The Devonshire Buzz

Friday 19 September 2025

Whole School Attendance 96% 3P Rowling 98.5% Primary Academy

Headteacher’s Notice

Hello Devonshire! It’s our second full week back and I’m delighted with our strong attendance figures. As you know, regular, punctual attendance is vital. Good attendance supports learning, social skills, confidence and friendships, and builds the habits essential for adult life. Thank you to all parents and carers.

On Thursday, Year 6 visited Blackpool Showtown Museum and the Blackpool Tower Eye. This was the first of around 60 trips pupils will experience this academic year, thanks to The Clore Duffield Foundation. The children were a credit to the school. Thank you to our Year 6 team and everyone involved in planning and organisation.

Our School Choir also held its first rehearsal of the year. We’re incredibly proud and excited for another fantastic season of performances in school and the wider community. Thank you to Mrs Page and Miss Sweeney, our brilliant choir leaders. If your child would like to join, please contact the school office.

We have shared an updated Parent and Carer Code of Conduct. Strong partnership between home and school matters. When we work together, children benefit from shared values and a sense of belonging. Please take time to read the Code on our website.

Mr Simm, Headteacher

Upcoming Events

  • 8 Oct Whole school nasal flu vaccinations
  • 9 Oct Year 4 trip to Abbeystead River Wyre
  • 10 Oct World Mental Health Day (wear yellow)
  • 15 Oct School photographs (individuals and siblings, no PE)
  • 20 Oct Preschool & Reception Halloween Disco 3:45 and Years 1–3 Disco 4:00–4:45
  • 21 Oct Years 4–6 Halloween Disco 4:00–4:45
  • 22 Oct Parents’ Evening

Whole School News

We are GOLD

Devonshire has achieved the Gold School Games Mark for 2024–2025. The government-led scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, recognises commitment to physical education and competitive sport.

Parks Class

WATER you waiting for? Let’s paint! 5S have been using watercolours to create contrasting colours in Art.

Rowling Class

Pupils took part in a democratic vote to choose a Student Council in each form. Everyone cast their vote for their favourite candidate from the sELECTion.

Nightingale Class

In Science, 4MT looked through microscopes at leaves while learning about photosynthesis. Magnificent.

High School Open Evening Dates

Details to be confirmed. Please check back or see letters home.