Head's Welcome

Head of College Welcome

Welcome to Dawlish College.

It continues to be an absolute privilege to be the Headteacher at Dawlish College – the staff and students are second to none and take all of life’s challenges in their stride. Despite current uncertainties as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, we continue to hold onto our core purpose in all that we do. Behind all of the decisions taken and measures put in place sits the balance between keeping staff and students safe whilst also providing them with a varied and exciting school experience.

Dawlish College is a vibrant and exciting place to be, where we have the highest expectations of staff and students alike and seek to provide challenge at every available opportunity. As a small school, we have a very proud record of holistic support, care and individual attention: the happiness and well-being of our students is of paramount importance and is a vital foundation for their growth and development. Our college has an atmosphere of creativity and positivity that is generated by the provision of excellent opportunities for every individual thereby maximising the outcomes and improving the life chances of the young people in our care.

As a parent myself, I understand that you want your child to be inspired, supported and challenged to be the best version of themselves within an environment that knows them and values them as an individual. Thank you for entrusting me with the care and education of your child, present or future, and I look forward to unlocking their ambitions as I get to know them and work closely with you.

S Banks

Headteacher

Taekwondo Success

At the weekend Madison took part in the UK ITF Spring Nationals Taekwondo Championships and got Gold in Patterns.

This was an amazing achievement and took great courage to take part. There were nerves all week before hand to be honest!

Madison joined Teignbridge Taekwondo last April and has since graded 3 times all with Credit passes and was awarded Girl of the year at the most recent awards evening in February. Her family, Club and the College are so proud of her and her confidence has grown immensely. She will be competing in the South West Championships in April 2023 so good luck Maddy!

Maddy