Head's Blog

Autumn

Classrooms have been buzzing with enthusiasm, curiosity and hard work, and the children have already produced an enormous amount of high-quality work across a range of subjects, from art and writing to mathematics and science.
After School Clubs
Our after-school clubs have now started, and it has been lovely to see so many children taking part. Mrs Fernie's Taskmaster Club has already showcased some incredible creativity. One of the first challenges was to create something "unexpectedly tasty", and the children certainly rose to the occasion! Among the imaginative creations were pancake teddy bears, a sweet full English breakfast and dragon eggs, to name just a few.
Uniform
A small reminder regarding school uniform: we are already accumulating a significant collection of unnamed jumpers and cardigans. Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled with your child's name. This helps us return lost property quickly at the end of the day and saves valuable time for both staff and parents. If your child requires a school jumper or other uniform items, please speak to Mrs Hughes. Thanks to the generosity of our families, we have a large supply of good-quality second-hand uniform available in school that is waiting for a new home.
Parent Sessions
Over the coming weeks, we will be sending out information about a series of parent sessions focusing on how we teach reading, writing and mathematics at Polruan Primary Academy. Before finalising these sessions, we would like to gauge interest from families to ensure they are as useful and supportive as possible. We hope these sessions will provide valuable insight into classroom approaches and offer practical ways to support learning at home.
Mental health
We are also pleased to share that our Mental Health in Schools Practitioner will shortly begin working with children in school. These one-to-one support sessions are offered by invitation only. If staff believe that your child would benefit from this additional support, your child's class teacher will contact you directly to discuss the provision. In addition, Mrs Joanna Hughes will be launching an ELSA Friendship Club. Working with small groups of children, the club will focus on developing positive friendship skills, conflict resolution strategies and restorative conversations. We are excited about the positive impact this provision will have in supporting children's social and emotional development.

Have a lovely weekend,
Jane Wills

Welcome back

Following yesterday's information meeting, I wanted to take the opportunity to share some of the exciting developments taking place at Polruan Primary Academy and explain how these changes will benefit our children.

Moving Forward Together
Our vision remains firmly centred on meeting the needs of every child. As our school community evolves, we are embracing new ways of working that allow us to provide an even more personalised, supportive and enriching educational experience.

Greater Vertical Working Across the School
One of the key developments this year is our increased use of vertical working across the school. This approach allows children of different ages to learn alongside one another, building confidence, independence and strong relationships across year groups. Mrs Fernie will teach Art across the whole school on Mondays, while Mrs Andrew will teach PE on Fridays.

Starting the Day Together
Every day now begins as a whole school community. Children and staff come together for singing, movement and wake-up routines designed to soothe the brain stem, regulate emotions and prepare children physically and mentally for the day ahead.

Enhanced Learning Provision
We are pleased to announce the creation of our Enhanced Learning Provision within Tolbenny Class. This provision has been carefully designed to support children who benefit from a quieter, calmer environment to access their learning successfully.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
We are delighted that the School Mental Health Service has now returned to Polruan Primary. This means that children who require additional support will once again be able to access one-to-one sessions focused on mental health and emotional wellbeing.

A More Personalised Approach
One of the advantages of our current school size is the opportunity to provide more bespoke support for our pupils. Smaller numbers allow us to know every child exceptionally well and tailor provision to meet their individual needs. This means we can offer targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities designed to help children thrive, address areas of difficulty and celebrate their strengths, both academically and pastorally.

Our Commitment to Pastoral Care
Pastoral care continues to be threaded through everything we do. Whether in the classroom, on the playground or through our wider curriculum, we place great importance on helping children develop healthy minds, positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging. Our aim is to ensure that every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn each day. As we move forward together, our ambition remains clear: to make Polruan Primary Academy a school that fits the child.

We look forward to working closely with all our families as we continue to develop and strengthen the opportunities available for every child.
The Polruan Primary Academy Team