Exeter pupils celebrate local heroes with heartfelt Thank-You Project

Pupils at Exwick Heights Primary School have been recognising the people and organisations they say help make Exeter a better place, creating and sending handmade cards to thank community groups and frontline workers across the city.

The project, led by the school’s community ambassadors, saw children draw up their own list of “Exeter heroes”. 

Local groups including Exwick Community Larder, Exeter Foodbank, The Exwick Free Toy Shed and Exwick Community Association all received cards, along with staff at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Little Valley Animal Shelter and the local RSPCA.

Police officers, firefighters, librarians, postal workers, Exeter City Council, Exwick Sports Hub and Exwick Health Centre were also among those thanked.

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Exwick Heights, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, places a strong emphasis on teaching pupils about kindness, responsibility and the role they play in their community. 

Staff said the card-making initiative was a way for pupils to reflect on the work others do for the city.

Headteacher Gemma Wills said the project encouraged pupils to think beyond the classroom: “Our community ambassadors made us incredibly proud.” 

“Exeter is full of wonderful people, and it was lovely to see the children taking time to think about those who keep us safe, care for others and brighten our community.”

Ted Wragg Trust CEO Moira Marder said the activity reflected the trust’s wider aim of supporting pupils to grow into confident and responsible citizens.

The school said it hopes to continue building links with the groups involved throughout the year.