This week has been full of exciting learning experiences! In maths, we have been focusing on fractions, particularly learning how to find halves and quarters of different shapes and amounts. We practiced using real-life examples and had fun solving problems together.

In English, we wrote detailed recounts of our fabulous trip to Seaton. We described what we saw, what we did, and how we felt during the day. It was a great opportunity to use our descriptive writing skills and to reflect on such a memorable experience.

In RE, we explored the topic of feelings. We discussed different emotions, how they affect us, and how we can understand and respect the feelings of others. We shared our thoughts through group discussions and creative activities.

We also continued preparing for sports day by practicing various events, working on our teamwork, and cheering each other on. It's been great to see everyone putting in so much effort and showing fantastic sportsmanship.

In music, we had lots of fun using different instruments to create rhythms and explore sounds. We worked together to play simple tunes and enjoyed listening to the different effects we could make.

We have finished our learning on under the sea this week and have rounded it off nicely by making some colourful jellyfish to hang up and the children have been decorating starfish.
After learning about different creatures that live under the sea, the children have decided that sharks are the "scariest" thing living in the sea, jellyfish are the "funniest" and crabs are the "snappiest".

At story time we have enjoyed books including "Tiddler", "Rainbow fish" and "Commotion in the ocean"
In phonics we have created different voice sounds for different characters in stories, have been exploring words that rhyme and matching objects with the same initial sounds.

In maths we have been joining pieces together to complete different puzzles, problem solving with shapes and finding different objects relating to numbers.

We have been busy planting seeds in our new garden area, with some already starting to grow. We look forward to seeing how they get on and seeing what vegetables we can produce.

Last week we received a visit from the Big Brush Club to see how we were carrying out the new toothbrushing programme that we are a part of. The visit went well and we are pleased to say that we received our Qualiy Assurance certificate for this with comments been made on how well the children carried  out the brushing of their teeth and how organised we were in delivering the program in the short space of time that we have been doing it. We are delighted with this.

Just a reminder that their is a school visit on Monday 7th July for those children moving up in September 9.15- 10.30am.

Have a great weekend

Julie and Sarah

Tregantle Class' Adventure at Tincombe Park

On Thursday, Tregantle Class set off on an exciting outdoor journey to Tincombe Park-on foot! The children made a "walking bus," with older pupils leading the way and everyone striding together toward their destination. Arriving at Tincombe Park, the children took part in a "Nature I Spy" game-scouting for woodland treasures like distinctive leaves, nests, or scattered feathers. Some classmates chose a brass rubbing activity, pressing paper and wax onto metal plaques to reveal intricate designs hidden in the landscape. Others focused on finding living creatures and identifying birds by their calls. They listened closely, whispered guesses ("Is that a robin?"), and pinpointed feathered friends by ear. Meanwhile, each budding naturalist created detailed observational drawings of the bugs and beasts they found under logs and leaves. One of the highlights of the day was learning about how essential bugs are. The children discovered that even the tiniest creature plays a vital role in nature-pollinating flowers, recycling nutrients, and keeping balance in the ecosystem. After our explorations, we all sat together for a sunny picnic lunch. Sandwiches were eaten, laughs were shared, and everyone appreciated the warmth of the day. All the children behaved brilliantly, displaying outstanding "Issy manners" throughout-kind, respectful, and enthusiastic from start to finish. Their energy, curiosity, and care for both each other and nature were truly impressive.

It has been another wonderful week at Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy which has included: incredible learning experiences, sporting events and an exciting trip to Somerset County Cricket Ground for some of our children. Please enjoy browsing through the latest edition of The Brunel Bulletin to keep up with all the latest news and events that have taken place at our incredible school over the last week. Have a wonderful weekend.

All the classes have been working hard on their Liskeard show entries. Preschool, along with our Playgroup children, will be entering butterflies made of their handprints. Class 1, inspired by their learning of David Attenborough have made baby turtles out of egg cartons. Class 2 took what they had learned about Rome and made Andy Warhol inspired volcanos prints and Class 3 have entered the collage with a Wild West wanted posters they worked so hard on last term. If you go to the Liskeard Show on Saturday 12th July, please pop by the exhibition tent to see the children's hard work. 

Friday 4th July

Some of this weeks learning:

The children have been exploring water safety this week. We have explored how we can stay safe in the water and also what the flags mean that we see at a lifeguarded beach!

In outdoor learning this week we had the best time searching for things of different colour. Mrs Lyden made us some amazing colour magnifying glasses.

In maths we have been exploring mapping with positional language. The children have been excelling in their maths and the mathematical sentences they have been using have made the adults in class so proud.

We have also made star fish using cheerios, which was so much fun, made ice creams , and so much more!

What a great sunny week!  

Wishing you a wonderful weekend

The Foundation Team 

Hello Everyone!

What a fantastic week!

We began on Monday, by meeting the children who will be in Reception in September.

