Sports Day 2026
29 Jun 26
The 2026 Sports Day took place on Friday 26th June and was a great success. Follow the link below to our House Competitions for further information and photos.
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- Celebrating Our Students of the Month – November
- Southwest Schools Cross Country Championships
- Rotary Club Young Writer Competition
- Year 9 Pupil Charlotte Crowned National Champion!
- Year 10 Students Explore Future Pathways at Petroc College
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- Introducing Our New Netball Team Wear for 2025
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- Celebrating Reuben’s Selection for Team England!
- Year 8 Rugby Team Triumph in Pre-Season Friendly
- Girls’ Football Teams Dominate North Devon Tournament
- Year 7 Girls Enjoy Rugby Taster Session in Bideford
- Introducing Our New Rugby Team Wear for 2025 Onwards
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- Reuben Represents England at the ISA World Junior Games in Peru
- Year 7 Reach the Last 32 of the National Cup!
- Academy Christmas Dinner Brings Festive Cheer
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- Christmas Card Competition Brings Festive Creativity and House Spirit
- Embracing AI for Excellence in Teaching
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- Under 16 North Devon League Champions! A Day to Remember
- Exmoor Challenge 2025 Champions!
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- Year 10 Pupil Amelie B Selected for Prestigious Team Bath Development Squad
- Match Report – English Schools Football Cup Last 16
- Mentality Triumph at Battle of the Bands Regional Heat
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- Year 7 Girls Finish as Runners‑Up in North Devon Finals
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- Celebrating Our Students of the Month – January 2026
- Litter Pick for North Devon Cleanse & Clean Campaign
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- Year 11 Rugby Crowned Devon Plate Champions
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- Under 15 Girls Triumph as North Devon Netball Champions
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- MFL Speaking Competition
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- Historical Fiction Writing Competition
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- Celebrating Young Talent: Amelie’s Poem Published in Young Writers Anthology
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- Year 7 & 8 Crowned North Devon Indoor Athletics Champions Once Again!
- Carys Shines at English Schools Cross Country Championships
- Easter Tutor Group Competition Winners Announced!
- Inspiring Voices: Braunton students Recognised for Creative Writing
- North Devon Robotics Challenge
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- Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday: Our Ecoclub Creates “100s” for a Planet Worth Protecting
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- Winner of the English Department Postcard Design Competition
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- Miss Logan - Rugby Success at Twickenham
- Schools Swim Gala – A Fantastic Show of Talent and Team Spirit
- Students Shine at Illustration Workshop
- Athletics Success for Our Students
- House Welly Wanging Competition Brings Fun and Friendly Competition
- Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
- Success on the Sand: Our Volleyball Teams Shine at Croyde
- Exciting New Addition to Technology & Engineering: Our 3D Printer Has Arrived!
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