Year 3 supporting War Child

Posted on May 16, 2024

 

Evie and all girls in Year 3 have done an excellent job of embodying the school value of ‘Kindness’ lately with their support for a charity close to their hearts, War Child. To start with, Evie gave a brilliant talk about War Child to the whole of Pre-Prep and Junior School in assembly. She was

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Invincible U13B tennis team!

Posted on May 16, 2024

 

The indefatigable U13B tennis team were absolutely incredible in their latest match! Competing in the LTA Youth Teams Cup versus Kingsbridge Community College, they effectively played against windy weather and dug deep to win all of their singles and doubles matches. The team was simply invincible – very well done to everyone for their hard

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Exploring the Roman Baths

Posted on May 15, 2024

 

You’ve never seen a bathtub quite this big! Last week, Lower 4 (Year 8) went on an expedition to Bath to explore the Roman Baths, learning about a bathing experience like no other and getting a glimpse of ordinary life more than 1,000 years ago. They immersed themselves in the site’s rich history with a

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Huge congratulations to all Ten Tors teams!

Posted on May 14, 2024

 

The 2024 Ten Tors Challenge came to a close last weekend, and we’d like to say a huge congratulations to all of our girls who took part! Everyone accomplished great things in what was an extraordinarily challenging and hot weekend – they certainly have lots to be proud of as individuals and teams.

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Year 5’s posters about female naturalists

Posted on May 13, 2024

 

Year 5 have recently been researching famous female naturalists for their Science homework, and they’ve now shared their hard work in the form of some amazing posters all about women’s lasting positive impact on wildlife and nature. As diverse as the environments they studied, the range of naturalists featured include Jane Goodall, Sylvia Earle, Beatrix

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Lower 5’s trip around historic Exeter

Posted on May 11, 2024

 

Girls from Lower 4 (Year 8) to Lower 5 (Year 10) are entering the EMACT (East Midlands Association of Classical Teachers) “Landscapes of Roman Britain” Competition, and Lower 5 enjoyed a sunny morning studying local history as part of their research. They travelled to the fascinating historic site on Catherine Street which boasts the remains

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Chiefs at Maynard Masterclass and Festival!

Posted on May 9, 2024

 

Yesterday’s Chiefs at Maynard Masterclass and Festival was an absolutely smashing success! Around 110 girls hailing from The Maynard, St James School, Exeter Cathedral School, Ivybridge Community College, Torquay Academy, Tiverton High School, Clyst Vale Community College, Robert Blake School and Exmouth Community College had a fabulously fun day learning rugby skills and playing matches,

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Ready, set, paddle! Gold Duke of Edinburgh water skills training

Posted on May 9, 2024

 

Girls boldly embarking on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh journey enjoyed two days of water skills training last weekend! They took to the water between Dartington and Totnes in preparation for their qualifying expedition in August, which will involve two days canoeing and two days hiking in the Lake District. A delightful way to spend

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Lower 4 and Upper 4’s amazing trip to Chateau d’Ebblinghem

Posted on May 8, 2024

 

Girls in Lower 4 (Year 8) and Upper 4 (Year 9) had a wonderful time on their trip to Chateau d’Ebblinghem in France, travelling across the Channel to put their budding linguistic skills to good use and explore French culture together. They enjoyed a bumper selection of activities and trips, with visits to Boulangerie d’Escoeuilles

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Good luck Upper Sixth!

Posted on May 8, 2024

 

A-levels are very much on the way, and we said a bittersweet ‘see you soon’ to Upper Sixth (Year 13), who have now finished with their regular teaching but have a fab last hurrah to come with the Leavers’ Ball only a couple of months away. To our incredible Upper Sixth, we wish you the

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Good luck Upper 5!

Posted on May 7, 2024

 

With GCSEs starting this week, we want to wish the best of luck to all of our Upper 5 (Year 11) girls who will be sitting exams soon! Everyone has worked so very hard and has heaps to be proud of. Upper 5 made the absolute most of their last day in school – they

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Lower 4 Latinists tour Roman Walls in Exeter

Posted on May 6, 2024

 

Girls from Lower 4 (Year 8) to Lower 5 (Year 10) are entering the EMACT (East Midlands Association of Classical Teachers) “Landscapes of Roman Britain” Competition, and Lower 4 enjoyed a fascinating tour of the Roman Walls around Exeter as part of their research! For the competition, young Latinists are tasked with creating a piece

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Brilliant cricket matches against Stover School

Posted on May 5, 2024

 

The U13A and B cricket teams knocked it out of the park at their recent matches against Stover School! Everyone was absolutely brilliant and a massive number of runs were scored by both teams: the U13A team won with 285 runs to 231, and the U13B team won with 314 runs to 217. Congratulations to

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L4P’s Great Maynard Bake Off

Posted on May 4, 2024

 

You might have seen our earlier post showing off the amazing desserts made by L4Q for the Great Maynard Bake Off competition – now it’s L4P’s turn! The winning Star Baker was Dalia with her beautifully decorated cake fit for a queen, and runners-up were Sophia and Xiran. Well done everyone! We’re hungry just looking…

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Assembly with St Petrock’s

Posted on May 2, 2024

 

Earlier this week we welcomed Claire Wright, Community Relations Manager for Exeter’s local homelessness charity St Petrock’s, who gave an important talk about her work as part of a team supporting rough sleepers. Claire explained a day in the life of many of the charity’s volunteers: they deliver cooked breakfasts, run the centre so people

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Young Enterprise Devon Finals, plus a chat with the BBC!

