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  • Exploring the Magic of the Outdoors at Thomas Hall School

    Published 30/01/25
    Why walk around the mud when you can jump right in?  The Year 1 children from Thomas Hall School in Exeter had the time of their lives getting muddy! Nothing beats the joy of outdoor play, laughter, and a little (or a lot!) of mud. Explori
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  • Happy Chinese New Year

    Published 29/01/25
    As we step into the Year of the Snake, our school community comes together to celebrate this special occasion, embracing the rich traditions, culture, and values that make Lunar New Year such a meaningful time. The Significance of the Year of the
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  • Join Us at the Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum's SEND Information Fair 2025!

    Published 28/01/25
    We are thrilled to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum's SEND Information Fair on Monday, 10th February 2025! This incredible event is a must for families, carers, and professionals supporting ch
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  • Celebrating the Amazing Quadcopter Girls!

    Published 22/01/25
    Before the Christmas break, UTC Plymouth's talented team of girls achieved an incredible milestone by making it to the finals of the RTX 2023 Quadcopter Challenge! Although they didn’t bring home the trophy, their journey was noth
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  • National Careers Week: Inspiring Futures, Shaping Lives

    Published 21/01/25
    National Careers Week (NCW) is an annual celebration aimed at empowering individuals to take charge of their career paths. With a focus on providing resources, inspiration, and guidance, NCW shines a spotlight on the countless opportunities avai
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  • Winter Safety Tips for Schools: Preparing for Unpredictable Weather

    Published 08/01/25
    At Reach South Academy Trust, one of our key responsibilities is keeping our students, staff and visitors safe across every site. With our increasingly unpredictable weather, our schools and colleges face unique challenges in keeping everyone safe in
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  • Inspiring the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts

    Published 07/01/25
    Last term, UTC Plymouth had the privilege of taking a group of their Year 8 and 9 students to the Cyber Horizons Event hosted by South Devon College. The day was packed with hands-on activities, problem-solving challenges, and inspiring ins
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  • Dean Ashton, CEO of Reach South Academies Trust, Recognised with OBE in New Year Honours

    Published 02/01/25

    Dean Ashton, CEO of Reach South Academies Trust, has received a prestigious Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours List. This accolade celebrates Dean’s remarkable 41-year career in education, marked by transformative leadership and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of young people through high-quality learning.

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  • The UTC Plymouth Christmas Tree Adventure!

    Published 17/12/24
    The students of UTC Plymouth and staff took on the hilarious challenge of collecting the biggest Christmas tree they've ever had! Let’s just say fitting it into the school minivan was a tree-mendous task that left them all laughin
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  • Meet Bert the therapy dog

    Published 04/12/24
    We are delighted for Stuart Road Primary Academy in Plymouth who welcomed Bert as their school's therapy dog! Bert will be in school as a reading dog, good behaviour dog, wellbeing dog and attendance dog! Children achieving well in these areas
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  • New Gloucestershire Special School gets planning approval

    Published 29/11/24

    At its meeting on 21st November, the Gloucestershire Planning Committee gave its approval for the new 200 place special school to be built at a site off Wheatridge in Abbeydale, Gloucester.

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  • SATs Superstars at Stuart Road

    Published 18/07/24

    Huge congratulations to the pupils and teaching staff of Stuart Road Primary Academy in Plymouth, who have performed incredibly in their SATs this year! 

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