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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
  • 24/05/21

    Farewell to Mr Brittain

    We are sad to say that this is Mr Brittain's final week at Preston Primary. Mr Brittain has been a marvellous servant of the school, having worked here for eleven years. Mr Brittain has worked with children across the whole school, and has organised many successful sports days and sports festiva...
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  • 20/05/21

    Celebrating Determination

    Congratulations to Charley in Year 3. Charley has recently completed her treatment for cancer, and was awarded a certificate to mark this milestone. Charley and her family attended a ceremony at hospital, where Charley got to ring the 'end of treatment bell'. Everyone at Preston is so please...
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  • 11/05/21

    BBC Radio Devon

    Yesterday, Monday 10th May, BBC Radio Devon ran a piece on our fundraising for our new All Weather Astro Turf Pitch. I was joined by one of our parents, whose company has generously donated towards the project. It is great to see our efforts recognised, and a great advert for the school. Mr Ord
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  • 07/05/21

    Swimming

    Our school swimming pool will open after the May half term, with all children receiving weekly lessons up until the October half term. Please see the table below which sets out when each Unit will have their swimming sessions: Unit 2 (Owls classes) Mondays Unit...
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  • 19/04/21

    Swimming

    It is so exciting that COVID guidance now allows swimming pools to be open. Our school pool and lessons are valued by pupils and parents alike, so it has been so sad that our pool has been closed for the last two years. Therefore, the plan is to open the pool after the May half term with all childre...
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  • 15/04/21

    Exciting news for our new 2G Astro Turf Pitch!

    We are very close to raising enough money for our 2G Astro Turf pitch for our school field. We have had some marvellous fundraising efforts from pupils. Thank you to all the children who have raised funds so far. The current total raised by pupils is over £1500. We have also received a gene...
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  • 01/04/21

    Easter hunt

    This week, children across the school have visited our Woodland Camp for an Easter hunt. Children went to the woods in class groups, enjoyed searching for the hidden Easter shapes, and were rewarded with an Easter treat! Thank you to our PTA, FOPPS (Friends of Preston Primary School), for...
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  • 26/03/21

    After School Activity Clubs

    We are delighted to be able to offer an extensive range of clubs that provide children with the opportunity to gain confidence, self esteem and new skills. In line with our Covid Risk Assessment, all clubs will be staffed by the same adults the children have been with all day in their b...
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  • 19/03/21

    World Down Syndrome Day

    Here is a link to the video we have made to raise awareness of World Down Syndrome day. Well done to all the staff and children who have produced such a wonderful video. https://youtu.be/c9tqHZzAwLs
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  • 12/03/21

    World Book Day

    Today, we have celebrated World Book Day. Children across the whole school have read the book ‘After the Fall, How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again’ by Dan Santat. The book has themes of determination, perseverance, courage, and resilience. At Preston, we strive to embed and promote a...
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  • 26/02/21

    Welcome Back

    We are looking forward to welcoming all our pupils back to school on Monday 8th March. This is a moment all the school staff have been looking forward to. The last few weeks have been challenging for us all. We now enter a season of Hope. Spring and Easter are about fresh new beginnings, and we...
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Preston Primary School Academy
Old Paignton Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 6UY

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01803 607075

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