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So proud of our students from Bideford College & CSIA who met PM Keir Starmer & Ed Miliband at 10 Downing St
PM: “Now more than ever, we must invest in the next generation.”
#CSIA #BidefordCollege #COP30 #Proud
PM: “Now more than ever, we must invest in the next generation.”
#CSIA #BidefordCollege #COP30 #Proud
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
So proud of our students from Bideford College & CSIA who met PM Keir Starmer & Ed Miliband at 10 Downing St
PM: “Now more than ever, we must invest in the next generation.”
#CSIA #BidefordCollege #COP30 #Proud
PM: “Now more than ever, we must invest in the next generation.”
#CSIA #BidefordCollege #COP30 #Proud
#PoolAcademy students are fundraising for a 2026 Kenya trip, helping build classrooms, improve access to clean water & support wildlife conservation. Join their Christmas Market on Fri 28 Nov, 5–8pm for festive fun & community spirit. #Fundraising #Community #Kenya2026
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#PoolAcademy students are fundraising for a 2026 Kenya trip, helping build classrooms, improve access to clean water & support wildlife conservation. Join their Christmas Market on Fri 28 Nov, 5–8pm for festive fun & community spirit. #Fundraising #Community #Kenya2026
Former Launceston College student and Royal Navy Officer, Hannah, returned to inspire our Year 7s as part of our #ILoveMyJob series! Her journey embodies our values, encouraging students to explore their ambitions and believe in what’s possible. #LauncestonCollege
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Former Launceston College student and Royal Navy Officer, Hannah, returned to inspire our Year 7s as part of our #ILoveMyJob series! Her journey embodies our values, encouraging students to explore their ambitions and believe in what’s possible. #LauncestonCollege
Bideford College welcomed acclaimed authors Chris Vick, Luke Palmer & Simon James Green this term as part of the Appledore Book Festival! Students explored storytelling, comedy & social themes through inspiring workshops. #BidefordCollege #AppledoreBookFest #LoveReading
October 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Bideford College welcomed acclaimed authors Chris Vick, Luke Palmer & Simon James Green this term as part of the Appledore Book Festival! Students explored storytelling, comedy & social themes through inspiring workshops. #BidefordCollege #AppledoreBookFest #LoveReading
Exciting news for Bideford College! Year 8 student William has just signed with Plymouth Argyle! He and his dad have been putting in the extra work at the Astro Pitch and Moreton Park to make this happen. Amazing dedication, William!
#BidefordCollege #PlymouthArgyle #FutureStar
#BidefordCollege #PlymouthArgyle #FutureStar
October 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Exciting news for Bideford College! Year 8 student William has just signed with Plymouth Argyle! He and his dad have been putting in the extra work at the Astro Pitch and Moreton Park to make this happen. Amazing dedication, William!
#BidefordCollege #PlymouthArgyle #FutureStar
#BidefordCollege #PlymouthArgyle #FutureStar
Ian Roome MP visited The Ilfracombe Academy this term, meeting students and staff, seeing lessons in action, and discussing initiatives like our corrective reading programme and local bus fare challenges. Collaboration continues to support students & families.
October 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Ian Roome MP visited The Ilfracombe Academy this term, meeting students and staff, seeing lessons in action, and discussing initiatives like our corrective reading programme and local bus fare challenges. Collaboration continues to support students & families.
Super Saturdays at Launceston College give Year 6 pupils a taste of secondary school life! From PE & sports to science & design tech, these sessions build confidence, spark curiosity, and ease the transition to Year 7. #LauncestonCollege #TransitionToSecondary
October 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Super Saturdays at Launceston College give Year 6 pupils a taste of secondary school life! From PE & sports to science & design tech, these sessions build confidence, spark curiosity, and ease the transition to Year 7. #LauncestonCollege #TransitionToSecondary
Bideford College welcomes its largest sixth form cohort in over a decade! The newly refurbished Kingsley building offers modern study spaces, café-style seating, and enhanced facilities. Outstanding A-level & BTEC results highlight student success. #BidefordCollege
October 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Bideford College welcomes its largest sixth form cohort in over a decade! The newly refurbished Kingsley building offers modern study spaces, café-style seating, and enhanced facilities. Outstanding A-level & BTEC results highlight student success. #BidefordCollege
Applications are open for Launceston College’s Elite Sports Academies 2026! Partnering with Cornish Pirates & Plymouth Argyle, students get expert coaching, training & competitions. Free transport available for Bude & Holsworthy areas.
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Applications are open for Launceston College’s Elite Sports Academies 2026! Partnering with Cornish Pirates & Plymouth Argyle, students get expert coaching, training & competitions. Free transport available for Bude & Holsworthy areas.
