Glendinning Academy
@glendinningacademy.bsky.social
SEN school for students aged 7-16 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and communication/interaction needs. Based in Newton Abbot, Devon, we are part of the WAVE Multi Academy Trust.
A group of our girls in school spent a day at the local Mare & Foal Sanctuary this week, grooming, mucking out and enjoying time with the gorgeous horses and ponies. We think the animals enjoyed their visit as much as they did!
December 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A group of our girls in school spent a day at the local Mare & Foal Sanctuary this week, grooming, mucking out and enjoying time with the gorgeous horses and ponies. We think the animals enjoyed their visit as much as they did!
Today our students took part in an exciting Boccia tournament at Clennon Valley Leisure Centre, with four teams representing us; two in the primary event and two in the secondary event.
We’re thrilled to share that both age groups earned Silver and Bronze medals in their respective competitions!
We’re thrilled to share that both age groups earned Silver and Bronze medals in their respective competitions!
November 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Today our students took part in an exciting Boccia tournament at Clennon Valley Leisure Centre, with four teams representing us; two in the primary event and two in the secondary event.
We’re thrilled to share that both age groups earned Silver and Bronze medals in their respective competitions!
We’re thrilled to share that both age groups earned Silver and Bronze medals in their respective competitions!
A massive well done to Cedar class and thanks to everyone who has supported their cause. Our donation of £61.20 has ensured that six families will get essential hygiene supplies for three months. What a wonderful gesture which will have a real impact on the communities.
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A massive well done to Cedar class and thanks to everyone who has supported their cause. Our donation of £61.20 has ensured that six families will get essential hygiene supplies for three months. What a wonderful gesture which will have a real impact on the communities.
Wow. How great are these?! Oak class looked at the work of American, ‘graffiti-inspired artist’ Keith Haring and used it as inspiration for their own pieces. They focused on bold lines, simplified figures, patterns and movement lines as Keith did whilst putting their own slant on it.
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Wow. How great are these?! Oak class looked at the work of American, ‘graffiti-inspired artist’ Keith Haring and used it as inspiration for their own pieces. They focused on bold lines, simplified figures, patterns and movement lines as Keith did whilst putting their own slant on it.
“Positivity pebbles" with a slight difference. Larch wrote little positive comments on thin pieces of woot and have placed them around the grounds for others to find.
This is part of a WAVE initiative called Planet Earth, to raise awareness of our responsibility for the world around us.
This is part of a WAVE initiative called Planet Earth, to raise awareness of our responsibility for the world around us.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
“Positivity pebbles" with a slight difference. Larch wrote little positive comments on thin pieces of woot and have placed them around the grounds for others to find.
This is part of a WAVE initiative called Planet Earth, to raise awareness of our responsibility for the world around us.
This is part of a WAVE initiative called Planet Earth, to raise awareness of our responsibility for the world around us.
Oak class have been out and about for Life Skills starting the Newton Abbot Treasure Trail. They have been following directions, hunting for and solving clues all whilst working on managing themselves and keeping safe out in the community.
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Oak class have been out and about for Life Skills starting the Newton Abbot Treasure Trail. They have been following directions, hunting for and solving clues all whilst working on managing themselves and keeping safe out in the community.
As part of their Duke of Edinburgh award, Year 10 did some volunteering by cleaning up our local waterways. Using a hauling system, teamwork and a lot of effort we pulled out a huge amount of rubbish. These were collected by the council and taken straight to the recycling centre.
November 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
As part of their Duke of Edinburgh award, Year 10 did some volunteering by cleaning up our local waterways. Using a hauling system, teamwork and a lot of effort we pulled out a huge amount of rubbish. These were collected by the council and taken straight to the recycling centre.
🎵 Cedar and Willow classes were treated to a wonderful afternoon of music with our fabulous Visiting Music Teacher, Kip, who led sessions on ‘storytelling and composition’ in each class. Here are Cedar class, composing and playing music based around their ‘Castles’ topic! 🎵
November 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🎵 Cedar and Willow classes were treated to a wonderful afternoon of music with our fabulous Visiting Music Teacher, Kip, who led sessions on ‘storytelling and composition’ in each class. Here are Cedar class, composing and playing music based around their ‘Castles’ topic! 🎵
It’s been a particularly busy week in school with lots of different key events. Every class has marked Anti-Bullying Week with activities based on a different theme each day. How wonderful is this poster, made by one of our lovely Sycamore students?!
