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Jo’s class in college has been learning about archery and teambuilding skills at Haven Banks. In the first week they had fun problem solving as a team and in the second week they learned how to use bows and arrows to hit the targets. Their skills developed as they gained confidence using a bow and […]

Following on from their drama work with PaddleBoat Theatre Company a number of students have entered the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) Raising the Bar competition. The competition aims to drive expectations of what Deaf children and young people can achieve in dance, music and drama. With help from English and Expressive Arts teacher Deb […]

Students studying their Award in Personal Effectiveness (AOPE) have been improving their climbing skills at Exeter Quay Climbing Centre. This gives the students the chance to develop their social skills and learn how to review and improve on things over an extended period of time, all round increasing their independence and confidence. Tammy, the course […]

On Friday 4th March School students, took on other schools across Devon in a Boccia tournament. Boccia is similar to Bowls and Pétanque, but was developed for players whose disability impacts their motor skills. Our team, called Exeter Eagles, played well throughout the day. Teacher, Alison, commented on how impressed she was with the Eagles’ […]

We had another spectacular World Book Day filled with literary fun. Of course there was the traditional fancy dress which staff and students alike put their full effort into. Characters attending the Deaf Academy included Tracey Beaker, Bugsy Malone and numerous Hogwarts wizards and witches. Secondary had a collapsed timetable day where each year focused […]

After much behind the scenes work with the Chair of East and Mid Devon Deaf Children’s Society (EMDDCS), we are pleased to have opened the doors of the first deaf youth club on Tuesday 23rd February. The Deaf Academy’s hall was filled with children from age 11 through to young adults ready for a fun […]

On Wednesday 24th February school and college took part in a range of activities for an anti-bullying and safety day. From our student survey it was highlighted that learners wanted to know more about bullying, what it is and how they can prevent it. One of our key aims at Exeter Deaf Academy is to […]

We are pleased to have supported another great England Deaf Rugby event as the first public taster session took place on Sunday 21st February 2016. Around forty deaf members of the public, including a number of Deaf Academy students, turned up to put their boots on and learn more about the sport. England Deaf players […]

On the morning of the 9th February a bright purple bus was discovered in the College car park. It was the NDCS (National Deaf Children’s Society) Roadshow Bus which stopped as part of its tour of the country. The bus was here to deliver workshops to students, including “Who Am I?” and “Technology”. In the […]