Maisie W – Quietly superb Yr10 England football star! With her trademark modesty and determination, Maisie W shone once again during her latest England call up in Turkey. Across four high intensity on pitch training sessions and fixtures against Denmark, Spain, and the USA, Maisie proved exactly why she continues to earn national recognition. Tenacious in every challenge and fully committed to her development, Maisie put heart and soul into every minute. Unfortunately, that c

Well done to you all. Year 7: Theo T Year 8: Jude W Year 9: Lennon R Year 10: Seren R Year 11: Belle B Sixth Form: Matthew J

Fans of magical adventures and fairytales with a twist will love The School for Good and Evil, now brought to life on Netflix with a star studded cast. Every four years, two children disappear from the village of Gavaldon. Legend says they’re taken to the School for Good and Evil, where they are trained to become fairytale heroes or villains. Sophie, with her love of pink and dreams of princess-hood, is certain she belongs in the School for Good. Agatha, with her black dresse

As we head into the Year of Reading, and the nation encourages us all to “go all in” with reading, we certainly went ‘all in’ for World Book Day. As students arrived last Thursday morning they were greeted by staff dressed as well known, and well loved, book characters. From Dorothy in Oz, Gandalf the Grey, Long John Silver, Violet Beauregarde, and Willy Wonka himself… plus a whole host of other fantastic costumes. The question is… did anyone find Wally?! Then it was time for

Well done to you all. Year 7: Danny M Year 8: Amalia L Year 9: Lia N Year 10: Oliver H Year 11: Poppy H Sixth Form: Lili-Anna F

We are excited to welcome our latest Year 7 cohort for September 2026. Congratulations to you all! Please remember to accept your places via the Local Authority, and we cannot wait to meet our exceptional graduates of 2031! #TeamEggbuckland

Dive into the exciting prequel to the bestselling and award winning A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder! This story takes us back to where it all began for Pippa Fitz Amobi. Pip isn’t exactly thrilled about attending her friend’s 1920s themed murder mystery party, especially when their town, Little Kilton, is temporarily transformed into an island called Joy. But once the game starts, she’s quickly pulled into a world of secrets, twists, and investigation. Perfect for fans of the o

We just want to say a big thank you to all the parents, carers, and students who attended the evening for Year 9 yesterday. With such a high attendance to this event, we can see you really value the information and support around Year 9 options. The Main Hall and Boardwalk were abuzz with thoughtful questions from students, and enthusiasm from teachers about their subjects. We also hope you found the presentations from Mr Castlehouse and Ms Lilley helpful. Don't worry if you

Would you like to meet a famous author and get a signed copy of his latest book? I think 'yes' is the answer! Well, the good news is, you can! Next Thursday (5th March), as part of our World Book Day celebrations, we have invited award winning author, R.D Holmes, to come in and speak to all KS3 students. He has also kindly agreed to meet students and sign copies of his latest novel, Zero Point Girl. If you would like to purchase a copy of this novel for the author to sign, yo

We are now a week into Year 11's second round of mock exams for the year. This is their final opportunity to sit these full exams in timed conditions before the real exams kick off in May. Year 11 have once again taken this challenge in their stride and their conduct in the exam venues has been commendable. Keep going, Year 11 - you're doing brilliantly!

A huge congratulations to our Students of the Week. Well done to you all. Year 7: Niamh J Year 8: Ola S Year 9: Theo C Year 10: Maisie W Year 11: Lucas S Sixth Form: Alex H

Devon Schools Cross-Country Championships Wishing ‘good luck and swift feet’ to our brilliant West Devon runners: Yr9 - Lilly G and Yr7s - Ben L, Blake W, Dan L and Dan K. The Devon Champs had to be rescheduled after the storms of last weekend so h opefully our runners can make it this time up to Barnstaple to slip, slide and power through the mud and get the results that they deserve. Yr 9 and 10 Volleyball – Plymouth Schools Development Training Our Recreational Sport brea

Well done to you all. Year 7: Charlie K Year 8: Amelia B Year 9: Max W Year 10: Summaitha J Year 11: Jack R Sixth Form: Kiaya-Mai T-R

Join us for an enjoyable evening as our students take to the stage with their production of Annie Jr. Set in 1930s New York, this well‑known musical follows the bright and determined Annie as she steps out of the orphanage and into a world full of new possibilities. Our cast and crew have all been working hard to bring the characters, songs, and story to life, so please come and show your support! Refreshments will be available to purchase during the interval, making it a per

Step into the mysterious world of Stranger Things with this collection of eerie tales inspired by the hit Netflix series. One night, Dustin, Lucas, Max, and the rest of the gang plan a simple movie marathon, but a sudden blackout changes everything. Instead of watching films, they start sharing seven creepy stories from their hometown of Hawkins. What hidden truths lie inside an abandoned asylum? Could something unusual be lurking in the depths of Lovers’ Lake? And is that in

Dear parents and carers, SNAP CHAT Snap chat is an application that many of our students and young people have downloaded on their phone. Snap chat is a distinctive social media app that has many functions, and although can offer lots of fun, with filters and a way to connect, there are also different functions of the app that can pose a risk to children and young people, and that are not as obvious when first opening the App. Key features of the app- - Disappearing images,

A huge congratulations to our Students of the Week. Well done to you all. Year 7: Hattie H Year 8: Ivy M Year 9: Lewis T Year 10: Phoebe C Year 11: Ollie M Sixth Form: Isabel R

On behalf of Westcountry Schools Trust, we’re pleased to welcome nominations for our Elected Parent / Carer Members to the WeST Community Council 4 (WeST CC).   The WeST CC helps make sure every school in Westcountry Schools Trust listens to families and puts children first. Your Parent Member is there to bring your voice into school decisions and to make sure local priorities are reflected in what the school and Trust do. What the Parent Member does (for you and your child)

Dear Parents and Carers, We hope you have had a positive start to the year. This weeks safeguarding bulletin is around the topic of aerosols. Please be reminded that aerosols are a prohibited item and not to be brought into school premises. This is in order to safeguard all students. What do we mean by aerosol products? Aerosols include, but are not limited to: • Deodorant or body spray cans • Hair spray • Spray paint • Air fresheners • Any pressurised spray can Why are aeros

If you’re a fan of The Traitors and love watching players bluff, strategise, and uncover secrets, then this book is perfect for you! Liar & Spy, a New York Times bestseller from the author of When You Reach Me, follows seventh grader George after he moves into a new Brooklyn apartment building. There, he meets Safer, a quirky, twelve year old self appointed spy who quickly recruits Georges for a mysterious mission: tracking the elusive “Mr. X,” a tenant who may or may not be