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Summerfest 2025
On Friday, the sun shone brightly over Torquay Academy as our entire school community came together to celebrate Summerfest 2025, a festival organised entirely by our dedicated Year 12 Music and Music Technology students. Months of planning and teamwork culminated in an unforgettable afternoon of music, creativity, and community spirit.
This year’s festival saw students from all year groups take to our main stage, treating the crowd to a wide range of performances. Notable highlights included fantastic sets from our Junior Music Academy, as well as our talented Year 9 and 10 music students. It was particularly special to welcome back several Year 11 students, who returned to perform one last time before beginning their Sixth Form journey with us in September. Of course, our brilliant Year 12 organisers also stepped into the spotlight with an energetic set of their own, showing exactly why they were the perfect team to bring Summerfest to life.
Away from the main stage, the Session Stage returned, providing a more intimate setting for acoustic performances and an open mic. This space once again showcased some incredible emerging talent, with a fluid line-up providing every student in the school the opportunity to showcase their talent with a space that kept audiences captivated all afternoon.
For those ready to dance, the Rave Cave delivered a high-energy celebration of electronic music. DJs Dylan Nock and Bodhi Williams took charge of the decks, creating a festival atmosphere complete with stunning audio visuals and a laser show, a true highlight for dance music fans. This year the Rave Cave was opened with a specially choreographed dance from our talented year 9 dancers making Summerfest truly an exhibition across the creative arts.
In addition to music programme. Our Art students contributed with an exhibition featuring submissions from all year groups. Pieces were voted on by students with the winner taking home the coveted Arti Award a fantastic celebration of artistic talent at Torquay Academy.
No festival is complete without food, fun, and games, and student leaders and staff volunteers pulled out all the stops. From delicious pizza and BBQ, to sweet treats, drinks, and ice cream, there was something for everyone. Festival goers also enjoyed stalls such as Sponge the Teacher, glitter and face paint, festival merchandise, and classic games in our relaxation zone. A huge thank you goes to our PE staff for opening up the Astro Turf, giving students a chance to enjoy ball games and sports in the sunshine.
Events like Summerfest remind us what a vibrant, supportive, and creative community we have here at Torquay Academy. We’re so proud of our students not only for their incredible performances, but for their leadership, teamwork, and dedication in making this event such a huge success. It was the perfect way to celebrate all their hard work this year, ahead of next week’s sports day and end-of-term activities.
A massive thank you to every student, member of staff, volunteer, and audience member who made Summerfest 2025 a day to remember. Here’s to next year.
Our Summerfest committee 2025: Henry McManus, Oliver Boyce, Luca Cronje, Jack Butcher, James Lovell, Dylan Nock, Aspen Keenan and Jayden Langhorn.
Student Artwork Selected for Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Art
We are thrilled to announce that two of our incredibly talented students have been selected from over 23,000 entries to have their work exhibited at the prestigious Royal Academy of Art in London as part of the annual Young Artists' Summer Show.
Year 7 student Gabriele Stadalninkaite captured hearts with her whimsical oil pastel piece titled "Muffin Da Fluffin", a vibrant and expressive study of her beloved cat. The artwork showcases not only her technical skill but also a wonderful sense of character and imagination.
Year 13 student Coral Rogers was selected for her thought-provoking ceramic sculpture "Entangled in Waste", a striking representation of an octopus ensnared in marine debris. Her work draws attention to environmental issues and the impact of pollution on marine life. Coral’s piece received further recognition when it was awarded the ‘Most Inspiring’ prize by renowned Royal Academician Cathie Pilkington RA, who praised Coral’s vision and creative voice. She will receive a £50 art materials voucher and the school will receive a £250 voucher!
Congratulations to Gabriele and Coral!
Torquay Academy Cadets Take on Army Camp at Okehampton - An unforgettable week of challenge, camaraderie, and adventure
A determined group of Torquay Academy cadets travelled to Okehampton Camp for what turned out to be an action-packed, skill-building, and unforgettable Army Cadet experience. Over 300 cadets took part from all schools around the south.
Sunday – Settling In
The cadets arrived on Sunday, eager and a little apprehensive about the week ahead. Once kit was squared away and boots were stowed, it was time to settle down for a good night’s sleep, rest that would definitely be needed.
Monday – In-Camp Competition Begins
The week kicked off with a packed day of in camp activities, all feeding into a week-long competition. Cadets rotated through air rifle target shooting, paintballing, field gun trials, command tasks, and archery. Skills were tested, teamwork was forged, and rivalries (friendly of course!) began to build. Spirits were high and competitiveness even higher.
Tuesday – Range Day at Trigantle Fort
Tuesday saw the cadets head out to Trigantle Fort for a live firing day on the L98 A2 rifle. A first-time experience for many. Under expert supervision, cadets showed impressive control and concentration, with the best shots being recorded for the ongoing competition leaderboard. After returning to camp, cadets prepped themselves for what lay ahead: a 36-hour field training exercise.
