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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...

Exeter School named SW Independent School of the Year in The Sunday Times Parent Power 2018

The Sunday Times has named Exeter School 'South-West Independent Secondary School of the Year'.

The 25th edition of its annual Schools Guide, Parent Power, has awarded the top place to the co-educational independent school, based on its outstanding academic achievements and overall educational provision.

Alastair McCall, editor of Parent Power, said: "In a year when A Levels got tougher, Exeter performed phenomenally well to increase so significantly the proportion of the highest grades. In a competitive local market, with some excellent state schools nearby, Exeter School...

Meet the bird brain who thinks his reflection is a rival

A pheasant has taken up residence in a sculpture made of mirrors on Exeter University’s campus, believing his own reflection is a rival male he must see off.

The handsome cock pheasant has been living in a mirror sculpture on the University of Exeter’s campus since May.

The bird, a common pheasant believed to be around two years old, gazes into the 6 mirrors, part of a sculpture entitled Reflected Vision by Kenny Munro. He struts around the sculpture, and in between its mirrors, apparently communicating with other birds.

Animal behaviour experts at the University of...

Debt management concerns for Exeter students

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/01/2017 - 5:30pm

In recent years, financial issues have plagued many people in the UK, leading to a surge in the amount of debt-ridden homeowners and businesses facing bankruptcy. At one time, the Exeter postcode EX6 was one of the top ten most debt-ridden postcodes in the UK, according to research by the Telegraph . Unfortunately, this difficult reality also affects many students, who are equally struggling to find the means of debt management.

It is a well-known fact that the cost of attending university in the UK is steep, as the combination of fees and the price of living increase annually. In...

Golden celebration day for graduates of ‘Gold-rated’ college

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/01/2017 - 7:21am

University level students at ‘Gold’ rated Exeter College celebrated their graduation in the spectacular surroundings of Exeter Cathedral.

More than 165 students from the Centre for University Level Studies donned their caps and gowns for a grand procession through the city centre on their way to the Cathedral (Friday, October 20th).

This year’s graduation comes after a year of success for University Level studies at Exeter College – with the college awarded a prestigious ‘Gold’ rating in the UK Government’s assessment of teaching excellence in higher education.

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South Devon primary children celebrate World Space Week

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/13/2017 - 12:17pm

Children from two South Devon primary schools celebrated World Space Week by designing and building space vehicles at a special day organised by South Devon University Technical College.

More than 20 Year Six pupils from Decoy Community Primary School and Landscove C of E Primary School were invited to a day packed full of fun activities as South Devon UTC hosted the hands-on day to promote science and engineering.

Pupils learnt exactly what engineering was and what type of engineer they might consider being in the future. Children took part in activities including a...

The Maynard stands up for International Day of the Girl

The all girls’ Maynard School in Exeter raised a hand this morning in support of today’s International Day of the Girl, to show solidarity with girls around the world in less fortunate circumstances than themselves.

“Our students are lucky enough to have one of the best educations on offer and they wanted to support the International Day of the Girl in recognition of the struggle and plight of girls across the world who have far less privileged existences,” said Deputy Head and Head of Pastoral Care, Mrs Tricia Wilks.

“The empowerment of girls and women around the globe...

Prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship for Exeter School pupil

An Exeter School pupil has been awarded a sought-after Arkwright Engineering Scholarship that identifies him as one of the country's future leaders in engineering and related areas of design.

Lower Sixth Former Tom Wright is the eighth pupil in eight years to receive the prestigious scholarship, following in the footsteps of seven alumni including his older brother Sebastian.

The renowned Arkwright Engineering Scholarships provide pupils with a £600 financial award to enhance their A Level studies and a range of activities to increase their understanding and experience of...

£100,000 donation boosts university cricket

Cricket at the University of Exeter has been boosted by a £100,000 donation from an honorary graduate.

Sir Christopher Ondaatje’s gift to the Making the Exceptional Happen Campaign will be used to widen accessibility to surrounding schools and cricket clubs, and to support the development of talented male and female cricketers with elite-level training.

Sir Christopher said: “I am extremely proud to extend my association with the University of Exeter, and to support two of my great passions – education and cricket. It has been extremely gratifying to witness the success of...

Whale of a month for Devon kids

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/02/2017 - 11:04am

Primary schools in Devon have joined thousands of UK children to take part in a whale sized schools project throughout October.

ORCA, a leading UK marine conservation charity, is launching its first ever Whale Education Month to coincide with World Animal Day on the October 4th. The new marine conservation scheme aims to inspire pupils about the wonders of whales and dolphins, pointing out that a third of all whale and dolphin species can be found in European waters and many around the coast of Britain. The charity’s expert conservationists have produced free resources for teachers...

Lord Mayor witnesses innovative maths and science curriculum at Exeter school

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 09/29/2017 - 11:51am

Exeter’s Lord Mayor has witnessed the innovative curriculum at a city school which is leading the way in teaching science and maths.

Teenagers from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset all attend the Exeter Mathematics School, a state-funded sixth form for mathematicians which is sponsored by the University of Exeter and Exeter College.

Pupils work with university academics and companies such as Dyson and the National Hydrographic Office to complete research into topics such as autonomous flight, artificial gills and neurons.

With increasing demand for competent...

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