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What Makes the School Leavers Experience So Important for Students Today

Leaving school is strange. One day you're sitting in a classroom that's been part of your daily routine for years, and then fairly suddenly, it isn't. No dramatic ending, no clean break, just a gradual realisation that something significant is coming to a close. For young people in the UK today, that transition has become one of the most emotionally loaded periods of their lives, and the way they mark it says a lot about what this generation values.

More Than Just the End of Term

It would be easy to dismiss the school leavers period as simply the end of compulsory education. Tick...

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Tag-Tastic! CLC Tag Rugby kicks off

Soggy skies did not dampen enthusiastic sporting spirits on Friday 9th November, when QE welcomed over 250 Year 5 & 6 students from primaries around Crediton, to their Barnfield Campus, for a highly anticipated annual Tag Rugby tournament. Last years’ winners Landscore and Tedburn, were both in attendance determined to defend their trophies.

A total of 24 teams were entered for the championship, with students from Cheriton Bishop, Winkleigh, Yeoford, Haywards, Bow, Copplestone and Sandford also taking part.

After 3 hours of tag-tastic rugby, Landscore and Winkleigh, who...

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Over 200 interviews in two days

Upper Sixth pupils at Exeter School took part in the school's annual Interview Scheme enabling them to develop invaluable skills for the future.

Over 100 pupils were offered two professional interviews each by friends and alumni of Exeter School.

The Interview Scheme was generously hosted by Ashfords LLP on Friday and Saturday with 44 professionals giving of their time.

Careers Adviser Ruth Cheesman said this large event would not be possible without the support of the alumni, parents and friends of Exeter School.

"Although this can be a daunting process, it...

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FarmWise gears up to welcome 1500 school children

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/09/2018 - 10:08am

FarmWise 2018 is gearing up to welcome 1500 schoolchildren from all across Devon to Westpoint, Exeter, to come and learn more about farming in Devon and where their food comes from.

On October 16th, the children, and their teaching staff, will be able to touch, feel and even smell animals and their produce. The organisers aim to send the children back to school understanding why farming is important for Devon, what sort of foods come from Devon farms, and why farming is so important to the environment.

Westpoint will be split up into “zones” of activity, with different...

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Exeter school chosen as Community Fund finalist

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/09/2018 - 6:43am

RGB Building Supplies has selected Exeter’s Tedburn St Mary School as a finalist in its Well Built Community Fund and it’s now down to a public vote to decide if the school is chosen to win a stunning premium kitchen worth £9,700.

The school’s current kitchen was installed many years ago and forms part of the old Headteacher’s house. The school would like to use the kitchen to do more cooking with the pupils and teach them about keeping the area in a clean and tidy condition.

Tedburn St Mary School is one of 10 finalists from across the region that RGB has chosen to go...

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Sword of Honour for Exeter School alumnus

An Exeter School alumnus has been awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Nathaniel Newman (2006 - 2013) was presented with the honour of ‘Best Cadet’ at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Surrey is where all officers in the British Army are trained to take on the responsibilities of leading the soldiers under their command. Army Scholar Nat said he was delighted and honoured to receive the award. “Everyone who attends the Royal Military Academy will agree that it is a long and challenging year, and it is a...

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TV presenter, author and public speaker Miranda Krestovnikoff is guest speaker at Exeter School's Speech Day

Guest of Honour, wildlife and diving TV presenter, author and public speaker, Miranda Krestovnikoff, gave a fascinating talk to pupils, parents, teachers and governors on the teachers that had inspired her career at Exeter School's annual Speech Day on the evening of 20 September.

Biologist and trained diver, Miranda is a resident wildlife expert on BBC One's The One Show, and has presented natural history stories, ranging from robotic ants to rare dolphins, from all around the country, over the last six years. As well as natural history, Miranda specialises in history and...

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7 Things No One Tells You about Your First Year of College

What to know about college? You might have heard about the freedom students enjoy at college. Well, it is good that the college life is one of the most exciting and fun-filled periods, and no one can find an alternative to that. However, it accompanies a lot of problems too especially for the freshman. There are many things no one is going to tell you while at college, some of which are mentioned below.

Where to buy food

Whether you are a freshman or about to complete your coursework , it is essential to know where to buy food from. Unfortunately, when you enter the...

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Exeter College Apprentice Ella is South West Finalist for National Awards

Exeter College Apprentice Ella Fielding has been announced as a South West Finalist for the National Apprenticeship Awards 2018.

The National Apprenticeship Awards celebrate the best Apprentices, committed Apprenticeship employers and individuals who go above and beyond to champion Apprenticeships across England.

The national awards identify and commend incredible achievements and challenge applicants to show how Apprenticeships have made a difference to their organisations and their careers.

From over 1,000 applications, Exeter College Apprentice Ella is one of 48...

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Secrets You'll Need to Know to Never be Stressed Again

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 09/19/2018 - 11:03am

Are you having problems with managing stress in college? For students and professionals, it is quite difficult to stay stress-free since they have a lot of work to do. The world we live in full of challenges, and to survive here, everyone is required to work hard and for long hours. It is possible to manage the day-to-day works without being stressed and tensed. How can I do so? You just have to remember the following things.

Listen to the music

One of the best ways to deal with stress in college is to listen to the music. It is okay if the work burden is too much or you...

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How to throw the best garden party for your kids’ graduation

Graduation day is one of the most important events in your kids' lives. To show your kids that you're proud of them and to give them even more confidence for the future challenges in life, you should throw an amazing party. However, to keep within budget, you can choose to use your own garden. By making a few tweaks it'll become a spectacular and magical place for fun and entertainment. Use the School Colors as the Party Theme

The party's theme will be reflected through the entire arrangement of your garden. You can use your kids' school colours and integrate them into the theme....

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