July 5th, 2025 Newsletter - 4th July 2025
Welcome to Blackawton Primary School, a village school at the heart of the local community, located within the beautiful, South Hams area of Devon.
We are a happy, creative and inclusive school with a very positive ethos of high expectations and excellent behaviour underpinned by the Blackawton Way and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. As a Gold Rights Respecting School, we lead the way in recognising the rights of children and young people and ensure that they grow up in the spirit of peace, dignity, tolerance, freedom, equality and solidarity.
At Blackawton Primary School, we aim to help our children achieve their full potential. We work hard to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, which inspires, challenges and raises aspirations. We offer our children a wide range of exciting experiences, visits and opportunities to help them flourish. Our school has a wealth of resources to engage the children in activities.
Parents, carers and families are warmly welcomed into our school and play an active role in supporting their children’s learning. As a school family, we have high aspirations and work together to encourage our children to become ambitious, lifelong learners.
Liam Fielding
Headteacher
July 5th, 2025 Newsletter - 4th July 2025
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Pro Sailor Charts a Course for Career Inspiration at Blackawton Primary School
As part of the ‘Future Me’ careers programme at Blackawton Primary School pupils were treated to an inspiring visit from Meg Niblett this term. Meg is a former Blackawton pupil who has turned her passion for sailing into an exciting global career.
Now a professional competitive sailor, Meg returned to share her journey with pupils, showing how a childhood hobby transformed into a profession she loves. With Year 6 pupils due to begin their own sailing lessons shortly, the timing of the visit couldn’t have been better.
Meg’s story not only showcased the thrill of sport at a professional level, but also highlighted her environmental commitment, collecting ocean plastics and advocating for marine conservation during her travels. She even joined in a game of rounders with pupils, making the day even more memorable.
Meg is currently preparing for her next major race in 2026, and the whole school community will be cheering her on.
Liam Fielding, headteacher at Blackawton Primary School, said:
“Meg’s visit brought our careers programme to life in such a powerful way. Her story shows our pupils that with passion, commitment and curiosity, the possibilities for their future are limitless. She’s a real role model.”
Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West, said:
“We are incredibly proud of Meg and all that she’s achieved. Her visit to Blackawton is exactly what Education South West are all about, connecting our children with real people doing inspiring things. It’s about showing them that their future really can start here.”
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