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Classroom resources launched for LGBT+ History Month

The University of Exeter will mark LGBT+ History Month in the UK with a series of events and the launch of free classroom resources for secondary schools and museums that highlight the achievements of LGBT+ individuals working in maths and science.

The teaching resources were announced in November and are now free to access and download to mark LGBT+ History Month in February.

The resources pack includes slides, posters, postcards, videos and class activities, produced in collaboration with LGBT+ education charity Schools OUT to support the usualisation of LGBTQ+...

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Junior School sings and signs raising over £200 for deaf health charity

Exeter Junior School pupils performed a special song composed in support of Sign Health and raised over £200 for the deaf health charity.

Not only did pupils sing the song fantastically well they also simultaneously signed it, using international sign language.

The song, entitled 'Together', conveys the message that it is through working together and supporting one another that we make the world a better place.

Music teacher Tina Guthrie said pupils worked on the singing and the signing in their music lessons.

"Their performance was powerful and moving and...

Exeter School pupil elected for UK Youth Parliament

Exeter School pupil Zachary Marsh has been elected Member of Youth Parliament for Exeter for the next two years. The Lower Sixth Former's election campaign included making presentations at local schools and clubs. As part of his role Zachary will join all UK Youth Parliament members in the House of Commons for two debates on matters concerning young people during his term in office.

Zachary said it was an honour and a privilege to be elected by young people in Exeter to be their Member of Youth Parliament.

"I look forward to working with them to get their voices heard and...

Exeter City coach kicks off training at Exeter School

Exeter Junior School's U11A football team was delighted to welcome Exeter City Football Club Football in the Community Coach Pete Eveleigh.

The Premier League Kicks Coordinator gave a masterclass to the Year 6 pupils as preparation for the Regional Kids' Cup Football Finals which take place on Monday 27 February at Adams Park, the home of Wycombe Wanderers FC.

The boys practised attack and defence skills as well as retaining possession in different areas of the pitch.

Sports coordinator Giles Ashman said he was delighted to welcome the talented coach to Exeter...

Third time lucky for Exeter School equestrians

Exeter School equestrians are celebrating a second team entry into the National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) Finals at Hickstead plus an individual pupil qualified for the prestigious Arena Eventing Competition.

Megan Bailey, Alice Bailey, Olivia Eden and Izzy Kekwick competed in the 80/85cm class at Bicton on 11 February coming second out of 60 individual competitors. This qualifies them for the Finals in May.

Exeter Junior School pupil Eliza Heard was successful in the 70/75cm individual class and her second place also puts her into the National Finals.

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‘Mood boosting’ books for Cranbrook Education Campus

Pupils at Cranbrook Education Campus are relishing new books for their library, provided through Cranbrook’s Healthy Town scheme which is funded by NHS England’s Healthy New Town programme.

The thirty seven new arrivals for secondary school aged children, valued around £240, cover the Reading Well Mood-Boosting Book lists chosen by and for young people. The Reading Well Mood-Boosting Books scheme, run by the Reading Agency, is described as a national promotion of uplifting titles, including novels, poetry and non-fiction.

The ‘Mood Boosting’ books were recommended by young...

A Level syllabus comes to life with DNA and Gene Technology Workshop

Upper Sixth biologists from Exeter School took part in a DNA and Gene Technology workshop run by team of bioscientists from Exeter University.

Sixth Former Rebecca Charman explained how they carried out a restriction digest, using highly precise micropipettes to add restriction endonuclease to samples of real human DNA in order to split the DNA structure into tiny fragments.

"We then used gel electrophoresis - a technique we have recently studied as part of our A Level syllabus - to separate the fluorescently labelled fragments based on their size.

"It was...

Maynard girl qualifies for National Cross Country finals

Amelia Moody from the Maynard School in Exeter looks all over to become the next Jo Pavey after taking an outstanding 6th place at her first ever South West Schools’ Cross Country Championships in Truro last Saturday.

Until recently, the 15-year old from Okehampton was unaware of her untapped talent and it was only when teachers urged her to enter into a local cross-country race earlier this year that her incredible gift came to the surface. Without any form of professional coaching, Amelia has consistently beaten trained club runners with much more experience and certainly looks...

Double success for Exeter School's equestrian team

Exeter School's equestrian team has qualified for the National Team Show Jumping Championships at Bury Farm.

This success is hot on the heels after coming joint first in the National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) competition which qualified the team for the National Finals at Hickstead in May.

The 90cm team, consisting of Megan Bailey, Alice Bailey, Olivia Eden and Sophie Walker, won the class overall, beating over 50 competitors from a large number of South West Schools.

Team Manager Alison Bailey said this was a fantastic achievement and qualifies them for...

Exeter School team makes it into F1 in Schools Final for second year running

An Exeter School F1 in Schools team is in the hot-seat after winning three trophies in the Regional Final held at South Devon University Technical College, earning them a place in the National Final. This is the second year the co-educational independent school has qualified for the National Final which takes place in March.

The team called Vulcan won a place in the National Final after coming first in the Development Class as well as earning trophies for Fastest Development Class Car and Best Engineered Development Class Car.

Exeter School team Deus came a close second in...

University backs Exeter Cycling Charter

The University of Exeter is encouraging more students and staff to cycle to campus by signing a citywide charter aiming to tackle inactive lifestyles, congestion and pollution.

The University of Exeter became the latest supporter of the Exeter Cycling Charter on Wednesday 25 January, joining over 150 different organisations.

The Charter aims to make Exeter a city where people of all ages can cycle to their place of work or study safely. It encourages the prioritisation of people on the city’s roads and public spaces in a way that makes cycling a safe, natural choice for...

Student Life

Classroom resources launched for LGBT+ History Month

Junior School sings and signs raising over £200 for deaf health charity

Exeter School pupil elected for UK Youth Parliament

Exeter City coach kicks off training at Exeter School

Third time lucky for Exeter School equestrians

‘Mood boosting’ books for Cranbrook Education Campus

A Level syllabus comes to life with DNA and Gene Technology Workshop

Maynard girl qualifies for National Cross Country finals

Double success for Exeter School's equestrian team

Exeter School team makes it into F1 in Schools Final for second year running

University backs Exeter Cycling Charter

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