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Duke of Edinburgh & CCF Celebration Evening 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:48:47 GMT

Our campus community proudly hosted the annual Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Celebration Evening, bringing together students, staff, and families to recognise an outstanding year of achievement.

Try, Train, Triumph: Girls Shine at Rugby Festival

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:25:18 GMT

A group of our enthusiastic students from Years 7, 8 and 9 took part in an exciting Girls Rugby Festival hosted at Exeter College.

INTRODUCING ASPIRE SPORTS AND COMMUNITY HUB AT STOKE DAMEREL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:13:21 GMT

We are proud to announce the relaunch of our Community Sports offering as the Aspire Sports and Community Hub!

Croquet, Conversation & Community Spirit

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:54:23 GMT

Students enjoyed another memorable visit to Two Trees Care Home last week, taking part in a heartwarming afternoon of croquet, conversation, and connection.

Snow, Sunshine and fun on the Slopes - Ski Trip 2026

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:26:50 GMT

Students recently enjoyed an unforgettable ski trip to the stunning slopes of Prato Nevoso after setting off in the early hours of Monday morning.

Celebrating Culture: Student-Led Fashion Show Showcases Diversity

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:13:14 GMT

Students and staff recently came together for a vibrant and inspiring Cultural Fashion Show, celebrating the incredible diversity within our school community.

Curiosity Takes Centre Stage During Science Week

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:32:19 GMT

As part of SDCC’s Science Week celebrations, Year 7 students enjoyed an engaging and interactive session with visiting speaker Dan Larn, who explored this year’s theme of curiosity.

Year 11 Take Geography Beyond the Classroom

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:23:52 GMT

Our Year 11 students recently completed two days of geography fieldwork, experiencing the best and worst of Plymouth’s weather – one sunny day and one wet day – but embracing it all with enthusiasm!

Strong Results in the Biology Olympiad

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:46:35 GMT

Selected Year 12 students from our BTEC Medical Sciences and A Level Biology courses took part in the Biology Olympiad, a national competition that challenges students to apply their biological knowledge beyond the classroom

Year 9 and 10 Sports Leaders Shine in Hockey Leadership Training

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:12:05 GMT

20 of our Year 9 and 10 Sports Leaders took part in a leadership hockey training session provided by the PSSP. This exciting opportunity is part of their preparation for an upcoming primary school festival in a few weeks’ time.

Year 12 Learn to Budget with Young Enterprise

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:10:33 GMT

Our Year 12 students recently took part in an inspiring session with Young Enterprise, exploring key themes including personal skills, career choices, salaries, cost of living, and budgeting.

Year 12 Students Attend Foot Anstey Careers Insight Day

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:30:24 GMT

Our Year 12 students recently had the fantastic opportunity to visit Foot Anstey for a Careers Insight Day, designed to bring the world of work to life and inspire the next generation.

Year 6 Football Academy Trial a Huge Success

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:17:10 GMT

Over 55 Year 6 students attended the Stoke Damerel Football Academy trial at Foulston Park on Wednesday. Students showed fantastic attitude, enthusiasm, and plenty of talent – it was a joy getting to know so many potential future players.

Our Students Shine at First LEGO League at the National Marine Aquarium

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:21:59 GMT

Mr Hatherley and Mrs Walton had the privilege of taking 11 of our students from Years 7–9 to the National Marine Aquarium to compete in the First LEGO League.

Bronze DofE Students Conquer Their First Walk

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:10:45 GMT

Our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh students had a fantastic day completing their first practice walk at Mount Edgcumbe, with sunny skies and bright spirits all round!

Year 7 Boys’ Football Team Show grit and Resilience

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:15:34 GMT

Our Year 7 boys’ football team have been an absolute joy to work with this year. Their cup run came to an end at the quarter-final stage against a strong Torquay Grammar side. At half time, the team were 4–0 down, but their attitude and determination were outstanding.

Sixth Form Biologists Explore Cardiac Anatomy at Plymouth University

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:11:46 GMT

A group of Year 12 BTEC and Year 13 A Level Biology students, recently visited Plymouth University to take part in a specialist cardiac anatomy workshop.

