thomas Hall Students Create New School Mural with Local Artist Pete the Poet

Solar schools step up to the climate change challenge

Latest Research and Frontline Knowledge at Head Injury and Sport Seminar

Exeter Uni and ULaw launch ground breaking collaboration

Sixth lifesaving cup for Exeter School

Exeter School gives thanks to Founders

Maynard girls celebrate medical offers

Nine medical offers for Exeter School pupils

Schools celebrate life down on the farm

Crealy launches educational programme

Swicth Your Gran To Skype!

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