- Year 1 are buzzing
Published: 21 May, 2013Year 1 children at Plymouth College Preparatory School are learning all about minibeasts for their summer Science topic.
- Lauren takes national swimming title
Published: 20 May, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil, Lauren Hession, 11, has beaten the top swimmers at prep schools from around the country to be crowned IAPS National Swimming Champion.
- 1st places for Prep athletes
Published: 13 May, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School athletes have returned from a competition in Exeter with a clutch of gold medals and team prizes.
- Swimming galas make a big splash
Published: 10 May, 2013Children from reception through to Year 6 took to the water with a series of swimming galas.
- Year 1 go back in time at Saltram House
Published: 30 April, 2013Year 1 pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School spent a lovely sunny day at the National Trust’s Saltram House last week as part of their topic on ‘Olden Times’.
- School birds have place to nest thanks to granddad
Published: 26 April, 2013The grounds of Plymouth College Preparatory School will be alive with the sound of birds this summer thanks to the arrival of new nesting boxes.
- Ted is British Ski Champion
Published: 23 April, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil, Ted Slade, 9, has returned from a term at the British Ski Academy (BSA) in Chamonix with a clutch of medals, including a British title.
- Infant show is full of Spring
Published: 4 April, 2013The Years 1 and 2 Spring Show at Plymouth College Preparatory was packed with singing, dancing, music and speaking just before the end of term.
- Swimming teams retain titles
Published: 2 April, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School’s girls’ swimming team, and Plymouth College’s girls’ and boys’ teams, have won the Devonport Royal Swimming Association relays for the second year running.
- Downton take honours in House cross country for third time!
Published: 28 March, 2013On a sunny but chilly afternoon Years 3 to 6 at Plymouth College Preparatory School made the most of the school grounds in the annual House Cross Country competition.
- Glowing inspection report for Plymouth College
Published: 26 March, 2013“The quality of pupils’ achievement and learning is excellent”; “The contribution of curricular and extra-curricular provision is excellent”; “Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent”; “The contribution of arrangements for pastoral care is excellent”...
- Prep pupil knits chicks for Clic
Published: 22 March, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil, Sam Malcolm, 10, has raised more than £300 for children’s charity, Clic, with an Easter-themed knitathon.
- Sun comes out for Prep Open Morning
Published: 14 March, 2013Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and singing performances… these were just some of the activities that took place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Good results for Prep School cross country teams
Published: 8 March, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School fielded 4 teams in the Blundell’s Cross Country Championships.
- Year 4 go back in time with Tudor Day
Published: 7 March, 2013Dressed as kings, queens, noblemen and peasants, Year 4 spent the day finding out what it was like to live in Tudor times recently.
- IB students bring ‘Karneval’ to Prep School
Published: 28 February, 2013Mask-making, games and singing were just some of the fun activities undertaken by Year 6 when Sixth Form International Baccalaureate students from the Senior School hosted a Karneval day at Plymouth College Preparatory School.
- Wins for U9 netball teams
Published: 15 February, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School’s U9 A and B netball teams walked away victorious from their matches against Mount House this week.
- U9 boys win St Petroc’s cross country
Published: 13 February, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School’s U9 boys’ team came out on top in the St Petroc’s Cross Country Championships.
- Prep football team start season with a confident win
Published: 12 February, 2013After cancelled matches against Kelly and Stover because of waterlogged pitches, Plymouth College Preparatory School’s U11 football team were keen to get the season off to a good start in their match against Mount House.
- Musicians perform in first concert
Published: 11 February, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School’s First Steps Concert saw 26 children take to the stage to play the piano, guitar or recorder.
- Recognition for talented musician
Published: 7 February, 2013Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil, Issey Charlesworth, 10, has received a certificate of commitment and £100 from the Music Service for her role in the Plymouth Youth Orchestra.
- Prep School to open its doors for the morning
Published: 24 January, 2013Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and drama performances… these are just some of the activities taking place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Fire safety talk for Year 5
Published: 18 January, 2013Firemen from Greenbank Fire Station’s Red Watch visited the school yesterday to give Year 5 pupils a talk on fire safety.
- Festive shows at Prep School
Published: 14 December, 2012Plymouth College Preparatory School children have been celebrating the festive season with a series of Christmas Shows.
- Reception take part in Pennywell Nativity
Published: 13 December, 2012The Reception classes have been on their annual trip to Pennywell Farm where they participated in the Nativity play.
- Years 2 and 6 go ice skating
Published: 13 December, 2012Years 2 and 6 had a real pre-Christmas treat when they went to the outdoor ice rink in Plymouth city centre.
