Lucas in Y9 and Evie in Y11 are training for the World BMX Championships.
On Sunday, both of them took 1st place in the South West Regional in Bideford (Male 14s and Female Regional Elite, respectively). Congratulations Lucas and Evie, an amazing achievement already and good luck in Glasgow in August!
More than 100,000 children in Devon have now received Bikeability cycle training.
Click the link below for the full story:
https://www.devon.gov.uk/news/bikeability-in-devon-100000-and-counting/
Aspens are holding another themed day in the kitchen at WES on Thursday, 25 May 2023, see the menu below for the Mexican choices.
West Exe School have gained a national anti-bullying silver award from the Anti-Bullying Quality Mark UK (ABQM-UK) to recognise that anti-bullying has been embedded in life at school. The remarkable efforts of the school team, made up of students, staff, parents and governors, meant their application for a bronze award was upgraded to silver during the review process.
The ABQM-UK award challenges schools to demonstrate their effectiveness in anti-bullying and the prevention of harassment. School communities that gain the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards can show that:
Julie Fossey, Headteacher comments "We are so proud of our anti-bullying ambassadors for being fundamental in achieving The Anti-Bullying Quality Mark - Silver award. This award is testament to the caring and nurturing environment the staff work so hard to create each and every day, and the support from parent and carer advocates."
Our canteen is having a themed Italian day on Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Please see menu below
Thursday, 23 March 2023 saw the first sessions for Year 8 CoachBright. Our students are looking forward to working with their university mentors in English, Math and Science.
Andy Hannan of Exeter Strollers Walking Football Club had a cardiac arrest whilst playing walking football at Wonford Sports Centre in November 2020. Luckily, two years earlier, as Chair of the club, he had obtained funding from Devon County Council to buy a defibrillator (AED) which was used to revive him with a huge electric shock after five minutes during which his heart had stopped beating and his breathing had stopped. Along with CPR (chest compressions) from a teammate, this saved his life.
After Andy's consequent heart surgery, the manufacturer of the defibrillator, Stryker, through its 'Forward Hearts' scheme, gave him a new AED to donate to a community organisation of his choice - which was Exwick Community Centre. Much to his surprise, some months later, Stryker sent him another AED which he has chosen to give to West Exe School via Exwick Community Association, which made the donation possible as it has the registered charity status required by Stryker. Although the school already had an AED, an extra was required given the number of students on roll - one device was not enough to meet the potential need. This arrangement was suggested to Andy by Di Hollidge, Resuscitation Officer at the RD&E, following an emergency first aid course he attended at the hospital.
Andy Hannan (Exeter Strollers Walking Football Club) -
I am delighted that the second AED I received has found such a good home at West Exe School. Stryker has enabled me to make a life-saving device available both there and at Exwick Community Centre - that is a very good outcome of what was for me a very bad experience!
Trevor Sharp (Chair of Exwick Community Association) –
Exwick Community Association is really pleased to be involved in the donation of a defibrillator to West Exe School. This will enable it to be close to hand when it is needed. These devices save lives and enable people to live fuller lives.
Exwick Community Association is a charity run by a group of local residents who seek to get other groups and agencies to help local residents to make their lives better. This donation is a great example of that.
If you want to know more about us, please email [email protected] or find our Facebook group ‘Exwick Community Association’.
Di Hollidge (Resuscitation Officer RD&E) –
As a team, we were glad to be able to facilitate the donation of the defibrillator to West Exe School.
Karen Haynes (Lead: Physical/Sensory and Medical Needs at West Exe School) –
I cannot thank Di Hollidge and her team enough for their support over the last year during which they have provided valuable training to all our staff at West Exe and supported a smooth transition for students. Di and her team also kindly lent the school an AED temporarily to ensure we were fully equipped to deal with an emergency.
When I received an email from Di asking if she could give Andy my contact details and why, I was amazed by Andy’s generosity. We are extremely grateful to Andy for choosing West Exe to receive the AED that was kindly given to him by Stryker. It has enabled us to return the AED to the resuscitation team without the worry of not having the equipment needed in a very large school.
The kindness of Andy and generosity of Stryker, together with the support of the Exwick Community Association and the Resuscitation Team at the RD&E hospital, reinforce our awareness that we are all part of a supportive, positive and committed community.
Julie Fossey (Headteacher West Exe School) -
I extend a huge West Exe thank you to Andy and Stryker for a truly life-saving donation to our school. Not only does this benefit the students and staff during the school day, but it supports every community member who enjoys our facilities during the evening and weekend sessions on offer.
The school welcomed parents in for many coffee morning this term, including a SEND focus where staff shared how quality first teaching paired with staff weekly training sessions helped all children achieve their best, especially principles that are crucial for our SEND students. Please keep an eye out for the next one in the summer term.
On Wednesday, 26 April 2023 Exeter College are holding their final open evening for this academic year. The open evening is a perfect opportunity for any Year 10’s who are keen to look around the college and explore their options, as well as any Year 11’s who have not yet attended an event.
British Science Week is a 10-day celebration of all things STEM. This year's theme is 'Connections' and WES students have a busy week with opportunities to explore the connections between art and sport during their break times and win some themed prizes!
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We are so proud of our anti-bullying ambassadors for being fundamental in achieving The Anti-Bullying Quality Mark - Silver award.
The ABQM-UK stated that staff, students, parents and governors demonstrated that anti-bullying has become embedded in life at the school.
Students and parent's/carer's are actively involved in the development of positive relationships in the school, supported by staff who tailor bullying prevention to individuals and their circumstances.