Newsletter 17th October 2025

17th October 2025

Dear Parents/Carers

Exciting Developments at Mill Water!

You may have heard or seen that building works have begun for our brand-new classroom. While this has brought some challenges—particularly around transport—we’re gradually adjusting to our new normal. Your child might have mentioned the diggers, cranes, workmen, the big hole, and of course… the mud! This is a truly exciting project that will be a fantastic addition to the Mill Water site.

Thank you to those of you who responded to our recent questionnaire about community hubs, holiday clubs, and feelings of isolation. The new outdoor classroom will help address some of these concerns by being available for use during the holidays, giving families access to the Mill Water grounds.

Peach and Silver classes, along with our School Council, are especially engaged with the project and will be creating a photo diary to document the construction—so watch this space!

We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all parents who transport their children to school and for your continued patience during this time.

AAC Success in Purple Class

A pupil in Purple Class has been using her AAC device (talker) amazingly well since coming back in September. She is using it to make choices, chat with friends and adults in the class and communicating her wishes and needs.  She is starting to independently think to use it throughout the day, which is brilliant. We are very proud!

In celebration of AAC Awareness Month, some companies are offering 50% off AAC Apps between 14-24 October 2025.

Open Door Exmouth has Re-opened

After nearly 5 months of being closed Open Door in Exmouth has reopened. Their Community Fridge can be accessed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during their Café opening hours from 9.30am-3pm. 

Devon’s Online Community Hub

Devon Connect work to connect people to their community and promote social action. To find out more click the link here: Devon Connect - Connecting Communities in Devon

Norse Catering Connect with Cooking

South West Norse our school caterers, strongly believe that cooking is a great way to connect with family and friends and they are pleased to share some of their recipes directly from the school menu.

This month’s feature recipe is Beetroot Brownie! (see below). They hope this is something your families enjoy and can help encourage children to connect with cooking.

Dates for the Diary

Monday 20th October – Friday 24th October
Celebrating Harvest in class

Friday 24th October
Halloween Parade and Disco
For those who would like to participate. Please feel free to send your child dressed up in their costume, or with clothes to change in to if they wish to join in with the festivities.

It is important to note that not all families will wish to participate in any kind of dressing up and/or Halloween activities. All our fancy dress days are optional and there will be just as many pupils in school uniform.

Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October
October Half Term

Friday 7th November
Tempest Photography will be in school