- Prep children taste their own ice cream
Published: 6 December, 2012Plymouth College Preparatory School pupils have got to taste two of the ice creams they invented during a trip to Langage Farm recently.
- Prep pupils take to the stage in festival
Published: 4 December, 2012Acting, verse speaking and bible reading are just some of the classes Plymouth College Preparatory School pupils competed in at this year’s Plymouth Speech and Drama Festival.
- Year 4 gardeners part of Elm experiment
Published: 29 November, 2012Plymouth College Preparatory School’s Year 4 Gardening Club has planted an Elm tree in the school grounds.
- Year 2 visit Langage Farm
Published: 26 November, 2012Year 2 thoroughly enjoyed a visit to Langage Farm this week. After a tour of the factory and tasting yoghurt, the children were set the task of inventing a new ice-cream flavour.
- Walk in the park gets ‘messy’ for Reception classes
Published: 22 November, 2012Reception classes enjoyed a Messy Monday this week. They went to Plymouth’s Central Park to collect leaves and sticks.
- Prep School goes spotty!
Published: 20 November, 2012The children at Plymouth College Preparatory School got into the spirit of Children in Need by wearing a spotty item of clothing with their school uniform.
- Year 1 swim with boats
Published: 15 November, 2012As part of their on-going topic on water, Year 1 children at Plymouth College Preparatory School learnt about floating this week.
- Prep children present wreaths in Remembrance Service
Published: 13 November, 2012The Plymouth College Preparatory School Remembrance Service was held in the school chapel on Friday.
- England player presents prizes at hockey tournament
Published: 9 November, 2012Ollie Clarke, England U21 hockey player, presented the prizes at Plymouth College Preparatory School’s inaugural U9 Hockey Tournament.
- Prep School Open Door Day
Published: 9 November, 2012Plymouth College Preparatory School, for boys and girls aged rising 3s to 11 years, is holding an Open Door Day on Wednesday 14 November.
- Year One visit the National Marine Aquarium
Published: 26 October, 2012Following a productive rockpool ramble at Wembury beach, the Year One classes spent an exciting day at the National Marine Aquarium.
- Year 2 bring author’s characters to life
Published: 26 October, 2012Following a visit to The Children’s Bookshop at the Theatre Royal, Year 2 was involved in an interactive workshop with author-illustrator Alexis Deacon.
- Water, water everywhere!
Published: 19 October, 2012Year 1 classes at Plymouth College Preparatory School have visited Burrator Reservoir on Dartmoor as part of their topic on water.
- From Seed to Soup
Published: 19 October, 2012The Year 2 classes at Plymouth College Preparatory School have visited Riverford Organic Farm.
- Year 4 go back in time at Cotehele
Published: 17 October, 2012Year 4 visited Cotehele House on the banks of the River Tamar in Cornwall as part of their studies on Tudor England. The children got into character by putting on Tudor-style costumes.
- Year 2 science goes ‘pop!’
Published: 12 October, 2012Year 2 pupils at Plymouth College are enjoying their science lessons in more ways than one.
- Geography and Art trip to Thurlestone
Published: 4 October, 2012Year 6 enjoyed a day at Thurlestone beach on a Geography and Art trip.
- Year One enjoy ‘Rockpool Ramble’ at Wembury
Published: 24 September, 2012It was a lovely sunny day when Year One classes went to Wembury beach to explore the rockpools.
- A scarecrow in 2 JM!
Published: 24 September, 2012Class 2JM have got their ‘Farming’ topic off to a scary start by making their own scarecrow.
- Food Technology Centre a big hit with pupils
Published: 4 July, 2012The Food Technology Centre at Plymouth College Preparatory School, which was was opened in October by Chris Tanner, has proved to be one of the most popular classes in the school.
- Lots of fun at Prep School Summer Fair
Published: 3 July, 2012The school field was bursting with activity at Plymouth College Preparatory School’s Summer Fair.
- Forest Day in Saltram for Year 3
Published: 26 June, 2012Year 3 got a taste of surviving outdoors with a Forest Day in Saltram Woods.
- National fencing title for Taylor
Published: 22 June, 2012Plymouth College Preparatory school pupil, Taylor Ashby, 11, has won the IAPS U11 Girls’ Epeé Championships.
- Dartmoor walk for Prep pupils
Published: 18 June, 2012Year 6 pupils who didn’t go on the French trip had an exciting day on Dartmoor just before half term.
- Prep School enjoys Jubilee celebrations
Published: 13 June, 2012Crown-making, a tea party and a special assembly were just some of the activities taking place at Plymouth College Preparatory School to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
- Year 1 release butterflies into the school garden
Published: 13 June, 2012Year 1 pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School have been able to watch the butterfly lifecycle ‘first hand’ in their classroom this term.
