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Preston
Primary School
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Whole School News

Please find a selection of our latest curriculum innovations at Preston Primary School. To meet our vision for Preston, every member of staff is encouraged as a leader to take curriculum risks for children. Our assemblies, Learning Enquiries, Enrichments, and Clubs are all designed to give every child opportunities to grow into robust and happy lifelong learners.

Our Vision: An outstanding coastal school known for an innovative curriculum that delivers excellent outcomes for children.

Please click on the links to see what is happening in each Unit.

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  • 14/02/25

    Connect Games Archery Event

    Linked to our school aim ‘Love to Learn’, five children were invited to a ‘Connect Games’ archery event at Thornbury Primary school. ‘Connect Games’ provides the opportunity for children to compete with the other schools within our Trust. The children demonstrated...
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  • 12/02/25

    Reading Newsletter

    'Reading Matters' Whole School Reading Newsletter
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  • 11/02/25

    Women in STEM Day at South Devon College

    On Friday, a group of children from unit 4 visited South Devon College to take part in a Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) day. They saw many different areas of the college where STEM subjects are taught and saw lots of them in action. The lecturers explained why encou...
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  • 30/01/25

    Torbay Mencap Assembly

    Yesterday, the children of Meadfoot House were thrilled to welcome Carol King from their chosen charity, Torbay Mencap, to their House assembly. Carol spoke to the children about Torbay Mencap’s mission to promote inclusivity and expand opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities...
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  • 29/01/25

    Salvation Army Visit

    Yesterday, the children in Goodrington House were delighted to welcome Matt, a Minister from The Salvation Army church in Torquay and Paignton. He explained how The Salvation Army supports children and families through parent-and-toddler groups, Christmas present appeals, and by supporting and carin...
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  • 23/01/25

    Therapy Dogs Nationwide Assembly

    Yesterday, the children in Broadsands House were thrilled to welcome Martin French and other members of Therapy Dogs Nationwide – as well as five therapy dogs! Martin explained to the children how Therapy Dogs support many people in hospitals, hospices, residential homes, schools, prisons, car...
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  • 22/01/25

    Rowcroft Hospice Visit

    Yesterday, the children in Livermead House, were delighted to welcome Debbie Shotton, from Rowcroft Hospice into their House assembly. Debbie explained to the children how it costs eleven million pounds every year to run the hospice. She explained to the children the different types of jobs and role...
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  • 21/01/25

    Rotary Youth Speaks Competition

    Last week, 3 children from Unit 4 took part in the Rotary Youth Speaks competition at Dartmouth Academy, where they gave a fantastic speech on the importance of internet safety. They each had a role to play; chairman, speaker and vote of thanks. The children showed their school value of respect to t...
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  • 16/01/25

    E-Safety in School

    At Preston Primary School, our pupils are taught about e-safety and how to be responsible online citizens within our class discussions, whole school assemblies, computing curriculum, and our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) lessons. We believe that working with our parent com...
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  • 14/01/25

    Individual Liberty

    Yesterday, we had the pleasure of Reverend Nathan Kiyaga leading our School Values assembly. By telling a story about the division of poor and rich people in El Salvador, South America, the message of independence and individual liberty was clear. It is important to exert our freedom to make life be...
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Preston Primary School Academy
Old Paignton Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 6UY

Phone
01803 607075