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Each year we decorate a Christmas tree in Princesshay Shopping Centre, Exeter, along with lots of other charities from across Devon. There are prizes for the best tree, and the display creates a wonderful Christmassy forest for shoppers to enjoy all the way down Roman Walk. Last week, some of our School students armed themselves with tinsel, […]

We have launched our Wow Wednesdays! We are offering both School and College students afternoons of different new and exciting enrichment activities on a Wednesday afternoon, including a drumming workshop, art and crafts, trampolining, football skills and tae kwondo. See below for some photos of the first drumming workshop, and a sneak peek at some of our […]

Last week we were visited by some coaches from Exeter Chiefs Rugby, to talk to them about Deaf awareness. Along with BSL tutor Nikki and English teacher Deb, a group of students spent the morning with the coaches, talking to them about what Deaf awareness means, as well as teaching some basic signs and fingerspelling. Over […]

For the past few weeks Class S1 have been rehearsing for PaddleBoat Theatre Company‘s Topsham Road project, which we took part in along with three other schools on Topsham Road – Isca Academy, WESC Foundation and Southbrook School. On 9 November each school performed their interpretation of the poem The Door, in a special showcase at Exeter Phoenix. Lisa […]

College students CJ and Elliott have been studying at Bicton Horticultural College this year. Along with their course they also take part in enrichment activities. Recently CJ and Elliot have been being learning archery in their enrichment time under the supervision of their tutor for sports and outdoor activities Matt. CSW Ben said: ‘Both students […]

Last week we presented our plans for our world class Deaf Academy in Exmouth, at a prestigious event at the House of Lords in London. This follows East Devon District Council granting planning permission for the new Academy to be built on the former seven-acre Rolle College site, formerly owned by the University of Plymouth. […]

This year, College student Travis is studying level 1 Animal Care at Bicton College. He is currently learning the laws and Acts linked to dogs and their care. He is also learning to control and walk dogs with his tutor, Elliott. Communication Support Worker Ben Iremonger said: ‘Travis is enjoying his course, especially the practical […]

16 year old Academy student Aiden is such a talented photographer, we jumped at the chance when he offered to share his photos! Aiden says he really enjoys taking pictures on his iPhone. He loves capturing views and trying out new angles and shots. His favourite places to photograph are Exmouth because of the sea and the […]

Last week Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service carried out a planned training exercise at the site where we are due to build our new Deaf Academy in Exmouth. We were pleased to be able to grant permission for our local Fire Crews to use the former Rolle College site before we commence our building works […]