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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/community-comes-together-for-fun-filled-dog-show-at-thurlestone-primary <![CDATA[Community comes together for fun-filled dog show at Thurlestone Primary ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/community-comes-together-for-fun-filled-dog-show-at-thurlestone-primary Pupils, families and their four-legged friends came together for a fantastic day of fun at the annual dog show hosted by All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy. ... ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:47:09 +0000 5671 2026-07-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/fe/fe/bc/community-comes-together-for-fun-filled-dog-show-at-thurlestone-primary-12-1784144923.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/west-alvington-pupils-go-wild-for-learning-on-dartmoor-zoo-visit <![CDATA[West Alvington pupils go wild for learning on Dartmoor Zoo visit ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/west-alvington-pupils-go-wild-for-learning-on-dartmoor-zoo-visit Pupils at West Alvington C of E Academy have enjoyed an unforgettable day at Dartmoor Zoo this term. The trip provided children with an opportunity to... ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:02:37 +0000 5667 2026-07-13 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6a/00/d8/west-alvington-pupils-go-wild-for-learning-on-dartmoor-zoo-visit-63-1783976565.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/salcombes-kirsty-bonner-is-a-miss-devon-finalist-and-is-focussed-on-mental-health <![CDATA[Salcombe's Kirsty Bonner is a Miss Devon finalist and is focussed on mental health ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/salcombes-kirsty-bonner-is-a-miss-devon-finalist-and-is-focussed-on-mental-health Salcombe girl and Miss Devon finalist Kirsty Bonner is using her platform to launch 'Mind Over Marks'. Mind Over Marks is an initiative focused on encouraging... ]]> Fri, 29 May 2026 23:54:12 +0000 5609 2026-05-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f2/91/8d/salcombes-kirsty-bonner-is-a-miss-devon-finalist-and-is-focussed-on-mental-health-21-1780095458.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/sale-of-land-at-kevicc-will-be-reinvested-into-the-school <![CDATA[Sale of land at KEVICC will be reinvested into the school ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/sale-of-land-at-kevicc-will-be-reinvested-into-the-school Department for Education has approved the sale of land at King Edward VI Community College. Education South West has confirmed it is moving forward with plans... ]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 18:48:29 +0000 5600 2026-05-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/38/8e/37/sale-of-land-at-kevicc-will-be-reinvested-into-the-school-2-1779299386.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/west-alvington-pupils-set-sail-with-inspiring-wind-project-experience <![CDATA[West Alvington pupils set sail with "inspiring" Wind Project experience ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/west-alvington-pupils-set-sail-with-inspiring-wind-project-experience Pupils at West Alvington C of E Academy have enjoyed an "unforgettable, hands-on" learning experience on the water as part of the Wind Project, working with Salcombe Dinghy Sailing... ]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 18:25:14 +0000 5589 2026-05-18 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/dd/4f/dd/west-alvington-pupils-set-sail-with-inspiring-wind-project-experience-26-1779125202.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/student-leaders-gather-for-education-south-west-leadership-conference <![CDATA[Student Leaders Gather for Education South West Leadership Conference]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/student-leaders-gather-for-education-south-west-leadership-conference More than 40 student leaders from across Education South West (ESW) schools came together for a Student Leadership Conference hosted at King Edward VI Community College (KEVICC) in Totnes... ]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:08:23 +0000 5524 2026-03-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9b/a7/72/student-leaders-gather-for-education-south-west-leadership-conference-96-1773324548.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/all-saints-thurlestone-c-of-e-academy-celebrates-world-book-day <![CDATA[All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy Celebrates World Book Day]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/all-saints-thurlestone-c-of-e-academy-celebrates-world-book-day All Saints’ Thurlestone C of E Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, marked World Book Day with a fun and imaginative celebration designed to inspire a love of... ]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:48:52 +0000 5516 2026-03-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/92/8f/d8/all-saints-thurlestone-c-of-e-academy-celebrates-world-book-day-49-1773143346.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-year-8-pupils-learn-lifesaving-cpr-skills <![CDATA[Dartmouth Academy Year 8 Pupils Learn Lifesaving CPR Skills]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-year-8-pupils-learn-lifesaving-cpr-skills Year 8 pupils at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have taken part in vital, hands‑on workshops designed to give them the confidence and skills to act in... ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:18:38 +0000 5513 2026-03-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9e/e2/d2/dartmouth-academy-year-8-pupils-learn-lifesaving-cpr-skills-11-1772713124.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/east-allington-primary-pupils-join-chris-packham-for-tree-planting <![CDATA[East Allington Primary Pupils Join Chris Packham for Tree Planting]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/east-allington-primary-pupils-join-chris-packham-for-tree-planting This half term thirteen pupils from East Allington Primary School, part of Education South West, travelled to a rewilding site near Launceston to take part in a special tree... ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:36:31 +0000 5511 2026-03-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/e3/67/98/east-allington-primary-pupils-join-chris-packham-for-tree-planting-100-1772703405.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/education-south-west-shortlisted-for-two-national-mat-excellence-awards <![CDATA[Education South West Shortlisted for Two National MAT Excellence Awards]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/education-south-west-shortlisted-for-two-national-mat-excellence-awards Education South West (ESW) is celebrating national recognition after being shortlisted in two prestigious categories at the MAT Excellence Awards, presented by Optimus Education. Education South West is a... ]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:51:41 +0000 5510 2026-03-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/12/04/bd/education-south-west-shortlisted-for-two-national-mat-excellence-awards-56-1772617945.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/louis-dunfords-song-sparks-thought-provoking-art-project-at-dartmouth-academy <![CDATA[Louis Dunford’s Song Sparks Thought Provoking Art Project at Dartmouth Academy]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/louis-dunfords-song-sparks-thought-provoking-art-project-at-dartmouth-academy Students at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have embarked on a powerful and thought-provoking project inspired by the music of Louis Dunford. The project began... ]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:19:42 +0000 5490 2026-02-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/34/7a/0f/louis-dunfords-song-sparks-thought-provoking-art-project-at-dartmouth-academy-21-1770887991.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-sixth-form-media-students-go-behind-the-scenes-at-the-bbc <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Sixth Form Media Students Go Behind the Scenes at the BBC]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-sixth-form-media-students-go-behind-the-scenes-at-the-bbc Sixth form media students at Kingsbridge Community College, part of Education South West, have gained valuable insight into the news industry as part of an exciting interactive workshop with... ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:35:06 +0000 5489 2026-02-06 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5c/22/05/kingsbridge-sixth-form-media-students-go-behind-the-scenes-at-the-bbc-62-1770370529.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-eco-champions-lead-the-way-in-school-recycling-initiative <![CDATA[Young Eco-Champions Lead the Way in School Recycling Initiative]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/young-eco-champions-lead-the-way-in-school-recycling-initiative This month a group of pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, participated in an exciting ‘Waste Action Day’, aimed at improving recycling across the school. ... ]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:40:25 +0000 5477 2026-01-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/19/6c/37/young-eco-champions-lead-the-way-in-school-recycling-initiative-95-1769082041.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-primary-to-host-national-steplab-coaching-hub-day <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Primary to Host National Steplab Coaching Hub Day]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-primary-to-host-national-steplab-coaching-hub-day Kingsbridge Primary School (KPS), part of Education South West, is inviting educators from across the country to attend its next Steplab Coaching Hub Day on Thursday 29th January 2026,... ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:39:04 +0000 5475 2026-01-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5e/0c/67/kingsbridge-primary-to-host-national-steplab-coaching-hub-day-93-1768833555.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-students-gear-up-for-safer-driving <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Students Gear Up for Safer Driving]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-students-gear-up-for-safer-driving Students at Kingsbridge Community College (KCC), part of Education South West, have taken part in a road safety workshop this month run by Learn2Live, an organisation which works to... ]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:21:33 +0000 5464 2025-12-31 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3c/2f/42/kingsbridge-students-gear-up-for-safer-driving-52-1767180105.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-delight-at-devon-cookery-competition <![CDATA[Dartmouth Academy Pupils Delight at Devon Cookery Competition]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-delight-at-devon-cookery-competition Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have been praised for their professionalism and teamwork after taking part in the Devon Local Final of the Springboard Cookery... ]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:00:02 +0000 5463 2025-12-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/41/2d/4e/dartmouth-academy-pupils-delight-at-devon-cookery-competition-57-1767081608.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/charleton-pupils-spread-festive-cheer-across-the-community <![CDATA[Charleton Pupils Spread Festive Cheer Across the Community]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/charleton-pupils-spread-festive-cheer-across-the-community Charleton CofE Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, has been buzzing this month as pupils, staff, and the local community came together to celebrate the season. ... ]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:44:12 +0000 5460 2025-12-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/93/c1/f5/charleton-pupils-spread-festive-cheer-across-the-community-40-1766148258.