Wednesday – Deploy, Build, Train
An early start and swift deployment saw the cadets arrive at the training area, where they established a harbour area and constructed their two-person shelters beneath a starry sky. The weather, fortunately, was kind. Once shelters were set, it was time for intensive fieldcraft training, culminating in a full TIBA assault scenario that evening. Dinner came courtesy of ration packs, and for many, it was their first taste of field cooking, but the cadets rose to the challenge, rustling up impressive meals in true military style.
Thursday – Stealth, Strategy, and a Final Assault
With the sun barely risen, cadets fuelled up on breakfast before heading into further training. A standout activity for many was the stalk – a test of stealth and patience where cadets had to get as close as possible to an “enemy” location without being spotted. The final phase of the exercise involved a full assault on a mock village occupied by enemy forces – adrenaline, tactics, and teamwork brought everything they’d learnt into play. Returning to camp, tired but exhilarated, cadets began preparing for their final day.
Friday – The Grand Competition
The final day saw all training put to the test in a multi-stand competition. Our cadets showcased the grit and skills they’d developed over the week – and brought home some fantastic results:
Archery – Over all Team- 2nd Place
Command Task Over all Team – 2nd Place
Fastest Magazine Filler – Cpl Kelsey Drew
Air Rifle – 2nd Place individual - Cpl Kelsey Drew
L98 A2 Rifle – 2nd Place Over all Cpl Owen Ingram
Army Knowledge – Over all 3rd Place
This was more than just a camp. It was a chance for personal growth, skill development, and friendships forged under the pressure of challenge. Every cadet walked away with new confidence, a deeper sense of teamwork, and stories they’ll be telling for years.
Well done to all our cadets – you did yourselves and Torquay Academy CCF proud!
Olivia gains scholarship at northern ballet school
Olivia in Year 13 has been travelling the country auditioning for Ballet schools to further her dance training for September 2025.
Olivia successfully gained three offers:
- London Studio Centre. In London.
- Ballet theatre UK In Birmingham.
- Northern Ballet School In Manchester.
Olivia received an unconditional offer with a full scholarship to train at Northern Ballet School in Manchester which she has accepted. Olivia will start her three-year training course in September 2025.
Congratulations Olivia!
Year 7 Celebration Evening
Miss Main had the pleasure of introducing our Year 7 Celebration Evening – and what a wonderful year it has been for our newest students. From their very first day, this cohort have thrown themselves into every opportunity, becoming a vibrant and enthusiastic part of school life. Miss Main remarked that this might be the most successful start to secondary school that she has ever seen. Their attitude, effort, and achievements have set a brilliant foundation for the years ahead, and we couldn’t be prouder of what they’ve already accomplished.
| Subject | Girl Nomination | Boy Nomination |
| English | Emilia Hedgecock | Alex Nicholson |
| Maths | Abigail Harkin | Charlie Williams Powell |
| Science | Nevaeh Piri-Sadigh | Oscar Anderson |
| RS | Poppy Tankielun | Finley Elliott |
| History | Zofia Bocianowska | Finley Thompson |
| Geography | Gracie Harvey | Jude Storey |
| PE | Isla Mae Gale | Freddie Thatcher |
| Art | Gabriele Stadalninkaite | Cody Hunter |
| French | Isla Parsons | Myles Bonnici |
| Spanish | Lexi Nicholson | George Ballance |
| Technology | Paisley Taylor | Zack Jeneway |
| Music | Laila Stuttaford | Cole Washington |
| Effort | Thompson, Eva | |
| Effort | Gale, Isla-Mae | |
| Effort | Eales, Chloe | |
| Effort | Luscombe, Corah | |
| Effort | Brabon, Freddie | |
| Effort | Parsons, Isla | |
| Effort | Kelly, Arya | |
| Effort | Wiggins, Ava | |
| Effort | Luscombe, Oliver | |
| Effort | Nicholson, Alex | |
| Effort | Monro, Harry | |
| Effort | Guppy, Luca | |
| Effort | Donnelly, Grace | |
| Effort | Reed, Liv | |
| Effort | Cutts, Ryu | |
| Effort | Venter, Zenna | |
| Effort | Faryal, Zafirah | |
| Effort | McDonald, Samuel | |
| Effort | Ballance, George | |
| Effort | Findlay-Peers, Maddox | |
| Effort | Quennell, Amaris | |
| Effort | Harding, Brooke | |
| Effort | Uven, Ela | |
| Effort | Harkin, Abigail | |
| Year Team Award | ||
| 7B | Ela Uven | Jack O'Connor |
| 7C | Chloe Eales | Jack Lennox-Statham |
| 7D | Kamile Degutyte | Oliver Luscombe |
| 7F | Abigail Harkin | Cody Butler |
| 7H | Brooke Harding | Sam McDonald |
| 7K | Lilah Dallow | Oscar Anderson |
| 7N | Zofia Bocianowska | Charlie Skinner |
| 7P | Abi Allen | Ruben Tidball |
| Literacy | Sophia Hill | Henry Nash |
| Lexonik | Megan Bushell-Sneap | Cian McHugh |
| Sparx | Liv Reed | Oliver Luscombe |
| Sparx Reader | Evie Jewell | Oliver Luscombe |
| Tassomai | Ela Uven | Jude Brodie |
| Top House Points | Brooke Harding | Jack Lennox Statham |
| Golden Mortar board | Zofia Bocianowska | Evan Jones |
Year 8 Celebration Evening
Led by Mr Henwood, the Year 8 Celebration Evening was a fantastic occasion to reflect on a year of wide-ranging success. This is a year group who have flourished both in and out of the classroom – showing talent, dedication and character across sports, academics, the arts, and beyond. Having made thoughtful decisions about their GCSE subjects, they are now ready to embark on the next phase of their school journey. It’s been a brilliant year for Year 8, and the evening was a fitting tribute to their hard work and growth.
