Monty Halls regales at Speech Day

Guest of Honour, writer, explorer and television presenter, Monty Halls, enthralled Exeter School pupils, parents, teachers and governors with an exciting and eye-opening speech at Exeter School's annual Speech Day on the evening of 17 September.

Former Royal Marine and knowledgeable and intrepid traveller, the broadcaster and campaigning explorer has made himself an authority on the Giant Humboldt Squid, rare crocodiles, the life of crofters, lobster potters and underwater exploration.

Earlier in the day he spent time in the Junior School where he gave a talk about sharks to the Lower Two/Year 5 pupils. 

Headmaster Mr Griffin gave a summary of the year's achievements, praising  senior pupils and their teachers upon the excellent public examination outcomes of Summer 2015.

Exeter School demonstrated a high level of consistency at A Level, with over one in four grades at A*, and a record 92% of grades at A*, A or B. The Upper Fifth distinguished themselves at GCSE: a new record of 83.6% of all grades were A* or A. Eight Oxbridge places and numerous medical offers were thus secured.

The Head Boy George Hoult and Head Girl Rebecca Richardson closed proceedings with a vote of thanks to the Guest Speaker.