We are very proud to announce that we designed one of the 200 flags on display in the Queen’s Jubilee Pageant. The children’s artwork was part of The River of Hope project organised by The Thames Festival Trust. Our flag design was based on our connection with the River Exe and the importance that the…
Class 2 had an amazing time at The Manor House Hotel near Okehampton for their overnight residential. They took part in a wide range of activities and were kept very busy throughout their stay. The children particularly enjoyed the archery, five-a side football, the disco, badminton and adventure golf. For some children, it was their…
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Class 1 and 2 took part in an national online assembly yesterday with thousands of other children from around the UK. The workshop reminded pupils how to stay safe online. Pupils were introduced to a free online game called ‘Interland’ https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/interland It encourages the children to embark on an adventure and use the skills of…
Yesterday, our Year 5 girls attended a STEM workshop run by The Detective Project; they investigated a crime scene and completed a range of practical activities including: fingerprinting, DNA, marks and fibres and evidence collection. It gave them a fantastic science-based introduction to the work of crime scene officers, forensic investigators and the forensic procedure….
We were delighted on Friday afternoon to take our ‘Always Club’ winners for an extra-special treat of waffles and ice-cream. We took then to The Local Scoop in Dawlish where they could choose whatever they wanted! To be a member of the ‘Always Club’ pupils have to be polite, kind, helpful and always try to…
We are very proud of our Year 5 and 6 boys’ and girls’ that took part in the football tournaments held at Gatehouse School last week. Each team demonstrated teamwork and determination, even in the face of defeat! They thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it was super to see pupils back enjoying competitive sport against…
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We were delighted to welcome the Reverend Dallas Ayling into school to conduct an open air Easter Service. Class 1 told the Easter story and Class 2 shared a rap they had written about what Easter means to them. Reverend Dallas kindly brought in palm crosses, Easter eggs and hot cross buns for every child…
Class 1 loved their end of term PE lesson with Mr Keast, they embarked on a Nerf Gun battle! Everyone enjoyed thinking tactically and used a range of strategies to gain the most points. They displayed excellent teamwork and a wide range of skills; a super end of term treat and great way to keep…