The Maynard School in Exeter is delighted to announce that Miss Sarah Dunn, currently the Deputy Head at Plymouth College, has been appointed as the new Headmistress from September 2016.
“The appointment of Miss Dunn to the role was a unanimous decision taken after a rigorous and searching interview process following applications from a number of very strong candidates,” said Lady Stanhope, the Chair of Governors for the Maynard School.
Following her undergraduate studies at the University of Exeter and her Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Oxford...
Students at the Maynard School enjoyed a pre-Christmas treat when Victoria Holmes, creator and editor of the hugely popular Warriors series, hosted all day workshops and book signings in the library on Tuesday 1 December 2015.
The author had been invited to the school on the insistence of a number of girls who have been completely fascinated by the best-selling books depicting an exciting fantasy world of wild cats who live in clans in the forest.
Victoria talked about how the Warriors series came about and how she and her publishers thought up the name Erin Hunter, a...
“The year just keeps getting better and better,” said Bee Hughes, Headmistress at The Maynard School in Exeter, as she quietly reflects upon winning Teacher of the Year at the recent Pride of Exeter Awards 2015.
“I was surprised to even be nominated and never expected in a million years that I would win! I was gobsmacked when they called out my name and then slightly concerned because I hadn’t even put any thought to an acceptance speech!”
Ms Hughes has worked tirelessly since her appointment in 2009 and, despite her protestations, being handed this award was a worthy...
Students from a number of schools in the Exeter area were treated to an extremely rare talk when Dr. Helen Sharman OBE, the first Briton in space, delivered a fascinating lecture at the city’s Belmont Chapel on Tuesday 3 November.
The British astronaut who was working for Mars confectionary, on the team who launched Mars Ice Cream, was travelling home from work one evening when she heard an advert on the radio calling out for wannabe astronauts. After a gruelling selection process, Sharman was chosen from 13,000 applicants and sent to Star City in Russia for 18 months of highly...
The Charity Fashion Show on 8 October at The Maynard School been hailed a sensational success, raising nearly £1000 for the education charity, Plan UK.
Organised by Sixth Form student, Lucie Rising, from its conception to completion, the show boasted a distinctly French theme to celebrate the close of Paris Fashion Week the previous day.
“I love French fashion and wanted the Show to be chic and classy but it was important to find a theme that all our students could relate to,” explained Lucie. “Girls could enter their own designs into four different categories but they didn...
Old Maynardian, Diana Swayne took a trip down memory lane this week to visit the school she attended in the 1930s.
The sprightly centenarian from Crediton, who will celebrate her 100th birthday on 29 October, dropped in for tea and cake with the Headmistress and took the time to meet other members of staff and the Head Girl.
“It was a much starker place when I was here,” she announced. “It seems so totally different now, a much happier and friendlier place and everyone is smiling.”
“My time at school must have done me good, however, as I am still a student today,”...
Maynard girls have once again excelled in their university applications, receiving offers in a full range of courses; these include the most competitive courses in the country at the most prestigious universities, with 53% of girls choosing to study STEM subjects (Science, Technology, English and Maths), bucking national trends.
The school is especially delighted to announce that seven girls have received offers for Medical and Veterinary places, 19% of all our applicants, with 78% of all Medical/Veterinary applicants being successful.
On 4 December 2013 passed away peacefully in Exeter Hospice aged 58 years of Exminster (former teacher at Maynard School).
Funeral Service Friday 13 December at Exeter Crematorium, 2pm in St Peter's Chapel.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk
Today, g irls aged 12 – 15 years from all Exeter secondary schools will be visiting the Maynard School for a Careers Fair with a difference.
Jobs for the Girls will bring together inspirational women with careers as diverse as Aircraft Engineering and Genetics to encourage girls to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields such as science, technology and engineering.
After hearing about the rich and varied experiences of these professional women, the girls will then meet experts who will guide them through the different options for post-16...
Families are invited to Maynard School's Autumn Open Evening on 4 October 2012 at 6pm. The evening is an opportunity for anyone considering independent education for their daughter to visit the school, meet staff and pupils and take part in an array of fun activities. As well as being able to view the school facilities and talk to staff about the teaching curriculum, there will be a full programme of music, sport and drama activities throughout the evening.
