Westclyst Community Primary School

27/10/2026

Still looking for something fun to do this half term? We still have spaces available!

What a day we’ve had at our Holiday Club! Today, the children enjoyed some fantastic animal encounters, including meeting Herbie the three-banded armadillo! 🦔😍

There’s still time to join the fun, with spaces available to book for the rest of the week. From exciting activities to new experiences with friends, there’s plenty to look forward to.

Spaces available for the rest of this week
Westclyst
Open to children from all Cornerstone Academy Trust schools.

Don’t miss out! Book your child’s place here:
https://tcat.education/holiday-club/

23/10/2026

From learning life-saving road safety skills to celebrating the season of harvest, there’s plenty to discover in this week’s blog!

Mr Bishop catches up with the children at Broadclyst taking part in Bikeability, finding out what they’ve learnt about staying safe on the road and why these skills are so important for their independence and confidence.

He then heads over to Monkerton to join the Year 3 and 4 children for their Harvest Festival, celebrating the season and the children’s contributions to this special school event.

21/10/2026

If you would like to purchase a pre-used Microsoft Surface device to support your child’s learning at home, there are still a number of devices available.

The devices include a keyboard and power pack, and can be viewed and ordered through our specialist reseller.
Browse the remaining stock: https://edulaptops.com

Reminder:
Our Online IT Training for Parents sessions are designed to help you make the most of the technology and software available to support your child’s learning at home.

Some sessions have already taken place, but it’s not too late to get involved! You can access recordings of previous sessions and join us for upcoming training.

Reconditioned computers and laptop devices.

19/10/2026

Still looking for October half-term plans? There’s still time to book!

Our TCAT Holiday Club is back next week, with a fantastic line-up of activities to keep children busy, creative and having fun during the school holidays.

🐠 A full-day trip to Plymouth Aquarium
🐾 Animal encounters
🎨 Arts and crafts
🎉 Plenty more fun with friends!

Based at Westclyst, our holiday club is open to children from across Cornerstone Academy Trust schools, offering a fun, safe and engaging environment throughout the holidays.
Don’t miss out! This is our final holiday club of the year, so book your child’s place today.

Find out more and book: https://tcat.education/holiday-club/
Please share with other TCAT families who may be looking for half-term childcare.

16/10/2026

This week’s Headteacher blog

From disco dancing to creative writing, this week’s blog takes us from one lively school event to a quieter classroom, where the power of words takes centre stage!

Mr Bishop catches up with children at last Friday’s school disco before joining a Year 4 writing class to discover what they have been learning. From writing about famous women and exploring nonsense poetry to taking part in the 500 Words competition, there is plenty to inspire their imaginations.

He is also joined by Mr Sills to explore why reading and writing are such important skills, helping children to express themselves, develop their ideas and build strong foundations for the future.

16/10/2026

Year 1’s Jelly Baby Challenge! 🍬

Today, Year 1 were trusted with a very special responsibility: looking after a Jelly Baby! They created homes for their tiny companions, kept a close eye on them and did their very best to make sure there were no mysterious disappearances along the way! 👀😋

A brilliant day full of fun, imagination and some very responsible Jelly Baby carers!

13/10/2026

Come and celebrate Harvest with us!

Have you booked your tickets yet? There’s still time to join us for our upcoming Harvest Festival and enjoy a special performance from our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils.

The children have been working hard, and we’d love to see lots of families there to support them!

Book your performance tickets here:
10am performance: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harvest-festival-westclyst-community-primary-school-year-3-4-tickets-2002703580320?aff=oddtdtcreator
2.15pm performance: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harvest-festival-westclyst-community-primary-school-year-3-4-tickets-2002704124949?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to celebrating with you!

09/10/2026

This week’s Headteacher blog

This week, Mr Bishop visits Yeo Valley to catch up with the children on the Eco Committee and finds out what they are doing to care for the environment and make a positive difference in their school community.

He also meets a member of the Netball Club to hear about their plans for the term and their hopes for the upcoming inter-school competitions.

From taking responsibility for the environment to developing sporting skills, teamwork and confidence, it’s great to see the range of opportunities children can enjoy through clubs and activities beyond the classroom.

Watch this week’s Headteacher’s Blog to find out more!

09/10/2026

Have you ever discovered a brilliant book because someone recommended it to you?

Our junior librarians love sharing their favourite reads, swapping book recommendations and helping their classmates find stories they might never have picked up themselves.

From stories that make you laugh to adventures you can't put down, there's something special about hearing another child's excitement about a book and wanting to read it for yourself!

Our junior librarians help make our school libraries welcoming places where children can explore new authors, discover different stories and share their growing love of reading.

As part of the National Year of Reading, we're celebrating all the little moments that help children become readers — including that all-important recommendation from a friend.

09/10/2026

October Half-Term Fun at Holiday Club!

Looking for exciting activities to keep the children entertained this October half-term? Cornerstone Holiday Club has a fantastic week planned, packed with adventures, creativity and plenty of fun!
From animal encounters and karate to arts and crafts, cooking, climbing and a silent disco, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

The highlight of the week will be our full-day trip to Plymouth Aquarium on Friday 30th October, giving children the chance to explore the underwater world and discover amazing marine life.

Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
Westclyst Primary School

Whether they love getting creative, trying something new or heading out on an adventure, there’s plenty to look forward to this half-term.

Find out more and book your place: https://tcat.education/holiday-club/