- Festival success for talented pianist
Published: 24 May, 2012Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil, Jocelyn Wannell, 11, has won a clutch of trophies at the Torbay and South West of England Music Festival.
- Prep School says farewell to Holiday Club Manager
Published: 14 May, 2012Plymouth College Preparatory School has said a fond farewell to Holiday Club Manager, Becky Tetley.
- Prep children raise £250 for Father Abraham Trust
Published: 4 May, 2012Pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School have raised £250 for the Father Abraham Trust.
- Lots of fun at Infant swimming gala
Published: 4 May, 2012The infant department of Plymouth College Preparatory School took over the 25m indoor swimming pool at the Senior School earlier this week with its annual gala.
- Prep School Open Door Days
Published: 26 April, 2012Plymouth College Preparatory School, for boys and girls aged rising 3s to 11 years, is holding Open Door Days this term on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th June.
- Prep pupils to star in The King and I
Published: 4 April, 2012Plymouth College Preparatory School pupils, Alasdair Lambie and Sean Rump, both aged 9, have been chosen from hundreds of children to perform in The King and I at the Theatre Royal next week.
- Olympic theme for Prep show
Published: 30 March, 2012The Olympics took centre stage in the Years 1 and 2 Spring Show just before the end of term.
- Downton takes top spot in House swimming gala
Published: 21 March, 2012Just weeks after the Years 2 and 3 event, Plymouth College Preparatory School’s Years 5 and 6 House swimming gala produced another stunning set of results.
- Extraordinary day for Prep School
Published: 8 March, 2012To celebrate World Book Day, Plymouth College Preparatory School held a whole school creative writing day earlier this week.
- IB students bring ‘Karneval’ to Prep School
Published: 23 February, 2012Mask-making, games and singing were just some of the fun activities undertaken by Year 6 when sixth form International Baccalaureate students from the Senior School hosted a Karneval day at Plymouth College Preparatory School.
- Prep School to open its doors for the morning
Published: 21 February, 2012Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and drama performances… these are just some of the activities taking place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Sellon win House swimming gala
Published: 10 February, 2012Years 3 and 4 pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School made a big splash in the pool at the Senior School earlier this week in their annual House swimming gala.
- Year 2 ‘man the hose’
Published: 2 February, 2012Year 2 pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School had a very exciting trip to Greenbank Fire Station earlier this week.
- Downton take honours in House cross country...again!
Published: 27 January, 2012On a sunny but windy afternoon Years 2 to 6 at Plymouth College Preparatory School made the most of the school grounds in the annual House Cross Country competition.
- Prep School to open its doors for the morning
Published: 26 January, 2012Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and drama performances… these are just some of the activities taking place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Father Christmas is special guest at Prep School Christmas Fair
Published: 15 December, 2011Father Christmas took time out of his busy schedule to visit the children at Plymouth College Preparatory School’s Christmas Fair last week.
- Parents treated to two shows in one afternoon!
Published: 15 December, 2011It was a bumper-packed afternoon when both the Plymouth College Preparatory School Year 3s and Year 4s performed their Christmas Shows.
- Prep pupils take to the stage in festival
Published: 5 December, 2011Acting, verse speaking and bible reading are just some of the classes Plymouth College Preparatory School pupils competed in at this year’s Plymouth Speech and Drama Festival.
- Roman Centurion visits Prep School
Published: 23 November, 2011Year 3 pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School have spent a day in the life of a Roman soldier.
- Walk in the park gets ‘messy’ for Reception classes
Published: 17 November, 2011Reception classes enjoyed a Messy Monday this week.
- Lego Club ‘builds’ excitement for Year 2
Published: 9 November, 2011Lego Club is just one of a number of clubs held after school at Plymouth College Preparatory School.
- Prep School Open Door Days
Published: 28 October, 2011Plymouth College Preparatory School, for boys and girls aged 2 ½ to 11 years, is holding Open Door Days this term on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th November.
- Year 5 go back in time at Lanhydrock
Published: 27 October, 2011As part of their history studies about the Victorians, Year 5 paid a visit to Lanhydrock House in Cornwall.
- Year One ‘Rockpool Ramble’ at Wembury
Published: 26 October, 2011It was a misty morning when the Year One classes arrived at Wembury beach.
- Food donations are bountiful at Prep Harvest Festival
Published: 24 October, 2011Loaves of bread, tins of soup and baskets of fruit were just some of the many food items the children at Plymouth College Preparatory School brought in to the Harvest Festival service.
