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Preston
Primary School
Academy

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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  • 14/01/21

    Home Learning

    Some useful information on myOn and Teams
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  • 16/12/20

    Former Pupils Sponsored Walk

    Last weekend, former Preston pupils raised nearly £300 for our new all-weather astro turf pitch. Wow, that is very impressive! A big thank you to Tayla, Isla, Tayah and Alice. The girls walked from Brixham to Torquay. It is great to see such determination and responsibility in the co...
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  • 15/12/20

    New Seating in our Woodland Camp

    A big thank you to Mr Atkinson, one of our site management team, who has built a huge seating area around the firepit in our Woodland Camp. Here we see Sparrows Class enjoying marshmallows around the fire this afternoon. It is great to see new innovation happening, just at the time when we all need...
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  • 08/12/20

    FOPPS Donation for our 2G Pitch

    How wonderful, our PTA (FOPPS) have made a donation of £3000 for our new all-weather 2G pitch. Our new pitch will be an incredible asset to our school, and for the local community. We are lucky to have an excellent PTA who organise successful fundraising events with a wonderful atmosphere...
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  • 27/11/20

    Christmas Plans

    We are looking forward to the festive period. Our Christmas decorations will be going up around the school next week, and we would like to let you know our plans for celebrating Christmas at Preston. So that children can exchange Christmas cards, we will have post boxes in each Unit . C...
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  • 27/11/20

    Baily's triathlon for 2G Pitch Fundraiser

    Baily from Eagles decided to raise money for our new All Weather 2G Pitch, by completing an 11 mile triathlon he designed himself. Baily cycled from Hopes Nose in Torquay to Preston Beach, kayaked from Preston Beach to Breakwater Beach in Brixham, and then walked from the Breakwater up to Berry...
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  • 24/11/20

    Evie - our first fundraiser for the 2G pitch

    Evie from Snowy Owls is our first fundraiser on our 2G pitch fundraising page. Let's hope she is the first of many. Over the weekend, Evie did a one hour Macarena challenge! Evie showed great determination to complete her challenge - well done, Evie! If you feel inspired by Evie and woul...
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  • 20/11/20

    An Update on our plan for a new 2G All Weather Astroturf Pitch

    Dear Parents, Wonderful News! We already have ten local companies who have come forward to take advertising around our new pitch, when it is completed next Summer. That is £1900. Excellent. We would still welcome more, so please spread the word. We have set up a crowdfunding page to kick...
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  • 19/11/20

    Children in Need

    Thanks to all your generous donations, we have raised £707.50 for Children in Need. It is great that we have been able to support such an important charity. Stay safe everyone, From the Preston Team
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  • 12/11/20

    Accelerated Reader

    At Preston we strive to continually promote the love of reading, as we understand that it is integral to children’s future success. Accelerated Reader, our school computer-based reading program, is now accessible at home for all Key Stage Two children so they can quiz on their reading book. To...
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  • 11/11/20

    Children in Need Fundraising

    We will be supporting Children in Need this year on Friday 13th November. Children can come to school in non-uniform on that day. Unfortunately, we cannot collect cash donations in school, however we can collect donations online. We have set up a JustGiving page for you to be able to donate. Donatin...
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Address
Preston Primary School Academy
Old Paignton Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 6UY

Phone
01803 607075