This half term has been a busy and exciting one across our schools, with children taking part in a wide range of meaningful learning experiences that support creativity, wellbeing, and environmental awareness.

Children have enjoyed rich outdoor learning opportunities, including tree planting at Cotehele and engaging workshops delivered in partnership with the National Trust. The creation of ice sculptures by the children were used in their science investigations carefully observing and recording changes as the ice melted. These experiences encouraged teamwork, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of the natural environment.

Across the curriculum, creativity has flourished. Inspired by their exploration of the Artic and its harsh and challenging landscapes, children have been designing imaginative arctic creatures and written adventurous, thoughtfully crafted stories, supporting both creative writing and greater topic understanding. In art, children experimented with a range of painting techniques to create vibrant representations of planets within our solar system. In developing their computer skills, children have been exploring stop-motion animation and are preparing to create a short film using music, building both technical skills and creativity. Through role play and the use of emotion face cards, children have been developing their understanding of emotions, learning how to recognise feelings in themselves and others and express them appropriately.

Alongside the hive of pupil activities, Duloe Primary underwent its Ofsted inspection and we look forward to sharing the outcome next half term. Preparations have been taking place for our Trust INSET day on Friday 13th February.  This professional learning day will focus on our universal approach to neurodiversity, led by a keynote speaker, followed by a number of workshops on offer to staff from across the Trust that will be delivered by some of our external partners to support staff development and strengthen inclusive practice across the Trust.

As we approach the end of the half term, we would like to remind families that all schools with the Trust will be closed on Friday 13th February for INSET. We wish everyone a happy and restful half term break and look forward to welcoming the children back to school on Monday 23rd February.