| Subject | Girl Nomination | Boy Nomination |
| English | Gabriela Piasta | Archie Phillips |
| Maths | Seren Stephenson | Allen Burns-Muir |
| Science | Esme Poole | Oakley Mudge |
| RS | Maddie Smith | Frazer Lewis |
| History | Emily Redmond | Toryn Bond |
| Geography | Seren Chadwick | Mason Maxwell |
| PE | Jorgie Jayne Barnett | Harry Austin |
| Drama | Daisy-Mae Rees | James Cosh |
| Art | Matilda Thorner | Charlie O'Connor |
| French | Ellie-Mae Burton | Frederick Blagden |
| Spanish | Summer Dockrey | Jamie Hancox |
| Technology | Rosie Bevan | Toby Preston |
| Music | Lyra Sully | Oliver Forsdyke |
| Effort | Roberts, Frances | |
| Effort | Costello, James | |
| Effort | Langler, Lily | |
| Effort | Findlay-Peers, Marcus | |
| Effort | Telson, Treesa | |
| Effort | Piasta, Gabriela | |
| Effort | Hancox, Jamie | |
| Effort | Austin, Harry | |
| Effort | Townsend, Charlotte | |
| Effort | Riggs, Esmie | |
| Effort | Bowden, Emily | |
| Effort | Longthorpe, Tilly | |
| Effort | Adamson, Sofia | |
| Effort | Bevan, Rosie | |
| Effort | Ramesh Mani, Catherine | |
| Effort | Stephenson, Seren | |
| Effort | Redmond, Emily | |
| Effort | Maharjan, Dion | |
| Effort | Chadwick, Seren | |
| Effort | Little, Annalise | |
| Effort | Burton, Ellie-Mae | |
| Effort | Francis, Elizabeth | |
| Effort | Acton, Phoebe | |
| Effort | Dorman, Daisy | |
| Effort | Rozanska, Ania | |
| Year Team Award | Phoebe Acton | Oliver Forsdyke |
| 8B | Jorgie-Jayne Barnett | George Pitts |
| 8C | Esmie Riggs | Haydon Coatesworth |
| 8D | Lucy French | Jesse Isemede |
| 8F | Emelia Wood | Archie Phillips |
| 8H | Seren Stephenson | Ayrton Sharp |
| 8K | Emily Bowden | Harry Rowlands |
| 8N | Lilly Shaw | Riley Page |
| 8P | Esme Poole | James Costello |
| Golden Mortar board | Annalise Little | Harry Austin |
| Top House Points | Immy Shaw | Jack Robinson |
| Literacy | Poppy Evely | Bailey Young |
| Sparx Reader | Catherine Ramesh Mani | Jesse Isemede |
| Lexonik | Ellie-Mae Burton | Brogan Holmes-Inch |
| Sparx | Esme Poole | Toby Preston |
| Tassomai | Charlotte Townsend | Lucas Vesely |
Year 9 Celebration Evening
Mr Foulds led our Year 9 Celebration Evening, celebrating a year group who have made a smooth and successful transition into their GCSE studies. They’ve approached their new subjects with maturity, energy and ambition, and their achievements this year – both academically and in the wider life of the school – have been excellent. We are confident that this cohort will continue to thrive over the next two years, and it was a real pleasure to recognise the effort and progress they’ve already made.