- Chris Tanner opens high-tech cooking class room at Prep School
Published: 7 October, 2011Budding chefs at Plymouth College Preparatory School will soon be cooking up a feast thanks to the opening of a new Food Technology Centre.
- Viking theme for Prep School play
Published: 7 July, 2011Plymouth College Preparatory School has been celebrating all things Scandinavian this week with their school play, ‘Viking Dawn’.
- Sea comes to life at Aquarium
Published: 20 June, 2011Year 4 visited the National Marine Aquarium recently, where they were met by Lauren from the Learning Team.
- Year One visit the Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary
Published: 20 June, 2011As part of their science topic work, Year One spent a lovely sunny day visiting the Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary.
- Year 2 visit to Buckland Abbey
Published: 9 June, 2011Year 2 spent the day at Buckland Abbey earlier this week.
- Prep School Open Door Days
Published: 27 May, 2011Plymouth College Preparatory School, for boys and girls aged 2 ½ to 11 years, is holding Open Door Days this term on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th June.
- Reception classes celebrate royal wedding in style
Published: 6 May, 2011To celebrate the royal wedding, the Reception classes dressed as Kings and Queens for the day.
- History is brought to life for Year 1 at Saltram House
Published: 6 May, 2011Year 1 visited Saltram House at Plympton as part of their History topic, ‘How we used to live.’
- Year 2 enjoy Hoe visit…despite the cold weather!
Published: 6 May, 2011On an extremely cold and blustery day at the beginning of May, Year 2 visited Plymouth Hoe.
- Year 2 ‘man the hose’
Published: 21 April, 2011Year 2 had a very exciting trip to Greenbank fire station just before the end of term.
- Year 1 learn where they live
Published: 21 April, 2011The Year 1 children have been learning their addresses, including the all important post code.
- Mount Edgcumbe in full bloom for Year 1 trip
Published: 13 April, 2011Year 1 spent a glorious, sunny day at Mount Edgcumbe looking for signs that Spring had truly arrived.
- Year 4 embrace all things ‘Tudor’
Published: 13 April, 2011Year 4 have been learning about the Tudors this term and as part of their history studies, they travelled to St Nicholas Priory in Exeter for a Tudor themed day.
- Easter Bunny visits Prep School
Published: 11 April, 2011Pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School got a special treat on the last day of term when they were visited by the Easter Bunny.
- Spring is in the air at Prep show
Published: 5 April, 2011‘Spring Fever’ was the theme of the Years 1 and 2 show just before the end of term.
- Sun comes out for Prep Open Morning
Published: 21 March, 2011Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and singing performances… these were just some of the activities that took place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Prep School to open its doors for the morning
Published: 17 March, 2011Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and drama performances… these are just some of the activities taking place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- German department brings ‘Karneval’ to Prep School
Published: 15 March, 2011Mask-making, quizzes, games and singing were just some of the fun activities undertaken by Year 6 when the German department hosted a Karneval day at the Prep School.
- Pupils ‘take off’ around the world
Published: 8 March, 2011Reception classes at Plymouth College Preparatory School experienced an around the world trip by turning their classroom into an airport and aeroplane.
- Prep School to open its doors for the morning
Published: 23 February, 2011Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and drama performances… these are just some of the activities taking place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Teacher retires after 33 years at Prep School
Published: 22 February, 2011Plymouth College Preparatory School said a fond farewell to maths teacher, John Wayne, just before half term.
- Year 6 meet Lord Mayor of Plymouth
Published: 16 February, 2011Plymouth College Preparatory school pupils paid a visit to the Council House yesterday to meet the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Mary Aspinall.
- Ceri is British Street Dance Champion
Published: 8 February, 2011Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil, Ceri Evans, 10, has won the U14 intermediate duo title at the British Street Dance Championships.
- Fire safety talk for Year 5
Published: 26 January, 2011Firemen from Greenbank Fire Station visited the school last week to give Year 5 pupils a talk on fire safety.
- Magic maths day at Prep School
Published: 14 December, 2010Mathematicians from Years 5 and 6 got to see the subject in a new light when they took part in a Maths in Magic workshop.
- Years 2 and 6 go ice skating
Published: 9 December, 2010Years 2 and 6 had a real pre-Christmas treat when they went to the outdoor ice rink in Plymouth city centre.
- Kindergarten celebrate Christmas
Published: 8 December, 2010The youngest children at Plymouth College Preparatory School enjoyed the festive season with a ‘Celebration of Christmas’.
- Christmas takes to the stage in Prep shows
Published: 30 November, 2010There were two shows in one when Years 3 and 4 performed their Christmas productions in the school chapel.
