We loved hosting the Exeter heat of the Historical Association’s Great Debate on Tuesday, welcoming talented public speakers from other nearby schools and expert judges for a fascinating evening of all things history. All three Maynard speakers absolutely excelled, and – for the second year in a row! – we have a Maynardian through to

If you visit the library this month, you’ll see that it has been utterly transformed to be the heart of all things merry and bright! You’ll find beautiful festive crafts made by our students – not to mention the fabulous gingerbread countdown to Christmas with book recommendations – so try to spot the magic in

Our intrepid Ten Tors teams were out training again this weekend, covering an impressive 10-13km on Saturday and a whopping 20km+ on Sunday! Saturday kicked off with indoor skills sessions, practicing contour sketching and compass skills, before braving the rain and getting hands-on with compass work on the moor itself; a busy day spent visiting

We are so very grateful to each family who generously donated to our annual shoebox appeal for Moldova and Ukraine this year! Over 100 boxes were sent off to spread Christmas cheer yesterday, with Armourers donating the most (though every House contributed a mighty sum). Your acts of kindness will bring so much joy!

Future architects in Lower 5 (Year 10) and Lower 6 (Year 12) had a fantastic time stretching their skills at the Cityscape Design Competition last Friday! Organised by the Royal Institute of British Architects, 16 teams from various schools were tasked with designing a hub for St Petrock’s to feed, shelter and support the homeless

The Upper 4s (Year 9s) have embraced the opportunity to compete in the National Language Competition organised by the GCHQ. The teams have been scoring points by tackling a variety of fun, immersive, language-themed challenges hosted on a virtual platform. These have ranged from easy to difficult, and involved a mix of different languages –

Our students with a passion for international relations once again performed brilliantly at Queen’s College Taunton in their latest Model United Nations conference, speaking with confidence and insight across a range of challenging global issues. From sharing thoughtful insights in the Human Rights Committee debating child workers’ rights, to navigating the complexities of AI regulation in

Years 1 and 4 dived into first aid training earlier this week, learning valuable skills to help keep themselves and others safe. They explored how to respond in different situations and began building lifelong confidence in helping others. A huge well done to everyone for their enthusiasm and fantastic learning throughout the day!

Children In Need at The Maynard was absolutely unforgettable as ever! Our lunchtime fashion show was nothing short of sensational, and we cannot thank our incredible staff enough for bravely (and brilliantly!) being styled by the students as their favourite female icons, all for a fantastic cause! From the outrageous brilliance of Marge Simpson, the

Today, we remember and honour those who have given their lives in conflict. Everyone has been proudly making and wearing poppies over the last few days, learning about the meaning and importance of Remembrance Day. This morning, we all came together for a deeply moving service to reflect on the courage, strength and sacrifice of

A huge well done to this year’s Ten Tors teams who did superbly on their first training walk last weekend! Trekking across Dartmoor, they had sunshine on Saturday but a thoroughly rainy and wet Sunday, experiencing both the challenge and the charm of the British outdoors – the perfect start to their Ten Tors journey.

We saw an absolute kaleidoscope of funky colours and patterns on socks all over the school for Odd Socks Day today! Odd Socks Day marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week and celebrates what makes us all unique and amazing in our own way, asking everyone to come into school wearing their favourite groovy sock combo.

The Maynard School in Exeter is celebrating an outstanding endorsement from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), which has recognised the school with a Significant Strength – an accolade awarded only to a very small number of independent schools nationwide. The ISI report commended The Maynard’s “positive sense of community amongst pupils and staff”, highlighting how

Some of our lovely Lower 4s (Year 8s) mixed things up in their Science lesson on Tuesday with delightfully messy kitchen science! They rolled up their sleeves and made gooey oobleck with cornstarch and water (it acts like a liquid when poured and like a solid when pressure is applied!), and then experimented with seitan,

One of the absolute highlights of making the big leap from Junior to Senior School is gaining a brilliant new friend and mentor in the form of a Sixth Form buddy! Every Upper 3 (Year 7) student is paired up with one of our amazing Sixth Formers when they start Senior School, meaning they always