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Preston Primary School Academy

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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Archive
  • 10/10/24

    School Council

    Over the past week, our dedicated School Council representatives have been hard at work sharing the exciting Asda Cashpot initiative with their classes, showing great responsibility for their pupil leadership role. They have been raising awareness of this opportunity to support our school, encouragi...
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  • 07/10/24

    Digital Leaders visit South Devon College

    On Friday 4th October, our Digital Leaders attended a training day at South Devon College to enthuse and inspire them in their role in school. At Preston, our school aim of being ‘Ready for Work’ is something we strive to inspire our children to be, and the role of Digital Leader is just...
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  • 02/10/24

    Mrs Clague's Memorial Bench

    In memory of our wonderful Mrs Clague, FOPPS have kindly funded and sourced a bespoke memorial bench to put in the Woodland Camp. Our special memories of Mrs Clague are reflected in the theme of the bench. Thank you to JH Woodcarving for designing and creating a beautiful bench made from local oak...
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  • 02/10/24

    Cricket Skills

    It has been a pleasure to welcome back Niall Leahy, a South Devon club and community cricket coach. He has returned to Preston to deliver a 6 week programme of cricket to groups of children from Unit 3, The Nest and Foundation. Over the 6 weeks, children will be learning and practising the progressi...
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  • 26/09/24

    Theatre Performance

    We are excited to share that Years 1-6 had the wonderful opportunity to watch an amazing performance of The Railway Children by M&M Productions today in school. The actors brought the story to life with their incredible talent, and the children were captivated from start to finish. The performan...
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  • 24/09/24

    School Council

    Democracy is an important British value that we want all the children at Preston to understand, which is why our school council is important, to allow our children to voice their opinions. This half-term, every class in KS1 and KS2 have held hustings to vote for their class school council representa...
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  • 24/09/24

    Eco Committee

    We are delighted to share how pleased we were with the incredible enthusiasm shown by our pupils in applying to become a member of the Eco Committee. It has been truly inspiring to see such a wealth of interest from children across the school, demonstrating their commitment to our school aim: 'L...
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  • 24/09/24

    Reading Ambassadors

    We are thrilled to share how pleased we were with the incredible enthusiasm shown by our pupils in applying to become Reading Ambassadors. It has been truly inspiring to see such a wealth of interest from children across the school, demonstrating their commitment to our school aim: 'Love to Lear...
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  • 11/09/24

    Reading Display - we need your help!

    As mentioned in the last issue of Reading Matters, our whole school reading newsletter, we would like to create a new photo display in our library to celebrate everyone as readers. Who reads in your home? Please send us photos of your children and other people readin...
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  • 10/09/24

    Therapy Dog

    We are excited to introduce Molly, our new therapy dog, and her owner, Christel, to our school community! Christel has been training Molly for the role through the UK organisation, Therapy Dogs Nationwide. Molly will initially be supporting children in the Nest with their well-being; providing co...
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  • 04/09/24

    Welcome Back

    A very warm welcome back to school! It has been wonderful to welcome the children back to school today. They have all settled extremely well into their new classes and routines. We would like to give a special welcome to all our new children and families who have joined us.  We are excited abou...
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Preston Primary School Academy
Old Paignton Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 6UY

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