Westclyst Community Primary School Term and Curriculum Dates
Term Dates 2023-24
First day of Autumn term: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Autumn half term holiday: Monday 23rd - Friday 27th October 2023
Last day of Autumn term: Friday 15th December 2023
First day of Spring term: Thursday 4th January 2024
Spring half term holiday: Monday 12th - Friday 16th February 2024
Last day of Spring term: Thursday 28th March 2024
First day of Summer term: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Summer half term holiday: Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May 2024
Last day of Summer term: Wednesday 24th July 2024
School Dates 2023-24
| Date | Event | Venue | Time |
| Wednesday 6th September | First day of Autumn Term | ||
| Thursday 14th September | Trips Parents Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Monday 18th September | Individual Photos and Family Groups | Hall | 8.30am |
| Tuesday 19th September | SRE Year 5 & 6 Parent Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Thursday 21st September | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Monday 25th September | Individual Photos and Family Groups | Hall | 8.30am |
| Tuesday 26th September | EYFS Curriculum Evening | Online | 7pm |
| Wednesday 27th September | KS1 Curriculum Evening | Online | 7pm |
| Thursday 28th September | KS2 Curriculum Evening | Online | 7pm |
| Thursday 5th October | Supporting your Child with Reading - Parents Evening | Online | 7pm |
| Thursday 12th October | ESafety Parents Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Friday 13th October | Year R - 3 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Thursday 19th October | Harvest Festival - Year 3 & 4 | Hall | 10am & 2pm |
| Thursday 19th October | Supporting your Child with Writing - Parents Evening | Online | 7pm |
| Friday 20th October | Year 4 - 6 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Monday 23rd - Friday 27th October | Autumn Half Term Holiday | ||
| Monday 30th October | Parents Evening | Online or In-Person | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday 31st October | Parents Evening | Online or In-Person | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday 1st November | Parents Evening | Online or In-Person | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday 7th November | Astronomy Evening | BCPS | 5.45pm - 8pm |
| Thursday 9th November | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Monday 13th November | Year 5 Shakespeare Performance | Barnfield Theatre | 1.30pm & 7pm |
| Tuesday 14th November | Open Evening | Hall & Classroom | 5.30pm - 8pm |
| Friday 17th November | Flu Nasal Spray Vaccinations | Science Room | 9am |
| Wednesday 22nd November | Virtual Open Event | Online | 9.30am - 11.30am |
| Thursday 23rd November | Open Evening | Hall & Classroom | 5.30pm - 8pm |
| Thursday 30th November | Supporting your Child with Maths - Parents Evening | Online | 7pm |
| Wednesday 6th December | London Residential Year 6 - Parents Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Thursday 7th December | Christmas Jumper Day | ||
| Saturday 9th December | Christmas Fete | WCPS | 10am |
| Monday 11th December | Chamber Choir Concert | Broadclyst Church | 5pm |
| Tuesday 12th December | Nursery Christmas Nativity | Hall | 9.30am |
| Wednesday 13th December | Reception Christmas Nativity | Hall | 9.30am & 3pm |
| Thursday 14th December | Year 1 & 2 Christmas Nativity | Hall | 9.30am & 3pm |
| Thursday 14th December | Christmas Church Service - Year 6 | Broadclyst Church | 10.30am |
| Friday 15th December | Last Day of Autumn Term | ||
| Monday 18th December - Wednesday 3rd January | Christmas Holidays | ||
| Thursday 4th January | First Day of Spring Term | ||