Posted on May 2, 2024

 

Did you spot some familiar faces on yesterday’s BBC Spotlight Evening News? Our amazingly business-savvy Young Enterprise team chatted with the BBC about their product at the Devon Finals, held at Exeter College! They’ve been successfully selling ‘Seed Salutations’ environmentally-friendly cards made from old study notes and embedded with wildflower seeds, so when the lucky recipients are finished

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A magnificent Leavers’ Concert

Posted on May 1, 2024

 

Yesterday’s Leavers’ Concert was a beautiful celebration of the wonderful musicianship and achievements of our senior musicians! It was the perfect send-off for our talented Upper Sixth leavers, and serves as a very special memory for them to keep as they move on to exciting adventures beyond The Maynard. Leavers performed stunning solos, featuring alongside other

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Lower Sixth take biology beyond the classroom on Slapton Ley trip

Posted on April 30, 2024

 

As part of their Biology A-level, Lower Sixth (Year 12) girls enjoyed an enriching trip to the Slapton Ley Field Studies Centre last Friday, working together to carry out a real ecological study in a whole new environment. With the Centre set in the Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve and sitting a stone’s throw from

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L4Q’s Great Maynard Bake Off

Posted on April 30, 2024

 

On your mark, get set, BAKE! L4Q have conjured up a delightful selection of dessert delicacies for their Great Maynard Bake Off competition. Although very hard to choose, the winning Star Baker this time was Fleur, with her stunning cake complete with edible flowers and handmade chocolate/gold leaf decorations. The runners-up were Maddie and Olivia.

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Talk with Ollie Devoto

Posted on April 29, 2024

 

Our sporty superstars were very lucky to have a truly inspiring talk from Ollie Devoto, current Exeter Chiefs player, last Friday! Ollie received his first professional contract at 18 to play for Bath, and then moved to Exeter Chiefs in 2016. In his first season, Ollie was part of the team that won the league,

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Final training before Ten Tors Challenge

Posted on April 23, 2024

 

Anticipation is building as the Ten Tors Challenge approaches! Our extraordinary expeditioners completed their final training weekend last week and were thankfully blessed with beautiful conditions – just look at that sunshine! Everyone returned fit and healthy, ready to give the final Challenge their all next month. Good luck to everyone now making their preparations

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New Eco Warriors ‘Plants in Classrooms’ initiative

Posted on April 22, 2024

 

Our Eco Warriors team are always doing fantastic work to get action for sustainability buzzing around school. Last week they launched their ‘Plants in Classrooms’ initiative, planting cosmos seeds for tutor groups to look after together during Summer Term. At the end of term, plants will be judged based on: Not only is this a

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The race to find the South West’s Fastest Teacher begins!

Posted on April 22, 2024

 

What better way to celebrate the upcoming Olympics and inspire countless classrooms from across the region, than to launch the first-ever South West’s Fastest Teacher competition? And, judging by the entries so far this is set to be quite the competition with Olympic runners, Ironmen and World Aquathlon champions just some among the entries received

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Cracking Chemistry Olympiad results

Posted on April 18, 2024

 

We couldn’t be prouder of our Sixth Form students’ recent Chemistry Olympiad results! Not only did everyone who entered win prizes, but our fabulously clever chemists brought home a whopping five Gold certificates, making this a truly record-breaking year for us! The Chemistry Olympiad, organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, is a challenge designed

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Latest visuals of Sixth Form Centre refurbishment

Posted on April 15, 2024

 

With only a few months until work begins, we’re so excited to share these latest visuals of the upcoming great big Sixth Form Centre refurbishment! Click on the photos below for a closer look at all their fabulous details. Huge thanks to our student focus group for all their help in advising on some of

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House Matches

Posted on April 5, 2024

 

Throughout the term each year group has enjoyed lots of fun, competitive internal fixtures. These come to a climax with the much-anticipated House Matches which always bring out the competitive streak in us all. That aside, it’s just wonderful to witness so many girls playing sport, being active, supporting each other so fully and absolutely

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Great Big Dance Off Regional Finals

Posted on April 4, 2024

 

Our Key Stage 3 Dance Company and our Key Stage 4/5 Dance Company once again performed at the Great Big Dance Off Regional Finals held in Swindon this year. This was an amazing opportunity to perform in a professional theatre and compete against other outstanding schools for dance. As ever, they all danced absolutely brilliantly

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Junior School and Pre-Prep Bake Sale

Posted on April 3, 2024

 

An exceedingly tasty end to the term! Last week, Pre-Prep and Junior School parents rose to the challenge of a Bake Sale, providing all kinds of delicious desserts to delight sweet-toothed passers by across the school. Their ‘flour power’ and the hard work of students running the sale was in aid of raising funds for

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Maynard’s Got Talent

Posted on March 29, 2024

 

The Spring Term culminated in the wonderful variety show that is Maynard’s Got Talent and wow, what a night it was! With twenty different dancing, singing and musical group and solo performances, plus some wonderfully comical staff acts, it made for another fantastic evening and our huge thanks to all those who came to support

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Senior tennis with Taunton School

Posted on March 26, 2024

 

Last week, our tennis enthusiasts Katie (Lower 4, Year 8), Giselle (Upper 4, Year 9), Joey (Lower 6, Year 12), and Madeline (Upper 6, Year 13, captain) had a lovely afternoon on the court, making the most of the (somewhat) sunny weather for the U18 Aberdare Senior Tennis Fixture. Coming up against Taunton School, girls

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