| Subject | Girl Nomination | Boy Nomination |
| English | Lauren Harbutt | Archie Somerset |
| Maths | Poppy Sanderson | Harry Pudney |
| Biology | Naomi Szyszka | Mason Findlay-Peers |
| Chemistry | Hattie Gamble | Wynd, Michael |
| Physics | Emily Lock | Luke Smith-Harding |
| RS | Molly Holomby | Daniel Manners |
| History | Tanya Neal | George Evans |
| Geography | Evie Ford | Lewis Allington |
| PE | Robyn Higgins | Francis Downer |
| Drama | Louise Porter | Brodi Docherty |
| Art | Anastasiia Tukilush | Max Weston |
| French | Naomi Szyszka | Gustaw Adamczak |
| Spanish | Ruby Fitzgerald | Max Warner |
| Product Design | Emily Cowan | James Beer |
| Music Performance | Maria Nihtyanova | Edi Ferencz Csibi |
| Health and Social Care | Izzy Goldsborough | Ethan Greenwood |
| Dance | Annie Aldous | Robyn Higgins |
| Construction | Kiara Ujj | Aaron Herring |
| Automotive | Poppy Sanderson | Ivan Masliakovas |
| Food | Alexa Lyons | Charlie Sanderson |
| ICT | Emily Watts-Simpson | Milan Ujj |
| Business Studies | Summer Pallant | Jenson Gorin |
| Sport Science | Evie Ford | Noah Margetts |
| Music Technology | Tegan Harrison | Harry Pudney |
| Media Studies | Tanya Neal | Cohen Andrews |
| Effort | Evans, Tyler | |
| Effort | Campan, Matthew | |
| Effort | Adamczak, Gustaw | |
| Effort | Beer, James | |
| Effort | Findlay-Peers, Mason | |
| Effort | Masliakovas, Ivan | |
| Effort | Docherty, Brodi | |
| Effort | Leal, Riain | |
| Effort | Ujj, Kiara | |
| Effort | Ujj, Milan | |
| Effort | Fonseka, Jorden | |
| Effort | Burton, Cody | |
| Effort | Goldsbrough, Izzy | |
| Effort | Nicholson, Benjamin | |
| Effort | Rackley, Ed | |
| Effort | Lyons, Alexa | |
| Effort | Evans, George | |
| Effort | Canham, Sean | |
| Effort | Nihtyanova, Maria | |
| Effort | Jones, Chloe-Mae | |
| Effort | Pudney, Harry | |
| Effort | Ampomah, Godsay | |
| Effort | Gorin, Jenson | |
| Effort | Allington, Lewis | |
| Effort | Holmes-Vittles, Charlotte | |
| Effort | Garbett, Lilly-Rose | |
| Year Team Award | Ella Lake | Sam Sanders |
| Golden Mortarboard | Poppy Sanderson | Mason Findlay Peers |
| BRUNEL | George Evans | Louise Porter |
| CHRISTIE | Chloe Mae Jones | Ed Rackley |
| DARWIN | Kaitlin Jarvis | Taylor Gillespie |
| FAWCETT | Aleta Stojic | Gustaw Adamcsaz |
| HARRISON | Molly Hollomby | Blake Young |
| KITSON | Annie Aldous | Vaughn Heavens |
| NEARNE | Bella kendal | Jonathan Siuchinski |
| PENGELLY | Mia Hawkes | Alex Moss |
| Lexonik | Ava Wilson | Reef Wayman |
| Sparx Reader | Katie Peryer | Edi Ferencz Csibi |
| Sparx | Ujj Kiara | Ed Rackley |
| Tassomai | Lilly Rose Garbett | Edi Ferencz csibi |
| Top House Points | Lilly Rose Garbett | George Evans |
Year 10 Celebration Evening
The Year 10 Celebration Evening, introduced by Miss Essen-Wood, was a lovely opportunity to recognise the achievements of a hardworking and resilient year group. With their mock exams just completed and their GCSE statistics already under their belts, Year 10 have shown real determination and commitment this year. Their positive attitude and growing confidence promise great things for the year ahead. It was a delight to come together and celebrate the successes of a group who are well on their way to reaching their full potential.
