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Ten Tors – Update
Both 35 and 45 teams walked from The Dartmoor Inn on the Western side of Dartmoor to Postbridge. This 18-20 mile route took in the most remote areas on the moor and provided some very challenging terrain – steep, featureless and, at times, unforgiving. Luckily, the predicted rain held off until the teams reached Postbridge….
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Fantastic Author Chris D’Lacey
On Monday the 29th April 2019 Year 7 and Year 8 students at Teignmouth Community School were treated to a visit by the fantastic author Chris D’Lacey. He is well known nationally and internationally for his popular bestselling fantasy series “Last Dragon Chronicles”, but has written over 30 children’s fiction books. Luckily for us he…
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Trip to Truro College
On Monday 1st April, students from Key Stage 4 joined a Sixth Form trip to Truro College designed to further enhance skills in STEM, (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths). Students took part in a variety of hands-on workshops throughout the day which included, Robotics, 3D Programming and Manufacturing. The day also included a careers fair…
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Under 13 Girls Rugby Team
Under 13 girls Rugby team recently took part in their first tournament at Topsham RFC. For many it was their first experience of Rugby and the girls did fantastically well. Outstanding players included Leah Warren for fantastic tackling and Emma Callerdine for great try scoring runs. 22 students have recently attended the new club on…
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Potential Grade 9 Students Prepare for Exams
A small group of Year 11 students worked hard with the English and maths teams to develop potential Grade 9 skills in preparation for their upcoming exams. Students spent their time considering how they could really stretch and challenge themselves and even tackled some A level standard material. We are delighted with the determination to succeed that…
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Demonstrating the Behaviour of Plate Boundaries
During a Year 8 Geography lesson students made models using oreos. The biscuits were used to demonstrate the behaviour of plate boundaries. Students actively applied their knowledge of the four plate boundaries by creating replicas of what happens to the plates when they move, with explanations and examples of how and why this happens.
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Renowned Best-Selling Author Chris D’Lacey Visit
We are delighted to announce that the renowned, best-selling author, Chris D’Lacey, will be visiting our school on Monday, 29th April 2019 to speak to the whole of Year 7 and 8 in the Auditorium – Period 3 & 4 Year 7 and Period 5 & 6 Year 8. Chris is an English author and…