School News

Our legal eagles, as well as those from our neighbouring schools, thoroughly enjoyed the Mock Trial held here at school on Tuesday 26 February 2019. This was the conclusion to a series of interesting Law workshops run by an inspiring group of Exeter University Law students. It was a really fun evening, but also very

During the half term break, 23 Lower and Upper Sixth students took part in a History study trip to Berlin. We had an action-packed schedule and the students experienced in real life much of what they had learned about in the classroom.  One of the most memorable tours was that of the charming Cecilienhof in

We have really enjoyed hosting the Exeter University Law students, who have run a series of three lunchtime workshops for students who are either interested in a career as a lawyer or just in finding out more about the laws of this country. The workshops have been both inspiring and educational. We have covered numerous

It’s a busy time of year for our Upper 5 Sports Leaders and, having spent the Autumn Term developing their leadership skills and behaviours, they are now practising their communication, organisation and motivation techniques whilst teaching Year 2 multi-games at St Leonard’s Primary School. This will culminate in hosting a sports festival here at the

We hosted our first Wellbeing Information Evening on Wednesday 13 February 2019 with really positive feedback from the Upper 3 Parents. As one parent stated, “It was a great evening and I think you are doing wonderful things with the girls.” The evening informed parents of the new Upper 3 PSHE tutor programme which incorporates

Well done to all our many teams who have been out sporting the Maynard blue (and pink) throughout the week beginning Monday 11 February 2019. The entire Year 5 played local rivals, Exeter Cathedral School, topping off some excellent play with equally fantastic results. The Under 10A won 6-3 whilst the Under 10B team posted

Huge congratulations to Emma Declerck (Upper 3) who was super impressive at the recent Devon County Swimming Championships, scooping a total of six individual medals whilst also breaking her personal best in every race! She won silver in the 200m and 50m backstroke and four bronzes for the 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke, the 100m breaststroke

Our Sixth Form Geographers were treated to a series of lectures with world renowned experts at the Plymouth University A-Level Geohazards Conference on Monday 4 February 2019. Amongst the speakers was Professor Iain Stewart, best known for his BBC series ‘Power of the Planet’ and ‘Rise of the Continents’ to name a few, who delivered

As ever, the girls continue to campaign to raise environmental awareness or fundraise for charity and the Eco Warriers’ Clothes Swap on Wednesday 6 February 2019 proved another fine example of how all our students support these endeavours so wholeheartedly. Piles and piles of clothes swamped the venue and queues of girls packed into the