| Subject | Girl Nomination | Boy Nomination |
| English | Layla Loizides | Ben Jeffs |
| Maths | Leah McClements | Oliver Cocker |
| Biology | Rebecca Quarshie | George O'Hanlon |
| Chemistry | Faye Cassidy | Will Candy |
| Physics | Phoebe Smith | Cody Cave |
| RS | Amelia Rose | Thomas Connelly |
| History | Ruby sellick | Harrison Harkin |
| Geography | Scarlett Huxtable | Oliver Welsh |
| PE | Carla Lawrence | Josh Parkinson |
| Drama | Millie-Ann Wigston | Mason Mitchell |
| Art | Lena Galazkiewicz | Will Kelly |
| French | Lauren Tanton | Harry Newman |
| Spanish | Lottie Roberts | Jason Mewett |
| Product Design | Marlee White | Barnaby George |
| Music Performance | Daisy Hellier | Joe Boyce |
| Health and Social Care | Emma Giles | Joselyn Full |
| Dance | Sienna painter | Kelsey Drew |
| Construction | Charlie Wise | Oscar Mills |
| Automotive | Emilee Payne | Leo Maasz |
| Food | Sunny Long | Hayden Hasley |
| ICT | Pheonix Furse | Jack Slater |
| Business Studies | Jacinta Ampomah | Harrison Richards |
| Sport Science | Farah Ambrose | Riley Calland |
| Music Technology | Kelsey Drew | Kaiden Mclaren |
| Media Studies | Amy Rogers | Scarlett Finley-Squires |
| Effort | Cocker, Oliver | |
| Effort | O'Hanlon, George | |
| Effort | Smith, Phoebe | |
| Effort | German, Chloe | |
| Effort | Jeffs, Ben | |
| Effort | Farthing, Ellie | |
| Effort | Ampomah, Jacinta | |
| Effort | Gibbings, Grace | |
| Effort | Yau, Abigail | |
| Effort | Harkin, Harrison | |
| Effort | Sooryaprakash, Sraavan | |
| Effort | Burton, Chloe | |
| Effort | Mclaren, Kaiden | |
| Effort | Nagy, Alex | |
| Effort | Kinghorn, Connie | |
| Effort | Sellick, Ruby | |
| Effort | Burnham, Sophia | |
| Effort | Quarshie, Rebecca | |
| Effort | Rogers, Amy | |
| Effort | Fogarty, Alba | |
| Effort | Maasz, Leo | |
| Effort | Benney, Lola | |
| Effort | Cassidy, Faye | |
| Effort | Rose, Amelia | |
| Effort | James, Serina | |
| Effort | Anyon, Ethan | |
| Year Team Award | Chloe German | Oliver Cocker |
| Golden Mortarboard | Phoebe Smith | Ben Jeffs |
| Top House Points | Ellie Farthing | Kyron Connor |
| Tutor Awards | ||
| M Wiltshire | Leela Cartwright | Ayden Goldsbrough |
| P Antcliffe | Freya Coatesworth | Connor Dean |
| J Dickin | Blessings Nguono | Benjamin Jolly |
| J Smith | Susie Lester | Hamish Herring |
| S Martin | Scarlett Finley-Squires | Maks Adach |
| N Berry | Summer Lawford | Ethan Lynch |
| S Hammett | Isabella (Bella) Bentley | Kaiden Mclaren |
| S Stoyle | Ellie Farthing | Barnaby George |
| W Lawrence | Matilda Stevens | Dan Elkins |
| A Clarke | Imogen Symonds | Nicholas Heale |
| E Baker | Jacinta Ampomah | Zak Turner |
| Sparx | Amelia Rose | Hamish Herring |
| Sparx Reader | Charlotte Little | Sraavan Sooryaprakash |
| Tassomai | Faye Cassidy | Naphtali Phinehas |
| Literacy | Scarlett Lacey | Sam Bowden |
| Lucy Foster maths |
Oliver Cocker |
cooking
Our Year 12 Health and Social Care students had to teach each other how to make cupcakes this week. They took on the role of teacher and students. The results looked and were very tasty!
Construction Year 9 Bricklaying – Learning the Basics in the Summer Sun
Year 9 students have been taking full advantage of the warm weather by heading outside to the construction area for some hands-on learning. Over the summer term, they’ve been getting to grips with the basics of bricklaying—building small pyramid sections, then corners leading to pillars and cavity walls.
They’ve learned how to set up a tidy working area, work safely, how to mix mortar using the right ratios, and how to spread it with a trowel to create a smooth, wave-like furrow. Students also practised buttering bricks, checking levels, and trying out different pointing finishes using specialist tools. Some need to practice a bit more, can you spot the mistake?
And, just as important as the building work, they finished off by learning how to clean tools properly and leave the area neat and tidy—just like on a real site.
Great teamwork, great effort, and a brilliant session in the sun!
maths with miss clarke
Miss Clarke’s Year 7 maths class have been diving into a brand new algebraic skill — expanding brackets — and they’re smashing it!
Over the past week, students have been learning how to simplify expressions like 3(x + 4) and 2(a – 5), building their understanding of multiplication, distribution, and algebraic notation. At first, there were a few unsure faces, but with plenty of practice, hard work, and a deeper understanding they have got it - they should be so proud.
They have even developed this skill to go on and complete more complex algebraic calculations as they have beautifully shown on their whiteboards. Well done, Year 7 — keep up the brilliant work!
Food tech with Mr chadwick
It has been an amazing year in the kitchen. Students have achieved so much and grown in confidence throughout the year. Here are some highlights.
Our year 7s have been studying ' 'Breakfast on the hop'' and made American style pancakes, Cereal bars, banana muffins, breakfast wraps and scones.
