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Pancake Day
The whole school got the chance to take part in the annual Pancake Day races. The Children all had a fantastic time and it was lovely to see the older Children helping the younger ones in their race!
Invitational Cross Country – Stover School
We took a team to the Stover invitational cross country competing against some of the bigger Independent schools in the area. Our top performers were Sacha (5th), Joseph (13th) and Indie-Rose (17th). A special mention to George from Prep 2 who finished 25th against boys two years older.
School Lunches
Today saw the launch of our new School meals in partnership with the Live & Let Live Pub from Landscove. The children all loved the first meal which was Reserve Cheddar Mac ‘n’ Cheese served with Garlic Bread and Salad, followed by a Warm Muffin with Seasonal Fruit Compote. They can’t wait for tomorrows lunch of Slow…
Grimspound – Prep 2
Prep 2 battled through the cold weather to take a history trip to Grimspound on Dartmoor. We walked up Hookney Tor and saw the stones. Florence I saw the doorway to the roundhouse. Freddie I was interested in the big round wall around the houses. Eliza I saw curved stones in the doorway. Marni I…
Poetry Assembly – Preps 3 – 6
Poetry Assembly is always a lovely way to finish the 1/2 term. Today’s poems were all about the Sea and the children performed them all beautifully. It provides a great chance for the Children to learn public speaking skills and grow their confidence.
St Christopher’s Award – Feb 2019
It gave Mrs Cottell great pleasure to present Sophia with the St Christopher’s Award for the first half of the Spring Term. Well done Sophia.
Paignton Zoo – Nursery
Nursery had a fabulous day out at Paignton zoo yesterday. We learnt about the animals, the sounds they make and the makaton signs in the education centre with Kathryn and then after a lovely picnic we really enjoyed walking around the zoo spotting all sorts of animals we have been learning about.
Music – Prep 2
Prep 2 enjoying using the classroom instruments to create group compositions based on the Nutcracker’s battle scene.
Minibuses
We have just taken delivery of our new 9 Seater Minibus. St Christopher’s School now runs a fleet of new minibuses from Torbay, Halwell and Ashburton.
Drama – Prep 6
Prep 6 in drama have been producing their own short scene plays over the last couple of weeks culminating this week with their performances. They have been writing their own scripts, creating music to suit their theme and designing the lighting as well as acting in them.
