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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-students-race-into-engineering-challenge <![CDATA[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/dartmouth-academy-pupils-enjoy-rewarding-day-at-woodlands-theme-park <![CDATA[Dartmouth Academy pupils enjoy "rewarding day" at Woodlands Theme Park]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-academy-pupils-enjoy-rewarding-day-at-woodlands-theme-park Pupils from Dartmouth Academy enjoyed an "exciting day" at Woodlands Family Theme Park this term thanks to a special trip organised and supported by the local Rotary Club. ... ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:05:32 +0000 5639 2026-06-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b6/8b/0e/dartmouth-academy-pupils-enjoy-rewarding-day-at-woodlands-theme-park-80-1782389174.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/east-allington-primary-school-opens-new-library-to-inspire-young-readers <![CDATA[East Allington Primary School opens new library to inspire young readers]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/east-allington-primary-school-opens-new-library-to-inspire-young-readers Pupils at East Allington Primary School are celebrating the opening of their brand-new school library, created in direct response to pupil requests. Children had requested a central... ]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:02:56 +0000 5555 2026-04-21 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/92/05/e6/east-allington-primary-school-opens-new-library-to-inspire-young-readers-89-1776780865.jpg 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/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/education-south-west-launches-dental-champions-programme-through-community-hubs <![CDATA[Education South West Launches Dental Champions Programme Through Community Hubs]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/education-south-west-launches-dental-champions-programme-through-community-hubs Education South West (ESW) has launched a new Dental Champions programme through its Community Hub network, supporting children and families with practical dental health education in response to growing... ]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:53:52 +0000 5504 2026-02-25 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/10/48/a4/education-south-west-launches-dental-champions-programme-through-community-hubs-80-1772016846.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/blackawton-primarys-youngest-pupils-raise-over-200-for-devon-air-ambulance <![CDATA[Blackawton Primary’s Youngest Pupils Raise Over £200 for Devon Air Ambulance]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/blackawton-primarys-youngest-pupils-raise-over-200-for-devon-air-ambulance Children in Class 1 and the nursery at Blackawton Primary School, part of Education South West, have been spreading festive cheer while raising vital funds for Devon Air... ]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:53:10 +0000 5459 2025-12-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/f3/59/9e/blackawton-primarys-youngest-pupils-raise-over-200-for-devon-air-ambulance-81-1766138018.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-celebrates-outstanding-a-level-results <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Community College celebrates "outstanding" A Level results]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-celebrates-outstanding-a-level-results Kingsbridge Community College is once again celebrating an exceptional year of A Level and vocational results. Students have achieved impressive outcomes across the board, reflecting their... ]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:38:16 +0000 5372 2025-08-20 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/23/8a/90/kingsbridge-community-college-celebrates-outstanding-a-level-results-73-1755712210.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dartmouth-students-learn-about-apprenticeships-from-south-devon-college <![CDATA[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/children-attend-school-in-wellies-and-farmers-travel-to-westminster-to-protest-tax-changes <![CDATA[Children attend school in wellies and farmers travel to Westminster to protest tax changes]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/children-attend-school-in-wellies-and-farmers-travel-to-westminster-to-protest-tax-changes Lots of South Hams' school children went to school in wellies today, and farmers are headed to Westminster, in protest to the change in inheritance tax around farms. ... ]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:29:22 +0000 4931 2024-11-19 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cb/f7/e9/children-attend-school-in-wellies-and-farmers-travel-to-westminster-to-protest-tax-changes-42-1732048173.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/blackawton-primary-school-welcomes-caroline-voaden-mp <![CDATA[Blackawton Primary School welcomes Caroline Voaden MP]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/blackawton-primary-school-welcomes-caroline-voaden-mp Blackawton Primary School welcomed Caroline Voaden MP for a visit this month. Caroline Voaden came along to the school to speak with teachers and pupils. She met... ]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:13:42 +0000 4908 2024-11-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/31/92/f6/blackawton-primary-school-welcomes-caroline-voaden-mp-55-1731017631.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-students-receive-excellent-a-level-results <![CDATA[South Hams students receive excellent A-Level results ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/south-hams-students-receive-excellent-a-level-results Students across the South Hams have received their A-Level results today - with excellent results across the area. Students at Totnes' KEVICC Kennicott Sixth Form, Kingsbridge... ]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:09:00 +0000 4770 2024-08-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/16/a8/ae/south-hams-students-receive-excellent-a-level-results-87-1723756222.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dcc-is-consulting-on-the-future-of-kingswear-primary-school <![CDATA[DCC is consulting on the future of Kingswear Primary School]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/dcc-is-consulting-on-the-future-of-kingswear-primary-school Devon County Council is consulting on the future of Kingswear Primary School after years of declining numbers of pupils. Devon County Council is consulting on the... ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:05:55 +0000 4402 2024-02-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/52/ea/29/dcc-is-consulting-on-the-future-of-kingswear-primary-school-7-1709157961.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/school-named-southwest-secondary-school-of-the-year-2024 <![CDATA[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 https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/schools-closed-tomorrow-due-to-storm-ciaran <![CDATA[Schools closed tomorrow due to Storm Ciarán]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/schools-closed-tomorrow-due-to-storm-ciaran Schools across the South Hams are closed tomorrow due to Storm Ciarán. Storm Ciarán will cross the southern half of the UK during this evening and... ]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:03:42 +0000 4110 2023-11-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/0d/3d/47/schools-closed-tomorrow-due-to-storm-ciaran-14-1698876291.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-rated-good-by-ofsted <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Community College rated Good by Ofsted]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-community-college-rated-good-by-ofsted Kingsbridge Community College has been rated Good by Ofsted in the first inspection since 2008. Kingsbridge Community College was rated Good in Overall Effectiveness as well... ]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:51:28 +0000 3672 2023-04-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/cc/52/5c/kingsbridge-community-college-rated-good-by-ofsted-13-1682675595.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/free-books-for-schools <![CDATA[FREE BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/free-books-for-schools Local lady and Usborne seller, Charlotte Titterton, is on a mission to fill school, pre-school and nursery libraries with new books! Having joined as an Usborne seller... ]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:03:04 +0000 2814 2022-04-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/05/85/9c/free-books-for-schools-50-1649689398.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/scammer-calling-schools-is-pretending-to-be-a-police-officer <![CDATA[Scammer calling schools is pretending to be a police officer]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/scammer-calling-schools-is-pretending-to-be-a-police-officer Police have been made aware of a man cold-calling schools in the area and "giving the impression that he was a police caller". A spokesperson for Devon... ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:56:51 +0000 2777 2022-03-22 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/36/45/d8/scammer-calling-schools-is-pretending-to-be-a-police-officer-1-1647979150.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/more-than-95-per-cent-of-children-were-back-in-school-in-devon-at-the-end-of-last-week <![CDATA[More than 95 per cent of children were back in school in Devon at the end of last week]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/more-than-95-per-cent-of-children-were-back-in-school-in-devon-at-the-end-of-last-week Primary schools fully re-opened on 8 March and at the end of the week they recorded a 97 per cent attendance rate. Some secondary schools staggered their... ]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 21:14:38 +0000 1953 2021-03-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2c/ad/71/more-than-95-per-cent-of-children-were-back-in-school-in-devon-at-the-end-of-last-week-15-1616015852.jpg