Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education

Fernworthy class shared in a Jewish Passover Meal as part of their RE unit of work.

Meldon Class celebrated Chinese New Year with a special Chinese meal.  Pupils tasted Chinese noodles, rice and prawn crackers – yummy!  They also carried out lots of other activities to celebrate the Year of the Rooster.

The school choir have been busy in the local community appearing at a number of events including the School Christmas Extravaganza, Carol Service in Buckfast Abbey, Newton Abbot Orchestra and Rotary Club concert, Buckfastleigh Town Fair, various Christmas community meals and also at a local care home for the elderly.  The choir have had wonderful feedback and seemed… Read more »

Pupils across the school took part in a multi-faith week, focusing on Islam and what it is like to be a Muslim in Devon.  We welcomed Wesam into school to talk about her faith and to learn more about her religion.

Pupils celebrated Harvest this year in a number of different ways.  Parents, staff and pupils all took part in a special Harvest assembly which thanked God for the food that we have and remembered those who aren’t as fortunate as we are.  Children in each class prepared food that was sold after the assembly to raise money… Read more »

Burrator Class pupils were invited to this annual event, along with lots of pupils from other local primary schools.  The day is based around a pledge made by each of the children that encourages them to give away some of the Christmas gifts that they make in workshops during the day. Pupils attended a number of different craft… Read more »

This year one of our pupils laid the wreath as part of Buckfastleigh’s  Remembrance Day Service.

Pupils from Fernworthy Class led this year’s Crib Blessing at Ashburton, at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and St Petroc.  Pupils had made sheep, angels and lanterns to decorate the crib with and prepared readings and carols for the event. The children were joined by Father Francis Straw, the Parish Priest and by… Read more »