Watcombe Primary School

22/09/2026

Our fireworks night is back — but this year, we’re adding a little something EXTRA! 🤫 ✨️

📅 Thursday 5th November

We’ve got a brand-new surprise planned, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 🎇

Save the date… and watch this space! 👀✨

22/09/2026

🍂 October Half-Term Holiday Camp! 🎉

Looking for something fun and active for the October holidays? SportyStars are running their Multi-Activity Holiday Camp right here at Watcombe Primary School! ⭐

📅 Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
⏰ 8:15am – 5:15pm
👧👦 Ages 5–12

With 6+ activities every day, including Nerf Wars, glow sports, arts & crafts, dodgeball, football, inflatables and much more, there’s plenty to keep the children entertained!

🎟️ Special offer for Watcombe families:
⭐ FREE Monday session – use code WATCOMBE100
⭐ 50% off the rest of the week – use code WATCOMBE50
👉 See the flyer for booking details and scan the QR codes to book.

A great way to keep the children active, entertained and having fun during half term! 💚

22/09/2026

🌾🍂 HARVEST FESTIVAL 2026 🍂🌾

We’re getting ready to celebrate Harvest Festival at Watcombe Primary School! 🥕🍎

From Monday 21st – Friday 25th September, we’ll be collecting donations of food and essential supplies to support local families and our community.

If you’re able to donate, please bring items to the school reception area from Monday 21st September. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. 💚

Suggested donations include:
🥫 Canned goods
🍝 Pasta & rice
🥣 Cereals
🧁 Baking supplies
🍪 Snacks
🥛 Long-life milk & juices
🧼 Household essentials
👶 Baby supplies

Thank you, as always, for your incredible generosity and support. 💚

21/09/2026

📅This Friday!
🕘9am
🏫Dining Room

Year 6 are hosting their annual Macmillan coffee morning. 💚
Come along for cake, drinks and a raffle! 🍰☕
Cash only 🪙

*If you would like to donate any raffle prizes or cakes, please bring them to the school office by Thursday 24th September. If you are making cakes yourself, please provide a list of ingredients included*

17/09/2026

16/09/2026

Parents will have received a survey today via school spider.
Please indicate on there if you will be attending!

16/09/2026

📢 WE’RE RECRUITING! 💚
We have two exciting vacancies available at Watcombe Primary School and would love to hear from anyone who may be interested in joining our friendly and supportive team!

👩‍🏫 Teaching Assistant – SEND Base
🌳 Meal Time Assistant (MTA)

If you’re passionate about working with children, enjoy being part of a team and want to make a difference, take a look at the flyers for full details of each role.

📲 Full details and application information can be found on our school website vacancy page.

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested! 💚

14/09/2026

🏫 Book your visit to a Torquay Academy Open Morning or Open Evening and see our school in action.

Our remaining Open Mornings are:

📅 Wednesday 16 September
📅 Tuesday 22 September
📅 Thursday 8 October

Tours begin at 8.15am and 9.15am, giving families the opportunity to experience Torquay Academy during a normal school day.

🌟 Open Evening
📅 Thursday 24 September
Tours begin at 4.00pm, 5.00pm and 6.00pm.

Come and meet our staff and students, explore the Academy and discover the exceptional opportunities available at TA.

Places must be booked in advance:

🎟️ https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/torquayacademy

We look forward to welcoming you.

14/09/2026

We are pleased to announce our next Open Evening event for students in Year 6 and their parents or carers.

📅 Thursday 17 September 2026
⏰ 5:00pm - 8:00pm
📍 The Spires College, Westlands Lane, Torquay, TQ1 3PE

This evening is designed to give you a flavour of who we are and what your child can expect if they join us for their secondary education. Families will have a tour of the school, meet staff and students, explore our facilities, and hear about everything we have to offer.

The event is very popular and is therefore by appointment only. To make a booking, please use the link below or scan the QR code on the poster to reserve your tour:

🔗 https://forms.gle/17JzbE19MZHKshxaA

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Reception.

We look forward to meeting you all very soon!