Education

A group of Year 9 girls from Isca Academy have taken major steps towards shaping their futures this year through the Empowering Girls mentoring programme, working with inspirational female mentors from across the business and public sectors.

The scheme pairs students with successful women from a range of industries, including the NHS, Met Office, and local enterprises, who volunteer their time to offer one-to-one guidance. Over a six-week period, mentors have helped students boost their confidence, explore career pathways, and build the skills needed to thrive in education and...

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...

Year 10 student Ellie at Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE) recently marked a major milestone by graduating from the Junior Chef Academy with a special celebration at the prestigious Lympstone Manor, hosted by Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines. Ellie, who has been honing her culinary skills at Exeter College’s skills kitchen, was rewarded for her dedication and passion for cooking.

The Junior Chef Academy, an after-school programme run in partnership with Exeter College and local Ted Wragg Trust schools like QE, provides students with professional training and hands-on experience...

Isca Academy students have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for their blossoming gardening efforts, proudly achieving their Level 1 Gardening Award.

The achievement marks a significant first step in the school’s mission to promote sustainability, outdoor learning, and wellbeing through gardening. The award came with a bundle of goodies, including seeds for the year ahead, an inspiring book on the power of gardening for mental and physical health, and a beautiful certificate which now takes pride of place in school.

But this is just the beginning,...