<![CDATA[Umberleigh Academy News Feed - News ARTICLES]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:00:01 GMT Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:00:01 GMT <![CDATA[ Squirrels road safety afternoon ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 As part of our PSHE, 'Healthy Me', we have been learning about road safety. 

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:01:19 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ Squirrels go to space! ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 The astronauts on Artemis II, which is scheduled to launch this evening, will carry a memory stick containing many names—including “Squirrel’s Class from Umberleigh School”—so we can proudly say that we’ve been to space! 

Big Thank you to Mrs Brayley for making this happen.  

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:04:13 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ Decorating Easter Eggs in Brumbles ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=58 On Friday, in forest school, the Brumble Bees were decorating Easter eggs with nature!

We did find though that, because it was raining and everything was wet, nothing was sticking, so we decided to go inside and use the crafty bits instead.

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:00:01 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ Rainforest Explorers Day for Hedgehogs & Owls ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 Owl and Hedgehog Class took part in a Rainforest Explorers Day. They engaged in debates about rainforest deforestation, considering different perspectives, such as farmers, indigenous communities, logging companies and environmental activists. The day also included creating rainforest dioramas and spending time exploring Pitt Woods.

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:00:28 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Squirrels make Bob a space buggy! ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:28:07 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ Big Brush Club - Quality Assurance Assessment ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 On Tuesday, Helena from the Big Brush Club came to watch how well we clean our teeth in Brumbles. We did so well that we were awarded a certificate!

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:16:38 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Fire Talk ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 On Tuesday, Wendy Gosling from Devon & Somerset Fire Service visited for a full school assembly and workshops.   

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:42:22 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Planet Earth Art for Squirrel & Fox Classes ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 A big thank you to Rosa and Violet's Mum - Amber,  who spent the morning with the Squirrels and Fox classes making Planet Earth spray-paint lanterns during their astronaut training day.  We are grateful that she gave up her time to come and work with the children – thank you again!

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:24:06 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Astronaut Training Day ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 A big thank you to Fox and Squirrels classes for their fantastic costumes on Monday for our astronaut training day – all the children looked amazing.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:11:24 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Little Red Hen Story for Brumbles ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 In Brumble Bees this week, we have been reading the story of the Little Red Hen. First, we learnt how a windmill works to turn wheat into flour, we then used flour to make delicious bread rolls. We have also made pinwheels, tried our very best to hear rhyming words and used props to retell the Little Red Hen story.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:30:22 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ SMCPS V Umberleigh Football Match ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:11:48 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Science Day ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 On Monday, the whole school came together to celebrate British Science Week, with a focus on the theme of Curiosity.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:03 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Eden Project Trip ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 Owl & Hedgehog classes enjoyed an exciting educational visit to Eden Project, where they took part in the Rainforest Uncovered workshop and explored one of the world’s largest indoor rainforests.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:05:36 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Star Gazing Evening ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 Last week, Fox and Squirrels class returned to school in the evening for a special stargazing event led by Jo Richardson from “Space Detectives.” 

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:22:01 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Rocket Poems ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 This week Squirrels class wrote poems about rockets, inspired by Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 mission to the moon.

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:55:18 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Squirrels world book day morning ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:27:48 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Skern Lodge TEAM Day ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 On Friday two of our Year 6 children attended a TEAM activity day at Skern Lodge in Appledore.   

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:01:40 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ World Book Day - Whizzpoppers for Foxes ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:11:19 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Making aliens! ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 Squirrel class have enjoyed making little aliens!

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:40:45 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Rockets Fly for Squirrels ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 In Squirrel class this week we made our Neil Armstrong Saturn V rockets fly using balloons.

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:33:10 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Brumble Bees Forest School ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 In our forest school today, we looked at some pictures of where wool comes from.

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 12:09:52 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Chinese new year ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 The squirrel class enjoyed learning about Chinese New Year and exploring how it is celebrated around the world.