Aiming High: Cambridge University Visit Inspires Students

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:28:18 GMT

Students in Year 10 and Year 12 recently took part in an inspiring session led by Anais Pettecrew, School Liaison Officer from Downing College, Cambridge University.

Celebrating Excellence: Carla Inspires at International Women’s Day Conference

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:44:35 GMT

We are incredibly proud to share that on Sunday, Carla was invited to speak at the prestigious “Building Stronger, Healthier Communities” Conference as part of the International Women’s Day programme.

Year 9 Students Celebrate National Science Week at City College Plymouth

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:35:31 GMT

Year 9 students from across campus had a fantastic day at City College Plymouth celebrating National Science Week with a range of exciting, hands-on science activities.

Former students Return to Inspire Future Engineers

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:29:17 GMT

Stoke Damerel students gained valuable insight into engineering careers this week as two former pupils, Sam and Tobe, returned to share their experiences working as fabricators at Babcock International Group.

Students Explore Careers in Construction at Ward Williams

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:01:29 GMT

Ten Year 9 students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit Ward Williams, a leading building consultancy, gaining a real insight into careers within the construction and property industry

Students Experience the Justice System

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:06:55 GMT

Students from our KS3 Modern Britain classes recently visited Plymouth Magistrates’ Court as part of their learning about the British value of the Rule of Law. Students from Years 7, 8 and 9 were given the exciting opportunity to take part in a mock trial in a real courtroom, with a District Judge in attendance.

Students Raise Funds for Make-A-Wish with Raffle!

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:37:02 GMT

Mrs Green and Year 7 students Sienna and Ava ran a highly popular raffle alongside the school’s High School Musical campus performances. Tickets were sold throughout the week, with the final draw taking place on the Thursday.

SDCC Hosts Inter-House ‘Retro’ Gaming Competition

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:40:33 GMT

SDCC recently saw 150 students take part in an exciting Inter-House ‘Retro’ gaming competition. Last week’s focus was the classic Space Invaders, with students competing to achieve the highest score and earn valuable House Points.

Careers Fair 2026 – Inspiring Futures

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:40:59 GMT

SDCC recently hosted its annual Careers Fair, welcoming 40 exhibitors and students from Years 9–12 for a day of exploration, inspiration and valuable career insights.

World Book Day Fun at SDCC!

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:28:26 GMT

Staff at our school went all out this World Book Day, arriving in fantastic costumes to celebrate the joy of reading! From classic literary characters to modern favourites, it was wonderful to see so much creativity and enthusiasm around the school.

Year 9/10 Netball Team Win Bronze at Plymouth Schools Tournament

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:46:07 GMT

Our Year 9/10 netball team had an outstanding evening at the Plymouth Schools Tournament, finishing third overall and bringing home bronze medals.

Year 11 Netball Team Shine in Final SDCC Tournament

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:29:00 GMT

Our Year 11 netball team played their final fixtures for SDCC at the end-of-season tournament, delivering some fantastic performances across seven matches.

Students Explore a Live Construction Site

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 15:29:26 GMT

Students recently enjoyed an exciting visit to the Community Diagnostic Centre as part of Building Plymouth Open Sites Week 2026, giving them a unique opportunity to experience a live construction environment and learn more about careers in both the construction and healthcare sectors.

Visual Arts Students Inspired by London Museum Visit

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 12:40:55 GMT

Students from Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 recently embarked on an exciting Visual Arts trip to London, visiting the world-renowned Victoria and Albert Museum and Natural History Museum.

Students Captivated by Live Performance of Macbeth

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:24:55 GMT

Year 10 and 11 students were treated to a powerful live performance of Macbeth this February, bringing the GCSE set text to life in dramatic fashion.

Girls Netball Team Shine at Ivybridge Competition

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:52:35 GMT

Our Year 9 and 10 combined netball team represented the school at the first-ever state school competition at Ivybridge today.

Students Rally Together for Jamaica Hurricane Recovery

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:59:43 GMT

Students at Stoke Damerel Community College joined fundraising efforts in support of communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.

