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Pride and Celebration: Isca Academy Hosts Civic Awards for Local Young Changemakers

Young people from across Devon were recognised for their commitment to citizenship, leadership and community service at a special Torbay and Devon Civic Award ceremony held at Isca Academy this month.

The event, which celebrates the achievements of Year 6 pupils who have gone above and beyond in helping others, brought together proud students, families, and staff from schools across the region to acknowledge months of voluntary service and personal growth.

Pupils receiving the award had all completed a rigorous programme focused on active citizenship, community...

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Labour's Education Day of Action a success

Members of Exeter Labour Party took to the streets this past Saturday, following a rallying call to defend education from their recently re-elected leader, Jeremy Corbyn. Speaking at the annual conference last week, Mr Corbyn called on all party members to campaign in a 'day of action' against Tory plans to reinstate selection and the failed grammar school system.

Cllr Hannah Packham said: "Recent announcements on the reintroduction of selection in our education system have alarmed many, including parents, grandparents, teachers, education experts, Councillors &...

Atomic arts project targets teenage scientists

Following the success of its explosive Science Cabaret production “Dark Matters”, the science focused theatre company Foot-candle Productions - supported by Daisi[1] and Queen Elizabeth’s (QE) Academy - is putting the spotlight on one of science’s unsung feminine heroes, the ground breaking Austrian atomic Physicist Lise Meitner, whose work changed the world.

The new work, a day long experience to be run in schools, has been created to encourage more young women across the UK to consider Physics A-level.

Supported by £30,000 awarded by several arts and science based funding...

Exeter School supports young enterprise

Exeter School was a wonderful venue for the 2016/17 Launch of Young Enterprise, Company Programme. A packed programme with energetic and inspirational presenters was a great introduction for all the teams to the Young Enterprise - Company Programme.

This programme is for student’s pupils aged 15-19 years old, giving them the opportunity to run a real business and start something inspirational. Over the course of an academic year, students can:

• Raise finance by selling shares • Open and use their own bank account • Carry out market research • Work together to create their...

New Maynard awards celebrate talent

Under the new headship of Sarah Dunn, The Maynard School in Exeter has launched a brand new award scheme that will significantly cut the costs of tuition fees and open up opportunities for families who may not otherwise be able to afford the excellence of a private education.

“We may well be in a relatively prosperous area, but there is no question that we have a moral obligation to open the school gates a little wider,” said Miss Dunn. “This is a very exciting time for The Maynard; schools should be accessible by nature and I’m hoping that these awards will reflect this ethos by...

Combined Cadet Force honours for Exeter School

Exeter School is celebrating an excellent start to the academic year with four Combined Cadet Force (CCF) announcements.

Upper Sixth Former Jenny Herring, Coxswain and senior cadet in the Royal Navy Section, has been selected as one of this year's Lord Lieutenant's cadets for Devon. This means that she will regularly accompany the Lord Lieutenant who is the Queen's official representative, throughout the county on his visits and functions.

This prestigious appointment is testament to Jenny's leadership skills over her three years in the Royal Navy section. Head of the RN...

MP speaks to Exeter School Medical Society

Ben Bradshaw MP spoke to a large crowd at the first Exeter School Medical Society meeting of the term.

Pupils gained a fascinating insight into the work of an MP who has represented Exeter since 1997 and held a number of significant positions in the Cabinet.

He spoke briefly on the different approaches to medical health care and discussed the pros and cons of a National Health Service before opening the floor to questions.

Pupils asked a wide range of questions on many aspects of current politics as well as the future of Medicine which will stand potential Upper...

Free places announced at Exeter School's Speech Day

Exeter School welcomed former pupil and BBC sports commentator and broadcaster Sara Orchard to Speech Day on 22 September where she entertained all present with tales of her 13 years working on the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, the Rugby World Cup and Wimbledon.

A highlight of the evening was the announcement by the Chairman of Governors Mr Andrew King about the creation of free places for children from the local community.

Mr King announced to parents, pupils and staff that Exeter School had received sufficient donations and legacies from former pupils, in addition to...

Exeter ranked top university in South West

The University of Exeter is the top university in the southwest according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.

The university, which was The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year for 2012-13, ranks 9= in this year’s league table. The Southwest region is well represented in the wider top 20 with Bath ranking 12th in the UK and Bristol 19th.

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 is published over three days, beginning with a free 60-page supplement published this weekend in The Sunday Times (September 25). It provides...

The launch of Exeter Youth Flutes!

Exeter Youth Flutes is an exciting new ensemble for flautists aged 8 - 18. The musical director and founder of Exeter Youth Flutes is Ruth Molins. Ruth has over ten years' experience of teaching the flute and coaching ensembles in the South West. The mission of EYF is to be a welcoming flute ensemble for young flute players in Exeter and the locality, providing a quality, musical experience with regular rehearsals and performance opportunities. The first rehearsal is on Tuesday 4th October. This term we look forward to collaborating with The Big Noise Chorus for a Christmas concert, as...

Former footballer brings mental health campaign to the city

Former professional footballer turned campaigner Clarke Carlisle met experts who help to keep people in the South West safe and well at an event held to discuss how they can tackle male suicide and mental health problems.

It is hoped that the event will lead to better mental health support for men in the future.

The meeting, organised by University of Exeter historian Dr Ali Haggett, Active Devon and Exeter City Football in the Community, was designed to encourage charities and others who currently help men to work more closely together and discuss what works. They hope...

Education

Pride and Celebration: Isca Academy Hosts Civic Awards for Local Young Changemakers

Labour's Education Day of Action a success

Atomic arts project targets teenage scientists

Exeter School supports young enterprise

New Maynard awards celebrate talent

Combined Cadet Force honours for Exeter School

MP speaks to Exeter School Medical Society

Free places announced at Exeter School's Speech Day

Exeter ranked top university in South West

The launch of Exeter Youth Flutes!

Former footballer brings mental health campaign to the city

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