Events

September 2008

As part of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race the children went to South Molton to cheer the cyclist on their way.  Following the recent very successful Olympics some very well known riders were taking part.

June 2008

Devon Schools Mix

For the first time Umberleigh School children took part in the Devon Schools Mix at Westpoint Arena, Exeter.  They visited various workshops where they could "have a go" and then all joined in with the "Big Sing" in the main arena.

May 2008

Visitors to school

Chittlehampton Twinning Association We were delighted to welcome Cllr Joe Tucker to school along with Edna Ford from the Chittlehampton Twinning Association.  They presented the school with a webcam so that the pupils at Umberleigh can see their pen pals in France.  Many of the children have been writing to children in the the French village twinned with Chittlehampton.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know our French counterparts even better.   Many thanks to the Twinning Association and the local council for providing this wonderful facility.

Vet The KS1 class were delighted to welcome Jenny Horton, a vet from the Horsepond Veterinary Centre with her dog.  The children learnt all about looking after animals.

February 2008

KS1 Multi Skills Activity

The Infant class joined other schools in the South Molton Learning Community for a morning of fun and skills based activity at the Tarka Tennis Centre.  The children relished the tasks presented to them and had a great morning.  Here they are in action................

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December 2007

Christmas Cabaret

Following the children's delicious Christmas dinner t were treated to a cabaret where the children performed their wide ranging talents for our pleasure.

Christingle Service and Nativity

Our annual Christingle service saw the infant children portraying the nativity story.

Victorian Christmas

All the children went to Killerton House and Gardens to enjoy a Victorian Christmas.  The house was decorated in the Victorian era and the children played parlour games and sang traditional carols.

The Fox's Tale

As always the junior children, guided and inspired by Mrs Hyland, have written the annual school play.  As usual it is a completely unique story and this year it was brought to life by the children at Umberleigh Village Hall on Friday, 14th December.

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November 2007

Operation Christmas Child

The children of Umberleigh packed shoeboxes full of gifts for the Samaritans Purse "Operation Christmas child" appeal.  These boxes are delivered all over the world to children in countries that are suffering from war or poverty.  Here are some of the children with the boxes they have collected........

"Children in Need Day"

As part of the Children in Need Day all the pupils and staff at Umberleigh School came dressed in their pyjamas on Friday.  They brought with them their own special teddy bears and the whole day was themed around bears.  The children made bear biscuits, jointed bears, drew their bears and sang bear songs.  The day ended with a "Paws for thought".  Here are some pictures of the day..................

At the end of the day all the children placed their coins on a giant Pudsey Bear until he was covered.  Then all the year 5 & 6's counted all the money, an amazing £43.00, which has been sent to Children in Need.

Slowcoach comes to school

Mrs Hyland brought her tortoise, aptly named slowcoach, into school so the children could see him before his winter hibernation.

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