The end of term and Happy Christmas!

The children have been absolutely amazing this term and have worked so hard. We have had special visitors in our class this December! We found the elves under the tree at the start of December and they have been up to mischief ever since! We have had to keep a close eye on those cheeky elves, and the children have definitely been keeping them in check!

We have also had our Christmas performances. Foundation were absolutely brilliant in their first Nativity. They sang beautifully and the performance was wonderful. Year 1 performed in our Christmas play ‘The Fleece Force.’ They worked really hard to remember all the songs and the play was brilliant. Thank you all for coming along and supporting.

We have done some lovely Christmas activities to end the term, including our Christmas crafternoon! We have also been making Nativity stick puppets, decorating Christmas trees, using our cutting skills to decorate baubles and many more!

Thank you for all your support.

I hope the children have a very well deserved break. Happy Christmas and I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

Foundation / Year 1 Team

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

What a Fantastic autumn term we've had in Tregantle Class! This week has been wonderful as we have been enjoying the celebrations of Christmas together. We have had a super festive time wearing our Christmas jumpers and enjoying our legendary Brunel Christmas lunch. We finished the term with carols around the Christmas tree in an assembly led by Reverend Parkman.
Merry Christmas one and all from Team Tregantle! 

Hard to believe that we have reached the Christmas holiday! This term has been a long one but the learning, attitude and kindness to each other has really showed the caring nature at Darite. The children have done so well this term with all the changes to the school structure and the learning has again been superb. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support of the school. There is a lot to tell you about the last few weeks, starting with Class 2's collaboration with Trenode last Wednesday as part of their geography work. They walked to the moor to find the start of the river Seaton and were joined in this by Mr Abraham and his class from Trenode Academy. The children made friends and the children at Darite really enjoyed showing the visitors around the area. They looked at the mine workings and how humans have affected the physical geography of the area with spoil heaps, dams to create the donkey pool and the pits in the South Caradon mine. The children had a great time and were superb ambassadors for the school and themselves. It is great to have chances to work closely with other schools in the trust and we have already put plans in action to visit Trenode and Blisland later in the year. The nativity performances were, as always, stunning with the children giving their all in both shows. As I said on the night, Christmas in a primary school is a magical place and time and shows like this week's are a prime example of why we all love what we do. Thank-you to everyone who was able to come and watch the show. The whole school had a warm- up last Wednesday when we sang to the Darite Village Lunch Club. The comments from the members were amazing with some comments of "What a pleasure to see happy children singing so well." and " Thanks to Darite School (pupils and staff) for the festive singing". Darite really is a special place to be! In addition to these things, our Reindeer Run also made the Cornish Times. Click the link here to view the story about the "Prancing Pupils" charity efforts. Thank-you also to the PTFA (and Father Christmas) for making the Christmas Fayre such a memorable event. Christmas is a magical time and having Father Christmas come to visit also made it really special. Thank-you to everyone who was able to come and spend their money on the arts, crafts and games last Friday. Between the fayre and the reindeer competition, the PTFA raised an amazing £358.30! This money will really help current and future children at Darite. The annual Christmas lunch on Wednesday was delicious as always. The children were able to enjoy a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and there were some very full up children in the afternoon! Thank you to the wonderful Lisa for her hard work in making the meal so special again. To cap the term, the class parties yesterday afternoon were fun packed and full of laughter, fun and food! Thank-you to those of you who were able to donate food - we has so much that we were able to have another snack this morning! As you can see, Darite is always a special place to learn and work. On behalf of the staff at Darite, I'd like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a relaxing New Year. Whatever you choose to do, I hope you are able to relax with friends and family. Just a reminder that Monday the 6th is an INSET day and we are looking forward to seeing the children back on the 7th. Have a wonderful holiday, Mr Whipps. Have a wonderful holiday.

Friday 20th December

Wow! We have reached the end of term!

I cannot believe that the Foundation children have completed a whole term already!

Time flies when you’re having fun they say, and we have had SOOOOO much fun learning and exploring this term!

We are so proud of all that the children have achieved and how they have progressed!

This week has been full of Christmas exploring in class. We have explored The Christmas Story in more detail, we have had fun creating lots of Christmas crafts and following verbal and visual instructions to make special things to come home!

We also had the Christmas disco, and class party which were both great fun. Wednesday was Christmas jumper and lunch day, and the children looked amazing!