For our final year 8 lessons we have been working on pastries and students have created their own recipes. There was a mixture of savery and sweet treats. The cherry pie and lemon meringue pie was top quality and could have been served at a Michelin star restaurant.
Another popular lesson was Sushi - Something most students had not experienced before and some were apprehensive about eating 'seaweed!'. The results were again outstanding.
Well done to all the students on a great year and look forward to continuing their culinary journey.house Helpers
Each week, each of our Heads of House is supported by some of their students. They seem to get more creative by the week.
Religious studies with Mr Baker
This week, Mr. Baker's Year 9 Religious Studies class concluded their unit on wealth, poverty, and the diverse religious responses to these complex issues. The students actively participated in engaging debates, exploring whether poverty could ever truly be eradicated and the moral obligations of both religious and non-religious individuals in addressing these challenges. 
Exploring Bovey Tracey Through Art and Lens
This week, under the blaze of the summer sun, our art and photography group set off on a vibrant creative field trip through some of Devon’s most visually rich locations: Stover Country Park, the quirky Jolly Roger Lifesize Models, and the Make Southwest exhibition in Bovey Tracey.
Our first stop, Stover Country Park, offered a perfect blend of natural serenity and artistic inspiration. Surrounded by a tranquil lake, woodland trails, and the poetry trail, students captured the dappled sunlight through trees, practiced photography composition techniques, and experimented with macro shots of wildlife and foliage.
We then ventured to Jolly Roger Lifesize Models, a hidden gem bursting with eccentric character. From life-size pirates to mythical creatures, the space provided a surreal, playful backdrop for creative photography. It sparked ideas for sculpture and storytelling, blending the bizarre with the humorous — a great contrast to the peaceful naturalism of Stover.
The final stop brought us into the cool, curated interior of Make Southwest in Bovey Tracey. The contemporary craft exhibition showcased everything from ceramics and textiles to woodworking and metalwork, giving students first hand insight into professional craftsmanship. It was an inspiring conclusion, bridging their outdoor creativity with the possibilities of applied art and design.
Hot, sun-soaked, and creatively fulfilled, we wrapped the day with tired feet and full sketchbooks — a perfect balance of landscape, light, and artistic discovery.
National Champion
Lydia has won the Regional Final of National Monologues competition "Contemporary Section" from over than 150 entries and was invited to perform in the final at the Ambassador Theatre London West End this weekend.
Lydia has also achieved Merit at her ABRSM Musical Theatre grade 5 exam last week.
Daisy's success
Daisy successfully auditioned for young company at Torquay Pantomimes Sleeping Beauty at Princess theatre. There were 65 dancers at the audition and the company only needed 16. Daisy is part of Blue team. Well done!
Year 9 - Lewis Allington and Stella de Rose
world school games
sports awards 2025
On Tuesday evening, we recognised and celebrated all of our individual and sporting achievements of the year. It has been a phenomenal and ground-breaking year for school sport, and we are exceptionally proud of all of our students for all that they have achieved this year. A number of students were nominated for individual awards linked to our school values of hard work, integrity and pride, with each category having a winner.
Nominees: Riley Calland, Willow Calland, Oliver Firsdyke, Jack 0’Connor, Phoebe Smith, Poppy Bettridge, Jessica Stoyle, Ashleigh Evans, Archie Hudson, Archie Harman, Charlie Wise.
Nominees: Josh Parkinson, Tyler Evans, Amelia Rose, Will Wrathall, Brodhi Docherty, Leo Nicholson, Matilda Stevens, Alexa Lyons, Millie Porter, May McDonough.
Nominees: Noah Margetts, Emelee Fenner, Vaughn Heavens, Freddie Thatcher, Isala Bryant, Ela Uven.
Nominees: Caiden Edmonds, Eva Thompson, Josh Parkinson, Tom Connolly, Kayden Harper, Will Wrathall, Chloe German, Robyn Higgins, Elena Bolton, Kaelum Bowness.
Winner: Chloe German.
Nominees: Ben Jolly, Miko Piasecki, Thomas Ross, Freddie Thatcher, Mimi Skelly, Emily Bowden, Isabelle Moxham, Frankie Skelly, Annalise Little, Leon Snell, Phoebe Denbow.
Winner: Isabelle Moxham.
Nominees: Danny Frankum, Mia Denby, Riley Calland, Harrison Richards, Ellie Denby, Tammy Westacott, Toby Lee.
Nominees: Giovanni Vaio, Callum Carpenter, Alfie Mackin, Freddie Thatcher, Jake Jolly, Harry Lee, Oliver Kawula. Emelee Fenner, Alana Houlihan, Annalise Little, Maddison Wood, Lucy French, Poppy Haslett.