On Tuesday we had a wonderful trip to Looe Island. On the island, we spotted seals, Canadian geese, cormorants, and several species of butterflies. We took time to stop at several points and look at the amazing views. We finished on the beach, where we ate lunch and created some art work in the sand, and on paper. When returning to Looe, we found out all about the different equipment and boats that are used by the RNLI, and also visited the Guildhall Museum to find out about what Looe and Polperro was like hundreds of years ago.

Throughout the rest of the week, we have been busy writing poems about caves, inventing our own islands, and singing songs about the sea.

Thank you so much, to those of you who joined us on Tuesday. It was lovely to have you with us.

From The Penhallow Team

Well done Y6!

New sports equipment 

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Bond and his associates for their generous donation towards the purchase of sports and play equipment for the children of Pelynt Academy. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in enriching our children' physical education and playtime experiences. Thanks to your contribution, our children now have access to quality equipment that will inspire teamwork, fitness, and fun for years to come. Your generosity is truly appreciated by our entire school community.

Lantic Class Trip Porfell

Lantic class have had a brilliant day at Porfell Wildlife Park. They enjoyed seeing and learning about lots of different animals. The children were able to feed the donkeys, goats and chickens themselves and watched Boris the Capybara being fed. A good day was had by all! 

Pelynt Primary Sports Personality of the Year 2025

This year, choosing the Pelynt SPOTY found us reaching a unanimous conclusion.  In its inauguration last year, we decided that we would look for not only sporting excellence, but all-round attributes including sportsmanship, teamwork, being an encouraging yet critical friend.  In considering the various traits that make a great 'Pelynt' sportsperson we are pleased to be recognising someone who has all of these traits as well as being supremely talented in sport both in and outside of school. This year she qualified and represented the school at the Cornwall cross county finals, she is an excellent footballer playing for our school team and also part of the Girls elite Plymouth Argyle Team outside of school. This year's Pelynt Academy Sports Personality of the Year Award goes to Elsa Lee. 

Sports Day

A super enjoyable sports day took place this week in rather hot conditions! Thank you to all of the parents and carers who were able to attend and cheer the children on. As always, the children were magnificent, demonstrating excellent sportsmanship. The Blue team were the eventual winner in a close fought contest, winning by only 6 points! A huge thank you to Mr Knight for organising the event.

Balance Bikes

Mrs Milford has recently attended and completed a course to become out Get Cycling Lead. As a result of this Get Cycling and Bikeability have donated 6 wonderful balance bikes and helmets to the school, enabling us to teach the children to balance and learn to ride as part of our school learning.

A Week of Adventure and Sunshine at Blisland Primary School

What an action-packed and joyful week we've had at Blisland Primary School! With the summer sun finally shining down, our pupils have been busy creating memories, challenging themselves, and enjoying time together in and out of the classroom. The highlight of the week for both Nessa and Kensa Classes was undoubtedly our whole-school beach day on Wednesday. We travelled to the beautiful Daymer Bay and spent the entire day enjoying the sand, sea, and sunshine. The children played a wide range of beach sports, including cricket, football, tag rugby, bowls, and even golf. In between games, they explored the tide line, collected shells, and built some truly impressive sandcastles.

Lunchtime was a real treat thanks to Mr Smith and the staff team, who fired up the BBQ and prepared a beach feast. With hot dogs, burgers, bacon rolls, and plenty of fresh fruit, there was something for everyone to enjoy. It was fantastic to see all the children playing together, supporting one another, and making the most of the glorious weather. The atmosphere was full of laughter, fun, and friendship-a true celebration of our school spirit.

Earlier in the week, Nessa Class had two exciting adventures of their own. On Monday, they visited the Tide Climbing Centre, where they were introduced to the fundamentals of indoor climbing and bouldering. Many children pushed themselves out of their comfort zones and conquered challenging routes, showing bravery, resilience, and determination. The staff at the centre were incredibly supportive, and the children left feeling proud of what they had achieved.

Then on Tuesday, it was time for some high-energy fun at Big Dunk's Laser Tag. Over two hours, the children played a variety of fast-paced games that required teamwork, strategy, and lots of enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see their competitive spirit balanced with kindness and support for their teammates. Everyone had a blast, and it's safe to say the bus ride home was a quiet one!

As if that wasn't enough, we're now gearing up for another big event-our Sports Day, which takes place this Friday. Pupils have been practising hard and showing great sportsmanship in their PE lessons, and we're all looking forward to a day of friendly competition, cheering, and celebration. This week has been a brilliant example of the joy, adventure, and sense of community that makes Blisland such a special place to learn and grow. A big thank you to all staff, volunteers, and parents for helping to make it all happen!

Nursery

This week we've been setting sail on a nautical adventure! Our little explorers have been busy diving into all things under the sea and pirate-themed. We made magical mermaids with sparkles and shells. Built our boats and tested to see if they would float Created pirate necklaces fit for a captain Mixed up mysterious pirate potions full of colour and fizz! The imagination has been flowing like the tide, and the children have loved every splashy second of it. We're so proud of their creativity and curiosity-what a week of fun and discovery!