This time of year, is always very busy and tiring so we wish you and your children a very happy, relaxed festive time at home and we look forward to seeing all the children back to school for the spring term on Tuesday 7^th.

The Foundation Team 

w/e 20.12.24

We've had a busy last week full of festive cheer. We have enjoyed Christmas performances, visiting the Baptist church for their live nativity, had a wonderful Christingle and enjoyed Jane’s yummy Christmas dinner. Also, we carolled at St. Anne's on Tuesday afternoon where the children proudly sang. 

As well as all of this, the children have written fantastic 'Hansel and Gretel: Volcano Adventure' stories, using the skills they have learnt in our narrative English unit. They also displayed their great knowledge in Geography answering 'How Active is our Planet?'

It’s been a busy Autumn term and I wish you all a wonderful and restful Christmas and New Year! See you in 2025! 

We also finished off our DT project of making Tudor houses following our designs...

We have loved making some crafts to bring home for our loved ones over the last week and we hope you enjoy them. We will see you tomorrow for our class party and a 1:30pm finish. Remember children are back on Tuesday 7th January as we have an Inset day on Monday 6th.

What a fantastic couple of weeks we've had here at Polruan School! The end of term has been filled with excitement, creativity, and festive cheer.
We kicked things off with our amazing Nativity performance. The children worked so hard, and it truly showed as they brought the story of Christmas to life with enthusiasm and joy. We couldn’t be more proud of their dedication and energy—it was a performance to remember!
In addition to our Nativity, we had a fun trip to the Cinema to see Paddington 3. The children thoroughly enjoyed the movie, and it was a great way to relax and bond before the holidays. There were lots of smiles, laughs, and conversations about Paddington’s latest adventures!
One of the highlights of the season has been our lovely singing around the Christmas tree. The children’s voices filled the air with festive spirit, and we also enjoyed a heartwarming service today, marking a special end to the term. It’s always wonderful to come together as a school community, reflecting on the year gone by and celebrating the joy of the season.

Our poetry unit came to a beautiful close as the children finished writing their lovely festive poems. Their creativity and skill have really shone through in their writing, and we’ve been so impressed with their work. What great poets we have at Polruan!

In Art, we wrapped up our work thinking carefully about the word "composition" as we created our final pieces. The children have been so thoughtful in their approach to art, focusing on how to balance colors, shapes, and textures to create something special.

Our Geography unit also came to an end with a fascinating comparison between life in Shanghai and our own town of Polruan. The children have learned so much about different cultures and environments, and it was a great way to wrap up our studies for the term.

As we head into the holiday season, we want to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, January 7th for another exciting term ahead!
With best wishes
Mrs. Fernie, Mrs. Andrew, Mrs. Hicks, and Miss Talbot

WOW! What an amazing term we have had in 5/6MG!

Thank you to all of those who were able to join us for our class assembly last half term and our parent afternoon this half term. It has been wonderful to see the pupils sharing their work and excitement for learning with all of you. This half term the pupils have developing their dance skills in PE, advancing their descriptive writing in English, overcoming their fear of fractions in Maths, creating portraits in Art and learning about natural resources in Geography - it's been a busy term and the pupils have displayed their determination 

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the school holidays. We're looking forward to seeing you again on Tuesday 7th January.

Best wishes and a Happy New Year,

The 5/6MG Team 

The children enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch today cooked by our wonderful chef Sam, everyone happily tucked in while wearing their handmade party hats! Great fun was had after lunch as they raced the reindeer, they had received in the crackers.

Wow, we could not be prouder of our little school! The children absolutely smashed both their performances and brought some twinkle to our toes !!! Singing, acting, bell ringing, recorders, and a solo …what an incredibly talented bunch of little people we have!

Thanks to everyone for making this possible, as it’s a massive team effort.

Merry Christmas!

We've had a busy last week full of festive cheer. We have enjoyed Christmas performances, enjoyed visiting the Baptist church for their live nativity, had a wonderful Christingle and enjoyed a class treat of a Christmas film all cosied up with our cuddly toys and blankets. Christmas dinner was enjoyed on Wednesday and we had a carolled to St. Anne's on Tuesday afternoon where the children proudly sang. 

As well as all of this, the children have written fantastic 'Hansel and Gretel: Volcano Adventure' stories, using the skills they have learnt in our narrative English unit. They have come to the end of their maths units, showing us good progress and have displayed their great knowledge in Geography answering 'How Active is our Planet?'