November 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It’s been a particularly busy week in school with lots of different key events. Every class has marked Anti-Bullying Week with activities based on a different theme each day. How wonderful is this poster, made by one of our lovely Sycamore students?!
🌟 We have been busy in school today completing ‘25’ activities for Children In Need. Here are a selection of photos from the many fun activities that took place around each classroom! 🌟
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🌟 We have been busy in school today completing ‘25’ activities for Children In Need. Here are a selection of photos from the many fun activities that took place around each classroom! 🌟
Cedar class have worked really hard to raise money for the Myanmar earthquake appeal. We baked a range of goodies, made posters and leaflets and ran a cake sale. We have raised over £60 for the appeal, which we know will help to provide blankets, food and drinking water for several families.
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Cedar class have worked really hard to raise money for the Myanmar earthquake appeal. We baked a range of goodies, made posters and leaflets and ran a cake sale. We have raised over £60 for the appeal, which we know will help to provide blankets, food and drinking water for several families.
Sycamore Class visited Yarner Woods on the edge of Dartmoor for their outdoor learning session. Yarner woods are known for ancient woodland, rare mosses and lichens and birds. We spent some time in the bird hide, looking at the remains of some huge ant nest and walking through this amazing woodland.
November 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Sycamore Class visited Yarner Woods on the edge of Dartmoor for their outdoor learning session. Yarner woods are known for ancient woodland, rare mosses and lichens and birds. We spent some time in the bird hide, looking at the remains of some huge ant nest and walking through this amazing woodland.
🧦 Today was all about the socks! 🧦 Odd Socks Day marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week, which we are marking in school with a series of daily sessions based around tackling bullying. Odd Socks Day 2025 is supported by cBeebies presenter & ABA patron Andy Day and his band 'Andy and the Odd Socks'. 🧦
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🧦 Today was all about the socks! 🧦 Odd Socks Day marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week, which we are marking in school with a series of daily sessions based around tackling bullying. Odd Socks Day 2025 is supported by cBeebies presenter & ABA patron Andy Day and his band 'Andy and the Odd Socks'. 🧦
🥉We would like to extend our congratulations to George in Year 10, who did amazingly in his jujitsu competition this weekend. He was pushed up two age categories which meant he was against 16/17 year olds and still walked away with a bronze medal! Well done George and keep up the great work!🥉
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🥉We would like to extend our congratulations to George in Year 10, who did amazingly in his jujitsu competition this weekend. He was pushed up two age categories which meant he was against 16/17 year olds and still walked away with a bronze medal! Well done George and keep up the great work!🥉
Cedar and Willow Classes took part in Glendinning's own pumpkin picking event 🎃 — and it was fang-tastic! 🦇 A little rain couldn’t squash their spirits as they explored the school grounds, hunting for hidden pumpkins and spooky jokes planted by our mischievous teachers 👻
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Cedar and Willow Classes took part in Glendinning's own pumpkin picking event 🎃 — and it was fang-tastic! 🦇 A little rain couldn’t squash their spirits as they explored the school grounds, hunting for hidden pumpkins and spooky jokes planted by our mischievous teachers 👻
Our ideas were sticking together better than the spaghetti! Juniper had a tower-ific time building spaghetti and marshmallow masterpieces — proof that learning can be pasta-tively fun!
October 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Our ideas were sticking together better than the spaghetti! Juniper had a tower-ific time building spaghetti and marshmallow masterpieces — proof that learning can be pasta-tively fun!
Cedar's Outdoor Learning continued... The hedgehog week was perfectly time with Hilary the hoglet being discharged from ELM animal hospital, ready for release the weekend after all our hard work! She is now back home with Remy, Banoffee and Toad our other resident hedgehogs.
