Countess Wear Community Primary School Term and Curriculum Dates
Term Dates 2024-25
First day of Autumn term: Thursday 5th September 2024
Autumn half term holiday: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2024
Last day of Autumn term: Friday 20th December 2024
First day of Spring term: Thursday 8th January 2025
Spring half term holiday: Monday 17th – Friday 21st February 2025
Last day of Spring term: Friday 4th April 2025
First day of Summer term: Tuesday 23rd April 2025
Summer half term holiday: Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May 2025
Last day of Summer term: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
School Dates 2024-25
Date | Event | Venue | Time |
Thursday 5th September | First day of Autumn Term | ||
Thursday 12th September | Trips Parents’ Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Tuesday 17th September | SRE Year 5 & 6 Parents’ Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Thursday 19th September | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Tuesday 24th September | EYFS Curriculum Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
Wednesday 25th September | KS1 Curriculum Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
Thursday 26th September | KS2 Curriculum Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
Thursday 3rd October | Supporting your Child with Reading Parents’ Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
Friday 4th October | Year R – 3 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
Tuesday 8th October | Farmwise – Year 4 | Westpoint | 9.00am |
Tuesday 8th October | E-safety Parents’ Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Thursday 10th October | Golden Hind – Year 5 | Exeter | 9.00am |
Friday 11th October | Year R – 6 Flu Nasal Spray Vaccinations | Science Room | 9.00am |
Friday 11th October | Year 4 – 6 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
Wednesday 16th October | Chocolate Workshop – Year 3 | Yr 3 Classroom | 1.30pm |
Thursday 17th October | Supporting your Child with Writing Parents’ Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
Monday 21st October | Parents’ Evening | Online/Classrooms | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
Tuesday 22nd October | Parents’ Evening | Online/Classrooms | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
Wednesday 23rd October | Parents’ Evening | Online/Classrooms | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
Wednesday 23rd October | Year 3 & 4 Harvest Festival | Hall | 2.00pm |
Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November | Autumn Half Term Holiday | ||
Monday 4th November | Exeter Cathedral Visit – Year 4 | Exeter Cathedral | 10.00am |
Thursday 7th November | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Tuesday 12th November | Bear Town Trip – Year R | Bear Town | 9.00am |
Thursday 14th November | We the Curious – Year 3 | Bristol | 8.00am |
Friday 15th November | Eden Project – Year 4 | Eden Project | 8.00am |
Tuesday 19th November | Tiverton Museum: WW2 – Year 2 | Tiverton Museum | 9.30am |
Friday 22nd November | Torquay Museum: Polar Explorer Workshop – Year 1 | Torquay Museum | 9.00am |
Tuesday 26th November | Supporting your Child with Maths Parents’ Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
Wednesday 27th November Friday 29th November |
Open Evening WW2 Theme Day – Year 2 |
Hall / Classrooms | 5.00 – 7.00pm |
Saturday 7th December | Christmas Fete | Hall | 10.00am |
Thursday 5th December Monday 9th December |
Astronomy Evening Virtual Open Event |
CWPS Online |
5.00pm 9.00 – 12.00pm |
Wednesday 11th December | Year 6 London Residential Parent Information Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
Thursday 12th December | Christmas Jumper Day and Meal | Hall | 9.00am |
Tuesday 17th December Tuesday 17th December |
Nursery and Reception Christmas Nativity Christmas Carol Concert Year 5 & 6 |
Hall St Lukes Church Countess Wear |
9.30am 2.00pm – 3.00pm |
Wednesday 18th December | Year 1 & 2 Christmas Nativity | Hall | 9.30am |
Wednesday 18th December |
Year 1 & 2 Christmas Nativity |
Hall | 3.00pm |
Friday 20th December | Last day of Autumn Term | ||
Monday 23rd December – Tuesday 7th January | Christmas Holidays | ||
Wednesday 8th January | First day of Spring Term | ||
Monday 27th January | Year 3 Kingswood Residential Parent Information Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
Wednesday 29th January | Roman Baths Trip – Year 3 | Bath Avon | 8:00am |
Thursday 30th January | Mosque Visit – Year 4 | Exeter Mosque | 1.00pm |
Thursday 30th January | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th February | London Residential – Year 6 | London | 9.00am |
Wednesday 12th February | Morwellham Quay – Year 4 | Morwellham Quay | 8.30am |
Friday 14th February | Year 4 Victorian Day | CWPS | |
Monday 17th – Friday 21st February | Spring Half Term Holiday | ||
Wednesday 26th February | Year 6 SATs Parents’ Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Monday 3rd – Friday 7th March | World Book Week | ||
Monday 10th March | Parents’ Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
