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College News 1

News 2-5

Character education 6-9

Photograph Collages 10-11

home learning 12-13

educare Activities 14-15

last Day Celebrations 16-17

Year 6 to 7 Transition 18-19

Sporting Achievements 20-23

World Class Schools 24

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Welcome to Ivybridge Community College

Welcome the latest online only edition of The College echo.
Phew! What a year and what extraordinary circumstances we have all had to live in during these last few
months and for our students and the College, we have had to adapt very quickly to a new blended form of
learning.
May I sincerely thank all of the students, parents and staff who have played their unique part in ensuring that
our children have been able to continue their studies in these very testing times and I wish to assure you that
we do not underestimate the difficulties, frustrations and endeavours that have been made by all, to enable
your children’s education to continue, even in a very different format.
Although, we have greatly missed all of our students, (which I hope is reflected in the video available to
watch on the website), we were delighted and excited to see Years 10 and 12 return in June, albeit on a
partial return. Consequently, our high attendance figures, which are the best in the WeST, are a true
reflection of our students’ commitment to their educational studies and parents’ trust in the measures put in
place to protect our community from COVID 19.
We have continued to celebrate and keep us all connected via our good news stories, with the wonderful
and amazing things that the students have undertaken during this time, which is a reflection of their
determination to help others, by showing their tolerance, courage and resilience: key virtues that we all
aspire to have and demonstrate in our daily lives. Therefore, I would like to draw your attention to an open
letter written by george, head Boy in Year 12, who felt compelled to reach out to his fellow students. his
letter can be read in full, via a link, in this edition.
Plans are already fully underway for our September return, where we will be delighted to welcome back a
full complement of students, especially including our new Year 7. We will continue to communicate with you
regularly by newsletters and on our website, with regard to the ongoing matters and directives from the
government.
I would like to take this opportunity to inform you all that gill Taylor, Deputy Principal, has taken the decision
to retire and will leave the College at the end of this summer term. gill has taught for 38 years and has given
magnificent service to the College and its students over the past 24 years and her unique DNA has meant
that the students have always been at the heart of everything she has done. This has been shown in her
teaching work with the Student Voice and the World Class Schools. gill will greatly missed by everyone at
the College and I wish her health and happiness for the future.
have a well-deserved summer break and I hope that you and your family remain well, safe, and happy. We
greatly look forward to the autumn term.
Very best wishes
Rachel Hutchinson
Principal

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