Ide Primary School

A Musical Afternoon with Sonopera 🎶
We were delighted to welcome Sonopera back into school this week for a fantastic afternoon of music-making.
The children had the opportunity to explore a range of musical styles, discover different instruments, and most importantly, get fully involved- singing together, creating rhythms and enjoying the shared experience of making music.
A big thank you to Sonopera for bringing music to life in such an engaging way!

Year 5 and 6 had a fantastic time at Barton Hall this week on their residential! Days were packed with activities, and we’re so proud of the children for throwing themselves into every opportunity.
A big thank you to all the staff and volunteers who made it happen- a brilliant trip enjoyed by all!

Chestnut Class had a fantastic day at Dawlish Warren this week! 🌿🌊
The children explored a range of habitats, from pond dipping in fresh water, to searching for insects in the woodland, and finishing with a beach hunt to spot signs of sea life – including crabs and even cuttlefish.
A brilliant day of hands-on learning, curiosity and discovery in the great outdoors. 😊

Oak and Acorns classes are starting to prepare for Sports Day and enjoying the process along the way. From balancing and carrying water to pouring it carefully, the children are tackling each challenge with growing confidence and lots of positive energy and fun!

SATs Week Complete!

What a week it has been for our amazing Year 6 pupils.

From early morning breakfasts to the final paper today, the children have shown perseverance, kindness and fantastic attitudes throughout. We could not be prouder of the way they approached the week.

A huge thank you as well to our staff and families for all of the encouragement, support and reassurance given throughout the year and especially over the past few weeks.

Now it’s time for Year 6 to celebrate and enjoy the rest of their final term at primary school.

Willow class had an amazing time this afternoon meeting lots of animals with Animals2usouthwest linking with their learning about different animal families and skeletal structures.

Years 3 and 4 really enjoyed a water safety lesson as part of their swimming curriculum. They learnt how to keep themselves safe in and around water and practised, while wearing clothes, what to do if they fell in unexpectedly. Lots of effort, focus and big smiles all round!

Happy 100th Birthday, David Attenborough! 🌻

Today our children came together in their house groups and planted sunflower seeds to celebrate the wonderful world of nature and wildlife. As they each take their little pot home, we hope they enjoy caring for their plants and watching them start to grow over the coming weeks.

Maple Class had a lovely morning with Kate at West Town Farm this week, and especially enjoyed learning about the animals and what happens at this time of year on the farm.

Maple Class had a brilliant opportunity today to be part of the project 'Wild Exeter – A City for People and Nature', with visitors from the RHS and National Trust coming into school and children helping to gather real data as part of a city-wide survey. The experience helped pupils learn first-hand how their contributions can support the wider community.