Pool Academy +Plus offers purposeful extracurricular opportunities, from sports and creative arts to Health & Nutrition and targeted Year 11 revision sessions. Students develop skills, confidence, and lifelong learning habits beyond the classroom. #PoolAcademy
October 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Pool Academy +Plus offers purposeful extracurricular opportunities, from sports and creative arts to Health & Nutrition and targeted Year 11 revision sessions. Students develop skills, confidence, and lifelong learning habits beyond the classroom. #PoolAcademy
Exciting news from Pool Academy! The art department welcomes ceramic artist & designer Lynda Southworth as Artist in Residence. In partnership with Leach Pottery, this marks a new era for creativity, ceramics & hands-on learning. #ArtEducation
October 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Exciting news from Pool Academy! The art department welcomes ceramic artist & designer Lynda Southworth as Artist in Residence. In partnership with Leach Pottery, this marks a new era for creativity, ceramics & hands-on learning. #ArtEducation
Pupils, staff & families at Altarnun Primary, celebrated a joyful Harvest Festival filled with music, performances & generosity — collecting donations for Launceston Food Bank. 💛 Huge thanks to all who supported! #Community #HarvestFestival
October 17, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Pupils, staff & families at Altarnun Primary, celebrated a joyful Harvest Festival filled with music, performances & generosity — collecting donations for Launceston Food Bank. 💛 Huge thanks to all who supported! #Community #HarvestFestival
Year 10 & 11 students from Camborne Science & International have had an unforgettable week in Winnipeg, Canada — joining local lessons, exploring sustainability at the Global Youth Challenge, and building global connections through hands-on learning. #GlobalLearning
October 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Year 10 & 11 students from Camborne Science & International have had an unforgettable week in Winnipeg, Canada — joining local lessons, exploring sustainability at the Global Youth Challenge, and building global connections through hands-on learning. #GlobalLearning
Launceston College is ranked 17th nationally out of 744 schools on Sparx Reader! 🎉
A fantastic achievement thanks to our dedicated staff & hardworking students. 👏
#LauncestonCollege #SparxReader
A fantastic achievement thanks to our dedicated staff & hardworking students. 👏
#LauncestonCollege #SparxReader
October 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Launceston College is ranked 17th nationally out of 744 schools on Sparx Reader! 🎉
A fantastic achievement thanks to our dedicated staff & hardworking students. 👏
#LauncestonCollege #SparxReader
A fantastic achievement thanks to our dedicated staff & hardworking students. 👏
#LauncestonCollege #SparxReader
Bideford College is ranked 33rd nationally out of 744 schools on Sparx Reader! 🎉
A huge well done to our students & staff for fostering such a strong reading culture. 👏
#BidefordCollege #SparxReader
A huge well done to our students & staff for fostering such a strong reading culture. 👏
#BidefordCollege #SparxReader
October 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Bideford College is ranked 33rd nationally out of 744 schools on Sparx Reader! 🎉
A huge well done to our students & staff for fostering such a strong reading culture. 👏
#BidefordCollege #SparxReader
A huge well done to our students & staff for fostering such a strong reading culture. 👏
#BidefordCollege #SparxReader
Back in February, we introduced Policy Track. It’s already proving to be a valuable tool:
Keeps policies up to date, streamlines approvals, and makes governance more efficient
Less admin = more focus on strategy, better decisions & improving education for our children.
Keeps policies up to date, streamlines approvals, and makes governance more efficient
Less admin = more focus on strategy, better decisions & improving education for our children.
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Back in February, we introduced Policy Track. It’s already proving to be a valuable tool:
Keeps policies up to date, streamlines approvals, and makes governance more efficient
Less admin = more focus on strategy, better decisions & improving education for our children.
Keeps policies up to date, streamlines approvals, and makes governance more efficient
Less admin = more focus on strategy, better decisions & improving education for our children.
At Athena, we know the best days begin with kindness, connection, and community.
That’s why CSIA’s Breakfast Club is back — free for all students, with good food, games, and a positive start to every morning.
#CSIA #BreakfastClub #DreamBigTogether
That’s why CSIA’s Breakfast Club is back — free for all students, with good food, games, and a positive start to every morning.
#CSIA #BreakfastClub #DreamBigTogether
September 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
At Athena, we know the best days begin with kindness, connection, and community.
That’s why CSIA’s Breakfast Club is back — free for all students, with good food, games, and a positive start to every morning.
#CSIA #BreakfastClub #DreamBigTogether
That’s why CSIA’s Breakfast Club is back — free for all students, with good food, games, and a positive start to every morning.
