Exeter School has had a busy summer while the pupils and teachers were on holiday. A major programme of building and refurbishment has been completed, to bring the facilities right up to date just in time for the new school year which starts today (4 September). The Sixth Form have a completely refurbished and extended centre, complete with study and seminar rooms, a lunch facility and new furnishings. The Music School has been rebuilt and expanded by 50%, with a new hall and many new practice rooms. Two new classrooms have been built for the Science and Maths departments. The Dining Hall...
Paignton Zoo Head of Education Lisa Stroud smiles a lot – but then, she has plenty to smile about. When she took up her post 16 months ago, she inherited a busy department with an enthusiastic team and strong partnerships beyond the gates of the Zoo. Now, she has won a major grant to help pay for a whole range of innovations. “I love my job!” she enthuses.
The conservation charity’s successful Education Department was built up from next-to-nothing over many years by previous incumbents, including her immediate predecessor Rob Lovell. She took over a team of 12, including six part-...
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Rotary Club of Exeter Enterprise has for several years had an association with Countess Wear Community School and it has been a privilege to share and be associated with their success. Their assembly on Thursday 18 July was just such an occasion.
Very near the end of the summer term it was a prize giving in more ways than one. This school has many children with special needs and has for many years had a unit for children with hearing impairment. They were all in the hall to receive prizes and commendations for their efforts throughout the year, and also to receive their...
Today a handful of students kindly gave up a day of their summer holidays by taking part in the 700th anniversary walk, which covers routes once walked by original Exeter College Students.
Students from the college’s Reach Academy for gifted and talented students join the University of Oxford’s Exeter College Rector, Frances Cairncross on the celebratory walk.
Exeter College, Oxford, was founded in 1314 by Walter de Stapeldon, Bishop of Exeter, and its early students came mainly from Devon and Cornwall. As Bishop of Exeter, Walter de Stapeldon contributed liberally to...
Two years of hard work has led to considerable improvements at a Tiverton primary school, according to education inspectors.
They say action taken by school leaders at Bolham Primary has promoted better teaching and led to improving progress.
Learning typically takes place in a very positive environment, they say. Children leave Bolham at the end of Year 6 attaining national standards.And they add: “For all groups, progress is now strengthening.
“There are appropriate plans to improve pupils’ reading, writing and maths skills. Pupils have positive attitudes to their...
A group of Exeter NEETs (young people Not in Education, Employment or Training) has been given a helping hand to get back into learning thanks to a £1,890 grant from the Exeter Foundation.
The funding has paid for equipment to enable eight young people to study a Level One Course in Hair & Beauty and Customer Service at Hair@TheAcademy, which is based at Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education.
As a result of this year’s course, seven students will now go on to a Further Education Course next year and one has been recruited to take part in an apprenticeship-style...
Three female engineering students at Bicton College working towards Level 3 Extended Diplomas are headed for academic distinction, even outperforming some of their male peers.
Eighteen-year-old Emily Steer from Plymouth enrolled at the College after being told by people that she couldn’t do it. "The reactions I got surprised me and made me even more determined," says Emily. "And my Dad was really encouraging, which was the catalyst I needed to show everyone that I’m capable of developing a career in engineering."
Anna Sampson, 19, also from Devon, agrees: "I started out...
Tributes have been paid to 10 Devon headteachers who have devoted their lives to education.
Devon County Council leader John Hart and Head of Education Sue Clarke hosted a garden party for 10 heads who are retiring this academic year or taking up new challenges.
In all, the 10 heads have devoted more than 344 years to education.
Mr Hart told them: “You have given many years of service to education and to Devon.
“On behalf of Devon County Council, I want to give you a sincere thank you for all you have done for the children of Devon.
The Exeter Chiefs Rugby Academy is approaching the end of its second year at Bicton and proving to be an extremely successful partnership. With a growing sporting reputation, and a high demand for places, Bicton is developing its sports facilities and increasing the range of courses on offer. This September students will be able to take their studies to the next level as the College starts a new HNC and HND in Sport (Coaching and Sports Development), alongside the other sports and outdoor adventure courses already running.
Tony Rowe, Chairman and CEO of the Exeter Chiefs, recently...
