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  • Year 8 visit to Brixham Battery Heritage Centre

    Published 21/06/23

    8B  - On Wednesday 14th 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

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  • Devon & Torbay Music Education Hub

    Published 09/06/23

     

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  • Ocean Academy Summer Holiday Activity Camp

    Published 17/05/23

    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.

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  • Ten Tors 2023

    Published 15/05/23

    On April 28th and April 29th 2023 twenty one pupils from years 9, 10, 11 and 6th form took part in the Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge event.

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  • Fair Play Day, 17th August at Torre Abbey Meadows

    Published 12/05/23

    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 HubsSEND Family Voice TorbaySENDIASS 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

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  • Tissues & Issues family support

    Published 27/04/23

    Tissues & Issues are excited to be restarting their coffee mornings, at their new HQ! Starting on Wednesday May 3rd.

    They will also be running drop in sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons where they will be able to provide more 1-1 support to parents.

    Their new address is 23 Lucius Street, Torquay, TQ2 5UW 

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  • Healthy Selfie Trail

    Published 31/03/23

    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/

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  • HAF Holiday Activities & Food

    Published 20/03/23

    The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is a national scheme being facilitated by Torbay Council in the Bay to ensure that children have access to food and activities over the school holiday periods.

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  • Xie Davies visits Combe Pafford

    Published 06/03/23

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  • Combe Pafford has an electric car!

    Published 08/02/23

    Combe Pafford have bought a 2015 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle (EV).

    It has a 400volt Lithium-ion 24Kwh battery which charges in 27 mins on a fast charge or 8 hours if charged from a normal household mains socket.

    When slowing down, electrical energy is produced to help charge the battery.

    The range on a full charge is between 80 and 100 miles.

    The safety rating is Euro NCAP five stars.

    The car will be used to enhance our Motor Vehicle accreditation, for EV awareness and to ensure our pupils have the opportunity to keep up to date with this ever-improving technology.

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  • Year 7's visit The Eden Project

    Published 03/02/23

    Year 7 had the amazing opportunity to experience the climate of the rainforest for themselves at The Eden Project, Cornwall. Pupils explored the rainforest biome and discovered food, shelter and water. They were each awarded a certificate to say that they had played a vital role in being rainforest ranger researchers!  It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to put their learning into context and to experience what a rainforest is like. Our tour guide helped reinforce to the children why rainforests are so important. Our favourite part of the trip was walking the cloud bridge. It was a memorable day for all involved. 

                            

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  • National Women & Girls day - 1st February 2023

    Published 02/02/23

    Combe Pafford girls celebrated National Women & Girls day on Wednesday 1st February.

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