https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-students-race-into-engineering-challenge https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-students-race-into-engineering-challenge Students from Kingsbridge Community College put their engineering skills to the test this term as they competed in the Greenpower Electric Car Endurance South West event. Nine... ]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0000 5668 2026-07-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/59/da/e0/kingsbridge-community-college-students-race-into-engineering-challenge-35-1784022250.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/junior-life-skills-events-teach-important-life-skills https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/junior-life-skills-events-teach-important-life-skills South Hams District Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of another year of Junior Life Skills. The initiative, aimed at equipping young people with essential life skills,... ]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:29:25 +0000 5416 2025-10-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4b/73/d5/junior-life-skills-events-teach-important-life-skills-31-1761294704.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/paralympic-inspiration-hits-harbertonford-primary-as-david-hill-visits https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/paralympic-inspiration-hits-harbertonford-primary-as-david-hill-visits Harbertonford Primary School welcomed Paralympic athlete David Hill this week as part of the inspiring ‘Great Athletes’ initiative. The visit gave children a unique chance to... ]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:06:46 +0000 5307 2025-06-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/28/23/e1/paralympic-inspiration-hits-harbertonford-primary-as-david-hill-visits-65-1750871221.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/education-south-west-ceo-comments-on-the-governments-scheme-to-extend-free-school-meals https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/education-south-west-ceo-comments-on-the-governments-scheme-to-extend-free-school-meals Any child in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be able to claim free school meals from September 2026, the Government has said. Prime Minister Keir... ]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:38:31 +0000 5283 2025-06-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/37/4d/c1/education-south-west-ceo-comments-on-the-governments-scheme-to-extend-free-school-meals-45-1749138259.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/pupils-in-rural-areas-learn-about-world-cultures-thanks-to-proceeds-of-crime-act-funding https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/pupils-in-rural-areas-learn-about-world-cultures-thanks-to-proceeds-of-crime-act-funding Pupils at West Alvington Church of England Academy have recently enjoyed some special lessons as part of their cultural diversity workshops. The interactive lessons were provided by... ]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 21:56:26 +0000 5276 2025-05-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fe/ba/4e/pupils-in-rural-areas-learn-about-world-cultures-thanks-to-proceeds-of-crime-act-funding-51-1748638594.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/nature-through-the-lens-east-allington-primary-school-photography-competition-captures-signs-of-spring https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/nature-through-the-lens-east-allington-primary-school-photography-competition-captures-signs-of-spring Young photographers from East Allington and Christow Primary Schools are recognised for their eye for the outdoors. Young photographers from East Allington and Christow Primary Schools... ]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 11:54:17 +0000 5255 2025-05-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2d/7c/86/nature-through-the-lens-east-allington-primary-school-photography-competition-captures-signs-of-spring-75-1747643322.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/twinning-association-donates-remaining-funds-to-horizons-youth-club https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/twinning-association-donates-remaining-funds-to-horizons-youth-club Kingsbridge Twinning Association has donated their remaining funds to Family Advice Support Team’s (FAST) Youth Club, based at Horizons. Kingsbridge Twinning Association has wound down its... ]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 19:01:19 +0000 5244 2025-05-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6b/70/15/twinning-association-donates-remaining-funds-to-horizons-youth-club-91-1746640894.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-hosts-activity-day-with-local-primary-schools https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-hosts-activity-day-with-local-primary-schools Dartmouth Academy has held a Year 5 Activity Day with 76 pupils from Stoke Fleming Primary School, Blackawton Primary School, and the primary element of the all through school,... ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:37:56 +0000 5234 2025-04-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ed/98/2a/dartmouth-academy-hosts-activity-day-with-local-primary-schools-32-1745872690.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/harbertonford-primary-school-has-welcomed-caroline-voaden-mp https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/harbertonford-primary-school-has-welcomed-caroline-voaden-mp Harbertonford Primary School has welcomed local MP Caroline Voaden for a visit on Friday. Ms Voaden was given a tour of the school by Headteacher, Mr Jack... ]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:35:05 +0000 5176 2025-03-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/20/bf/80/harbertonford-primary-school-has-welcomed-caroline-voaden-mp-13-1742297931.