| Thursday 1st February | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Wednesday 7th February | Rock & Rapid Year 3 - Parent Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Friday 9th February | Year 4 Victorian Day | ||
| Monday 12th - Friday 16th February | Spring Half Term Holiday | ||
| Wednesday 28th February | Year 6 SATs - Parents Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Monday 4th - Friday 8th March | World Book Week | ||
| Thursday 7th March | World Book Day | ||
| Friday 8th March | Year R - 3 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Monday 11th March | Parents Evening | Online or In-Person | 4.30pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday 12th March | Class Photos | Hall | 9am |
| Tuesday 12th March | Parents Evening | Online or In-Person | 4.30pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday 13th March | Parents Evening | Online or In-Person | 4.30pm - 8pm |
| Friday 15th March | Year 4 - 6 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Monday 18th March | KS2 Choir Concert | Hall | 5pm |
| Wednesday 20th March | Year 4 Escot - Parent Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Thursday 21st March | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Monday 25th March | Year 5 Heatree - Parents Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Tuesday 26th March | Cautionary Tales Performance | Exeter Phoenix | 1.30pm & 7pm |
| Thursday 28th March | Last Day of Spring Term | ||
| Friday 29th March - Monday 15th April | Easter Holidays | ||
| Tuesday 16th April | First Day of Summer Term | ||
| Monday 6th May | Bank holiday | ||
| Thursday 9th May | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Thursday 16th May | Year 1 Phonics - Parent Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Monday 20th May | Year 6 and Sports Team Photo Day | Hall | 9am |
| Thursday 23rd May | Reception Choir Concert | Hall | 9.30am |
| Thursday 23rd May | Year 1 & 2 Choir Concert | Hall | 2.30pm |
| Monday 27th - Friday 31st May | Summer Half Term Holiday | ||
| Tuesday 4th May | Sports Day | Westclyst Field | 9.30am |
| Thursday 6th June | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7pm |
| Monday 10th - Friday 14th June | Phonics Screening Check Week | ||
| Wednesday 12th June | Year 5 Powderham Historical Re-Enactment | Powderham | 10am & 4:15pm |
| Thursday 13th June | Year 5 Powderham Historical Re-Enactment | Powderham | 10am & 4:15pm |
| Thursday 13th June | Trips Meeting for Parents | Online | 7pm |
| Tuesday 25th June | Reserve Sports Day | Westclyst Field | 10am |
| Tuesday 25th June | Killerton Summer Concert and Picnic | Killerton | 6pm |
| Monday 1st July | Kingfisher Awards Presentation - Selected Year 4 children | BCPS | 2pm |
| Thursday 4th July | New Parent Information Evening - Nursery and Reception | WCPS | 5.30pm |
| Monday 8th July | Moving Up Day & New Intake Coffee Morning | In Class / Hall | 9.30am - 11pm |
| Tuesday 9th July | Moving Up Day & New Intake Coffee Morning | In Class / Hall | 9.30am - 11pm |
| Tuesday 9th July | Musical Theatre Matinee Performance | BCPS Hall | 2.30pm |
| Tuesday 9th July | Musical Theatre Evening Performance | BCPS Hall | 7pm |
| Wednesday 10th July | Moving Up Day & New Intake Coffee Morning | In Class / Hall | 9.30am - 11pm |
| Wednesday 10th July | Musical Theatre Matinee Performance | BCPS Hall | 2.30pm |
| Wednesday 10th July | Musical Theatre Evening Performance | BCPS Hall | 7pm |
| Saturday 13th July | Summer Fete | WCPS Field | 10am |
| Monday 15th July | Parents Evening | Online & In Person | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday 16th July | Parents Evening | Online & In Person | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday 17th July | Year 6 Leavers Assembly | Hall | 9.30am |
