What a joy it has been to witness Class 1 diving into their learning about air resistance and gravity. The pupils have been absolutely engaged in some wonderfully hands-on exploration, designing and building parachutes of different sizes to test their theories about how drag affects the speed of a falling object. Each child carefully attached…
Class 1 have recently completed their second Exe Estuary educational workshop, which has been a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding of our local estuary and the natural environment that surrounds us. During this session, Class 1 explored the fascinating question of what, how and why estuary animals live in certain habitats. Through hands-on investigation,…
We are delighted to share what Class 2 have been creating in their recent Art unit on Fashion Designing. The pupils explored how different designers bring their own identity to their work, investigating designers like Vivienne Westwood and her influential role in the punk movement. They discovered how she juxtaposed unexpected elements like tartan with…
We were delighted to welcome the Exe Estuary Management Partnership for the first in a series of three Climate Change workshops for Class 1. This programme explores how climate change is affecting the wildlife and natural habitats around the estuary, and what we can do to protect them. 🚶♀️ Workshop 1: Exploring the Estuary Without…
This week, children from Class 1 proudly represented our school in the Annual Dawlish Water Rotary Club Schools’ Quiz — and what an incredible job they did. The competition included three challenging rounds, each with 50 questions ranging from general knowledge to topics linked to their school learning. One particularly fun section focused on spelling,…
Our Forest School has been a wonderful place of learning and discovery this term. Pupils have been developing their culinary skills, creating delicious courgette and wild garlic bhajis which they cooked over the fire – a real highlight! Beyond the kitchen, there’s been plenty of time for exploration and play across the site. These sessions…
We were absolutely blown away by the incredible performance from our Class 1 pupils at the Let’s Dance Festival this week. They joined schools from across South Devon at South Dartmoor Community College in Ashburton to celebrate dance, creativity and inspiration. The festival theme was ‘inspirational quotes’ – words that spark courage, hope and belief…
Class 1 has recently received a class-set of iPads, which are supporting the implementation of Magma Maths for Years 4 and 5. This innovative online platform is transforming our mathematics lessons. Mrs Mitchell can now stream pupils’ work directly onto the whiteboard, allowing for real-time monitoring and immediate identification of learning misconceptions. The technology enables…
Class 1 have been exploring the festive magic of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, which sparked an exciting journey into instructional writing. Our pupils have been working diligently to understand the key elements of creating clear, engaging instructions. They’ve carefully learned what makes a good set of instructions, focusing not just on clarity but also…
Class 1 pupils excelled in their recent assembly on World War II, their knowledge was remarkable, taking the entire audience on a powerful historical journey. The children brilliantly showcased their deep understanding of this significant period in history. Through three songs, an impressive dance routine, and thoughtful storytelling, they explained the complex factors leading to…