Fernworthy Class Updates

Year Three and Year Four pupils from seven local feeder primary schools today joined at South Dartmoor Community College for a celebration of music making currently taking place in schools and beyond. The day opened with performances from a variety of South Dartmoor music ensembles and then continued with a number of workshops led by… Read more »

As part of their Vikings topic, Fernworthy pupils have designed and made some sea monsters using modroc.

Fernworthy Class have created their own robots as part of their design technology sessions.

Meldon Class and Fernworthy Class both visited the Guest Hall at the Abbey for a special storytelling session with Alison and Anna from the Education Centre.  The story was told from the shepherd’s point of view and then was followed by making some shepherd cards.  

Pupils from Fernworthy and Burrator Classes enjoyed a ‘hands on’ visit to the Devon Farmwise event held at Westpoint Arena, as part of their Harvest focus this half term. The children took part in a range of interactive activities which took place  in themed zones such as dairy, arable, environment, vegetables, sheep, fruit and seeds… Read more »

Dr Kate, a local GP, came into Fernworthy class to share some of her thoughts about how we can stay healthy. The pupils have been learning about ‘Healthy Humans’ so invited her into class to find out more about their bodies and good health.

To fit in with Fernworthy class’ topic, Healthy Humans, the school was visited by a dental professional who talked to them about how to keep their teeth and gums healthy.  Some children had the opportunity to also use the disclosure tablets which enabled them to see exactly where the plaque was on their teeth.

Fernworthy Class went on a camping adventure at the Forest and Beach Centre.  Take a look at the presentation below to find out more… Fernworthy’s Camping Trip 2017

Pupils have taken part in lots of exciting outdoor education sessions, which have been linked to learning in other curriculum areas too.  Activities have included learning about predators and prey, habitat protection, identification of different species, natural art and lots of opportunities to discover wildlife and woodland areas in the school grounds.  

Pupils in Fernworthy class have been learning all about what life would have been like in Anglo-Saxon times. As well as carrying out a range of different cross-curricular activities, the children also took part in a special Anglo-Saxon day.