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From London to Paris and Beyond! James is a Youth Awards Finalist! We are incredibly proud to share some inspiring news about James! Last August, James took on a massive challenge, cycling an amazing 260 miles from London to Paris over 5 days, alongside his Dad. He took on this epic journey to give back to St Luke's Hospice Plymouth after they provided wonderful end-of-life care for his Great-grandfather and supported his family. James' fundraising journey started: Age 8: Cycled 25 miles for Macmillan Cancer Support Age 9: Cycled 100 miles over two days for Cancer Research UK And most recently James organised a community coffee afternoon with his younger sister for St Luke's! Together, his efforts have raised thousands of pounds for charity. Because of his incredible long-term dedication, James has been nominated by St Luke's Hospice for the 'Plymouth Youth Awards' Fundraiser of the Year' and out of 2500 nominations, he was chosen as one of just three finalists in his category! The YMCA panel noted that James has shown "outstanding consistency, compassion, and an exceptional level of commitment... continually pushing himself to achieve more each time." James, your determination, stamina, and huge heart inspire us all. Well done to you! #PlymouthYouthAwards #FundraiserOfTheYear #Inspiration #CyclingChallenge #LondonToParis #StLukesHospice #ProudFamily #CommunityHero #MakingADifference
Our SEND Conference took place last week over three evenings. Families were invited to find out more about our SEND provision from Transition through to Key Stage 4. Thank you to all those who came along. If you would like to find out more information or have any questions please email SEND@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk #sendivybridge #icc #sendconference
We are officially NFL National Semi-Finalists! These incredible girls have made history as Ivybridge Community College's first-ever National NFL Flag Football team! They've embraced a brand-new sport, stepped out of their comfort zones, and represented our school at the absolute highest level. We couldn't be prouder of their hard work and teamwork. We can't wait to inspire even more students to lace up their cleats and give this amazing sport a go! #ICC #NFL #FlagFootball #HistoryMakers #SemiFinalists #GirlsInSport #GritAndDetermination #ProudSchool #InspireTheNextGeneration
An email has been sent to parents and carers this evening regarding a hoax letter circulating on social media, suggesting that some Year 10 students have been granted an optional authorised day off. The information in the hoax letter is not correct. Please refer to the email sent by the Principal for further details. We apologise for any concern caused this evening and appreciate your continued support.
RISING TALENT SHOWCASE! The Music Department is still buzzing after the incredible success of our recent Rising Talent event! Around fifty phenomenal performers took to the stage, including twelve talented local primary pupils. The energy was unmatched, featuring a diverse programme that had everything from the raw energy of Nirvana to the theatrical magic of Les Misérables! This special night was all about building confidence and giving our amazing students from Ivybridge Community College and Ivybridge Music Centre the chance to truly shine. Needless to say, the Music team could not be prouder! What the Parents Said: 'An amazing amount of talent on display!' 'Such a supportive and open environment. Thank you to the staff for creating such a brilliant opportunity for young performers.' A massive thank you to everyone who came out to support, and a huge congratulations to all of our performers. You're absolute rock stars! #IvybridgeCommunityCollege #IvybridgeMusicCentre #RisingTalent #LiveMusic #StudentShowcase #MusicEducation #ProudSchool #CommunityRockstars #LesMis #Nirvana #ConfidenceThroughMusic #Ivybridge
In response to further Met Office weather warnings forecasting extremely high temperatures over the next three days, we have temporarily extended the Ivybridge Community College uniform expectations, with two uniform options available. Option 1. Uniform with adjustment Formal grey College shorts may be worn as an alternative to trousers. Short-sleeved white College shirts are advisable. Blazers may be left at home for the next three days. Ties and lanyards are still expected to be worn. We recommend ankle socks instead of tights where appropriate. Option 2. Physical Education kit Students may choose to wear their Ivybridge Community College PE kit (with lanyards) to College instead of their formal uniform for the next three days, Tuesday, 23 – Thursday, 25 June 2026. Please can we take this opportunity to remind students that PE kit consists of the following items only: College branded PE t-shirt Navy blue skort Navy blue shorts (these must not be Nike Pros or short cycling shorts) If your child only has sports leggings as part of their PE kit, we would suggest opting for Option 1 as this would be cooler. Sixth Form students are expected to adhere to their dress code. Please refer to the e mail sent today for further information and guidance.