]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:49:04 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Wraparound After School Clubs ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 Some photos of things we do in our After School Wraparound Club

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 12:08:36 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Brumble Bees Forest School ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 In forest school with the Brumble Bees today, we made a nest for Farmer Duck!

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:45:32 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Space Exploration in Squirrel Class ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 This week in Squirrels class we learnt about space exploration.

 

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:49:33 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Y5 London Adventure ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 Follow our Facebook Page to view more photos and daily updates. 

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]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:01:59 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Planetarium Visit ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 Space Lab mobile planetarium.  

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 10:37:04 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Brumble Bees ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 Sharing a Shell 

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 10:55:46 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Peter Thorpe rockets ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 This week, Squirrel class have been exploring the bold, colourful artwork of Peter Thorpe, an artist known for his striking space‑themed paintings.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:04:10 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ NDS Football League - Wed, 28th Jan 2026 ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 Well done to Umberleigh FC on their 3–2 victory over Bishops Nympton. 

]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:52:16 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Inspirational Visitor ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 A huge thank you to Milo’s mum, Nics.  

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:30:38 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Squirrel Class Learn About The Moon ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 We explored how the Moon can change its shape and look different at different times.

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:21:58 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Brumble Bees Monkey Around ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:48:52 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ New Art Topic for Squirrels ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:44:05 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Science Class ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 Our Fox and Hedgehog classes have been measuring volume using a decibel meter this week in science.

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:56:35 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Tesco Votes ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:20:20 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ umberleigh's got talent! ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 Children from Umberleigh Academy, Brayford Academy and Pilton Bluecoat Academy travelled to London to audition for the current series of Britain's Got Talent!

]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2024 11:25:31 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Umberleigh's Good Ofsted ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 Umberleigh and Brayford Academies were both inspected in Summer 2023, we are delighted to share with you their results...

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:45:11 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ NEW Garden Area created by parents ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:18:23 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ The Choir sing at Exeter Cathedral ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 A big well done to the choir children who sang at Exeter Cathedral.  The children sang with 7 other schools as well as the adult "Teachers Rock Choir" and together they sounded amazing.  The children behaved impeccably and performed beautifully - well done to them all.  Mrs Brayley

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:16:48 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Visioning Day at Umberleigh ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 Our children spent the day thinking and talking about our Curriculum driver....... 

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:03:41 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ A Special Weather Forecast for Umberleigh ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 Linked to the infant's science topic about the changing season a parent, who works for the Met Office, came into school for the afternoon.  The children learnt all about weather, weather changes and enjoyed creating some experiments.  There was even a special weather report from Alex Deakin.  

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:44:32 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ Juniors visit Bovington Tank Museum ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 The Junior children visited Bovington Tank Museum in Dorset as part of their "Britain at War" History topic.............

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:47:56 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ KS1 Visit Tiverton Museum ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 The children had a fantastic day at Tiverton Museum learning all about toys from the past.........

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:38:20 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ MUSIC SHARING ASSEMBLY ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 A Musical Extravaganza at Umberleigh Academy!......

]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:32:31 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Fluff! ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12 The children spent the day with Fluff the Lamb.

]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2022 10:05:29 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ Superfast Internet arrives superfast to Umberleigh ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=11 Superfast Internet comes superfast to Umberleigh

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:27:41 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ MRS BRAYLEYS NEW MUSIC VIDEO ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=10 Here is my latest choir video!  I have really enjoyed doing this one with the peripatetic instrumentalists very kindly giving up their time to be involved too.  I felt like a music producer - laying different tracks and putting them all together.

The children involved deserve lots of praise as many of them were very nervous being recorded singing on their own and I was so proud that they all did it.  I hope they enjoyed feeling like pop stars for the day!

I hope you enjoy it!

Mrs Brayley

]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:32:37 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ SANTA OPENS UMBERLEIGH'S NEW CAR PARK ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=9 Father Christmas came to open the new car park.....

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 12:27:42 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ Cold or Coronavirus? ]]> https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=8 Cold or Coronavirus? Please find attached a letter from our CEO with advice and information.

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:29:51 GMT https://www.umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=8