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Higher education regulator gives University Centre South Devon a glowing report in independent assessment

University Centre South Devon, the higher education arm of South Devon College, has been awarded Indefinite Foundation Degree Awarding Powers after an independent assessment recognised its exceptional quality of higher education and commitment to academic excellence, student success,...

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Plympton Academy students have adventures in Bude

Year 7 students from Plympton Academy spent three days on the north Cornwall coast recently taking part in some adventurous activities. The youngsters tried surfing, kayaking, canoeing, caving, high ropes, mountain boarding and abseiling at Adventure International in Bude. “It was great to see the students challenging themselves outside of their comfort zones and building resilience,” said...

Plympton Academy receive cheque donation for new books

Plympton Academy will soon have lots of new books for students to enjoy thanks to a donation from the Freemasons Lodge of Fidelity. The local charity donated £125 to the school library. Two members of the lodge visited the school to meet students and hand over the cheque. Mr Rean from the Freemasons Lodge of Fidelity said; “It was a pleasure to meet the students and hear all about the books...

Plympton Academy students take part in chemistry experiment

Chemistry students from Plympton Academy put their text books aside recently to do a hands on experiment.

The Year 7 pupils created a density column with three liquids, tomato ketchup, oil and coloured water.

The students then placed a small marshmallow on top and predicted if the sweet would survive the fizz created by an added vitamin C tablet.

“Not only is this...

Plympton Academy raises £2,000 for mental health charity

Students and staff from Plympton Academy have raised £2,000 for a young person’s mental health charity.

Young Minds is the very first beneficiary of the school’s Charity of the Year and was chosen by the Academy pupils and staff following nominations and a final vote.

Young Minds offers an instant text counselling service for young people; a parent’s helpline; online advice and...

Plymouth parents asked for their views on possible changes to school term

Plymouth parents are being asked to give their views on the Council’s proposals to shorten the six-week summer holiday and add a holiday period later in the year. This is one part of changes to the school attendance regulations in the city.

The move would create an additional week of holiday at another point in the year, potentially October and May. This would then provide a potential...

Bitcoin payment accepted for PhD program at Curtin University

Cryptocurrencies have been reaching many important milestones over the past few years, seeing more and more use in things such as reliable financial investments and actual currencies for the use of those who want them. But, one of the most important milestones has finally been achieved within Australia, the country where cryptocurrencies have been seen as one of the most important advancements...

Plympton Academy students take part in Harry Potter activities

Students at Plympton Academy watched as their school was transformed into Hogwarts for their annual Challenge Week recently.

Eighty students in Years 7, 8 and 9, enjoyed a week of Harry Potter activities that started with the Sorting Hat Ceremony. Once placed within their House, students enjoyed classes such as: potions making; designing a house crest; creating their own magical wands...

Why Schools are Going Outdoors

Outdoor learning has long been hailed just as important as sitting in a classroom, but more schools are realising the long-term effect outside play and learning has on children’s well-being and education. With that in mind, schools are taking the initiative to teach and play outdoors with children, to benefit the children.

Outdoor Classroom Day

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University of Plymouth drop in ethics and sustainability league table

The University of Plymouth's ranking in People & Planet’s University League has declined, despite student calls for action on university ethics.

The national ranking of 154 publicly funded universities in the UK has seen the University of Plymouth drop to 15th place, since the ethical and sustainability criteria-based University League was last published.

J Clarke, Co-...

5 Amazing Books to Boost Your Writing

The art of the word is perhaps the most beautiful thing a person can possess. One way or another, the main way we transmit our own thoughts and feelings is through the words. And the way we express ourselves will directly determine whether our emotions are understood. However, when communicating face to face, we use facial expressions and gestures. In order to put your thoughts on paper, to...

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