| Wednesday 17th July | Parents Evening | Online & In Person | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Monday 22nd July | Year 6 Leavers' Disco | Hall | 5pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday 24th July | Last Day of Summer Term |
Reception Trip Dates 2023-24
| Date | Event | Cost |
| Wednesday 20th March 2024 | World of Country Life | £19 |
| Thursday 27th June 2024 | The Bear Trail | £17 |
Year 1 Trip Dates 2023-24
| Date | Event | Cost |
| Monday 27th November 2023 | Torquay Museum | £17 |
| Wednesday 24th January 2024 | St Nicholas Priory, Exeter | £8 |
| Wednesday 8th May 2024 | Bicton Gardens | £18 |
Year 2 Trip Dates 2023-24
| Date | Event | Cost |
| Friday 10th November 2023 | Tiverton Museum | £11 |
| Thursday 7th March 2024 | Hestercombe Gardens | £9 |
| Thursday 20th June 2024 | Paignton Zoo | £17 |
Year 3 Trip Dates 2023-24
| Date | Event | Cost |
| Tuesday 20th February 2024 | Roman Baths, Bath | £38 |
| Wednesday 13th March 2024 | Roman Walls & RAMM | £16 |
| Tuesday 19th – Wednesday 20th March OR Monday 25th – Tuesday 26th March 2024 |
Rock and Rapid | £95 |
| Thursday 25th April 2024 | We The Curious | £32 |
| Monday 1st OR Tuesday 2nd July 2024 | Lyme Regis / Charmouth | £27 |
Year 4 Trip Dates 2023-24
| Date | Event | Cost |
| Tuesday 10th October 2023 | Farmwise | £7 |
| Thursday 23rd November 2023 | Eden Project | £35 |
| Tuesday 21st November 2023 | Exeter Cathedral (Part of RE Trips) | £25 |
| Monday 22nd OR Tuesday 23rd January 2024 | Exeter Mosque (Part of RE Trips) | |
| Thursday 29th February 2024 | Exeter Synagogue (Part of RE Trips) | |
| Thursday 6th OR Thursday 13th June 2024 | Belmont Chapel(Part of RE Trips) | |
| Thursday 8th February 2024 | Morwellham Quay | £27 |
| Tuesday 7th OR Thursday 9th May 2024 | Backswood Farm, Bickleigh | £9 |
| Thursday 23rd – Friday 24th May 2024 | Escot | £107 |
Year 5 Trip Dates 2023-24
| Date | Event | Cost |
| Thursday 5th October 2023 | ‘The House With Chicken Legs’, Theatre Royal, Plymouth | £24 |
| Wednesday 8th November 2023 | Golden Hind & Brixham Museum | £19 |
| Monday 13th - Friday 17th May 2024 | Heatree | £378 |
| Tuesday 19th March 2024 | Stonehenge | £20 |
Year 6 Trip Dates 2023-24
| Date | Event | Cost |
| Saturday 23rd September 2023 | Climbing at Hound Tor (Part of Dartmoor Activities) | £60 |
| Saturday 7th October 2023 OR Saturday 21st October 2023 | Caving & Orienteering (Part of Dartmoor Activities) | |
| Monday 19th – Friday 23rd February 2024 | London | £348 |
| Monday 10th – Friday 14th June 2024 | Netherlands | £715 |
| Thursday 4th July 2024 | Exe Sailing Club | £18 |
School Timings 2023-24
| School Open Time | Lessons Start Time | School Finish Time | |
| Pre School | 8:30am | 9:00am | 15:30pm |
| KS1 / Reception | 8:30am | 9:00am | 15:30pm |
| KS2 | 8:30am | 9:00am | 15:30pm |
Total hours: 32.5 hours
Term Dates 2024-25
| Thursday 5th September | First day of Autumn term |
| Monday 28th October - Friday 1st November | Autumn half term holiday |
| Friday 20th December | Last day of Autumn term |
| Wednesday 8th January | First day of Spring term |
| Monday 17th - Friday 21st February | Spring half term holiday |
| Friday 4th April | Last day of Spring term |
| Tuesday 23rd April | First day of Summer term |
| Monday 26th May - Friday 30th May | Summer half term holiday |
| Wednesday 23rd July | Last day of Summer term |
Term Dates 2025-26
| Thursday 4th September | First day of Autumn term |
| Monday 27th - Friday 31st October | Autumn half term holiday |
| Friday 19th December | Last day of Autumn term |
| Wednesday 7th January | First day of Spring term |
| Monday 16th - Friday 20th February | Spring half term holiday |
| Thursday 2nd April | Last day of Spring term |
| Tuesday 21st April | First day of Summer term |
| Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May | Summer half term holiday |
| Wednesday 22nd July | Last day of Summer term |
Last updated 26th July 2023