St James Exeter

🏆✨ St James Staff Teamwork of the Year 2026! ✨🏆

We are delighted to announce that our Year 11 Team has been named St James Staff Teamwork of the Year 2026! 🎉

Led by Ms Guest and Head of Year Mr Twist, alongside a dedicated team of tutors and curriculum leaders, this exceptional group has created a culture built on care, consistency and high expectations.

Throughout the year, the team has gone above and beyond to support our students, from early morning check ins and motivational conversations to ensuring students arrived at school and were fully prepared for success. Their commitment, compassion and determination have had a profound impact on our Year 11 cohort.

Ms Guest and Head of Year Mr Twist will now go forward to represent St James at the Ted Wragg Trust Awards next week, and we couldn't be prouder!

Please join us in congratulating the entire Year 11 Team on this outstanding achievement and wishing them the very best of luck in the next stage of the awards. 🍀👏

🏆🌟 Teamwork of the Year 2026! 🌟🏆

We are incredibly proud to announce that the St James Flag Football Team has been named our Teamwork of the Year 2026 award winner! 🎉🏈

This outstanding group of students has enjoyed an exceptional year, demonstrating unwavering commitment, determination and, above all, incredible teamwork. From becoming Devon Champions to being crowned South West Regional Champions, they have continually shown what can be achieved when a team works together towards a common goal.

The team will now go forward to represent St James at the Ted Wragg Trust Awards next week!

Please join us in congratulating our St James Flag Football Team on this outstanding achievement and wishing them the very best of luck in the next stage of the awards. 🍀👏

🌟 St James Teacher of the Year 2026! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to share that Mrs Tompkins has been named St James Teacher of the Year 2026! 🎉

This well deserved recognition reflects not only her excellence in the classroom, but also her dedication as a compassionate subject leader and a much loved member of our school community. Mrs Tompkins continiously goes above and beyond to support, inspire and empower our students every day.

Mrs Tompkins will now go forward to represent St James at the Ted Wragg Trust Awards next week, and we couldn't be prouder!

Please join us in congratulating Mrs Tompkins on this outstanding achievement and wishing her the very best of luck in the next stage of the awards. 🍀👏

🌟 Year 7 Information Evening 🌟

It was a pleasure to welcome our Year 7 families to St James this evening for our final Year Information Evening.

The evening was led by our Head of Year, Caitlin Searle, and Senior Assistant Headteacher, Steffi Morby, who shared important information to help families prepare for a successful start to secondary school. Topics included the Year 7 curriculum, homework expectations, Yondr pouches and our exciting PGL Residential (don't forget, bookings close this Sunday!).

Families also heard about some of the fantastic opportunities awaiting our new students, including the always popular Silent Disco 🎧✨

📣 Flu Vaccination emails have been sent to families.

For more information or to receive the link again please contact [email protected]

⚽️⭐️ Congratulations to our incredible under 15s Girls football team!

They kicked off the season with a 6-1 win against Isca. 💪

We are so proud of them all! ⚽️⭐️

📣 Calling All Year 7 Families! 🌟

We’re excited to remind families about the fantastic Year 7 Residential to Barton Hall taking place in July 2027! 🏕️🌲

This exciting 3-day adventure will give students the opportunity to develop independence, build friendships, challenge themselves through outdoor activities, and create lasting memories with their peers. Previous residentials have included activities such as zip wiring, climbing, team-building challenges and much more! 🚀

If you would like your child to take part, please complete the online sign-up form linked in the letter sent home. Please note that the deadline for completing the form is Sunday 4th October.

We hope as many Year 7 students as possible will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! 😊

📣🕺 CALLING ALL YEAR 7 STUDENTS! 🕺📣

🗓 Wednesday 22nd October
⏰ 4:00pm - 6:00pm
📍 Main Hall
💷 £5 per ticket (includes refreshments!)

Tickets are available now via the MCAS App.

📧 If you are collecting your child at the end of the event, please email [email protected]. If we do not hear from you, we will allow students to make their own way home.

🍽️ Lunch Menu Change – Thursday 1 October

📅 This change is for one day only

🎸 Calling All Guitarists, Technicians and Music Enthusiasts! 🎸

Do you know anyone who could help our Music Department at St James School, Exeter?

We have a number of student guitars that need restringing (we'll provide all the strings and materials), along with a few that need some minor repairs, including basic soldering work.

If you have the skills, or know someone who does, we'd be incredibly grateful for any help. It would make a real difference to the students who use these instruments every day.

Please comment below or send us a message if you can help.
Thank you for supporting music at St James! 🎶