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Pride and Celebration: Isca Academy Hosts Civic Awards for Local Young Changemakers

Young people from across Devon were recognised for their commitment to citizenship, leadership and community service at a special Torbay and Devon Civic Award ceremony held at Isca Academy this month.

The event, which celebrates the achievements of Year 6 pupils who have gone above and beyond in helping others, brought together proud students, families, and staff from schools across the region to acknowledge months of voluntary service and personal growth.

Pupils receiving the award had all completed a rigorous programme focused on active citizenship, community...

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Exminster Pre-school take teaching to Africa!

Authored by JanetRaeburn
Posted: Tue, 08/01/2017 - 11:38am

Staff from Exminster Pre-school recently travelled over 7,000 miles to spend a week visiting Nayamba School in Zambia.

Leah Barnes, Exminster Pre-school Manager, and Michaela Petherick, Pre-school’s Play Leader, were part of a team of 10 local people who went on a self-funded visit to support and develop teaching and learning at Nayamba School, a Community primary school for children in rural Chisamba, Zambia.

Established because there was no primary school close enough or affordable, this free school now has over 290 children attending from the surrounding area. The pre-...

Singer tackles online safety and discrimination on school visit

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 07/26/2017 - 11:15pm

Gravesend singer-songwriter Jash will be paying local schools a visit later this month, as he tackles the subject of discrimination and online safety head on.

With 17 dates lined up over 11 days, Jash is keen to perform to thousands of young people across the country before sitting down to open up about his personal experiences of cyberbullying and discrimination.

“Being an artist means that you have to put yourself out there”, says Jash.

“Sometimes the feedback you receive can be positive, sometimes it’s negative. I have a good friend who does music and he put a...

Fire at landmark Teignmouth cafe

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/26/2017 - 8:44am

Three appliances from Teignmouth, Dawlish and Torquay, and an Operational Assurance Officer, were mobilised to the Beachcomber Café in Teignmouth, following several calls reporting a fire.

Immediately upon arrival of the first appliance, the assistance of a fourth fire engine was requested. This was mobilised from Paignton.

Below id he fire service log:

23:00 - Kitchen area of the café is well alight. Remainder of the property is heavily smoke logged. Two sets of breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet are in use.

23:06 - Breathing apparatus are now...

The Benefits of a Prep School Education

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 1:10pm

Are you wondering what type of school to send your child to? This is a huge decision for a parent to make and it can affect many of areas of your child’s life, now and in the future. Sending your child to a prep school before they go to secondary school is one option for parents when they are making this decision on behalf of their son or daughter. Prep schools vary in quality from one school to another, but some of the main benefits of the leading prep schools include the following.

Prep Schools Usually Have Smaller Class Sizes

Unfortunately, some schools have huge...

Seaton Wetlands inspires teachers to take learning outdoors

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 10:44am

Seaton Wetlands recently hosted 26 primary school teachers from across Devon to help them use the outdoor environment to develop mathematical reasoning and problem solving skills for children.

The day-long course entitled ‘Developing Young Mathematicians Outdoors’ was delivered by education rangers from East Devon District Council's countryside team with support from school improvement advisor and curriculum consultant, David Weatherly.

Mr Weatherly said: "The day illustrated to teachers how easily they can use the outdoors as a normal part of everyday learning in school...

Mayor opens new classroom and state-of-the-art 3G sports pitch at Okehampton Primary School

A ribbon cutting ceremony was carried out by The Mayor of Okehampton, Jan Goffey, to officially open the state-of-the-art Third Generation (3G) sports pitch and new classroom, at Okehampton Primary School & Nursery.

The £540,000 project carried out by property design and management consultants, NPS South West and built by Skinner Construction Ltd., of Sidmouth, was completed in the autumn of 2016.

NPS South West, were commissioned by Devon County Council, to deliver a priority project to construct a new classroom and additional sports facilities at Okehampton Primary...

Exeter College awarded ‘Gold’ standard for Outstanding University Level Teaching and Learning

Exeter College has been awarded the ‘Gold’ standard for delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its University Level students.

The coveted gold award highlights that the college’s Centre for University Level Studies, which offers a wide range of degree level courses, is among the best in the country for teaching and employment outcomes.

The results of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), published today, provide a picture of excellence in teaching and learning in UK higher education. A panel of experts judged awarded Exeter College gold...

The Breakfast Run is back – all Teddy Bears welcome!

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Fri, 05/12/2017 - 11:54am

Hospiscare’s Breakfast Run 2017 has been launched to the delight of the students at Heathcote Primary School in Tiverton, who held a Bring your Teddy to School day to celebrate the occasion.

Hospiscare’s George the Mouse joined them, helping to explain how the Breakfast Run at Knightshayes on the 17th September will help local patients and their families.

The Breakfast Run, a sponsored walk, run or jog will raise much needed donations to maintain and develop hospice services that are led from Pine Lodge in Tiverton. Situated on Post Hill in Tiverton, Pine Lodge provides...

QE Sixth Formers recognised for participation in volunteering, community service and action

Queen Elizabeth’s School, in Crediton, is delighted that once again over 50 of their Sixth Form students have succeeded in meeting the demands of the QE Sixth Form Diploma Award.

The Diploma Award evening, held on Thursday 4th May, celebrated QE Sixth Formers exceptional achievements. The award commends not only the incredible work ethic that leads QE students to achieve some of the very best A level results in Devon, but also their outstanding participation in volunteering, community service and action.

As expected, Sixth Form study brings many challenges for students –...

Free music lessons with National Learn to Play Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/08/2017 - 9:06pm

Anyone can get one of thousands of FREE musical instrument lessons available nationwide on Learn to Play Day 2017. Plus, there will be loads of special event offers and competitions to take part in. There has never been a better time to start to learn playing music! The event is the flagship event of the charity Music for All in partnership with the Musicians’ Union, the Arts Council ‘Take It Away’ scheme and Making Music. Its aim is to get everyone, young and old, and different levels of experience to be inspired or return to learning to play a musical instrument. Playing music has the...

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