Category Archives: School Event

Summer Fete 2016

We held our summer fete on Friday 15th July and everyone turned out in droves despite the uncertain weather! We’re delighted to report that we raised an amazing £1311 thanks to the efforts of our students, their teachers, staff, parents, carers and, of course, the PTFA and their wonderful refreshments café! Thank you to everyone who came and participated, and we hope you all had a wonderful time.

Sports Relief

Staff and students all had a whale of a time this afternoon taking part in two activities: a sponsored car wash, and also a dance-a-thon in the main playground! There were lots of smiles and laughter.

Ann Daniels Visit

We were honoured by a visit yesterday from Ann Daniels, the record-holding explorer. Ann came to talk to Key Stage 2 about her inspirational journeys as part of the first all-women team to both the North and South Poles, and brought in lots of items that had made the trek alongside her to show our students, including skis, pots, snowsuits and more! She also answered lots of questions from the pupils, including ones about what Polar Bears eat and what rainbows look like at the poles (answer: apparently they go around the sun rather than horizon-to-horizon!)

Many thanks to Ann for taking the time to come in and visit us.

Gym Event

Last weekend a group of Key Stage Two pupils competed in the annual club competition at the Exeter Gymnastics Club. They performed their floor routine, a vault, a parallel bars routine and a conditioning set.  All the children competed extremely well and won rosettes and pennants.  Lots of staff and families went along to watch and support the team.

(Photograph provided by Mr. G. Squire)

The OFSTED Report is in!

We are delighted to announce that Ellen Tinkham School has officially been judged “Outstanding” for the third OFSTED inspection running! We couldn’t be happier, and would like to thank all of our staff, our students and their parents for such a fantastic result. The full report can be found here.

Silverlea Cheque Presentation

We were delighted to welcome Silvalea to our school this afternoon. Silvalea manufacture specialist mobility equipment. and had previously designed the ‘Silva Tinkham Sling.’ Silvalea have very kindly donated a cheque to Ellen Tinkham for £300, which they presented in front of pupils, parents and staff at the Ballroom Tea dance. The donated money will be going towards the hydro pool fund.