The Connected Blog 02.05.2025
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May 2, 2025

The Connected Blog 02.05.2025

Stay connected with a round-up of recent events and news from schools in the Connect family.

Cockington Primary School

Year 2 enjoyed a trip to Dartmouth, where they learnt lots of interesting facts about Brunel and the invention of the steam train and railways.

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Eden Park Primary School

Tadpoles Nursery have been enjoying the glorious weather in their outdoor space. The children used paintbrushes, salt and sand for their mark making creations.

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Eggbuckland Vale Primary School

Year 1 started a planting project, which involves planting a pea in compost and water, then recording the changes in a weekly diary. The peas have already started to root and shoot!

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Leigham Primary School

The Year 5/6 girls football team represented the school amazingly in a local cluster league event. Well done to girls on their superb teamwork!

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Manadon Vale Primary School

As part of a Science Week celebration, Year 2 carried out experiments to test how fast their aeroplane designs could travel.

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Preston Primary School

A group of Year 5/6 children visited South Devon College to explore marine engineering. They were tasked with designing their own boats which were judged on sturdiness, aesthetics and functionality.

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Thornbury Primary School

The Reception class received a special visit from a Royal Marine. The children enjoyed asking lots of questions about the military and had the oppotunity to try on the camouflage uniform.

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Widey Court Primary School

Well done to the Year 2 children who were selected to represent their school at a local athletics event, where they took part in running, sprint, throwing and long jump.