Rights Respecting Schools Award

The variety of topics covered in PSHE lessons include relationships & sex education, money, personal health, social issues and drug awareness – providing children with vital information to live a healthy life. At Manadon, we feel that an awareness of these topics is crucial to provide children with an understanding of the world we live in and how they can stay safe.

Our staff feel it is important that resilience, confidence and independence are highlighted as attributes that should be developed in our pupils. Moreover, their skill and professionalism enables them to select a wide range of appropriate resources to support and encourage all learners. 

As a school, we are inclusive and support many different charities throughout the year, with children participating in a huge range of fund raising activities.

Furthermore, upper key stage 2 are encouraged to explore wider life issues in preparation for secondary school and beyond. Indeed, we feel proud that through our PSHE curriculum and the ethos of Mrs Gilbride and the whole school team, our children at Manadon leave us as kind, discerning, confident and well-balanced individuals.

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We’ve been a little quiet since our campaign started last year… but behind the scenes we’ve been working really hard with councillors, the council and lots of supportive people ✨ Great news! ✨ 20mph signs are now being put up on St Peter’s Road soon And the council is hopefully securing funding for a crossing in the near future! This has been an ongoing issue and it takes a lot of time and money to make real change — but we’re so proud that our children’s voices have been heard. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. Together, we’re making our streets safer for our community 🌟
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🌟 Check Out Our New 30 Ways to Connect Display! 🌟 By the end of your child’s journey through Manadon, they will have the chance to experience all 30 amazing activities designed to inspire, excite and connect them with the world around them. ❤️ Here are our 30 Ways to Connect: See a live show Visit a museum or library Have a sleepover Plant and care for vegetables or flowers Raise money for charity Build a den Care for an animal Learn to ride a bike Take part in crafting or fixing Investigate a beach Attend a disco or party Represent the school Work alongside a local artist Visit a farm or zoo Listen to a visiting speaker Visit a place of worship Learn at the National Marine Aquarium or another ocean centre Learn a musical instrument Meet people in the community who keep us safe Change something in your local community Visit Dartmoor Take a trip to a university or college Make meaningful connections in the wider world Journey on a train or boat Explore and care for nature Try a new food experience Take part in a water sport Go on a scavenger hunt Visit a historic building or place Light a campfire We can’t wait to see our pupils live these experiences and make memories that last a lifetime! Connect Academy Trust
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💙❤️💛FINAL TOUR DATES 💛❤️💙 These are the final tour dates before the Primary School Application deadline on 15th January 2026. Please contact the school office on 01752 705345 ☎️ to book onto a tour to see what our amazing school has to offer. 🏫 🤩
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🚦It’s Road Safety Week! (16th–22nd November) 🚦 Last year, we worked incredibly hard to make road safety a top priority — teaming up with local councillors, the council, and our dedicated wardens to help create a safer environment for our whole school community. 🛑👷‍♀️🚸 We’re really proud of the progress we’ve made together, and we’ll continue to remind our families and visitors to park responsibly and help keep our children safe on the roads around school. Keep your eyes peeled… our brand-new Walk to School incentivise is launching soon!
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This week has been a busy one! World Kindness Day, Children in Need - and today also marks World Diabetes Day 🔵 We are so proud of the young people within our community who live with Type 1 Diabetes; your strength and resilience is inspiring! From managing blood sugars to navigating unexpected challenges throughout the day, you show a level of courage and determination that deserves recognition and admiration. 🔵💙 You are amazing. Never forget it. ✨️
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Foundation Stage had such a fun day taking part in Children in Need! Pudsey Bear spent the whole day with us and helped us complete some activities 💛
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It’s Children in Need Day! Please scan the QR code to donate if you can. Every contribution makes a real difference. 💛
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💛 World Kindness Day 💛 Yesterday was World Kindness Day, we promote kindness every single day. As a Rights Respecting School, we know that everyone has the right to be treated with kindness and respect, and we work hard to make this part of our everyday school culture.
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⚽️⚽️⚽️ For children in Foundation Stage and Year 1
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Well done to the children who took part in an indoor athletics at the Life Centre today. It involved some unique activities not experienced before. The children gave it their all and were a credit to the school and themselves.
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Foundation Stage have been learning and completing some activities around Remembrance Day. They have been very interested in this topic and enjoyed making their own poppies. Tomorrow we will be joining the whole school in the two minute silence.
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Remembrance Day 🌹 On Tuesday 11th November, our school will join the nation in remembering all those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. At 11 o’clock, we will hold a two-minute silence to show our respect and reflect together as a school community. Lest we forget. ❤️
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Don’t forget your odd socks tomorrow!🧦
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📢 Job Vacancy – Cleaner We are looking for a reliable Cleaner to join our team at Manadon Vale. Closing date for applications: 23 November 2025 If you—or someone you know—is interested, please apply via the following link:
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