#CSIA #BreakfastClub #DreamBigTogether
Starbooks Club at Pool Academy is in full swing! From books to board games, it’s a space to unwind, grow ideas & expand the brain. Reading sparks imagination & builds friendships. #PoolAcademy #StarbooksClub
September 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Starbooks Club at Pool Academy is in full swing! From books to board games, it’s a space to unwind, grow ideas & expand the brain. Reading sparks imagination & builds friendships. #PoolAcademy #StarbooksClub
One week back into the new school year, and already our students and staff are showing what’s possible when we dream big. Here’s to a year filled with ambition, growth, and achievements ahead.
September 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
One week back into the new school year, and already our students and staff are showing what’s possible when we dream big. Here’s to a year filled with ambition, growth, and achievements ahead.
A huge well done to some of our talented pupils at Launceston College who have successfully achieved their individual music exam awards this year! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for music have truly paid off — congratulations to you all! #LauncestonCollege #MusicSuccess
September 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
A huge well done to some of our talented pupils at Launceston College who have successfully achieved their individual music exam awards this year! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for music have truly paid off — congratulations to you all! #LauncestonCollege #MusicSuccess
Over the summer, students had a fantastic time at Go Active Cornwall’s Summer Club, hosted at Launceston Primary School! From fun activities to new friendships, it was a brilliant way to keep active and engaged during the holidays. #LauncestonPrimary #GoActiveCornwall
September 10, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Over the summer, students had a fantastic time at Go Active Cornwall’s Summer Club, hosted at Launceston Primary School! From fun activities to new friendships, it was a brilliant way to keep active and engaged during the holidays. #LauncestonPrimary #GoActiveCornwall
Last week we celebrated a remarkable milestone — Tanja Swan’s 30 years of service! Her dedication & expertise have been the pillar of our financial resilience, supporting leaders to focus on what matters most — our students. 🌟
September 9, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Last week we celebrated a remarkable milestone — Tanja Swan’s 30 years of service! Her dedication & expertise have been the pillar of our financial resilience, supporting leaders to focus on what matters most — our students. 🌟
Celebrating #NationalLiteracyDay
At Athena Learning Trust, literacy is a key part of learning. Our Tutor Reading Programme gives every student the chance to enjoy high-quality texts, building confidence, curiosity & a love of reading. #TutorReadingProgramme
At Athena Learning Trust, literacy is a key part of learning. Our Tutor Reading Programme gives every student the chance to enjoy high-quality texts, building confidence, curiosity & a love of reading. #TutorReadingProgramme
September 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Celebrating #NationalLiteracyDay
At Athena Learning Trust, literacy is a key part of learning. Our Tutor Reading Programme gives every student the chance to enjoy high-quality texts, building confidence, curiosity & a love of reading. #TutorReadingProgramme
At Athena Learning Trust, literacy is a key part of learning. Our Tutor Reading Programme gives every student the chance to enjoy high-quality texts, building confidence, curiosity & a love of reading. #TutorReadingProgramme
The new school year has started with plenty of excitement!
Altarnun Primary’s Class 2 have kicked off their term by diving into Harry Potter! 📚✨ A day filled with curiosity, teamwork, and fun.
Altarnun Primary’s Class 2 have kicked off their term by diving into Harry Potter! 📚✨ A day filled with curiosity, teamwork, and fun.
September 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The new school year has started with plenty of excitement!
Altarnun Primary’s Class 2 have kicked off their term by diving into Harry Potter! 📚✨ A day filled with curiosity, teamwork, and fun.
Altarnun Primary’s Class 2 have kicked off their term by diving into Harry Potter! 📚✨ A day filled with curiosity, teamwork, and fun.
Huge congratulations to Mrs Slater, who featured in Teaching Times for our work on building a whole-school love of reading!
📚 Altarnun Primary – 100% phonics
📚 Egloskerry Primary – 100% for 3 years running
📚 97% across all our primaries!
👉 www.teachingtimes.com/gettin...
#LoveReading
📚 Altarnun Primary – 100% phonics
📚 Egloskerry Primary – 100% for 3 years running
📚 97% across all our primaries!
👉 www.teachingtimes.com/gettin...
#LoveReading
Getting Your Whole School To Love Reading - TeachingTimes
The gift of reading is one of the best things you can give young pupils. Lynsey Slater shares the secret to school-wide success.
www.teachingtimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Huge congratulations to Mrs Slater, who featured in Teaching Times for our work on building a whole-school love of reading!
📚 Altarnun Primary – 100% phonics
📚 Egloskerry Primary – 100% for 3 years running
📚 97% across all our primaries!
👉 www.teachingtimes.com/gettin...
#LoveReading
📚 Altarnun Primary – 100% phonics
📚 Egloskerry Primary – 100% for 3 years running
📚 97% across all our primaries!
👉 www.teachingtimes.com/gettin...
#LoveReading