Yeo Valley Term and
Curriculum Dates
Term Dates 2024-25
Autumn Term
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
Spring Term
First day of Spring term: Wednesday 8th January 2025
Spring half term holiday: Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February 2025
Last day of Spring term: Friday 4th April 2025
Summer Term
First day of Summer term: Wednesday 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 |
| Friday 20th September | Year R – 6 Flu Nasal Spray Vaccinations | Hall | 9.00am |
| Thursday 26th September | Author Visit | Hall | 1.45pm |
| Tuesday 26th September | EYFS Curriculum Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Wednesday 27th September | KS1 Curriculum Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Thursday 28th September | KS2 Curriculum Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Wednesday 2nd October | Individual Photos | Hall | 9.00am |
| Thursday 3rd October | Golden Hind – Year 5 | Golden Hind | 9.00am |
| Thursday 3rd October | Supporting your Child with Reading Parents' Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Friday 4th October | Year R – 3 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Monday 7th October | Chocolate Workshop – Year 3 | Yr3 Classrooms | 9.30am |
| Tuesday 8th October | Farmwise – Year 4 | Westpoint | 9.00am |
| Tuesday 8th October | E-safety Parents' Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Friday 11th October | Year 4 – 6 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Thursday 17th October | Supporting your Child with Writing Parents' Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Monday 21st October | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
| Tuesday 22nd October | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
| Tuesday 22nd October | Year 3 & 4 Harvest Festival | Hall | 10.00am |
| Wednesday 23rd October | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
| Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November | Autumn Half Term Holiday | ||
| Tuesday 5th November | Little City – Year R | Hall | 9.00am |
| Wednesday 6th November | Eden Project – Year 4 | Eden Project | 8.00am |
| Thursday 7th November | We the Curious – Year 3 | Bristol | 8.00am |
| Thursday 7th November | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Thursday 14th November | Exeter Cathedral and Exeter Mosque Trip – Year 4 | Exeter Cathedral | 10.00am |
| Monday 18th November | Barnstaple Library – Year 1 | Barnstaple Library | 9.00am |
| Wednesday 20th November | Tiverton Museum: WW2 – Year 2 | Tiverton Museum | 9.30am |
| Tuesday 26th November | Supporting your Child with Maths Parents' Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Thursday 28th November | Open afternoon | Hall | 3.00 - 5.00pm |
| Friday 29th November | WW2 Theme Day - Year 2 | Classroom | 9.00 - 3.30pm |
| Monday 2nd December | Astronomy Evening | YVPS | 5.00pm |
| Saturday 7th December | Christmas Fete | Hall | 10.00am |
| Monday 9th December | Virtual Open Event | Online | 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 |
| Monday 16th December | Year 5 & 6 Carol Concert and Performance | Christ Church | 2.00pm – 3.00pm |
| Tuesday 17th December | Nursery & Year R Christmas Nativity | Hall | 9.30am – 10.30am |
| Tuesday 17th December | Carol Christmas Performance (Y5 & Y6) | Hall | 2.00pm – 3.00pm |
| Wednesday 18th December | Carol Concert Performance (Y5 & Y6) | Hall | 9.30am – 12.00pm |
| Wednesday 18th December | Year 1 & 2 Christmas Nativity | Hall | 9.30am – 10.30am |
| Wednesday 18th December | Year 1 & 2 Christmas Nativity | Hall | 3.00pm – 4.00pm |
| 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 13th January | Roman Baths Trip - Year3 | Roman Baths | 8.00am |
Monday 13th - Friday 17th January | London Residential - Year 6 | London | 9.00am |
| Monday 27th January | Year 3 Kingswood Residential Information Evening | Online | 7.00pm |