It has been a pleasure to teach wonderful Marazion this term and we hope that you have a restful and enjoyable Christmas!

Welcome to my weekly headteacher blog. This replaces the fortnightly newsletter and is an opportunity for me to celebrate and share some of the wonderful learning experiences enjoyed by children at Harrowbarrow Primary Academy. I will also share information about future events for us all to look forward to.

Please also look at the class blogs, which teachers will add to weekly to share information directly relating to their own classes.

If parents/carers need to contact me about their child or anything related to the school, this can be done through the school office on 01579 350576 or via email: head@harrowbarrowprimary.co.uk

Andrew Hunt
Headteacher

Earthquake Proof Buildings

Marazion class showed great collaboration skills when making, testing and evaluating their earthquake proof buildings today!

Merry Christmas 

We have had a busy week of finishing up all of the Christmas craft that we have been carrying out. Our Christmas door competition ended on Monday and we thank everyone for taking part, the doors all looked great.Mrs Hillman chose a winner, so well done to Eliza for her glittery Christmas door entry.
On Wednesday the children enjoyed Christmas dinner, we were feeling very festive with the Christmas music playing and the food was delicious!
Today (Friday) we have had our Christmas party. The children have enjoyed party games and a party lunch.

We look forward to the holidays now and we would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and we can't wait to see everyone in the new year.

The nursery team

Trenode C of E VE Primary Academy 

Cardinham class - Autumn term

As the school term comes to an end, it's the perfect time to reflect on all the exciting and enriching experiences we've had. From delving into ancient history to exploring the beauty of nature, this term has been packed with opportunities for learning and creativity. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights.
One of the most fascinating parts of this term was our study of the Stone, Bronze, and Iron Ages. We learned about how early humans lived, what tools they used, and how their societies evolved over time. It was exciting to see how much we could learn from the objects and practices of people who lived thousands of years ago.
One of the most enjoyable writing activities was creating our own stories based on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. We explored the themes of adventure, bravery, and friendship, and I loved using my imagination to come up with new adventures for the characters. Writing these stories not only helped develop my writing skills but also gave me a deeper appreciation for the book and its magical world.
In computing, we had the chance to create our very own book trailers. We got to pick a book that we loved, think about what makes it exciting, and then design a short trailer to share it with others. It was such a fun way to practice our digital skills while also encouraging creativity and storytelling. The trailers were a great way to promote reading and helped us develop our skills in video editing and presentation.
Our topic on rivers was a highlight of the term. We explored how rivers shape the land, affect the environment, and play an important role in human life. The best part was when we went on a trip to the River Seaton. We had the opportunity to study both the human and physical geography of the area. It was fascinating to see how people have interacted with the river over time, from settlements to the mining community, and to learn about the natural processes that shape the water and surrounding landscape.
The Christmas Crafts Afternoon was a lovely way to celebrate the season. We got creative making all sorts of decorations, from baubles to wreaths, and had a great time sharing the festive spirit. It was also a wonderful chance to take a break from our usual lessons and focus on crafting something special to take home for the holidays. The Christmas Fair was another fantastic event this term. It was full of festive stalls, games, and delicious treats. It was a great way to get into the Christmas spirit while also raising money for our school's PTFA. I had a lot of fun shopping for gifts, enjoying the treats, and participating in the different activities.
In music, we had the privilege of having choir singing lessons with Maggie from the church. She helped us improve our vocal skills and taught us some beautiful songs. The choir sessions were a great way to come together as a group and create something harmonious. It was especially nice to sing songs for the Christmas celebrations, and I’m looking forward to continuing our lessons in the new year.
One of the most magical experiences this term was our trip to Trago Mills, where we got to sing Christmas carols and meet Father Christmas! It was a wonderful way to spread festive cheer, and the look on everyone’s face when we met Father Christmas was priceless. Singing together and celebrating the season as a class made the day extra special, and it was a perfect way to end our festive activities.
To round off the term, we also had the chance to write Christmas shape poems. It was a creative way to express our thoughts about the season, and we shaped our poems into festive images like trees, stars, and snowflakes. It was a fun and artistic way to finish our term with a festive flourish. 
This term has been full of learning, creativity, and exploration. I’ve enjoyed every moment and can’t wait for what’s to come in the next term. From more exciting history topics to new adventures in geography and creative projects, there’s so much to look forward to. I’m grateful for all the experiences we’ve had and am excited to continue growing, learning, and creating in the new year. Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season!