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St Luke’s Student Becomes Youngest Ever St Boniface Medal Winner

A 15-year-old student from St Luke’s Church of England School has made history as the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious St Boniface Medal, awarded by the Bishop of Exeter during a special service at Exeter Cathedral.

Caitlin James, a Year 10 student, was recognised for her exceptional voluntary work as a Mental Health Champion and her ongoing dedication to community service. She was one of just 11 individuals inducted into the historic Company of St Boniface this June.

The St Boniface Awards honour those who embody the values of service, compassion, and faith in...

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Exeter Cathedral School Joins World’s Largest Orchard

Exeter’s oldest school has celebrated its unique status as a boarding school by becoming part of the world’s largest orchard.

Exeter Cathedral School – the only school in the city to offer boarding as well as day places – last week held a ceremonial tree-planting in the School’s mindfulness garden.

Planting the sapling in front of a crowd of boarders, Robin Fletcher (Chief Exec of the Boarding Schools’ Association) said he was delighted that the day and boarding Prep School – which also educates the choristers of Exeter Cathedral – was joining over 150 other schools across...

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Exeter College Festival of Carols Raises Money for Charities

Students, parents, staff and the Exeter community joined together to celebrate Christmas at Exeter College’s Festival of Carols in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral, all in the name of charity.

The annual event celebrated the college’s exceptionally talented students, with performances from the Exeter College orchestra, as well as student choirs and piano and vocal duets.

In addition to starting Christmas celebrations, the Festival of Carols raised important funds for the college’s two nominated charities for the academic year, Cancer Research UK and Exeter Foodbank...

Exeter College Flying High in NICDEX 2019 Rankings

Exeter College has once again been ranked as one of the top colleges in the country in FE Week’s annual NICDEX rankings. This latest ranking means that Exeter College has never left the top five since the ranking’s inception four years ago. The Ofsted Outstanding college has topped the billing twice, come fifth once and this year’s fourth place ranking means they have been the highest ranked college across the four years since the NICDEX was created.

The NICDEX, created by FE Week Editor Nick Linford, ranks 172 further education providers on four key criteria based on data...

Schools contribute to Devon Carbon Plan at Youth Climate Forum

Climate experts and over 100 Devon students put their heads together on Friday to propose, debate and determine how best to reduce carbon emissions in the county.

It was all part of The Devon Youth Climate Forum held at County Hall and hosted by the Devon Youth Parliament.

The Forum was one of a series of opportunities that Devon’s young people will have to contribute to the Devon Carbon Plan, a blueprint which will lay out what we all must do to create a net-zero county.

Pupils came from Great Torrington, St James, Pilton College, Exmouth Community Primary,...

Calling all former QE students!

QE Joins Forces with Educational Charity to Develop Alumni Links and Student Aspirations

Queen Elizabeth’s School has partnered with Future First, an education charity, who work with UK state schools to help them stay connected with their former students. Future First currently work with over 10% of state schools in the country to fight educational inequality. Their research shows that nearly half of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds don’t know anyone in a job they would like to do. This can affect young people’s perception of their own ability, their expectations of future...

Free adult course on business start-ups to launch at Exeter College

Hopeful business entrepreneurs are being given the chance to level up their skills thanks to Exeter College’s free qualification on creating a business start-up.

Any adult with an interest in developing their business skills or starting their own venture can attend free of charge, whether they are just curious about the subject area or already have some skills they want to develop.

This part time course, which will provide learners with a NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creating a Business Start-Up, is designed for those who want to gain an understanding of how businesses are...

The Maynard School in Exeter scoops another major award

The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2020

Southwest Independent Secondary School of the Year:

A third major achievement for The Maynard this year

The Maynard School, Exeter is delighted to have been awarded the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2020 Southwest Independent Secondary School of the Year. This prestigious award, being officially published in the 27th edition of Parent Power on Sunday 24 November, is triggered by our incredible A-level and GCSE results in the summer, but is also judged on the wider ethos and values within the whole school community.

“In a...

Exeter College Shortlisted for National Award for Employer Engagement

Exeter College has made it to the finals of the Association of Colleges Beacon City & Guilds Award for Engagement with Employers.

The Beacon Awards celebrate the best and most innovative practice among UK colleges each year. This award, supported by City and Guild, recognises exemplary practice in demonstrating an outstanding ability to work with and provide a direct service to employers. In particular, colleges that are effective in meeting employers’ skills needs and Apprenticeship requirements.

Exeter College has made the coveted list of four finalists; recognised...

QE Student Awarded Best Speaker in Public Speaking Competition

Queen Elizabeth’s School Hosts Second Heat for English Speaking Union (ESU)

Crediton 15 November 2019: Year 11 Student, Mia Hodge was awarded Best Speaker at the English-Speaking Union (ESU) Public Speaking Competition, held at Queen Elizabeth’s School recently.

This competition is run by the English Speaking Union and QE played host for the second heat for the Exeter area, the first heat having taken place last week at Blundell’s School. The English Speaking Union (ESU) is a charity working to give young people the speaking and listening skills and the cross-understanding...

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St Luke’s Student Becomes Youngest Ever St Boniface Medal Winner

Exeter Cathedral School Joins World’s Largest Orchard

How to do homework fast and on time

Exeter College Festival of Carols Raises Money for Charities

Exeter College Flying High in NICDEX 2019 Rankings

Schools contribute to Devon Carbon Plan at Youth Climate Forum

Calling all former QE students!

Free adult course on business start-ups to launch at Exeter College

The Maynard School in Exeter scoops another major award

Exeter College Shortlisted for National Award for Employer Engagement

QE Student Awarded Best Speaker in Public Speaking Competition

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