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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
  • 12/07/23

    Sports Day

    We had a marvellous Sports Day on Monday. It was a successful day all round, despite the weather. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who attended and supported the event. We know how much it means to the children to have people cheering them on in their races. It is important for child...
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  • 22/06/23

    Preston Hosts Trainee Teachers

    For the past three weeks, we have had two trainee teachers with us from the Zurich University of Teacher Education. This organisation is a highly regarded school for teacher training. Whilst at Preston, the students have had the opportunity to work with classes in each Unit in school. This i...
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  • 24/05/23

    Reading Newsletter

    'Reading Matters' issue 6 Summer 1 2023
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  • 31/03/23

    Happy Easter!

    Thank you to our PTA, FOPPS, for very generously providing each child in school with an Easter egg. The children were delighted to see the eggs arriving in their classrooms! Happy Easter. We will see you back at school for the Summer Term on Monday 17th April. Have a restful break.
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  • 31/03/23

    Reading Newsletter

    'Reading Matters', issue 5 Spring 2
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  • 31/03/23

    Preston Lego League

    On Thursday 30th March, our Year 3/4 Lego League Team took part in the Regional Final of the FIRST Lego League: Super Powered event in Plymouth, where they competed against Primary and Secondary schools from across the South West. Since the beginning of January, the children have been working very h...
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  • 06/03/23

    World Book Day

    On Friday, the children had lots of fun celebrating World Book Day. This annual event is a wonderful way to promote reading, books, authors, and illustrators. Reading is at the heart of our curriculum, and developing a love of books and reading inspires children to read for pleasure. It was lovely t...
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  • 08/02/23

    'Reading Matters' issue 4, Spring 1

    Please find attached the latest whole school Reading Newsletter.  In this edition there is a focus on reading aloud - and includes a challenge for parents over half term! You will also find book recommendations, as well as information about World Book Day.
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  • 09/12/22

    Christmas Jumper Swap

    Yesterday, Preston Primary held our first ever Christmas Jumper Swap. The Eco-committee members first sorted the tops into age order. Then the children who had brought a jumper to swap, were brought up a class at a time to look at all of the clothes. There were lots of jumpers to choose from! Well d...
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  • 01/12/22

    Digital Leaders

    This week, our Digital Leaders took part in a certified workshop delivered by Adobe. Our Digital Leaders are pupils who are trained with digital skills, and who then use their skills in their Digital Leader role to help children across the school. The children will now be visiting other classro...
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  • 29/11/22

    Reading Competition

    Well done to the children who entered the ‘What the Ladybird Heard’ reading competition. There were lots of wonderful and creative ideas including, What the Ladybird Heard at the Funfair, at the World Cup, and on the Flying Scotsman. Jessica and Freya have been awarded a copy of the new...
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Old Paignton Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 6UY

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