Weekly Bulletin: Issue 12, 5th December 2025
Welcome to our weekly bulletin celebrating another busy week at Uffculme School.
Next week
Monday 8th December
Year 7 Clip & Climb Exeter - 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday 10th December
Winterfest 7:00pm
Thursday 11th - Saturday 13th December
HMS Belfast trip
Saturday 13th December
Year 11 ski trip leaves
Fixtures
Wednesday 10th December
U15 Rugby v QE East Devon Plate Final (Home) – Start 2:30pm – Finish 4pm
Thursday 11th December
U16 Basketball v Sidmouth (Away) – Leave 2:45pm – Return 5:00pm
Friday 12th December
U13 Indoor Cricket East Devon round (Away – Exmouth tennis centre) – Leave 9:30pm – Return 3:30pm
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Megan B, Lottie B, Lily B, Oliver C, Beau D, Harry D, Lottie E, Seren E, Emily G, William G, Elle H, Matilda H, Declan H, Sienna H, Evan J, Matilda K, Bethany L, Mason L, Arthur M, Rory M, Rupert M, Finlay M, Daniel M, William R, Kenny R, Maisie S, Nick S, Isabella S, Murray T, Arthur T, Ella T, Thiago V, Edward W, Ted W, Kubilay Y, Daisy Z.
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Evie A, Kyle B, William B, Lacey B, Isla C, Lily C, Darcy C, Edward C, Rosie D, Flynn D, Arya F, Jacob G, Elle H, Silver H, Amelia H, Christopher K, Henry K, Elias L, Mario L, Isobel M, Niamh M, Libby M, Isla P, Lev T, Olivia W, Jacob W, Amelia-Mai W.
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Niamh C, Aria C, Delilah D, Josephine F, Elle H, Paddy M, Millie M, Robert M, Freddie M, Reuben P, Alex W.
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Fredy B, Jesse B, Isla D, Paul H, Milly S.
Louis A, Joel A, Liam A, Lauren B, Frida B, Maisie B, Lacey B, Megan B, Olivia B (3), Effie B, Esmee B, Joshua B, Ellie B (2), Felix B, Erin B, Lily B (2), Lillie B, Arthur B (2), Elfie C, Noah C, Ava C, Alex C, Millie C, Prudence C, Lucy C (2), Lucy C, Joseph C, Bella C, Darcy C, Bella C (2), Edward C, Rory D, Patrick D, Elijah D, Faith E, Isaac E, Milo E (2), Jenna E, Phoebe E (2), David E, Noah F, Oliver F, Summer F, Ellis G, Callum G, Brooklyn G, Harry H, Amelia H, Lola H, James H, Poppy H, Jack H, Matilda H, Noah H, Emily H, Alice J, Beau J, Maddox J, Finley J, Marlie J, Mollie J, Matilda K (2), Tilly K, Harrison K, Arabella L, Jaydon L, Liv L, Darren L, Molly L (2), Keira L, Ruben L, Bethany L, Harry L, Alfie L, Isabel L, Anya L, Amy L, Corben L, Joshua M, Sophia M, Brooke M, Harry M, Emily M, Jess M, Hannah M, Mia M, Eve N, Imogen O, Charlie O, Pippa O, Amelie P, Jack P, Ryan P, Lara P, Reggie P, Eowyn P, Matthew P, Alfie P (2), Kayla P, Anya P (2), Remi P, Evan P, Jamaine R, Telisa R, Lily-Rose R, Arthur R (2), Sophia R, Barney R, Phoebe R (2), Charlie S, Miles S (3), Dasha S, Leon S, Megan S, Isabella S (2), Bella S, Amber S (2), Evie S, Ava S, Isaac T, Alfie T, Louis T, Isabel T, Holly T, Ella T (2), Bruce V, Lily V, John W, Lauren W, Bailey W (2), Elsa W, Kiera W, Kitty W, Jack W, Charlie W, Ivy W, Riham Z.
Our amazing performers this week have been Isca W, Frida B-E, Rochelle L, Jemima P, Lola H, Faith E, Arthur R, Bell R, Sophie P and Poppy T.
Admission Arrangements for 2027-28:
Annual Consultation
Along with all other schools and academies, we are consulting on our admission arrangements for 2027-28. You are invited to look at the proposed new admission arrangements and to have your say on them.
Our proposed Arrangements are on our admission page and you can see all the admission arrangements at http://devon.cc/schoolpolicy Further information is here: www.devon.gov.uk/admissionarrangements
The consultation runs between 25 November 2025 and 16 January 2026.