| Thursday 30th January | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Wednesday 12th February | Morwellham Quay – Year 4 | Morwellham Quay | 8.30am |
| Friday 14th February | Victorian Day – Year 4 | YVPS | 9.00am |
| Monday 17th – Friday 21st February | Spring Half Term Holiday | ||
Monday 24th – Wednesday 26th February | St Ives Residential – Art Squad | St Ives | 9.00am |
| Wednesday 26th February | Year 6 SATs Parents' Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Thursday 27th February | Reception Vision Screening | ||
| Monday 3rd – Friday 7th March | World Book Week | ||
Monday 3rd March | Residential Year 5 Parent Meeting | Online | 7.00pm - 8.00pm |
Thursday 6th March | World Book Day | ||
| Monday 10th March | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
| 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 | School Closure - Staff Training Day | ||
| Thursday 20th March | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Friday 21st March | Year R – 3 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
Friday 21st March | Kinghthayes -Reception | Kinghthayes | 9.30am-3.15pm |
Monday 24th March | Year 5 Heatree Parents Information Evening | Online | 7pm - 8pm |
Tuesday 25th March | RAMM & Roman Wall Visit - Year 3 | Exeter | 10.00am -2.30pm |
Wednesday 26th March | Class Photos | Hall | |
Wednesday 26th March | Year 4 Escot Residential Parents Information Meeting | Online | 7pm - 8pm |
| Thursday 27th March | Rosemoor Gardens – Year 2 | Rosemoor | 9.30am |
Thursday 27th March | Year 1,3 & 5 Space Dome | YVPS | 9am - 3pm |
| Friday 28th March | Quince Honey Farm – Year 1 | Quince Honey Farm | 9.00am -3.30pm |
| Friday 28th March | Year 4 – 6 Disco | Hall | 5.30pm |
| Monday 31st March | Cautionary Tales Dress Rehearsal - Year 5 | Guild Hall Barnstaple | 10.00am - 2.00pm |
Monday 31st March | Cautionary Tales Performance - Year 5 | Guild Hall Barnstaple | 2.00pm - 3.00pm |
Wednesday 2nd April | Cheddar Gorge Year-5 | Cheddar Gorge | 8am - 4pm |
Wednesday 2nd April | Year 6 Transition day | Park Secondary School | 9am -3.30pm |
| Friday 4th April | Last day of Spring Term | ||
| Monday 7th April – Tuesday 22nd April | Easter Holidays | ||
Tuesday 22nd April | Staff training Day | School Hall | 8.00am - 5pm |
| Wednesday 23rd April | First Day of Summer Term | ||
Wednesday 23rd April | Tudor Workshop Year 1 | Classroom | 9am -3.30pm |
Friday 25th April | RNLI lifeguard Assembly | 2pm -3pm | |
Monday 28th April | Netherland Residential Parent Meeting - Y6 | Virtual | 7.00pm |
Wednesday 30th April | Year 1 Phonics Parents Meeting | Online | 7.00pm - 8.00pm |
| Monday 5th May | Bank holiday | ||
| Thursday 8th May | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
| Friday 9th May | Backswood Farm – Year 4 | Backswood Farm | 9.00am-3pm |
| Monday 12th – Thursday 15th May | KS2 SATs | ||
| Monday 12th – Friday 16th May | Heatree Residential – Year 5 | Heatree House | 9.00am |
| Tuesday 20th – Wednesday 21st May | Escot Residential – Year 4 | Escot House | 8.30am |
| Monday 26th May | Bank holiday | ||
| Monday 26th – Friday 30th May | Summer Half Term Holiday | ||
Monday 2nd June - Friday 6th June | Year 4 Multiplications Tables Check | ||
Monday 2nd June - Friday 6th June | Netherlands Residential Year 6 | Netherlands | |
Tuesday 3rd June | Year 6 Leavers Photos | ||
Monday 9th June - Friday 13th June | Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check | ||
Monday 9th June - Friday 13th June | Year 1 Phonics Screening Check | ||
| Thursday 12th June | Parent Consultation Meeting | Online | 7.00pm |
Friday 13th June | Big Sheep | Big Ship | 9.30am -3.30pm |
Monday 16th - 20th Friday June | Sky Arts Week | ||
| Tuesday 17th June | Summer Concert and Picnic | Arlington Court | 6.00pm |
| Thursday 19th June | Exmoor Zoo – Year 2 | Exmoor Zoo | 9.30am 3.30pm |
Friday 20th June | CPR Training Year 5 | 10.05am -11.05am | |
| Monday 23rd June | Historical Re-enactment – Year 5 | Arlington Court | 2.00pm - 3.00pm |