- Commonwealth medallists present competition prizes
Published: 26 November, 2010There was great excitement at Plymouth College Preparatory School when Commonwealth medallists, Tom Daley, Antony James and Michaela Breeze, were special guests at Assembly.
- Street Dancers bring home Welsh Championship prizes
Published: 22 November, 2010Prep pupils, Sam Harvey and Ceri Evans, returned from the Welsh Street Dancing Championships with a trophy each.
- Year 4 enjoy Cotehele in the sunshine
Published: 18 November, 2010Year 4 visited Cotehele House as part of their studies on Tudor England.
- Prep children present wreaths in Remembrance Service
Published: 12 November, 2010The Plymouth College Preparatory School Remembrance Service was held on 11th November in the school chapel.
- Lanhydrock brings history alive for Year 5
Published: 8 November, 2010As part of their history studies about the Victorians, Year 5 paid a visit to Lanhydrock House in Cornwall.
- Enhancing learning though popcorn!
Published: 3 November, 2010Year 2 and Kindergarten were able to share in each other’s lessons just before half term in a fun session involving popcorn!
- Rockpools and sea creatures are on the timetable for Year 1 - 12/10/10
Published: 12 October, 2010Ahead of a Year 1 trip to Wembury Beach, Wembury Marine Awareness Officer, Cat Ridout, called into the Prep School to talk to the children about what they might see when they visited.
- Honey-dipped apples for Shanah Tovah - 12/10/10
Published: 12 October, 2010The Year One children have been learning about Festivals around the World for their history topic this term.
- Food donations are bountiful at Prep Harvest Festival - 4/10/10
Published: 4 October, 2010Loaves of bread, tins of soup and baskets of fruit were just some of the many food items the children at Plymouth College Preparatory School brought in to the Harvest Festival service.
- All aboard for Prep pupils - 29/9/10
Published: 29 September, 2010Prep pupils, Isabel and Oliver Humphery, recently enjoyed a day at sea on their dad’s ship, HMS Montrose.
- Reception go on a Bear Hunt - 23/9/10
Published: 23 September, 2010Literacy for Reception classes this week has been based on the story ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen.
- Kindergarten talk to the animals - 7/7/10
Published: 7 July, 2010A close encounter with giant snails, bugs and lizards was one of the highlights of kindergarten’s trip to Dartmoor Zoological Park.
- Tudor costumes bring Buckland alive for Year 2 - 7/7/10
Published: 7 July, 2010Year 2 spent a day enjoying the sights and activities at Buckland Abbey just before the end of term.
- Year 6 present their final curtain call - 6/7/10
Published: 6 July, 2010With a fantastic set, an array of colourful costumes and an enthusiastic cast, Plymouth College Preparatory School’s production of a Midsummer Night’s Dream was a fitting finale for Year 6 pupils.
- Father’s day song raises £250 - 22/6/10
Published: 22 June, 2010Fathers attending a special Father’s Day assembly at Plymouth College Preparatory School were treated to a rousing rendition of ‘Father Abraham’ in aid of charity.
- Year One visit to the Butterfly Farm - 18/6/10
Published: 18 June, 2010The Year One children spent a lovely sunny day visiting the Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary.
- Afternoon of fun for Dads and Granddads - 14/6/10
Published: 14 June, 2010Kindergarten at Plymouth College Preparatory School entertained some very special guests last week – dads and granddads.
- Reception take a trip on the wild side - 9/6/10
Published: 9 June, 2010Reception classes enjoyed a visit to Paignton Zoo just before half term.
- Year two get a bird’s-eye-view from Smeaton’s Tower - 13/5/10
Published: 13 May, 2010Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil, Jack Lenszner, reports on his class visit to Smeaton’s Tower on Plymouth Hoe…
- Children ‘dress up’ at Saltram - 13/5/10
Published: 13 May, 2010The Year One classes visited Saltram House recently as part of their History topic about life over one hundred years ago.
- Ahoy me hearties! - 7/5/10
Published: 7 May, 2010Reception classes are learning all about pirates this term.
- Easter Bunny visits Prep School - 30/3/10
Published: 29 March, 2010Pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School got a special treat on the last day of term when they were visited by the Easter Bunny.
- Years 1 and 2 show is up, up and away - 24/3/10
Published: 24 March, 2010‘Ballooning around the World’ was the main event in this year’s infant show. Featuring children from Years 1 and 2, the ‘balloon’ travelled to Scotland, Russia, Spain, Egypt and the Caribbean.
- Penguin saves the world in school show! - 24/3/10
Published: 24 March, 2010The Artic was the setting for this year’s Kindergarten and Reception production, ‘Eadie the Penguin Saves the World’.
