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    World Book Day

    Published 17/03/26

    To celebrate World Book Day, our Year 7 students enjoyed a special Harry Potter‑inspired Potions lesson in Science. After reading the extract where Professor Snape introduces his first class, the room was set for a magical session.

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    Foggy Fieldwork

    Published 17/03/26

    A foggy start for our Year 11 geographers at Dawlish Warren — a real contrast to the sunshine of previous years! Despite the limited visibility, students showed brilliant resilience as they completed their compulsory GCSE fieldwork.

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    Art on the Moor

    Published 17/03/26

    The HPA Creative Arts team headed out to Haytor and the surrounding area for a grey and windy walk. The purpose of the visit was for students to capture their own images for our HPA project, which will inspire their paintings in the coming sessions.

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    A Visit from Skye

    Published 17/03/26

    South Dartmoor have been working in partnership with Ashburton and Newton Abbot’s Neighbourhood Policing Team on a number of projects that have benefited our students in college and young people across our local community.

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    Trail Trotters

    Published 17/03/26

    A recent Trail Trotters outing brought together a brilliant mix of new and returning students, all eager to take on a long circular route from near Cold East Cross up to Top Tor. The weather set an atmospheric scene: misty but dry, with a gentle chill in the air — perfect running conditions once everyone warmed up. Spirits were high from the start, and the group set off at a confident, steady pace.

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    Dartmoor Lodge Visit

    Published 05/03/26

    Hospitality and Catering students visited Dartmoor Lodge and worked with staff across both front and back of house. They were able to see a business in action and learnt about key kitchen and service processes to support their course.

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    Students gained experience in service, health and safety, stock control, table settings, taking orders and a range of professional hospitality skills. They were fantastic ambassadors for the college throughout the visit.

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    Y10 Artistic Exploration

    Published 04/03/26

    Year 10 Art and Design students have been immersing themselves in hands‑on creativity through inspiring sessions at MAKE Southwest. During their first visit, students took part in a pottery workshop led by the immensely talented Joss Hibbs from Powdermills Pottery. They learned how to throw a pot and had the chance to explore and document the KINETIC exhibition currently on display.

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    Sixth Form Rewilding Talk

    Published 04/03/26

    As part of a constant programme of guest speakers, our Sixth Form students enjoyed an engaging and insightful talk from Jack, who works on the Sharpham Estate’s rewilding project along the River Dart. Jack shared how he and his team are transforming the 50‑acre site through rewilding—allowing the land to recover naturally, restoring ecological processes and encouraging the return of diverse plant and animal species.

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    Y11 Masterclass Programme

    Published 04/03/26

    The Year 11 Masterclass programme has made a strong start, with the History and Science departments delivering additional after‑college sessions designed to support students as they prepare for their GCSE examinations.

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    Live Sessions 2026

    Published 04/03/26

    Live Sessions 2026 was a great success! Our talented performers brought energy, dedication and confidence to the stage, and we are incredibly proud of everyone involved.

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