You can comment at schoolsadmissionpolicy-mailbox@devon.gov.uk or by emailing admin@bep.ac
Cyber Security Specialist
Females in year 9, 10 and 11 interested in motor vehicles and engineering.
An exciting 7-week after-school club at Taunton College designed exclusively for females in years 9, 10 or 11 who are curious about cars, engineering and how things work. This hands-on programme offers a fun and supportive environment where learners can explore real automotive skills, solve engineering challenges and build confidence through practical activities.
Across the 7 weeks, participants will be introduced to key automotive and engineering concepts through engaging workshops led by our specialist instructors. Each session includes practical tasks, problem-solving activities, and team challenges that encourage creativity, collaboration, and curiosity.
We welcome all female-identifying, non-binary, and gender non-conforming students to this space.
Why Join?
Build confidence in a supportive, girls-only environment
Explore exciting career pathways in automotive and engineering
Learn real, practical skills using industry-standard equipment
Meet like-minded students and take part in fun weekly challenges.
Why This Matters
Women currently make up only 16.9% of the engineering and technology workforce in the UK*, and the Institute of the Motor Industry’s Diversity Report of 2024 highlighted that only 4% of automotive apprentices in the UK are women.
The UK needs to fill 173,000 engineering and technology roles by 2030* – an impossible feat without more women and non-binary people joining the industry. Let’s change the status quo.
*Statistics from EngineeringUK, 2024 Dashboard
To register for the event and for further information, please click on the link below
Get into Film
If there are any Year 11’s who are already 16 or will be by the 16th January this opportunity is available – short course in the Film Industry.
Rehearsals
As we prepare for the magic of WinterFest, please note that there will be no regular rehearsals until we return in January. All students have now been given the new rehearsal schedule.
🎄 Thank you all for your incredible energy, commitment, and support this term — you’ve helped make The School of Rock - ROCK! Wishing you joy, rest, and celebration over the holidays, and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.
DATE: Monday 5th January 2026 - LUNCH TIME: 1.50-2.25
SCENE: 1 & 27. I’M TOO HOT FOR YOU, 29. STICK IT TO THE MAN-COMPETITION, 30. YOU’RE IN THE BAND - CURTAIN CALL, 31. QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
CAST REQUIRED: NO VACANCY ROCKERS
DATE: Tuesday 6th January - LUNCHTIME
SCENE: 4. Roadhouse
CAST REQUIRED: Dewey, Rosalie
DATE: Tuesday 6th January - AFTER SCHOOL
SCENE: 4. Roadhouse #WHERE DID THE ROCK GO?
CAST REQUIRED: Dewey, Rosalie
6x Rocker Ensemble only: Angela M, Jagoda K, Jess P, Effie B, Matilda Y, Libby C
Dancers: Clara J, Mia B, Imogen R, Tabitha S, Moly ES and Fleur P
DATE: Wednesday 7th January - AFTER SCHOOL
SCENE: 7. Class Room #SCHOOL OF ROCK - ZAC, #TEACHERS PET, #DEWEY’S CONFESSION
CAST REQUIRED: Lead Students, Dewey, Rosalie, Ms Sheinkopf, Parents, Patty, Ned
6x Rocker Ensemble only: Angela M, Jagoda K, Jess P, Effie B, Matilda Y, Libby C
Dancers: Clara J, Mia B, Imogen R, Tabitha S, Moly ES and Fleur P
FULL BAND REHEARSAL
Year 11 Othello trip
Year 11 students enjoyed a wonderful day in London last Thursday, enjoying the festive sights and watching the acclaimed Othello production at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, as part of their GCSE English Literature course.
English teacher Mrs Groves said, "All students were excellent and did the school proud. We had an amazing day seeing an incredible professional production of one of Shakespeare's most powerful plays."
Christmas card design competition 2025
Congratulations to those students who contributed to this year’s Christmas Card – these are now on sale through ParentPay.
The winners for their beautiful artwork are George M, Amelie M, Molly P, Layla W, Abi W, Harriet F, Faith , Gracie L and Isabella S.
The current Christmas Card design competition details are available to all students to collect from the Art Department.
Congratulation to Henry M who has been competing in the 12th Carpet Radio Car Oval National Championships again this year. Henry had an exceptional weekend at Wisbech for the World Championship - winning the 1300, 2 litre and mini Junior World Titles for the third year running.
His exceptional season continues, having also claimed the European, English and British championships, along with the National Points in all three classes.
Well done Henry!