- Sun comes out for Prep Open Morning - 16/3/10
Published: 16 March, 2010Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and drama performances… these were just some of the activities that took place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Spring concert is a big hit - 12/3/10
Published: 12 March, 2010The highly-anticipated Preparatory School Spring Concert took place earlier this week.
- Tom is special guest at prep school assembly - 3/3/10
Published: 3 March, 2010The children at Plymouth College Preparatory School were delighted to get a visit from diving star, Tom Daley, earlier this week.
- Prep School to open its doors for the morning - 2/3/10
Published: 2 March, 2010Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and drama performances… these are just some of the activities taking place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Pupils ‘man the hose’ - 26/2/10
Published: 26 February, 2010Reception classes at Plymouth College Preparatory School got a ‘guided tour’ of a fire engine when firemen from Greenbank Fire Station visited the school.
- German department brings ‘Karneval’ to Prep School - 24/2/10
Published: 24 February, 2010Mask-making, quizzes and singing were just some of the fun activities undertaken by Year 6 when the Plymouth College German department hosted a Karneval day at Plymouth College Preparatory School.
- Nearly £1000 raised for Marie Curie by growing daffodils - 17/2/10
Published: 17 February, 2010Plymouth College Preparatory School pupils have raised £992.57 for Marie Curie by growing pots of mini daffodils.
- Headmaster ‘exterminated’ by dalek for Haiti! - 12/2/10
Published: 12 February, 2010Even though pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School met the dalek’s demands to donate money to the Haiti appeal, Headmaster, Chris Gatherer, still ended up being ‘exterminated’!
- Musicians are commended in music festival - 12/2/10
Published: 12 February, 2010Trumpeter Thomas Douie (10) and pianist Ayali Naresh (9) have been ‘commended’ at the Saltash Music Festival.
- Pupils ‘take off’ around the world - 29/1/10
Published: 29 January, 2010Reception classes at Plymouth College Preparatory School experienced an around the world trip by turning their classroom into an airport and aeroplane.
- ‘Name the bear’ raises a further £200 for Haiti appeal - 29/1/10
Published: 29 January, 2010Two Year 3 pupils from Plymouth College Preparatory School have raised just over £200 for the victims of the Haiti earthquake with a ‘Name the bear’ competition.
- More than £100 raised for Haiti - 26/1/10
Published: 26 January, 2010Year 6 pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School have raised £107 for the Haiti earthquake appeal by holding a toy sale.
- French breakfast hits the spot for Reception - 25/1/10
Published: 25 January, 2010Despite the cold and snowy weather, Reception classes made it into school and ended the first week of term by turning their classroom into a French Café.
- Choir bring festive cheer to local residents - 15/12/09
Published: 15 December, 2009Plymouth College Preparatory School’s Junior Choir have had a busy festive period with performances at local residential homes, public carol services and the school’s own carol concert.
- Alasdair takes to the stage with Tommy Steele - 10/12/09
Published: 10 December, 2009Plymouth College Preparatory School pupil, Alasdair Lambie, 7, is starring alongside musical and screen legend, Tommy Steele, in a production of ‘Scrooge’ at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal.
- Prep pupils shine in school Nativities - 9/12/09
Published: 9 December, 2009Plymouth College Preparatory School has had a double dose of Christmas with two Nativity plays.
- Juniors go back to 1984 with Christmas Show - 3/12/09
Published: 3 December, 2009Year 5 pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School have recreated Christmas 1984 in their festive show.
- Connie remembers her father at school Remembrance Day service - 11/11/09
Published: 13 November, 2009Connie Hickman, aged 7, laid a wreath in memory of her father at Plymouth College Preparatory School’s Remembrance Day service.
- Tudor experience for Year 4 - 6/11/09
Published: 6 November, 2009Year 4 enjoyed a Tudor experience at Cotehele House in Cornwall just before half term.
- Wembury brings the seashore to life for Year 1 - 15/10/09
Published: 15 October, 2009As part of their Science work the Year 1 children enjoyed a lovely day rockpooling on Wembury Beach.
- Bread making in Year 1 - 13/10/09
Published: 13 October, 2009As part of their topic about autumn the children in Year 1 have learned about harvesting a variety of crops.
- Year 2 visit Stone Farm - 13/10/09
Published: 13 October, 2009Year 2 pupil, Anna, has written the following report…
- Year 4 mural brings class ‘alive’ - 7/10/09
Published: 7 October, 2009A boundary fence at Plymouth College Preparatory school has been brightened up with a mural painted by Year 4.