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/harbertonford-pupils-make-a-splash-with-climate-change-education https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/harbertonford-pupils-make-a-splash-with-climate-change-education Pupils at Harbertonford Primary School have had an exciting and educational week this term exploring the effects of climate change on the ocean, thanks to a series of hands-on... ]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:42:05 +0000 5148 2025-03-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/22/a5/2c/harbertonford-pupils-make-a-splash-with-climate-change-education-7-1741211084.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-students-learn-about-apprenticeships-from-south-devon-college https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-students-learn-about-apprenticeships-from-south-devon-college Dartmouth Academy has planned an "exciting week of activities" for students as the school celebrates this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. This year’s National Apprenticeships Week is the... ]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:16:47 +0000 5124 2025-02-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/db/07/de/dartmouth-students-learn-about-apprenticeships-from-south-devon-college-27-1740395817.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/building-connections-dartmouth-academy-brings-together-parents-and-professionals https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/building-connections-dartmouth-academy-brings-together-parents-and-professionals Dartmouth Academy are running School Support & Snacks Events for parents and families. Dartmouth Academy is "committed to creating a thriving community where pupils, families, and... ]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:16:21 +0000 5119 2025-02-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0a/0d/e2/building-connections-dartmouth-academy-brings-together-parents-and-professionals-5-1739992666.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-champions-wellbeing-this-childrens-mental-health-week https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-champions-wellbeing-this-childrens-mental-health-week Sixth Form Mental Health Ambassadors lead the way in student support at KCC. Kingsbridge Community College, part of Education South West, has marked Children’s Mental Health... ]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:28:09 +0000 5104 2025-02-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/63/28/07/kingsbridge-community-college-champions-wellbeing-this-childrens-mental-health-week-44-1739820707.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/eight-year-old-wins-christmas-card-competition https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/eight-year-old-wins-christmas-card-competition Alexandria Tucker, 8, has won Coast and Country Cottages' annual Christmas card competition. Salcombe and Dartmouth-based holiday letting agency Coast and Country Cottages has once again... ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:13:19 +0000 4970 2024-12-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/57/d1/95/eight-year-old-wins-christmas-card-competition-47-1733825738.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-biology-students-head-to-exmoor-to-track-mice https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-biology-students-head-to-exmoor-to-track-mice Year 13 students from Kingsbridge Community College, part of Education South West, have visited Nettlecombe Field Studies Centre this term as part of their studies. The centre... ]]> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:40:18 +0000 4913 2024-11-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/db/5a/9d/kingsbridge-biology-students-head-to-exmoor-to-track-mice-57-1731408034.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-primary-school-is-a-showcase-school-for-talk-for-writing https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-primary-school-is-a-showcase-school-for-talk-for-writing Kingsbridge Primary School are "delighted to announce" that they are now a ‘Showcase School’ for Talk For Writing - one of only 11 in the whole of the UK.... ]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:41:08 +0000 4904 2024-11-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/49/a8/46/kingsbridge-primary-school-is-a-showcase-school-for-talk-for-writing-29-1730927423.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/story-sense-gets-a-twitter-boost-from-theo-paphitis https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/story-sense-gets-a-twitter-boost-from-theo-paphitis Story Sense, an award-winning, immersive storytelling class, tailored for babies and toddlers, has received a business boost from retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis. Last week, Nikita Dixon,... ]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:17:14 +0000 4726 2024-07-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bb/01/71/story-sense-gets-a-twitter-boost-from-theo-paphitis-67-1721420243.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-children-taking-part-in-sunflower-growing-competition https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/local-children-taking-part-in-sunflower-growing-competition A group of children from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, are taking part in a sunflower growing competition with other local schools. This term, the... ]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:49:09 +0000 4654 2024-06-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f1/1e/8e/local-children-taking-part-in-sunflower-growing-competition-75-1718311756.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/school-named-southwest-secondary-school-of-the-year-2024 https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/school-named-southwest-secondary-school-of-the-year-2024 Kingsbridge Community College has won the Southwest Secondary School of the Year 2024 Award for The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. Education South West says it is... ]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:40:53 +0000 4167 2023-12-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9b/4f/03/school-named-southwest-secondary-school-of-the-year-2024-43-1701726059.jpg