October 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Cedar's Outdoor Learning continued... The hedgehog week was perfectly time with Hilary the hoglet being discharged from ELM animal hospital, ready for release the weekend after all our hard work! She is now back home with Remy, Banoffee and Toad our other resident hedgehogs.
🍁 Cedar class have loved getting hands-on during our Outdoor Learning sessions. They are learning about our school environment and animals with a focus of learning about the season of Autumn.🍁
October 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🍁 Cedar class have loved getting hands-on during our Outdoor Learning sessions. They are learning about our school environment and animals with a focus of learning about the season of Autumn.🍁
As part of their outdoor learning Larch Class went to Stover Park. The pupils completed a navigation quest around the lake finding different points to get to. We stopped off for fun session where we got the slackline and hammock out for some pupils whilst the others played games in the woods.
October 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
As part of their outdoor learning Larch Class went to Stover Park. The pupils completed a navigation quest around the lake finding different points to get to. We stopped off for fun session where we got the slackline and hammock out for some pupils whilst the others played games in the woods.
Cedar Class have been developing their sketching skills through careful observation of a variety of plants, seeds and bulbs. Look at their wonderful art work! We are very proud of them all!
October 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Cedar Class have been developing their sketching skills through careful observation of a variety of plants, seeds and bulbs. Look at their wonderful art work! We are very proud of them all!
They're here! Meet Princess Layer, Eggatha Christie, Daphne, Margot, Hattie and Clover ❤️ along with Winnie our Black Silkie and Lady Gaga the diva who takes herself to bed early every night for her beauty sleep! 🐔
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
They're here! Meet Princess Layer, Eggatha Christie, Daphne, Margot, Hattie and Clover ❤️ along with Winnie our Black Silkie and Lady Gaga the diva who takes herself to bed early every night for her beauty sleep! 🐔
Eco Club completed a School Waste Audit with Devon County Council. Our students weighed all of our recycling, then all of our general waste. It was really interesting to see what a good job we are already doing but also highlighting our next steps as a school to reduce, reuse and recycle.
October 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Eco Club completed a School Waste Audit with Devon County Council. Our students weighed all of our recycling, then all of our general waste. It was really interesting to see what a good job we are already doing but also highlighting our next steps as a school to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Well done Ewan, who took part in a recent story writing competition with Neuronest! 👏
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🌟 Raise Your Voice Competition – Winner Announcement! 🌟
🏆 Shape of Story Award goes to Ewan F.
👏 Please join us in celebrating Ewan for this fantastic achievement!
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🌟 Raise Your Voice Competition – Winner Announcement! 🌟
🏆 Shape of Story Award goes to Ewan F.
👏 Please join us in celebrating Ewan for this fantastic achievement!
October 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Well done Ewan, who took part in a recent story writing competition with Neuronest! 👏
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🌟 Raise Your Voice Competition – Winner Announcement! 🌟
🏆 Shape of Story Award goes to Ewan F.
👏 Please join us in celebrating Ewan for this fantastic achievement!
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🌟 Raise Your Voice Competition – Winner Announcement! 🌟
🏆 Shape of Story Award goes to Ewan F.
👏 Please join us in celebrating Ewan for this fantastic achievement!
Year 11 pupils completed their Duke of Edinburgh expedition.m over two days canoeing along the historic Grand Western Canal, demonstrating all of the D of E characteristics including resilience, team work and adventure. The pupils have now achieved their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
September 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Year 11 pupils completed their Duke of Edinburgh expedition.m over two days canoeing along the historic Grand Western Canal, demonstrating all of the D of E characteristics including resilience, team work and adventure. The pupils have now achieved their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
🚵Juniper Class headed up to Haldon Hill for their first mountain bike session of the new year. After spending a short session in the skills zone, the pupils then went around the Discovery Trail. The pupils showed great ability when cycling and will continue to develop this over the next term. 🚵
September 26, 2025 at 5:20 AM
🚵Juniper Class headed up to Haldon Hill for their first mountain bike session of the new year. After spending a short session in the skills zone, the pupils then went around the Discovery Trail. The pupils showed great ability when cycling and will continue to develop this over the next term. 🚵