Aladdin! Presented by Ivybridge Community College Junior Musical Theatre Group and Ivybridge Music Centre Primary Musical Theatre Academy, Aladdin is based on the Disney film and is being performed on Wednesday, 1 July and Thursday, 2 July 2026! Tickets are available via TicketSourxe! https://www.ticketsource.com/ivybridge
It's Diversity Week, highlighting the importance of equality across gender, ethnicity, disability and sexuality in our College. We have lots of events, activities and competitions with epic prizes running until Thursday, 25 June! 'I Am From' Poetry Competition Write a poem celebrating diversity and individuality. Collect the template from the LRC to get you started. Open to all year groups. Deadline Thursday, 25 June. Diversity Bookmark Competition Design a bookmark that celebrates diversity and inclusion. There are book vouchers and chocolate up for grabs for winners! Collect entry sheet from the LRC. Deadline Thursday, 25 June 2026. Diversity Treasure Hunt Find each of the letters from 'Diversity' hidden around the College. Collect worksheets from LRC. Culture Quiz Wednesday, 24 June Break 2. How well do you know the countries of the world? Sign up in LRC now, teams of 4. More prizes to be won! #diversityweek #ivybridgediversity #ivybridgecommunitycollegediversityweek #diversityweek2026
Following their intense in-college training day back in May, thirty of our incredible Year 10 Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants took on the rugged terrain of Dartmoor this past weekend. Here is how their adventure went down: Friday 5th: The journey kicked off with an overnight camp near South Brent, setting up tents and prepping for the miles ahead. Saturday 6th: Facing a very wet and windy Dartmoor day, the teams navigated their way via Shipley Bridge to their second overnight camp at Holne. True resilience on display! Sunday 7th: The final push! The teams pushed through to Coombestone Tor above Dartmeet, before successfully smashing their final destination in Princetown. Huge congratulations to all 30 students for showing amazing teamwork, navigation skills, and serious grit through some classic British weather! What's next? The hard work doesn't stop here. The teams are already diving into planning their final Qualifying (Assessed) Expedition routes. They will be taking on the moors for real this weekend! #DofE #SilverDofE #Dartmoor #OutdoorAdventure
We are incredibly excited to welcome Mr Kieran Botha as the new Head of Rugby at Ivybridge Community College. Originally from South Africa, Kieran moved to New Zealand with his family in 2005 and has dedicated much of his life to the game. A qualified Health and Physical Education teacher, he also holds a World Rugby Level 3 Advanced Coaching Award and brings with him a wealth of experience across youth, school and senior rugby environments. Kieran joins us from Rotorua, one of New Zealand's most respected rugby regions, where he has spent the past decade coaching and developing players across a range of levels. Most recently, he served as Head Coach of Whakarewarewa Rugby Club's Premier Men's team and has worked extensively within the Bay of Plenty rugby system. Prior to this, he was Director of Rugby and First XV Head Coach at Rotorua Boys' High School, one of New Zealand's leading rugby schools, where he led successful programmes focused on both performance and player development. As we look ahead, we are excited about the opportunities that lie before us. Kieran is eager to become part of the Ivybridge community and is looking forward to building strong relationships with students, staff, parents/carers and the wider local rugby network. Together, we will continue to build upon the College's proud rugby tradition, create memorable experiences for our players and provide outstanding opportunities for all students involved in the game. Please join us in giving Kieran a huge welcome! We cannot wait to see him on the touchline soon. #IvybridgeCommunityCollege #HeadOfRugby #WelcomeKieran #RugbyCoach #SchoolRugby #RugbyLife #YouthRugby #NewChapter #IvybridgeSport
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the brilliant minds who stepped up for this year's UK Chemistry Olympiad. This annual competition is a high-level challenge designed to push students beyond the classroom, demanding problem-solving skills, creative thinking and the ability to apply complex science to real-world scenarios. Every single Ivybridge Community College student who entered walked away with an award! Two of our students achieved a Gold award (Top 8.5% of all UK entries) with a further five students receiving a Silver award (in the top 34%). Scoring a Gold or Silver places these students among the elite young chemists in the country! Well done to you all! #UKChemistryOlympiad #STEM #FutureScientists #Chemistry #ICCSuccess #AcademicExcellence #ProudSchool