Winners: Oliver Kawula and Emilee Fenner
Nominees: Ben Jolly, Harrison Richards, Austin White, Albie Baker, Toby Lee, Colby Britton, Brad Harrison, Sonny Cayford, Jamie Tully. Sienna Painter, Dolce Zulhayir, Aleksandra Treder, Farrah Ambrose, Brooke Tully, Frankie Skelly, Leela Cartwright, Eve Cameron, Maisie Sandercock,Gracie-May Tolley.
Nominees: Josh Thompson, Ellie Denby, Mia Denby, Charlie Stevens, Jack Alcock, Ellie Stone, Danny Frankum, Tammy Westacott.Winner: Josh Thompson.
Nominees: Keeley Little, Dolce Zulhayir, Phoebe Denbow, Annie Aldous, Farah Davidson, Isabelle Moxham, Farrah Ambrose.
Nominees: Ellie Denby, Mia Denby, Ellie Chammings, Charlie Stevens, Josh Thompson, Danny Frankum.
Winner: Mia Denby.
Winner: U18 Netball.
Nominees: Annie Aldous, Robyn Higgins, Daisy Board. Sienna Painter, Chloe German, Lola Benney. Phoebe Denbow, Aliyah Smith, Erin Bond. 
Nominees: Phoebe Denbow, Sienna Painter, Sophie Burman.
prestigious diamond award
Year 7 - Liv Andrews, Ruby Ross, Oliver Luscombe, Henry Nash, Ruben Tidball, Joe Matthews, Rocco D'Alessandro, Isla Parsons, Neave Heavens, George Ballance, Kai Parton, Maja Kokoszka, Colby Craig, Charlie Courtier, Jude Brodie, Myles Anyon, Lexi Nicholson, Abigail Harkin, Maddox Finlday-Peers, Joel Cotton, Max Bovey, Tyler Fudge, Kamile Degutyte, Georgiana Elliott, Mia Kost, Jake Jolly, Jacob Caldwell, Amelia Palla, Jasmine Craig, Riley House, Sophia Hill and Macy Hickman
Year 8 - Luke Sandeman, James Costello, Seren Panther-Glinn, Tyler Jackson, George Garbett, Allen Burns-Muir and Frances Roberts
Year 9 - Tyler Evans
governors' platinum certificates
Year 7 - Teddy Shobbrook, Jude Nwachukwu, Fynlay Dever, Millie Beamish, Riley House, Sophia Hill, Neave Heavens, Jacob Caldwell, Heath Slater-Saunt, Gabriele Stadalninkaite, Tehya Quennell, Oliver Beamish, Willow Waugh, Josie Cotton, Charlie Skinner, Theo Mason, Owen Brown, Freddy Bonner, Ella Batten, Kieran Truong, Hayley Steenkamp, Jude Storey, Jaycie Kennedy-Taylor, Luca Guppy, Darcie Mae Finch, Ruby Treadaway, Arya Kelly, Molly Caulfield, Toby Young, Skyla-Rose Whitfield, Lilly Jones, Cole Barton, Ethan Nichols, Gergo Rammer, Ethan Halliday, Emilie Cutmore and Charlie Williams-Powell
Year 8 - James Costello, Jessica Munnangi, Jenson Tandy, Jessica Stoyle, Harry Rowlands, Tyler Davis, Emily Bowden, Oktawian Siennicki, Lily-Jo Prior, Jesse Isemede, Oceana Furse, Gabi Cobain, Kaitlin Towell, Seren Chadwick, Aaliyah Akpo, Levi Jones, Jessica Ferguson, Luna Truong and Heidi Milner
Year 9 - Logan Watt, Charlotte Holmes-Vittles and Lilly-Rose Garbett
governors' gold certificates
Year 7 - Toby Roadnight, Riley Piercy, Isaac Hodge, Zac Austin, Charlie Williams-Powell, Kobe Laker, Ethan Halliday, Emilie Cutmore, Anna Viediernikova, Jessica Green, Myah Bishop, Abi Allen, Madison Stewart, Bella Cassidy, Oscar Anderson, Milly Skelly, Nouh Haridi, Simeon Manners, Caiden Edmonds, Fi Bellamy-Hall, Ellis Palmer, Poppy Pope, Darcey Partridge and Poppy Cosh
Year 8 - Jessica Munnangi, Jenson Tandy, Elena Bolton, Poppy Anderson, Freddie Wallis, Frazer Lewis, Poppy Haslett, Tiffany Easley, Shae Craig, Phoebe Grindling, Jess Wiltshire, Poppy Evely, Mila Cairney, Alex Iftode, Rosie Bevan, Riley Johnson, Lucy French, Olivier Szyszka and Oliver Forsdyke
Year 9 - Vinnie Frankum, Vaughan Heavens, Harry McCarthy, Ollie Martin and Keane O'Neill
governors' silver certificates