| Tuesday 24th June | Sports Day | Field | 10.00am |
| Wednesday 25th June | Barn Owl Trust Visit - Y2 | Barn Owl Trust | 9.00am - 11.30am |
| Thursday 26th June | Trips Parents Meeting | Online | 7.00pm - 8.00pm |
| Monday 30th June | Northam Burrows – Year 3 (TBC) | Northam Burrows | 9.30am |
| Monday 30th June | New Intake Information Evening – Nursery & Reception | Hall | 5.30pm - 8.00pm |
Tuesday 1st July | Transition day -Group 1 | Pilton Community College | 9am -3.30pm |
Wednesday 2nd July | Transition day - Group 2 | Pilton Community College | 9am - 3.30pm |
Wednesday 3rd July | Transition day- Group 3 | Pilton Community College | 9am- 3.30pm |
| Saturday 5th July | Summer Fete | Field | 10.00am – 1.00pm |
| Monday 7th July – Wednesday 9th July | Moving Up Day & Coffee Morning | Field | 10.00am – 1.00pm |
| Thursday 10th July | Sailing – Year 6 TBC | Exe Sailing Club | 9.00am |
Thursday 10th July | Induction day | Park Seconday College | 9am -3.30pm |
| Monday 14th July | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
| Tuesday 15th July | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
| Wednesday 16th July | Parents' Evening | Online | 4.30 – 8.00pm |
| Thursday 17th July | Sports Day (Reserve) | Field | 10.00am |
| Friday 18th July | Year 6 Leavers' Assembly | Hall | 9.30am |
| Monday 21st July | Year 6 Leavers' Disco | Hall | 5.00pm |
Tuesday 22nd July | Northam Burrows Trip | 9.00am | |
| Wednesday 23rd July | Last Day of Summer Term |
Reception Trip Dates 2024-25
Date | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 5th November 2024 | Little City | |
| Thursday 13th March 2025 (TBC) | Knightshayes | |
Friday 13th June 2025 | The Big Sheep |
Year 1 Trip Dates 2024-25
| Date | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 18th November 2024 (TBC) | Barnstable Library | |
| Friday 28th March 2025 | Quince Honey Farm | |
Wednesday 23rd April 2025 | Tudor Workshop (The Theatre Works) |
Year 2 Trip Dates 2024-25
| Date | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 20th November 2024 | Tiverton Museum – WW2 | |
| Thursday 27th March 2025 | Rosemoor Gardens | |
| Thursday 19th June 2025 | Exmoor Zoo |
Year 3 Trip Dates 2024-25
| Date | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 7th November 2024 | We The Curious | |
| Thursday 23rd January 2025 (TBC) | Roman Baths | |
Friday 25th March 2025 | RAMM | |
| Thursday 13th March 2025 to Friday 14th March 2025 (TBC) | Kingswood Residential | |
| Monday 30th June 2025 (TBC) | Northam Burrows |
Year 4 Trip Dates 2024-25
| Date | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8th October 2024 | Farmwise | |
| Wednesday 6th November 2024 | Eden Project | |
| Thursday 14th November 2024 | Exeter Cathedral | |
| Thursday 14th November 2024 | Exeter Mosque | |
| Belmont Chapel | ||
| Wednesday 12th February 2025 | Morwellham Quay | |
| Friday 9th May 2025 | Backswood Farm | |
| Tuesday 20th May 2025 to Wednesday 21st May 2025 | Escot |
Year 5 Trip Dates 2024-25
| Date | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre | ||
| Thursday 3rd October 2024 | Golden Hind | |
| Thursday 13th March 2025 | Cheddar Gorge | |
| Cautionary Tales Production @The Phoenix | ||
| Monday 12th May 2025 to Friday 16th May 2025 | Heatree Residential |
Year 6 Trip Dates 2024-25
| Date | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | Dartmoor Excursion | |
| 10th February 2025 to Friday 14th February 2025 (TBC) | London | |
Monday 2nd June 2025 to Friday 6th June 2025 | Netherlands | |
| Thursday 10th July 2025 (TBC) | Exe Sailing Club |
| Date | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| TBC | Dartmoor Excursion | |
| 10th February 2025 to Friday 14th February 2025 (TBC) | London | |
Monday 2nd June 2025 to Friday 6th June 2025 | Netherlands | |
| Thursday 10th July 2025 (TBC) | Exe Sailing Club |
School Timings 2024-25
| 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 17th December 2024
