Thanks to The Helen Foundation funding, Class 1 have enjoyed a shadow puppet workshop organised by DAISI. The theme of the day was based on the animals in The Lion King, which was building on the pupils recent trip to London to see the West End show. The animals they created were fantastic and by…
During our exciting trip, our Year 4,5 and 6 students had the opportunity to explore some of the most iconic landmarks and attrrcations in London. Highlights of our trip: Windsor Castle: We visited Windsor Castle and had the chance to see St George’s Chapel, where the Queen is laid to rest. We also explored Queen…
Class One had a brilliant trip to The Box in Plymouth, they experienced a mix of local and world History and explored the life and achievements of Sir Frances Drake. They used their Oracy skills to interview Drake and Queen Elizabeth I; then became history detectives and found out about the Spanish Armada and the legend of…
We were delighted yesterday with the enthusiasm and passion shown by all of our candidates for this year’s Head Boy and Head Girl role. We had 5 girls and 5 boys apply for the job and they were all well-prepared and gave super speeches in front of the whole school. Each pupil and member of…
This week Year 5 learnt a range of new skills at Forest School. They used a template to mark material, before cutting out their own purse; they pierced holes around the edge using a range of tools and will sew their lining and purse together next week. A brilliant afternoon and we cannot wait to…
Most of our Year 6 pupils have taken part in Bikeability training this week. Bikeability cycle training equips children with vital life skills. Pupils not only learn to cycle, they gain independence, social skills and a sense of wellbeing. After Bikeability, children are better at responding to risk and report increased confidence. Being confident to…
Our Year 5 have enjoyed their first week at Forest School. They focused on picking blackberries and making their own version of a french pudding over an open fire, they also loved eating their finished product! At the start of the session, pupils were reminded about safety around the site and they impressed Gin with…
Class 1 were very proud to invite members of our local community to our recent Enterpise Fete, which we held at Hope Church. Over the last 5 weeks Year 4,5 and 6 have taken part in the Virgin Money Make £5 Grow project. Each child had to create a business plan and then signed a…
Class 1 have got off to a flying start with their ‘Make £5 Grow’ Enterprise Project. After spending a couple of weeks thinking about their products and business ideas, over the half-term pupils had to complete a business plan. Once their plan was submitted they went to the ‘Cockwood Bank’ and signed a loan agreement…
Pupils from across the school, Year 1-6, enjoyed a morning at Dawlish Warren to enhance their geographical knowledge. Year 1 were working on compass skills. They found north and then used the compass to find the direction of key human and physical features of Dawlish Warren from their location. Class 2 were given two different…