The half term History trip to New York was hailed an outstanding success despite the same never-ending rain that we were experiencing in Devon! In many ways, the continual soakings as they wandered between the very many attractions made the trip all the more memorable, with highlights including (but not limited to); visiting Liberty and
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Outstanding and truly inspirational lecture
Mollie Hughes, the famous adventurer and mountaineer who last year became the youngest woman in the world to successfully summit Mount Everest from both the North and South sides, delivered an extraordinary talk to a packed audience on Tuesday 20 February 2018. We also had the pleasure of welcoming several West Exe students on top
Read MoreSister Act tickets – Friday is sold out and limited availability for remaining performances!
For the first time ever, and due to popular demand, we are staging our biennial whole school production over three (instead of two) nights at the Barnfield Theatre from 7-9 March 2018. These performances always receive rave reviews and this year’s ‘Sister Act’ promises to be an equally spectacular showcase of the many talents of
Read MoreBridging the gap between the generations
We are so excited to be joining Bluebird Care in a brand new initiative inspired by the Channel 4 programme, ‘Old People’s Homes for 4-Year Olds’. Aimed at Years 1 and 2 in the Pre-Prep, the idea is to share some fun activities with those from a much older generation whilst cultivating new relationships and
Read MoreA “heartstealer” according to the Good Schools Guide
Our review by the Good Schools Guide (https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/schools/103206/the-maynard-school/AAAD284#tab_review) is published and we are delighted with the report that perfectly captures the essence of all that is The Maynard. To be described in the closing sentence as “a heartstealer” says it all and we are thrilled to be held in such high esteem by professionals in
Read MoreThe Rathbones Exeter Art Show website launched
As the proud organisers of one of Devon’s largest charity events, we are delighted to have launched the new look www.exeterartshow.co.uk. We continue to sign up regionally and nationally recognised artists for this enormous exhibition held over the weekend of 21-22 April 2018 here at The Maynard. With sponsorship from Rathbones, Knight Frank and Dart’s
Read MoreRotary Youth Speaks Competition
Congratulations to our two talented teams from Year 6 who took part in the Rotary Youth Speaks competition on Thursday 1 February 2018. In front of an enormous audience of over 150, they spoke brilliantly and all worked so well together! Kristina Pavic, Isabel Board and Sienna Fuller had the incredibly tricky topic of ‘Should
Read MoreMollie Hughes, mountaineer extraordinaire, to deliver motivational talk
Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the hugely anticipated Mollie Hughes’ motivational talk on Tuesday 20 February at 6.30pm. Available from School Reception at £5 each, everyone is welcome and with rave reviews this could prove a life-changing lecture! “Meeting Mollie was a privilege and listening to her is captivating. Her story is vivid,
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