Tuesday 11th March | Early Years Trip | Killerton | 8.30am |
Tuesday 11th March | Parents’ Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
Wednesday 12th March | Parents’ Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
Thursday 13th – Friday 14th March | Kingswood Residential – Year 3 | Kingswood | 8.00am |
Tuesday 18th March | Cheddar Gorge Trip – Year 5 | Cheddar Gorge | 9.00am |
Thursday 20th March | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Friday 21st March | Year R – 3 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
Monday 24th March | West Town Farm – Year 1 | West Town Farm | 9.00am |
Monday 24th March | Cautionary Tales – Year 5 | Exeter Phoenix | 9.30am |
Wednesday 26th March | Year 4 Escot Residential Parents Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Thursday 27th March | RAMM & Roman Wall Visit – Year 3 | Exeter | 10.00am |
Friday 28th March | Hestercombe Gardens – Year 2 | Hestercombe Gardens | 9.15am |
Friday 28th March | Year 4 – 6 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
Monday 31st March Thursday 3rd April |
Year 5 Heatree Parent Information Meeting Years 1,3 and 5 Space Dome |
Online | 7.00pm |
Friday 4th April | Last day of Spring Term | ||
Monday 7th April – Tuesday 22nd April | Easter Holidays | ||
Wednesday 23rd April | First Day of Summer Term | ||
Monday 28th April – Friday 2nd May | Heatree Residential – Year 5 | Heatree House | 9.00am |
Thursday 1st May | Year 1 Phonics Parents’ Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Monday 5th May | Bank Holiday | ||
Thursday 8th May | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Monday 12th – Thursday 15th May | KS2 SATs | ||
Monday 12th May | St Nicholas Priory – Year 1 | St Nicholas Priory | 9.30am |
Tuesday 20th – Wednesday 21st May | Escot Residential – Year 4 | Escot House | 9.30am |
Monday 26th – Friday 30th May | Summer Half Term Holiday | ||
Monday 26th May | Bank Holiday | ||
Friday 6th June | Summer Concert and Picnic | Killerton | 6.00pm |
Monday 9th – Friday 13th June | Netherlands Residential – Year 6 | Netherlands | 9.00am |
Thursday 12th Tues 17th June |
Parent Consultation Meeting World of Country Life |
Online World of Country Life |
7.00pm 9.30am |
Thurs 19th June | Belmont Chapel – Year 4 | Belmont Chapel | 10.00am |
Fri 20th June | Paignton Zoo – Year 2 | Paignton Zoo | 9.15am |
Wed 25th June Thursday 26th June |
Sports Day Trips Parents Meeting |
Field Online |
9.30am 7.00pm |
Tues 1st July | New Intake Information Evening – Nursery & Reception | Hall | 5.30pm |
Sat 5th July Monday 7th July – Wednesday 9th July |
Summer Fete Moving Up Day & Coffee Morning |
School Field |
10.00am |
Wed 9th July | Sailing – Year 6 | Exe Sailing Club | 9.00am |
Wed 9th July | Charmouth Fossil Centre – Year 3 | Charmouth Fossil’s | 9.30am |
Mon 14th July | Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly | Hall | 9.30am |
Mon 14th July | Parents’ Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
Tues 15th July | Parents’ Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
Wed 16th July | Parents’ Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
Thurs 16th July | Sports Day (Reserve) | Field | 10.00am |
Mon 21st July | Year 6 Leavers’ Disco | Hall | 5.00pm |
Wed 23rd July | Last Day of Summer Term |
Reception Trip Dates 2024-25
Date | Event | Cost |
Thursday, 7th November 2024 | Bear Town | |
Wednesday, 12th March 2025 (TBC) | Killerton | |
Tuesday, 10th June 2025 (TBC) | World of Country Life |
Year 1 Trip Dates 2024-25
Date | Event | Cost |
Friday, 22nd November | Torquay Museum | |
Monday, 24th March | West town farm | |
Monday, 12th May | St Nicholas Priory |
Year 2 Trip Dates 2024-25
Date | Event | Cost |
Tuesday, 19th November | Tiverton Museum | |
Friday, 28th March | Hestercombe Gardens | |
Friday, 20th June | Paignton Zoo |
Year 3 Trip Dates 2023-24
Date | Event | Cost |
Thursday, 14th November | We The Curious | |
Wednesday, 29th January | Roman Baths | |
Thursday, 13th – Friday 14th March | Kingswood Residential | |
Thursday, 27th March | RAMM | |
Wednesday, 9th July | Charmouth Fossil Centre |
Year 4 Trip Dates 2024-25
Thursday, 19th June Belmont Chapel
Date | Event | Cost |
Tuesday, 8th October | Farmwise | |
Monday, 4th November | Exeter Cathedral | |
Friday, 15th November | Eden Project | |
Thursday, 30th January | Exeter Mosque | |
Wednesday, 12th February | Morwellham Quay | |
Tuesday, 20th – Wednesday, 21st May | Escot |
Year 5 Trip Dates 2024-25
Date | Event | Cost |
Thursday, 10th October | Golden Hind | |
Tuesday, 18th March | Cheddar Gorge | |
Tuesday, 25th March | Shakespeare Productions | |
Monday, 28th April – Friday, 2nd May | Heatree Residential |
Year 6 Trip Dates 2023-24
Date | Event | Cost |
Monday, 3rd – Friday 7th February | London Residential | |
Monday, 9th – Friday 13th June | Netherlands Residential | |
Wednesday, 9th July | Exe Sailing Club |
School Timings 2023-24
School Open Time | Lessons Start Time | School Finish Time | |
Pre School | 8:30am | 9:00am | 15:00pm |
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 |
Wednesday 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 13th November 2024