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Westcountry Schools Trust

Westcountry Schools Trust

Welcome toWestcountry Schools Trust

Stronger together . . . every child in a great school Welcome to Westcountry Schools Trust (WeST); a tight-knit family of schools based around natural geographical proximity in the South West. Initially formed as a small multi academy trust of only two schools in 2011, the Trust has experienced several iterations of growth and change. In essence, WeST as we recognise it today, was launched in September 2017 with the ambit...

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Latest News

  • Home Learning Ideas and Covid-19 update

    Home Learning Ideas and Covid-19 update

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  • Covid-19 Update 04.01.21

    Covid-19 Update 04.01.21

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  • Anti Bullying Week in Mothecombe Class

    Anti Bullying Week in Mothecombe Class

    This week is Anti Bullying Week. Read on to find out how Mothecombe Class increased our awareness of bullying.

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  • Uniform for Gambia

    Uniform for Gambia

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  • RE Family Challenge

    RE Family Challenge

    Most year groups this term are studying the Salvation concept in Christianity. This is the Christian belief that humans have been saved from sin, death and separation from God by Christ's death on the cross and his subsequent resurrection.

    For this term's challenge families were asked to work together to create an Easter garden whilst talking about, and sharing together, what Easter means to you. We were so pleased to receive over 30 separate gardens. You are all so creative!  

    To view all the Easter activities visit the Easter Activities album HERE

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  • Football Tournament

    Football Tournament

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  • Autism and Us Parent Programme

    Autism and Us Parent Programme

    Autism and Us

    The programme is for parents/carers of Devon primary and secondary school children, pre or post diagnosis. Access is for families of Children & Young People (CYP) who are currently on the autism assessment pathway, in addition to families of CYP who have received an autism diagnosis.

    During and after a diagnosis parents and carers can have many questions about autism and may feel isolated in managing their child’s needs. Children’s needs also change over time, and information and advice received when a child is younger may need to be updated to be relevant for the child/young person today. Attending the Autism and Us Programme gives parents and carers an opportunity to develop their understanding of autism and look at practical solutions to managing and supporting presenting needs.

    All sessions take place online and are approximately two hours long.

    To apply, contact:

    LDP-LearnerSupport@babcockinternational.com

    Autism Overview - 9.30 - 11.00am - 22nd June
    Communication - 9.30 - 11.00am - 29th June
    Understanding and Supporting Behaviour - 9.30 - 11.00am - 6th July
    Sensory - 9.30 - 11.00am - 13th July

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  • Queens Platinum Jubilee.

    Queens Platinum Jubilee.

    The children in nursery have been busy making the Queen a special card to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. Some of the older children went for a walk up to the post box to post the card. They were so excited and cannot wait to see if we get a reply from Buckingham palace. ��

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  • Well Done Year 6!

    Well Done Year 6!

    Year 6 have coped brilliantly with the SATs this week. No fuss - just resilience, determination and hard work. We are really proud of them all :)

    They enjoyed their game of rounders on the field this morning before choosing their own activities. We had dodgeball, football, tennis, hula-hooping, origami and colouring. It was lovely seeing the children set up and organise their own activities and working together ☺️ and then of course a visit from the ice cream van in the afternoon.

    Well done, Year 6 ����

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  • Year 6 Award Winners 2021

    Year 6 Award Winners 2021

    At the Year 6 Leavers' Assembly this morning we send goodbye and good luck to our amazing Year 6 children.  The event was recorded so that it could be shared later with parents and carers.

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  • Selection Boxes for Ivybridge Foodbank

    Selection Boxes for Ivybridge Foodbank

    Ivybridge Foodbank were delighted to receive almost 200 selection boxes donated by generous parents and carers of Stowford School. 

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  • Foundation 2022 - Virtual Tour!

    Foundation 2022 - Virtual Tour!

    For visits to the school, please contact the school office to make an appointment: 01752 894163.

    For info, please see our virtual tour created last year. 

    In the meantime, please enjoy our virtual tour!

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  • SAFEGUARDING NUMBERS

    SAFEGUARDING NUMBERS

    SAFEGUARDING OVER THE HOLIDAYS

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  • Day 1 - Y6 Bude Residential

    Day 1 - Y6 Bude Residential

    Our Year 6 children enjoyed their first day on their residential at Adventure Bude yesterday.