- Trip to Stone Farm - 29/9/09
Published: 29 September, 2009Pupil, Anna Jones, has written the following story about the Year 2 visit to Stone Farm:
- Prep pupils sponsor Everest Challenge participant raising money for St Luke’s Hospice - 15/9/09
Published: 15 September, 2009Plymouth College Preparatory School pupils have raised £505.98 in sponsorship for Lorraine Walklin, who is taking part in the Everest Basecamp Challenge on 30th October in aid of St Luke’s Hospice.
- Butterfly farm and otter sanctuary visit for Year 1 - 3/7/09
Published: 3 July, 2009A day out at the Buckfast Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary was a real delight for the Year 1 classes.
- Reception get up close to Pennywell animals - 25/6/09
Published: 26 June, 2009Calves, piglets, rabbits and goats were just some of the animals the Reception classes were able to pet when they visited Pennywell Farm.
- Year 1 dress up at Saltram House - 24/6/09
Published: 26 June, 2009‘Upstairs and Downstairs’ was the theme for the Year 1 visit to Saltram House, Plympton.
- Pirate day raises money for The Gambia - 12/6/09
Published: 12 June, 2009The Black Pearl, Plymouth College Preparatory School’s play pirate ship, was the perfect setting for Year 4 to perform a series of pirate-story sketches as part of a fund-raising day.
- Snails and frogs’ legs on the menu at Prep School - 29/5/09
Published: 29 May, 2009Food-tasting was the highlight of the ‘French Day’ held at Plymouth College Preparatory School recently.
- School chapel re-dedicated to St Dunstan - 20/5/09
Published: 20 May, 2009The chapel at Plymouth College Preparatory School has been re-dedicated to St Dunstan in a special service led by Rev Nick McKinnel.
- Year 2 visit Smeaton’s Tower and Plymouth Hoe - 12/5/09
Published: 12 May, 2009The sun came out for Year 2 when they visited Plymouth Hoe recently.
- ‘It’s Showtime’ for Prep School Infants - 30/4/09
Published: 30 April, 2009A medley of singing, dancing, drama and music is on offer in this year’s Infant Show at Plymouth College Preparatory School.
- Historian brings World War II to life for Year 6 - 28/4/09
Published: 28 April, 2009Historian, Steve Manning, became and ARP Warden and an American GI for the day to help bring World War II to life for Year 6.
- Reception conduct an archaeological dig in school sandpit - 7/4/09
Published: 7 April, 2009An excavation of the school sandpit by Reception classes unearthed a number of ‘dinosaurs’.
- Year 1 enjoy the Spring sunshine at Mount Edgcumbe - 3/4/09
Published: 3 April, 2009As part of their ‘Looking for signs of Spring’ project, Year 1 took a trip across to Cornwall on the Cremyll Ferry to Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.
- Spring Concert fills Prep School chapel - 30/3/09
Published: 3 April, 2009Spring songs, Tudor music and the school orchestra were just some of the musical delights on offer at the Prep School Spring Concert.
- Visit to Cotehele brings the Tudors to life for Year 4 - 30/3/09
Published: 31 March, 2009Year 4 had a great introduction to their studies on the Tudors with a visit to Cotehele, a National Trust property on the banks of the River Tamar in South East Cornwall.
- Prep raises more than £400 for Comic Relief - 20/3/09
Published: 27 March, 2009Pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School got into the spirit of Red Nose Day with a whole host funny hair and hat creations.
- Prep School opens its doors for the morning - 24/3/09
Published: 26 March, 2009Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and drama performances… these were just some of the activities that took place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Year 1 enjoy pancakes! - 3/3/09
Published: 3 March, 2009What fun the Year 1 children at Plymouth College Preparatory School had mixing, making and tossing pancakes on Pancake Day.
- Pupils ‘man the hose’ at local fire station - 2/3/09
Published: 2 March, 2009Year 2 pupils from Plymouth College Preparatory School visited Greenbank Fire Station recently.
- Visit to Plymstock sorting office - 2/3/09
Published: 2 March, 2009The children in Year 1 at Plymouth College Preparatory School have been learning their addresses and post codes as part of their “Where I Live” topic.
- German department brings ‘Karneval’ to Prep School - 26/2/09
Published: 26 February, 2009Mask-making, games, quizzes and singing were just some of the fun activities undertaken by Year 6 when the Plymouth College German department hosted a Karneval day at Plymouth College Preparatory School.
- Prep School to open its doors for the morning - 17/2/09
Published: 17 February, 2009Science and art displays, cookery and sport demonstrations, music and drama performances… these are just some of the activities taking place at the Plymouth College Preparatory School Open Morning.
- Years 5 and 6 learn first aid - 13/2/09
Published: 13 February, 2009Pupils in Years 5 and 6 at the Prep School are learning the basics of first aid in a six week course.
