Play Torbay are thrilled to announce their complete Summer Play Programme for 2023. Booking is essential. If you have not used their system before please create and register a profile on their booking system by clicking on the link below. You can use this to book all the sessions you need from this point on. Parents or carers need to stay with any children under the age of 8 and will need to book themselves onto the event too. Please note Play Torbay have introduced a small booking fee of £0.75 per person, per booking using Stripe a secure online payment system.

https://www.playtorbay.org.uk/summerprogramme

 

On Thursday 8^th June, a group of girls ranging from years 7-9 took part in an all-girls football festival. The day consisted of a range of football activities to build confidence in skills and techniques. All girls that attended were very engaged in all the activities and represented Combe Pafford School extremely well. Towards the end of the day the girls took part in a football match where pupils were able to show off their talents! Brooke Fox was fantastic in goal and a special mention should go to Liv Avery, Phoebe Harris, Lexi Smith and Caitlin Bennett for scoring absolutely brilliant goals during the very tense match. At the end of the day all girls took part in a penalty shootout competition which ended with two Combe Pafford winners; Lexi Smith and Sienna Craythorn, who received medals for their achievement. All girls then received a certificate to celebrate their determination, participation and engagement throughout the day. Well done girls!

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8B  - On Wednesday 14^th June, we went to Brixham Battery Heritage Centre.

         

When we first arrived, we were shown some RAF artefacts from World War II, such as a mounted anti-aircraft gun, which was very heavy. Next, we looked at a one man bomb shelter and a larger anti-aircraft gun that needed 6 men to operate it! Inside the museum, we held a few different guns and learnt that the British guns only cost 75p to make but didn’t have a safety cap. We saw the baby gas masks and the toddler ‘Mickey Mouse’ gas masks used during air raids. Finally, we walked around the Battery and saw the two restrooms which would hold up to seven men. We also looked at the tunnels where they stored the ammunition. We learnt that one of the buildings on the Battery was disguised as a cottage during the war so that it wouldn’t be targeted.

In 8P, pupils learnt about a special coat that was worn by pilots during the war that had a map sewn into it, a compass button and money for the different countries they flew over so that if the pilots survived their plane crashing they could buy food and find their way home. They also enjoyed holding lots of the weapons from WW2 and learning about the effect the war had on the local area.

8N had a fantastic Day out at Brixham Battery, we particularly enjoyed looking at the old shelters and viewing gun points - we couldn't believe how far the guns could fire!!

8S had a great day outside of class at Brixham Battery Heritage Centre and it was even better because it was sunny! DJ said that he really enjoyed the museum artefacts especially seeing them and holding the guns. “I liked walking about the outside parts that were dug into the ground. They had amazing views over to Torquay,” said Savannah. Jacob, Joseph and Corina liked holding the old guns and sitting in the WW2 machine guns “that shot at Germans if they came".

                      

In 8C, the pupils really enjoyed seeing the weapons at Brixham Battery, including the Mouser, The MP40, MG42, P400, the walking stick gun and the Stern Gun.  They were really interested in being able to hold  them and experience of pretending that they were in the war.  They all remarked on the beautiful view and learnt that the reason the Battery was built  there was because of the vantage point being able to see across the whole Bay.  The guns in the lookout tower had a range of 7 miles, which is twice the length of the Bay and when fired were precise enough to hit an exact (building sized) target.  Some pupils said they were grateful for the Volunteers, some of which were ex-military who had served in the Falkland’s War for giving up their time to show them around.

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Written by pupils in 8B, 8P, 8S, 8C, 8N

This is an epic 3-day summer holiday activity camp - where you will learn to record your own music track and make a video for it, learn to DJ + create a podcast too! 

Day 1 – DJing - Learn to DJ, produce your own mix, make your own beats + record a track 

Day 2 – Create your own music video 

Day 3 – Podcasting - do you love podcasts? Ever wondered about making your own one?

From 9-3pm each day at Hyde Rd Studios, Paignton

BOOK HERE VIA EVENTBRITE:

12-16 yrs cohort: 8-10th August 2023

The three-day Activity Camp is £96 per person.

Places are limited so please book early.
Please see our website for more information.

After a five-year gap, this free family fun day returns! Fairground rides, sensory entertainment, food and drink and lots of SEND info.

Date and time: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:30am - 12:30pm

Location: Torre Abbey Meadows Torbay Road Torquay TQ2 5DG

With thanks to the DeVey family, Torbay Children’s Services, in collaboration with SEND Family Voice are bringing back Fair Play Day for 2023! It's taking place on 17 August from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Torre Abbey (there's free parking at Torre Abbey car park on a first come, first served basis).

This popular free family summer event is for Torbay families who have children and young people with SEND, young carers and cared for or care experienced children and young people and their families.

There will be fairground rides, lower level music and slower speed rides as well as a sensory tent and an area for children and young people who appreciate floor time and sensory experiences.

Advice and support will be available to families from organisations including Torbay Council's SEND team, Family Hubs, SEND Family Voice Torbay, SENDIASS Torbay, and Tissues and Issues.

Please note, this event is only for Torbay children and young people with SEND, young carers and cared for or care experienced children and young people and their families. Anyone who registers will get a wristband on the day which gives them access to the fair, and you will be asked for proof of postcode at the event. This could include a utility or council tax bill or your driving licence.

Here is the link -  Fair Play Day for children and young people with SEND Tickets, Thu 17 Aug 2023 at 10:30 | Eventbrite

Torbay families and other local residents are being encouraged to put their best foot forward and join in a brand-new year long walking treasure hunt, with some great prizes to be won along the way. Each month you will be able to take part in a Healthy Selfie, using your mobile phones (and the FREE what3words app) to find locations, answer a quiz question, collect some selfies to submit and learn some new trivia along the way.

Click on the link below for more information

https://healthy-selfie.co.uk/