This week it was the Year 2 pupil’s time to shine; they had their first fixture of the term were the boys represented ECS in rugby and the girls, in hockey. All pupils enjoyed an afternoon of competition in a mini festival, there were nerves and excitement before the starting whistles but as soon as they settled into the games they all demonstrated some encouraging play. Thank you to all the supporters who came along to cheer the pupils on.
On Wednesday the senior girls travelled to Wellington to play hockey. In the second half our ECS girls soon realised ways of working the ball around the opposition, definitely a game of two halves. The Year 5 and 6 boys welcomed Trinity and West Buckland for a triangular of rugby matches at our home pitches. It was a lovely afternoon where all three schools showed promise and there were some really closely contested matches.
A busy Thursday for all Year 3 and 4 pupils. The U8 boys competed in a tag rugby festival at St Christopher’s, the U9 boys made the journey to Mount Kelly for a rugby festival and the U8 and U9 girls hosted three hockey teams from Maynard at our home pitches at Exeter University.
A great week of sport for ECS, lots of promising performances and a lot of smiley faces when playing! Well done everyone.
Mrs Emma Ross
Director of Sport
Pupils’ self-esteem, self-confidence and self-knowledge flourish as a result of warm relationships between staff and pupils and the nurturing culture of the school. They also develop because of the encouraging and effective feedback provided by teachers.
The curriculum for the youngest children is highly tailored to their individual needs and interests, while the oldest pupils are supported effectively by teaching planned to develop pupils’ analytical skills and prepare them for the likely academic demands of their senior or secondary school.
Academic leaders employ a robust tracking system which informs teachers’ understanding of the progress made by their pupils…. Teachers adapt their provision in response to needs identified by assessment data. This contributes to pupils’ good progress.
The school provides a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities, ranging from the ‘country club’ in the pre-prep school where the children extend their geographical learning, to those exploring coding or ancient history.
Pupils who attain highly in sport are supported in progressing to high level competition by specialist coaching.
Music is embedded across the school. Staff have shaped an inclusive approach where all pupils are involved.
An emotionally-healthy lifestyle is promoted by leaders through the provision of quiet classroom areas and the support available from the ‘wellbeing room’.
Pupils are encouraged to express their views and show appropriate consideration toward those who hold opinions different from their own.
The culture of the school cultivates a sense of self-awareness and an appreciation of the needs of others.
Leaders and staff model high levels of respect and consideration, which are then shown across the community.
Pupils develop a sense of responsibility towards wider society through involvement in local citizenship projects and initiatives.
Leaders maintain an effective safeguarding culture where staff are aware of their responsibilities and respond appropriately should a concern be raised.