- Pupils ‘take off’ around the world - 2/2/09
Published: 2 February, 2009Reception classes at Plymouth College Preparatory School experienced an around the world trip by turning their classroom into an airport and aeroplane.
- Prep School sports facilities will ‘Give a Child a Chance’ - 22/1/09
Published: 22 January, 2009Plymouth College Preparatory School has teamed up with CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) under the ‘Give a Child a Chance’ appeal to give the mental health organization regular access to the school’s sport facilities.
- French Café for Reception - 12/1/09
Published: 20 January, 2009Reception ended the first week of term by turning their classroom into a French Café.
- Pupils send Christmas cards and presents to Royal Marines - 9/1/09
Published: 9 January, 2009Just before Christmas, Plymouth College Preparatory School organised a Christmas appeal for ‘K’ Company 42 Royal Marine Commando.
- Christmas tree sponsorship at Theatre Royal - 16/12/08
Published: 16 December, 2008Plymouth College Preparatory School has sponsored a Christmas tree at the Theatre Royal to raise money for the NSPCC.
- Years 5 and 6 Christmas Pantomime - 12/12/08
Published: 16 December, 2008Who did Princess Annabella of Cornwall marry? One of the many pantomime characters who came to seek her hand in marriage, or the evil Lord Millfield who wanted to become the ruler of Cornwall and all its people?
- Nativity at Pennywell Farm - 11/12/08
Published: 11 December, 2008On Tuesday 2nd December the Reception classes went to Pennywell Farm to participate in the annual Nativity.
- Year 6 read stories to Reception - 11/12/08
Published: 11 December, 2008On Tuesday 9th December the Year 6 children came to the Reception classes to read their own stories.
- Double-delight with Years 3 and 4 productions - 4/12/08
Published: 4 December, 2008The chapel at Plymouth College Preparatory School was the venue for a Christmas double-bill when pupils from Years 3 and 4 put on their Christmas productions.
- Reception forecast rain and sunshine! - 27/11/08
Published: 27 November, 2008The Reception classes at Plymouth College Preparatory School have been learning all about the weather recently.
- St John’s Ambulance Service visits Kindergarten - 21/11/08
Published: 21 November, 2008The Kindergarten class at Plymouth College Preparatory School was visited recently by Mark and Andrew from the St John’s Ambulance Service.
- Year 1 science comes to life at aquarium - 11/11/08
Published: 11 November, 2008What better way for Year 1s to find out about ‘Life on the Seashore’ than a visit to the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth.
- Geography field trip to Kent’s Cavern - 24/10/08
Published: 11 November, 2008Year 5 extended their geographical studies recently with the exploration of some prehistoric, limestone caves in Torquay.
- Pupil remembers her father at school Remembrance Day service - 7/11/08
Published: 7 November, 2008Connie Hickman, aged 6, laid a wreath in memory of her father at Plymouth College Preparatory School’s Remembrance Day service.
- Prep School to hold Open Days 13/10/08
Published: 16 October, 2008Plymouth College Preparatory School is hosting consecutive Open Days on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd October.
- Harvest Festival - 6/10/08
Published: 6 October, 2008Baskets of fruit and vegetables, tins of soup and beans, packets of biscuits and pasta, and boxes of cereals and cakes were just some the bountiful donations brought to the Plymouth College Preparatory School Harvest Festival.
- These boots were made for walking... - 24/9/08
Published: 24 September, 2008Sisters Hannah (10) and Emma (8) Fullalove, pupils at Plymouth College Preparatory School, have taken part in a sponsored walk in Saltram to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
- Summer Production
Published: 28 July, 2008‘Five have fun in Kingsbridge was the title of this year’s Plymouth College Junior School summer production.
- Joel Perchais
Published: 7 July, 2008Pupils, staff and parents at Plymouth College Junior School are mourning the loss of a much loved teacher and colleague, Mr Joel Perchais. Joel, 56, who has taught French and Information Technology at the school since 1974, passed away at the weekend after battling with cancer.
- New Headmaster
Published: 5 May, 2008Chris Gatherer, 49, has been appointed Headmaster of Plymouth College Junior School. He has been Acting Headmaster since October 2007 and was Deputy Head for ten years.
- Families for Children
Published: 5 May, 2008Plymouth College Junior School pupil, Eleanor Newcombe aged 9, has raised £112.32 for Families for Children. A Christian charity, the voluntary adoption agency places children from all over the UK with stable loving families in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.
- Christmas Boxes for Troops
Published: 5 May, 2008Boxes of food and treats will be winging their way to 40 Commando in Afghanistan this Christmas, courtesy of pupils at Plymouth College Junior School.