Year 7 - Lincoln Trapp, George Tonks, Poppy Cosh, Shay Holden, Jasmine Roberts, Achilles Richards, Chloe Hornsby, Alfie Carpenter-Sorton and Kallie Somerset
Year 8 - Izzie Mildren, Seth McCann, Sophia Blake, Lily Langler, Oakley Mudge, Jorgie-Jayne Barnett, Aaliyah Akpo, Kumar Hopton, Bradley Wright, Lily Hubbard, Kierra O'Neill, Olivier Kawula, Goorge Moran, Daisy Dorman, Chloe Taylor, Isaac Mccabe, Dion Maharjan, Rosco Biagott, Rudy Abdulla, Henry Collins, Morley Villiers, Bailey Taylor, Tilly Longthorpe and Gracie Fancourt
Year 9 - Edi Ferencz Csibi, Ollie Martin, Keane O'Neill, Charlotte Holmes-Vittles, Lilly-Rose Garbett, Izzy Goldsbrough, Mia Hawkes, Jack Forte, Jessie Mounstevens, Mollie Peters, Max Warner, Summer Pallant, Daisy Board, Aiden Hooper, Maxwell Murphy, Scarlett Hill and Elliott Baines
governors' bronze certificates
Year 7 - Ava Harrison, Lilly-Ella Smith, Cody Hunter, Blake Hawkes, Lilly Porter and Rufus Kerslake
Year 8 - Tia Woodward, Morley Villiers, Jake Richards, Elissia Greenwood, Maddie Smith, Toby Preston, Charlie O'Connor, Harry Evans, Ted Dudley, Rosa Murray, Lottie Knight, Jack Hughes, Aaron Pinton, Freddy Novis, Alexa McCarthy, Haydon Coatesworth, Oscar Deegan, Bonnie Stacey, Jackson Lane, Emelia Wood, Elliott Hytche, Dylan Drinkwater, Tate Reynolds, Katie Tonks and George Kasparis
Year 9 - Millie Russell, Ivan Masliakovas, Aiden Hooper, Maxwell Murphy, Scarlett Hill, Ruby Chamberlain, Lewis Collett, Sanije Hoxha, Lily-Rose White, Aaron Hering,
Year 10 - Kelsey Drew and Chloe German
Principal's gold certificates
Year 8 - Chantelle Robinson, George Giles, Jacob Wakefield, Hadassah Inturi, Marli Ray Cutajar, Esmie Riggs, Archie Phillips, Jack Parton, Alba McKechan, Hollie Bassett, Tyler-Joseph Broadley, Elias Jeffery, Maisy Hart, Isla Bryant and Finley Bratcher
Year 9 - Sienna Wilschere, Reuben Harrison, Emily Cowan, Cohen Andrews, Cherry Connors, Ellie Bowden, Max Weston, Ellie-May Jackson, April Hubbard, Ella Weeks, Finley O'Leary-Black, Ava Luker-Hulme, Bella Hobbin-Mills, Talia Street and Finley Corderoy
Year 10 - Adam Copping, Kyron Connor, Harrison Richards and Hayden Halsey
Principal's silver certificates
Year 8 - Niah Slowley, Mia Wilkins, Freya-Mae Mcelkenny and Kara Breach
Year 9 - Charlie Sanderson, Allanna Butler and Gracie Sandercock
Year 10 - Leela Cartwright, Maks Adach, Nikkita Hookway, Emilee Payne, Naphtali Phinehas, Alex Nagy, Scarlett Finley-Squires, Leon O'Connor, Oliver Cocker, Ruby Sellick, Grace Gibbings, Lucy McMahon, Mason Mitchell, Jack Slater, Anna Pearn and Sera Jomon
Principal's Bronze certificates
Year 8 - Belle Silvester, Isabelle Leech and Ellie Palmer
Year 9 - Emily Lock, Daniel Manners, Ruby Fitzgerald, Emily Kenny, Paul Blades, Harry Lee and Emmy Warren
Year 10 - Adam Sadlik, Amelia Wisniewska, Grace Halsey, Leah McClements, Oliver Welsh, Grace Green, Nyla Wakefield and Shannon Clark and Mikolaj Piasecki
House stars of the week
Year 7
Brunel - Oliver Beamish
Christie - Harry Monro
Darwin - Oscar Hall
Kitson - Sophia Hill
Nearne - Teddy Shobbrook
Pengelly - Theo Eaton-Liley
Year 8
Brunel - Everyone!
Christie - Layla Lock
Harrison - Emilee Fenner
Kitson - Daisy Dorman
Nearne - Gracjan Rutkowski
Pengelly - Cooper Syms
Year 9
Brunel - Ellie-May Jackson
Darwin - Ava Luker-Hulme
Fawcett - Mason Finlay-Peers
Kitson - Annie Aldous
Pengelly - Poppy Sanderson
Homework Stars of the Week
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