Students Bring Smiles to Two Trees Care Home

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:10:13 GMT

Selected students enjoyed another fantastic and rewarding morning at Two Trees Care Home, continuing to strengthen the wonderful relationships they have built with residents.

Year 8 Dive into Ocean Learning at Plymouth Aquarium

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:54:21 GMT

Year 8 students studying oceans in Geography recently took part in an exciting educational visit to Plymouth Aquarium, bringing their classroom learning to life

Year 11 Boys Triumph in Plymouth Cup!

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:32:20 GMT

Our Year 11 football team faced Tor Bridge in the second round of the Plymouth Cup. Despite challenging weather conditions and strong opposition, the boys delivered a composed and determined performance to secure a well-earned 2–0 victory.

Students Shine in Spectacular Production of High School Musical Jr.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:12:01 GMT

After months of hard work and dedication, our students took to the stage this week to perform High School Musical Jr., delivering a truly spectacular show. From singing and dancing to acting, the performances showcased the talent, commitment, and creativity of everyone involved.

Year 10 Boys Progress to Third Round in Style

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:15:52 GMT

Our Year 10 boys’ football team (plus Oscar and Adas) travelled to Exeter to face St Luke’s on what proved to be an extremely muddy and challenging pitch. Despite the difficult conditions, the team adapted superbly — moving the ball so confidently it looked as though they were playing on our own 3G surface.

Year 11 Students Attend University of Plymouth STEM Showcase

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:14:31 GMT

Recently, a group of Year 11 students attended the University of Plymouth’s STEM Showcase after being specially invited in recognition of their strong effort and achievement in their recent science mock examinations.

Year 9 Students Take Part in Holocaust Education Trust Testimony 360 Experience

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 15:10:47 GMT

Year 9 students recently took part in a powerful and rare educational experience delivered by the Holocaust Educational Trust through its Testimony 360 project.

Royal Navy Instructors Bring Military Training Experience to Students

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:30:41 GMT

This week, four Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) from HMS Raleigh, the Royal Navy’s training facility in Torpoint, visited the school to give students a taste of military training. For one day, PE lessons became full-on PT sessions!

Bronze DofE Students Pitch In and Prepare for Adventure

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:15:08 GMT

Our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh pupils took part in a practical workshop today, focusing on tent pitching in the school’s gym zone. The session gave students the opportunity to develop key expedition skills in a supportive environment.

Year 12 Biologists Explore Electron Microscopy at Plymouth University

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:59:20 GMT

Our Year 12 A Level Biology students recently enjoyed an exciting and inspiring visit to the Electron Microscope Laboratory at Plymouth University, Derriford, where they gained first-hand experience of cutting-edge scientific research techniques.

Year 12 Students Join Prestigious Realising Opportunities Programme

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:59:05 GMT

We are delighted to announce that 13 Year 12 students have been accepted onto the Realising Opportunities programme, an exciting initiative in partnership with Exeter University.

Year 7 Boys Show Incredible Resilience in Devon Cup Thriller

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:13:24 GMT

The Year 7 boys kicked off their Devon Cup campaign this term with a dramatic first-round fixture against local rivals DHSB, delivering a performance full of determination, resilience, and composure under pressure.

Girls’ Football: Skill, Spirit, Success!

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:10:50 GMT

Our Year 8 girls’ football team travelled to Plymstock School for their annual central venue fixtures, where they faced strong opposition from Devonport High School for Girls (DHSG) and Coombe Dean.

Year 11 Students Excel at University Maths Challenge

Tue, 6 Jan 2026 15:29:40 GMT

Seventeen of our Year 11 students recently attended the Higher Level Maths Achievement Programme at Plymouth University.

Year 10 Rugby Secures fantastic Win at Ivybridge

Mon, 5 Jan 2026 13:22:02 GMT

Our Year 10 rugby team achieved one of their best results since joining Stoke, winning 33-22 away at Ivybridge in an exciting cup match.

Year 9 Sports Leaders Make a Difference

Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:58:55 GMT

Recently, 11 of our incredible Tear 9 Sports Leaders attended a Secondary Leadership Conference at the Life Centre, hosted by the Plymouth School Sports Partnership. Their outstanding leadership skills, kindness, and confidence shone throughout the event.