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Exeter school pupils take part in innovative Erasmus + project with Spain and Latvia

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/07/2016 - 11:29am

Redhills Primary school in Exeter, Andrés García Soler Primary in Lorca (Spain) and Riga Classical Gymnasium, in Riga (Latvia) have been successful in gaining Erasmus+ funding to carry out the project "CLIL as a tool for change in the Primary classroom.

CLIL is a methodology which is up and coming in most European Educational systems at this moment in time and it helps schools integrate the teaching of language and content simultaneously apart from providing children with a real memorable learning experience.

This project revolves around the development of common projects...

Afternoon of racing at Newton Abbot

Event Date: 
05/04/2016 - 11:45am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Spend an afternoon at the races this Easter break at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 5 April.

Why not treat the family? Children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid student ID / NUS card enjoy free entry!

There is also a brand new children’s play area for this season, open at every fixture. Gates open at 11:50 and the first race is at 13:50. The last race is at 17:15.

Tickets can be bought at the racecourse’s online ticket store until 17:00 on Monday 4 April.

There will be tickets available at the gates on the day. Tickets are priced at £18 for...

The Exeter Book: Family Fun

Event Date: 
06/04/2016 - 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Wednesday 6th April 2016, 12.30-15.30 (Pearson Education Centre) Come and see the amazing Exeter Book which has survived for over 1000 years!

Drop in to the Library & Archives to see this amazing collection of Anglo-Saxon poems.

While you’re there – meet the archivist and ask her what parchment is made of (it’s rather disgusting….).

Afterwards, come over to our Education Space and take part in our Anglo-Saxon themed activities.

Make a shield or a brooch to take home, and see if you can work out the riddles of the Exeter Book.

Then have a go at...

New Phear Park play area opens

Phear Park’s new improved play area, featuring £48,000 of exciting leisure equipment, was officially declared open on Monday 21 March 2016 by East Devon District Council’s Chairman Councillor Stuart Hughes and Exmouth Town Mayor Councillor Maddy Chapman, who is also ward member for Exmouth Brixington.

The play area project was a joint partnership between East Devon District Council and Exmouth Town Council who have worked closely together to spend Section 106 funding, contributed by developers for every new home created in the town.

Local children and young people from...

LHC take fundraising efforts to new heights

Exeter based LHC Architecture + Urbanism is set to take fundraising efforts to new heights this year, in aid of children’s bereavement support charity, Balloons.

Staff from the award winning architecture firm have already begun planning a wide range of fundraising events to help raise money for the charity, which is known for providing support to children throughout Exeter, east and mid Devon.

Formed in 2007, Balloons supports children, young people and their families before an expected death or following the death of someone important in their lives.

The charity...

Easter pop-up Drama club

Event Date: 
04/04/2016 - 1:00pm to 3:15pm
Venue: 
America Hall, Pinhoe, Exeter

'Imagine That' Drama club will be running a 'pop-up' Drama club for 7-16 year olds in America Hall on Monday 4th April.

For fun, games and giggles make sure you book a place.

7-11 year olds will be from 1-2pm and 12-16 year olds from 2.15-3.15pm.

Absolutely no performance experience necessary but please book in advance at www.imaginethatdrama.co.uk or www.facebook.com/imaginethatdramadevon .

Alice in Wonderland

Event Date: 
30/03/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Join Alice and her friends on a magical adventure in Wonderland this Easter! Joining Alice is the Mad Hatter, played by Britain's Got Talent finalist and YouTube star Philip Green, as well as the White Rabbit and of course Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee.

This fantastic rendition of the Lewis Carroll classic will have you in fits of laughter as the cast deliver hilarious comedy routines, alongside a number of well known, toe-tapping tunes that will have you singing and dancing all the way to the biggest tea party in town!

Featuring a professional cast, stunning scenery and...

The Tales of Beatrix Potter

Event Date: 
24/03/2016 - 4:00pm to 26/03/2016 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Follow Peter Rabbit's adventures on a charming musical journey into the world of the much-loved author.

Beatrix Potter's classic tales are re-told with beauty and imagination, full of favourite characters such as Jeremy Fisher, Jemima Puddleduck and of course, Mrs Tiggywinkle, the hedgehog.

This lively new show draws the audience into the action. Join the naughty bunnies, nibble on a tasty picnic fairy cake at the Jemima's tea party, and help Peter to escape that old meanie Mr McGregor!

Suitable age 3- 12 years, Show lasts 55 minutes

Tickets £10.25, family...

Free child care places for two-year-olds

Devon County Council is encouraging parents to take up the opportunity to have free child care for their two-year-olds.

The Council provides funding to childcare and early years education providers for families in receipt of certain benefits so they can have a free place.

The Council says that many parents are unaware of the funding, or of the benefits that child care can provide.

In an effort to make people more aware, the Council is writing to families who are eligible for the funding to offer them free childcare.

‘Golden Tickets’ are being posted to...

More Devon children get their first choice secondary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/02/2016 - 12:20pm

More Devon children have been offered a place at their first choice secondary school for this September.

97.6 per cent of the families who applied to Devon County Council have been offered their first choice school compared to 94 per cent for last year.

It means Devon County Council has bucked the downward trend in many parts of the country.

In all, 99.5 per cent of applicants were offered one of their three preferences compared with 97 per cent in 2015.

The county council received 6,706 applicants from Devon pupils for a place at secondary school in...

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