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/england-rugby-legend-martin-johnson-inspires-dartmouth-academy-pupils-at-awards-evening <![CDATA[England Rugby Legend Martin Johnson Inspires Dartmouth Academy Pupils at Awards Evening]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/england-rugby-legend-martin-johnson-inspires-dartmouth-academy-pupils-at-awards-evening Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, recently hosted a special awards evening to celebrate the achievements of its pupils, recognising both academic success and the embodiment of the... ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:43:08 +0000 5453 2025-12-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/4f/13/67/england-rugby-legend-martin-johnson-inspires-dartmouth-academy-pupils-at-awards-evening-92-1765539798.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/charleton-pupils-learn-life-skills-and-safety-in-community-focused-workshops <![CDATA[Charleton Pupils Learn Life Skills and Safety in Community Focused Workshops]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/charleton-pupils-learn-life-skills-and-safety-in-community-focused-workshops Pupils from Charleton CofE Academy, part of the Learning Academy Partnership, enjoyed an engaging and insightful visit from a local Police Community Support Officer this term, who spent time... ]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:09:25 +0000 5435 2025-11-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8a/20/0d/charleton-pupils-learn-life-skills-and-safety-in-community-focused-workshops-30-1763629771.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coming-together-in-remembrance <![CDATA[Coming Together in Remembrance]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/coming-together-in-remembrance Kingsbridge Community College mark Remembrance Day. Kingsbridge Community College marked Remembrance Day with a moment of reflection and respect. Our students and staff joined... ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:44:44 +0000 5428 2025-11-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/9c/0b/ed/coming-together-in-remembrance-88-1762937242.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/charleton-and-west-alvington-pupils-showcase-creativity-in-vibrant-gallery-inspired-by-south-west-artist <![CDATA[Charleton and West Alvington Pupils Showcase Creativity in Vibrant Gallery Inspired by South West Artist]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/charleton-and-west-alvington-pupils-showcase-creativity-in-vibrant-gallery-inspired-by-south-west-artist Pupils from Charleton CofE Academy were joined by children from West Alvington Church of England Academy, both part of the Learning Academy Partnership, this month to open a vibrant... ]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:19:53 +0000 5425 2025-11-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/8b/d4/b4/charleton-and-west-alvington-pupils-showcase-creativity-in-vibrant-gallery-inspired-by-south-west-artist-62-1762518198.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-joins-uk-ukraine-reading-for-pleasure-project <![CDATA[Dartmouth Academy Joins UK - Ukraine Reading for Pleasure Project]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-joins-uk-ukraine-reading-for-pleasure-project Reading Across Borders: Dartmouth Academy Joins International Literacy Partnership. Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, is thrilled to announce its participation in the UK–Ukraine... ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:51:25 +0000 5420 2025-10-30 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/09/24/60/dartmouth-academy-joins-uk-ukraine-reading-for-pleasure-project-83-1761814408.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kcc-pupils-discover-700-years-of-history-at-buckland-abbey <![CDATA[KCC Pupils Discover 700 Years of History at Buckland Abbey]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kcc-pupils-discover-700-years-of-history-at-buckland-abbey Year 11 History students from Kingsbridge Community College (KCC), part of West, recently enjoyed a two-day trip to Buckland Abbey, set on the edge of South Dartmoor. ... ]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:30:38 +0000 5417 2025-10-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/47/82/2c/kcc-pupils-discover-700-years-of-history-at-buckland-abbey-40-1761312661.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-pupils-chart-a-course-for-adventure-with-sailor-conrad-humphreys <![CDATA[Dartmouth Pupils Chart a Course for Adventure with Sailor Conrad Humphreys]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-pupils-chart-a-course-for-adventure-with-sailor-conrad-humphreys Pupils at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, were treated to an inspiring visit from renowned sailor and adventurer Conrad Humphreys this month. The school’s primary... ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:32:12 +0000 5414 2025-10-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/91/20/dc/dartmouth-pupils-chart-a-course-for-adventure-with-sailor-conrad-humphreys-87-1760621543.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-dive-into-adventure-with-local-author-erin-allgrove <![CDATA[Dartmouth Academy Pupils Dive into Adventure with Local Author Erin Allgrove]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-dive-into-adventure-with-local-author-erin-allgrove Young Readers Set Sail on a Creative Journey with ‘Bosun Bob and the Cat with No Name Pupils from Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, ... ]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:46:12 +0000 5407 2025-10-09 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/bd/eb/31/dartmouth-academy-pupils-dive-into-adventure-with-local-author-erin-allgrove-58-1760010393.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/paralympic-inspiration-hits-harbertonford-primary-as-david-hill-visits <![CDATA[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 <![CDATA[Education South West CEO comments on the Government's 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 <![CDATA[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/dartmouth-academy-hosts-activity-day-with-local-primary-schools <![CDATA[ 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-pupils-make-a-splash-with-climate-change-education <![CDATA[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