PAA online, dance, TA's answer to Joe Wicks & Testing Continues

Performing Arts Academy

Our wonderful performing arts Academy has been able to continue with some students in school and others joining in virtually via Google Hangouts. The year sevens are continuing with the rehearsals for Annie, which we are determined to have ready to perform in whichever way we can! It was lovely to see the smiles on everyone’s faces are students will not only able to take part in their singing, dancing and acting sessions, but had the opportunity to speak to each other as well.

Dance competition

Phoebe Denbow, in year 7, and Rebecca Glasson, in year 8, competed in the South West Online Dance Festival Competition this week. Not only are the girls good friends, they both dance at Buckingham Dance Studios in Paignton, and have done amazingly well in the competition this week.

Rebecca won 6 golds, 3 silver and a bronze and Phoebe gained 1 gold and 4 bronze medals competing with dancers from all over the South West, so it is a massive achievement.

In these difficult times, the girls have continued to do their dance classes via Zoom, which has really helped them stay focused. We will hopefully have some more good news soon, as we are waiting for their Ballet, Modern/ Jazz and Tap exam results that both girls took in December.

TA’s answer to Joe Wicks

We have not one, but two of our very own Joe Wicks! Mr Hogg and Mr Edwards have led students on a weekly workout.

Table Tennis training

Miss Lacinska-Piwowar, our table tennis coach, has continued to put her players through their regular gruelling training routine in spite of the lockdown. Many of our students also play for Torbay Table Tennis Academy where she coaches. Great work here Kai, Will H, Will B, Ivan, Norbert and Jakub!

Food Technology

It has been so good to see our students producing practical work in their Essential School Technology lessons. They have been busy baking cheese and plain scones this week and the finished results looked delicious. I was also very impressed by the amazing creations produced from home. Max Beer in yr nine made the most incredible looking Oreo cheesecake with a detailed written evaluation of the finished product.

Well done to all of you baking from home- please continue to send in photos of them!! It’s lovely to hear from you and see your achievements.

Testing continues

We have continued the testing of all staff and students this week. The process has been put in place in order to try and identify any member of our school community who is carrying the virus but has not displayed any symptoms. This does not replace any of the Covid secure measures that we have in place, it is an additional layer of precaution.

Students in school

The students who are in school are continuing to follow the learning program. We are very grateful to all of our parents who are playing a critical role within our community at this time and we are delighted to be able to support them undertaking these essential roles by being able to have their children in school.

TA in pictures

This morning there was a beautiful sunrise over The Platform.

There was a strange sky and a hint of a rainbow over the school this week.

Students of the Week

Year 7 – Olivia Hosking and Owen Waller

Year 8 – Tia May Anderson

Year 9 – Redd Benson

Year 10 – George Nelson

Year 11 – Teigan Brooksbank

House Stars of the Week

Year 7

Brunel – Jessica Nicholson

Christie – Mya Hoskin

Darwin – Charlie Green

Fawcett – Niamh Coker

Harrison – Lucas Spriggs

Kitson – Phoebe Denbow

Nearne – Dolce Zulhayir

Pengelly – Ethan Lane

Year 8

Brunel – Taylor Holton

Christie – Elise Pile

Darwin – Oliver Boyce

Fawcett – James Quin

Harrison – Sophie Packer

Kitson – Alice Holt

Nearne – James Ferris

Pengelly – Taylor Reynolds

Year 9

Brunel – Caitlin Kirby

Christie – Rebecca Lovegrove

Darwin – Joseph Oborn

Fawcett – Alesha Dunford

Harrison – Melissa Piper

Kitson – Evie Heron

Nearne – Elsie Taylor Shelby

Pengelly – Astley Rubin

Year 10