<![CDATA[Witheridge C of E Academy News Feed - News]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 7 May 2026 12:49:06 GMT Thu, 7 May 2026 12:49:06 GMT <![CDATA[ 🌲πŸ”₯ Outdoor Learning Fun This Week! πŸžπŸ¦‰ ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=83 This week our outdoor learning adventure began with a cosy story time around the firepit πŸ”₯

]]> Thu, 7 May 2026 11:35:47 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ πŸŒžπŸ‘ A Sunny Essebeare Farm Adventure! πŸ”πŸŒΌ ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=84 What a bright and sunny day for our trip to the farm this week!

]]> Thu, 7 May 2026 11:39:24 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Exmoor Challenge 2026 ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=86 On Saturday, eight of our Year 6 children took part in the Exmoor Challenge. In preparation, they completed over 30 miles of training and developed valuable map-reading skills to support them on the day.

]]> Thu, 7 May 2026 12:28:15 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Witheridge & Devon goodies for Sanjivani International School, Kharghar. ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=85 We’re excited to share that next week one of our parents, Jamie Burrows, will be travelling to India and has very kindly offered to visit our partnership school, Sanjivani International School, during his trip.

]]> Thu, 7 May 2026 11:47:59 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=85 <![CDATA[ After School Club News: Dragon Creations Take Flight! πŸ‰ ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=80 It’s been a roaring success at our After School Club this week, as the children have been busy creating their very own dragons

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:19:52 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ Mr Manning Match Report - Witheridge vs South Molton Community Primary School ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=87 We got off to a strong start, defending resolutely and creating counter-attacking opportunities of our own.

]]> Thu, 7 May 2026 12:49:06 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ A Truly Unforgettable Essebeare Farm Visit! πŸ‘ ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=81 What an incredible experience we had on our visit to the farm this week!

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:16:33 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ Mud, Teamwork & Outdoor Adventures in Full Swing! 🌿πŸ”₯ ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=82 Outdoor learning last week was all about teamwork, adventure, and discovering just how brilliant it is to learn outside!

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:19:31 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ KS1 visit to Esseabeare Farm ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=79 The baby lambs have finally arrived at the farm, and they are certainly keeping Farmer Olly busy! πŸ‘πŸ’›

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:14:29 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ KS1 Buckfast Abbey - Donkey's Tale ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=78 Why does Easter matter to Christians?

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:50:17 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ Key Stage 2 Farm School ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=75 31st March 2026

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:16:38 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ Exmoor Challenge ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=76 31st March 2026

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:16:09 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Easter Fair ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=77 27th March 2026

]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:15:33 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ Outdoor Learning ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=74 25th March 2026

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:05:23 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Dartmoor Day ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=73 10th March 2026

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:23:21 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ Team Cross Country Event - High Bickington ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=72 10th March 2026

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:20:57 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Science Week ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=71 9th March 2026

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:18:30 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ Outdoor Learning - Life Cycle of a Frog ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=70 Thursday 5th March 2026

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:46:16 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ World Book Day ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 Thursday 5th March 2026

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:44:15 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ KS1 and KS2 Farm School ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=68 Wednesday 11th March 2026

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:42:24 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Creative Writing Competition ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=67 February 2026

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:37:38 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Witheridge Farm School - Key Stage 1 ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=66 3rd March 2026

]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 14:35:42 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Sharing our Learning - Reception Class ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=65 February 2026

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:34:56 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Exmoor Challenge - Practice Walk ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=64 Sunday 22nd February 2026

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:31:27 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Key Stage 1 - Video Call to Rothera Research Station in Antarctica ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=63 12th February 2026

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:29:07 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ Class 3 - Visit to the Roman Baths, in Bath ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=62 24th February 2026

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:26:52 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Farm visit ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 4th February 2026

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:28:40 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Online Safety Newsletter - Safer Internet Day ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60 Tuesday 10th February 2026

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:23:54 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ London Residential 2026 ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=59 3rd February to 6th February 2026

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:17:49 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ Farm visit ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=58 10th February 2026

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:15:28 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ News from the FSU - New kitchen ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 We are excited to share that The Nursery has a brand-new kitchen and equipment in the home corner for our children to enjoy.

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:57:05 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ London Residential – Final Update 🚌✨ ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 Please enter an introduction for your news story here.

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:43:24 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ London Residential – Update 3 ​​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 From the London Eye, we walked along the Southbank towards St Paul’s. The children loved being out in the sunshine and were mesmerised by the skaters and street performers along the way.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 22:04:49 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ London Residential - Update 2 ​ ​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 After breakfast, we headed over to the Houses of Parliament for a tour and workshop, which extended our learning from UK Parliament Week.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 22:00:47 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Essebeare Farm School KS1 ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 Another moo-velous trip to Essebeare Farm for our KS1 children!

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 12:16:57 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ London Residential - Update 1 ​ ​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 After an early start in the drizzle this morning.....

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 22:05:18 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Outdoor Learning ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 This week's outdoor learning is focused on introducing all children to the program using team-building games and activities to encourage confidence, communication and trust.

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:32:06 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ πŸ₯Ύ Exmoor Challenge Training Begins for Year 6 ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 Year 6 completed their first Exmoor Challenge training walk

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:04:15 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Essebeare Farm KS2 ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 The KS2 Essebeare Farm School group had a fantastic time meeting the calves and Bilbo the Bull.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:27:18 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ KS1 Polar Explorers Day ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 KS1 had an amazing time celebrating Polar Explorers Day last week!

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:13:47 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Bobbie’s last day at Witheridge C of E after an incredible 25 years of service πŸ’› ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 Bobbie's last day at Witheridge C of E after 25 years! 

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:23:44 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ First Outdoor Learning Session ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 Ms Wyborn launched her first outdoor learning session this week, with a strong focus on teamwork, communication and confidence πŸŒΏ

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:58:28 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ FSU News - Winter & Seasonal changes. ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 Learning about winter and the seasonal changes in the world around them

]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2026 14:02:14 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Live Assembly from Antarctica ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 Class 3 joined 150,000 children from around the world for a live assembly from Union Glacier in the centre of Antarctica

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:32:49 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ πŸŽ„ Elf Day Fun ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 Wednesday brought a burst of festive cheer as staff and children transformed into a school full of elves!

]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 12:07:00 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ πŸ•― Christingle Services ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 Witheridge CofE Academy celebrated their Christingle services

]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 11:53:35 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Ethos Ambassadors Assembly ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 The Ethos ambassadors will be holding a cookies and cake sale after school on Thursday 11th December.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:08:54 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ KS1 Trip – Wonderdome ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 KS1 had the opportunity to explore their Space topic at the Wonderdome which was based in High Bickington.

]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 12:13:31 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ 🌟 New School Councillors Elected ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 A huge well done to our newly elected school councillors

]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 11:45:58 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Class 3 Visit to Exeter ]]> https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 Children in Class 3 visited Exeter to support our learning about Romans.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:10:39 GMT https://www.witheridge.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38