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  • KS2 Tag Rugby Event

    KS2 Tag Rugby Event

    Our Tag Rugby team participated in a KS2 tournament at Morley Meadow Primary School yesterday. The team played really well, getting better as the afternoon went on.

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  • Royal Artillery and Infantry Careers Engagement Teams Visit

    Royal Artillery and Infantry Careers Engagement Teams Visit

    On Wednesday 11 May 2022, we welcomed members of the Royal Artillery and Infantry Careers Engagement Teams into the College. They worked with a group of 60 Year 9 and Year 10 students.

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  • Year 7 County Netball Tournament at Newquay Tretherras

    Year 7 County Netball Tournament at Newquay Tretherras

    Ten of our Year 7 girls recently attended the County Netball tournament at Newquay Tretherras, joined by twenty other schools from across Cornwall.

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  • British Science Week 2022!

    British Science Week 2022!

    We've had lots of fun this week for British Science Week 2022 with activities taking place every lunch time.

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  • Links to Principals letters, Remote Learning and COVID-19 related information

    Links to Principals letters, Remote Learning and COVID-19 related information

     Please click here for Remote Learning information.

    Tuesday, 5 April 2022 

    Please follow this link for the Principal's Letter to Parents/Carers regarding the Year Group rota update.

    Friday, 1 April 2022 

    Please follow this link for the Principal's Letter to Parents/Carers regarding the Year Group rota for off-site Remote Learning due to significant staff absences.

    Wednesday, 30 March 2022 

    Please follow this link for the Principal's Letter to Parents/Carers regarding Years 7 and 8 off-site Remote Learning due to significant staff absences.

    Friday, 25 March 2022 

    Please follow this link for the Principal's Letter to Parents/Carers regarding the immediate implementation of a Year Group rota for off-site Remote Learning due to significant staff absences.

    Tuesday, 22 March 2022 - Please click here for a statement from the College.

     Wednesday, 2 March 2022

    Please follow this link for the WeST letter to Parents/Carers regarding the Trust's approach to COVID-19 and advanced notice of an additional INSET day in July.

    Friday, 18 February 2022

    **Update - the Community Sports Centre closed tonight**

    Due to all of our main bus routes being cancelled and further staff absence, Ivybridge Community College will be closed to all students today.

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  • Musicality Award for Chloe

    Musicality Award for Chloe

    Ivybridge Community College Year 7 student, Chloe Hawker, had a successful 4 day Dance Festival at The Keay Theatre, Cornwall College, in St Austell. 

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  • Student Ambassadors Assist with Thriving Ivybridge Activities

    Student Ambassadors Assist with Thriving Ivybridge Activities

    In April, the town of Ivybridge celebrated and showcased some of the many groups, venues and activities that it has to offer.

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  • T&L Newsletter

    T&L Newsletter

    Welcome to the Summer 1 edition of the WeST wide T&L newsletter. 

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  • CEO Letter to Parents/Carers

    CEO Letter to Parents/Carers

    Please find below a letter from Rob Haring regarding the Easter break. 

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  • Letter from Rob Haring, CEO to Austin Farm Parents/Carers

    Letter from Rob Haring, CEO to Austin Farm Parents/Carers

    Please find a letter below from Rob Haring, CEO to Austin Farm Parents/Carers regarding the recent recruitment process. 

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Our Schools

  • Ashburton Primary School
  • Austin Farm Academy
  • Boringdon Primary School
  • Buckfastleigh Primary School
  • Chaddlewood Primary School
  • Ermington Primary School
  • Glen Park Primary School
  • Holbeton Primary School
  • Plympton St Maurice Primary School
  • Manor Primary School
  • Morley Meadow Primary School
  • Oreston Community Academy
  • Sherford Vale School
  • Stowford School
  • Ugborough Primary School
  • Wembury Primary School
  • Woodford Primary School
  • Woodlands Park Primary School
  • Yealmpton Primary School
  • Atrium Studio School
  • Callington Community College
  • Coombe Dean School
  • Eggbuckland Community College
  • Hele's School
  • Ivybridge Community College
  • Plymstock School
  • South Dartmoor Community College
  • The Arena Sports Partnership
  • The Learning Institute