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​Letter from Mr Chapman CEO

Letter from Mrs Underwood Executive Head

Real Play is now available for children in Key Stage 1 and 2. Each activity is given in small, manageable 20 minute (maximum) sessions which you can do throughout the day.
Head on over the the jasmine website, and log in with the details below, to access these fun resources. Many of the activities come with videos to model the different skills or music to work along to. There is also an introductory video showing you how to use the online platform.

Have fun!

Parent email:parent@southtawto-1.com
Password: southtawto

​Everyone is invited to take part in the Devon Virtual Games. 
It’s the Devon Summer School Games with a twist as all competitions are virtual!
At home, no problem; we have competitions and challenges suitable for everyone! There are certificates, medals and prizes for you to win, and prizes for schools with the highest % of entries.  So please please, persuade your friends to join in as well!!

Challenges are launched every Monday at 10am from 18th May until 13th July - so check back regularly for updates.  
To find out more about the #Devon Virtual Games click here:  Take a Challenge
Link to Devon Virtual Games Overview & Terms and Conditions (insert link to attached)

The first challenge Walk – Jog- Run and starts this Monday 18th May from 10am.
Click here for information and video clip on completing the challenge First Event – Walk – Jog – Run  
For all the information on completing the event including distances, rules, recording your miles, and ENTRY click here (insert link to Conquer a Devon Route attached)

Good luck from Jeanette Green, School Games Organiser for South Hams & West Devon
School Games www.yourschoolgames.org
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Walk-Jog-Run
Devon Virtual Games Overview

Dear school,
We wanted to let you know about the launch of Sustrans Outside In, a free resource to help parents who are looking after their children at home.
Walking, cycling and scooting are great ways to keep active and healthy in body and mind. During this time where we are mostly required to stay at home, these activities become harder to do.
​Sustrans Outside In provides fun ideas and inspiration for parents to bring education, health and wellbeing activities into their home.

Parents can access resources by registering for our free parent newsletter. Over four weeks, they’ll receive weekly videos, themed activities, games and challenges designed by our experienced school officers.
If you think these resources would be useful to your home schooled students, please let parents know about it. Include a link to the subscription page www.sustrans.org.uk/OutsideIn on your website, social media and other communication channels and encourage parents to sign up.
​Thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions, get in touch at education@sustrans.org.uk. To find out more about Sustrans Outside In visit:

Obviously, cream first ...

​Dear parents,
You all have another week of home-learning behind you. Well done and thank you to all our families who are meeting new challenges with such good humour and resilience! I hope that everyone continues to stay safe physically and emotionally; please remember that we are here to support if you need us and can signpost you towards agencies offering more specialist services if required.

Please see a letter from Mrs Underwood attached and be assured that we are all  working together to ensure the best possible care and education for our pupils, whatever the circumstances. 

Your class teachers will be sending out the work for next week shortly. We will be beginning a new topic of Under The Sea. Please encourage your children to have a go at some of the fun, wider curriculum opportunities included on the topic webs and to send photos and work to their teachers who would love to see them! Live lessons which may link well with this topic may be found here: https://www.southtawton.co.uk/school-news/live-lessons-linking-with-under-the-sea-topic 

Thank you to everyone who have sent in pictures to show how you are commemorating VE day. Please keep them coming. The gallery can be viewed here: https://www.southtawton.co.uk/school-news/ve-day-what-lovely-preparations-so-far 

All the news from the week can be seen in the lovely class blogs. Some of my favourites from the week are Year 4's Star Wars: https://www.southtawton.co.uk/year-4/may-the-fourth-be-with-you, Year 2's Marvellous Monday https://www.southtawton.co.uk/year-2/its-marvellous-monday, and Year R's Billy Goat's Gruff: https://www.southtawton.co.uk/year-r/3-pigs-and-3-billy-goats-gruff 

I hope you enjoy another lovely, sunny bank holiday weekend,

Very best wishes,
Sarah Marvin

​Letter from Mrs Underwood

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