Devon Cup Finalists! Huge congratulations to our Year 11 Elite Football Squad who should hold their heads high for making it all the way to the Devon Cup Final at Torquay Academy! After an incredibly hard-fought match against a tough Torquay Academy side, the boys put everything on the line but unfortunately missed out on the win, finishing 2-0. To reach this level is a massive achievement on its own, but doing it while balancing a demanding GCSE exam schedule makes it even more impressive! #IvybridgeFootball #DevonCup #EliteSquad #SchoolSport #Year11 #ProudSchool #FootballFinals
Ivybridge Community College Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Conference 2026 Our SEND Conference takes place next week from 4.30pm - 6.00pm on the following days: Year 6 Transition - Monday, 15 June KS3 - Tuesday, 16 June KS4 - Thursday, 18 June Although this event is specifically for students on our SEND register, this invitation has been shared with all families to ensure awareness of the support and provision available at Ivybridge Community College. Please refer to the email sent to Parents and Carers and confirm your attendance at this event by completing the online consent form.
Great Success for the Girls! With so many achievements in sport, we wanted to showcase our Ivybridge Community College Girls who have had great success both in their College teams and competing in sport outside of College. Our Year 10 girls competed in the Millfields Schools Football Festival! They played brilliantly across every single game, representing the College with pride and determination. Ruby in Year 11 is officially an English Schools' Football Association National Champion! What a phenomenal achievement in Football! Our girls' tennis team kicked off their first league fixture of the season against Tavistock. A massive congratulations to the squad for their incredible focus, skill, and sportsmanship. You have set the bar incredibly high! Jess and her fantastic pony, Morrigan Silver Gem headed to Aston le Walls to compete at the prestigious British Riding Club TopSpec Arena Eventing Championships. Her Area 19 team secured a superb 4th place in the 70cm! Jess also rode to an impressive 13th place individually in the 80cm! It has been an extraordinary run of success for Nelly, who continues to reach new heights this season with two massive performances on the track! Nelly ran a PB for her 300m and then set a new PB in the Devon County Championships! And Florence in Year 9 has had incredible success at the South Devon West Pony Club! Florence secured three 1st place finishes across five events. This fantastic performance earned her the well-deserved title of Overall Champion! It is wonderful to see our students excelling in their sporting passions both inside and outside of College! Well done Girls! #ivybridgesport #ivybridgecommunitycollege #ivybridgetennis #devoncountychampionships #southwestdevonponyclub #englishschoolsfootball #britishridingclub
A massive congratulations to our Greenpower Racing Team, who have had great results at their latest events. The Ivybridge Community College team were officially recognised as the Best Presented Team and won the Best Portfolio Award! Best Presented Team is awarded for 'The best overall appearance, including uniformity of team wear, teamwork, presentation of the car and for good sporting behaviour'. While the cars looked fantastic, it was the character of our students that truly stole the show. Even when one of our cars suffered a race-ending failure in the second heat, the team's spirit didn't waver. They stayed positive, kept working together, and supported each other until the very end. The judges were blown away, specifically commenting on how professional, respectful, and resilient our students were under pressure. We couldn't be prouder of how our ambassadors represented Ivybridge Community College! A huge thank you to our sponsors! None of this would be possible without the incredible support and hands-on help from our sponsors on race day. Thank you for keeping us moving forward! GMD Eurotool, Quantum Sports Cars and BuildX SW. Greenpower Education Trust is a UK based charity which gets young people enthusiastic about science and engineering by challenging them to design, build and race an electric car. #Greenpower #GreenpowerEducationTrust #STEM #Engineering #TeamSpirit #IvybridgeCommunityCollege #Resilience #StudentSuccess #FutureEngineers #GMDEurotools #QuantumSportsCars #BuildXsw #Winners #PortfolioAward