Well done to you all for your nomination and award – this is a wonderful achievement. Having the opportunity to meet the students as a group each Friday morning is a real highlight of the week. I am always blown away by the respect and admiration the students show for each other when we share the citations for the nominations. Congratulations, you are all exceptional! Year 7: Dempsey C, Jacob D Year 8: Ellie L, Noah S Year 9: Amelia H, Maddy R Year 10: Daisy B, Christina D Y

Last week, RS students in Years 7 and 9 were lucky enough to hear a talk from guest speaker, Jonathon Marshall, from Plymouth Centre for Faiths and Cultural Diversity, entitled: ‘Exploring diversity, unity, and wisdom.’ Jonathon introduced students to key historical figures who had endured ‘the worst of humanity’ but persevered for the ‘best in humanity.’ Students were encouraged to consider how they might go about making a difference in the world by encouraging unity and cha

Starting today, we will be marking each of the final 14 school days of term with recognitions and encouragement to celebrate excellent attendance. Here is how you can take part by coming to school: • Daily Recognitions – Each day you attend in December, you will be entered into a prize draw for sweet treats. • Grand Prize Draw – All students who achieve 100% attendance for all 14 days of December will earn an Attendance Golden Ticket for the Golden Ticket draw on the final da

Dear Parents and carers, E-Scooters E-scooters have become increasingly popular amongst young people. Although they can seen as a convenient means of transport, there are multiple safety and legal implications that also apply, and it is important that they are not used as a way to travel to school. The law on E-scooters: E- scooters can be ridden on privately owned land. It is illegal to ride an E-scooter on a pavement or public road. If a young person is caught riding an E-s

As shared previously, and is a common query we receive, it is recommended that Year 11 students complete approximately 2 hours of additional schoolwork past 3:05pm each day (that includes period 6). To support your child’s revision, we will be putting on additional revision opportunities for your child after the school day. These will include general revision sessions as well as taught sessions which will target specific areas identified from the recent mocks. Whilst the tau

This year’s Guinness World Records bursts with bright yellow energy and endless inspiration. Guinness World Records 2026 takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the biggest, boldest, and most surprising achievements from around the globe. Inside you’ll find: • Fantastic Feats: wild collections, feats of strength, and even pickleball records. • New Icons: meet Dolly Parton, Katie Ledecky, and triathlete Billy Monger. • Science Superlatives: futuristic cities, space robots, and cu

Dear Parents and carers, This week in school the children have had assemblies and discussions with regards to social media. Studies have found that the average screen time for 11-18 year old is between 7.5- 9 hours daily, and with this there can be both positives, but also risks that can affect young people. Supporting young people through developing their skills in an online world can be challenging, and it is hoped this bulletin can offer guidance and spark conversations at

Well done to you all for being exceptional. Such a wide range of nomination reasons too – ranging from Photography outside of school, to 100% attendance; from outstanding work experience during half term, to doing a sterling job in Speaking and Listening; from multiple Star of the Lesson awards, to supporting a Library Project in school and to Ruby and Lennon for their remarkable involvement in the Remembrance this year honouring their dad. Week commencing 4th Nov: Sixth For

U14 Boys Badminton Our Round 1 of the U14 Plymouth Schools combined our Devon county player with debutants to school sport. We had competitive games throughout, with experienced and beginner players combining well as took on Stoke then TBH. Our first match started with a dominant display from Sam P which was followed up with increasingly confident doubles play from Teddy, Chip, Joe and Noah to take the match 4-1. In the interval, Sam P (Yr8) showed astute tournament tactics b

On Thursday, Year 11 travelled to Dartmoor to complete the 'rivers' fieldwork element of their Geography GCSE course. A crucial part of their study, and a real test of their resilience (the water was certainly cold). Staff were super proud of how they conducted themselves throughout the whole day. Well done, Team Geography! And no-one, absolutely no-one, fell over - even a little bit 😬

Tamsyn & Craig from Devon & Cornwall Cyber Choices Team visited college this week to work with the Year 10 GCSE Computing Class. Students worked in small teams to complete a practical escape room activity within a 30-minute time limit. Students fully engaged with the activity, developing & demonstrating good skills, including communication, numeracy, problem-solving, time-management and teamwork. The exercise demonstrated to students how easily it can be to fall victim to c

Theme: “Power for Good” Dear Parents and Carers, This week, our school has joined thousands of others across the country in marking Anti-Bullying Week, an important opportunity to reinforce our shared commitment to kindness, respect, and the wellbeing of every student in our community. This year’s theme, “Power for Good,” reminds us all that every young person has the ability to make a positive difference in someone’s life — to stand up for others, to speak out against unkind

Tenacity personified! In the words of our Capt, Henry S, in his pre-match team talk – “this is going to be a tough one boys, but we keep going and work for each other!” Indeed it was, against a very strong Plymouth College side who are well drilled and physically well developed, and include Rugby scholarship players; we fought hard, had good spells with the ball and certainly developed our defensive tactics and technique. Despite being unable to score we stuck at it and the g

This week is ‘Green Careers Week’ and we have celebrated this with a Future Friday assembly for students in Y7-10 from Sarah Lee, Senior Associate Architect at Stride Treglown. Sarah spoke about the importance of sustainability in the work she does within the construction sector, and how everybody needs to consider the environment. Sarah shared how new jobs new jobs are evolving all the time within this sector that is now a growth labour market area. We would certainly enc

A massive well done to our Year 11s who have completed their first full set of mock exams in Year 11. Once again we have been so impressed with how Year 11 have conducted themselves in the exam venues. They have also utilised every opportunity for additional revision, showing their dedication to their own success. We wish all of Year 11 a restful weekend at the end of a busy mock period, and ahead of more important dates to come. Monday 10th November to Wednesday 12th Novembe

Dear Parents and Carer, Safeguarding the wellbeing of every student is at the heart of what we do. This includes nurturing a culture of kindness and mutual respect, both within the school community and beyond. As part of our commitment to positive values, we would like to share some guidance on encouraging kindness in your children and why it’s so important for their development and the safety of others. Why Kindness Matters Kindness fosters a positive and inclusive environme

Join us for a joyful evening celebrating the musical talents of our students! Enjoy a mince pie and soak in the sounds of the season as pupils from all year groups take to the stage — from our enthusiastic Year 7 band to our accomplished Sixth Form musicians. It’s the perfect way to get into the festive spirit and support our young performers. Book tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../festive-live.../e-errjdl

Our girls started their Plymouth Schools central venue season with enthusiasm and nervousness combined. Immy B showed her power and led the way with Franz B and Lilly G backing her up nicely and developing confidence and aggression the more they played. Playing Hele’s first up was a hard task but matches were close, with 3 going to the last few points and one doubles game into overtime to get a winner. However, Hele’s made the most of their chances when it was tight and event

Dear Parents and carers, As we approach the half-term break, including celebrations like Halloween and potential fireworks displays, it’s important to take extra precautions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your child. In addition to this it is the end of daylight savings and the clocks turn back, the nights will start getting darker earlier. With this change, it’s important to be mindful of your child's safety, especially when they’re traveling to and from school or att