--- title: "Test newsletter" url: "https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/test-newsletter" school: "Devonshire Primary Academy" --- # Test newsletter 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. ## Attendance | Group | Attendance | |---|---| | Whole School | 96% | | Class 3P Rowling | 98.5% | Regular, punctual attendance supports learning, confidence, friendships, and the habits that matter for later life. ## Star of the Week | Class | Star of the Week | Star Citizen | |---|---|---| | RG | Rueben B | Delilah H | | RM | Rygan P | Jaxon C | | 1H | Malik B | Muhammad A | | 1S | Jenson M | Marley G | | 2MS | Mathews R | Melina A | | 2M | Kingsley D | Joey P | | 3P | Elisha B | Lucas T | | 3M | Olivia G | James P | | 4MT | Lily-Rose F | Archie M | | 4S | Evin S | Seira S | | 5S | Meral A | Scarlet H | | 5D | Ionut C | Cleo C | | 6O | Freddie P | Lilith M | | 6J | Noah D | Freyja M | ## Word of the Week **Dreary** — depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive. Makaton sign: “How are you?” ## Adverts & Other Business Friday 19 September Visit the school website for news, letters and calendar updates. [www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk](https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk) © Devonshire Primary Academy. All rights reserved. [School website](https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk) ![Devonshire Primary Academy](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-academy/images/logo/Devonshire-primary-academy-site-icon(3).png) ### Devonshire Primary Academy Devonshire Road Blackpool Lancashire FY3 8AF 01253 478271 ### Useful Links: - [Admissions](https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/admissions) - [Ofsted Report](https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/ofsted) - [Governors](https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/governors) - [Curriculum](https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/our-curriculum) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063504896212#) ### Translation [![The Sea View Trust (Reg in England and Wales)](https://files.schudio.com/devonshire-primary-academy/images/logo/SVT_logo_-_white_lettering(1).png)](https://theseaviewtrust.co.uk) © Copyright 2025–2026 Devonshire Primary Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.devonshire.blackpool.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)