It's been another busy week with glorious weather and lots of outdoor learning for the children. Thank-you for sending children in with sun-cream applied and in bags so that they can re-apply it. We also ask that hats are also worn - it is amazing to be able to get out in the sun but we all want the children to be safe. This week was a big one for Year 6. They sat their end of KS2 SATs this week with tests in reading, grammar, spelling, punctuation and maths! Regardless of their results, each and every one of them gave 100% and their attitude during the week was fantastic. They all did amazingly and should be proud of themselves. Next week is the final week of this half term - it's flown! The staff have an INSET day on Friday so the last day for the children will be Thursday. Even though it is the last week of half term, we are still launching our new toddler group "Mini-miners". This will run in the hall each Tuesday from 9.45 until 11 and is a chance for children aged 0-4 to come along with their adults and enjoy some arts and crafts, soft play and much more. It is open to all and is free of charge. If you know someone who may enjoy this group, please let them know. We're really looking forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday.

The weather really has taken a turn for the better this week with the children able to take advantage of our amazing grounds. It's been another great week with lot of things going on to tell you about. Firstly I would like to thank everyone for their support of the Lego team who travelled to Harrogate last weekend to compete in the national finals. We were so proud of them to reach the final and were over the moon with the fact that they came 8th in the whole country in the coding section of the competition. We could not have done it without the support of the school community and it really shows what a special place Darite can be. To find out more details of this superb achievement, please look at the previous blog post Thursday saw VE day with the whole school celebrating the end of the Second World War in Europe. We learned all about the day, why it was special and why it still matters today. We also learned from a pupil that Jersey (one of the only places to be occupied by the Axis powers in WW2) has a "Liberation Day" holiday on the 9th as the news of the end of the fighting didn't reach the island until a day later. We also sampled some delicious flag biscuits to celebrate. We also welcomed Tom from the UK Parliament Engagement Program to KS2 this week. He came in to talk about the way parliament works, how laws are passed and why the building is so important. Thank you to Tom for giving up his time.

Weekly News 25 Apr 25

Welcome back to Darite! I hope you all had a great break over Easter - the children have certainly been telling us all about their fun activities. We've certainly hit the ground running this week with the trip to Deer Park Farm on Wednesday. The children learned all about the work of the farm, their animals and how they are working on the stewardship of their land by using "leaky dams" and replanting hedgerows to support nature and enhance the farm. The children were amazing, asking lots of very sensible questions to find out more. Highlights of the day including the tractor ride and holding a 3 day old lamb! Thank-you to everyone at the farm for making the day so special. We have a lot coming up this half term from the Lego finals next weekend the Minipolice in Class 2. Year 6 have their SATs in a few weeks and dance starts next Tuesday! As you can see, it's never quiet at Darite and thank-you for your support of the school. 

28th Mar 25

The weather is finally starting to improve and the children have been making the most of it this week with Class 1 looking at compass points in the playground and Year 3 and 4 enjoying a Wild Tribe morning. It has been a busy week and we have only got another one before a well-earned Easter break. Year 5 and 6 enjoyed a visit from the National Marine Aquarium and the Ocean Conservation Trust today. They learned all about the treats to the ocean, climate change and how to protect the planet. They did some great science experiments as well. The whole school were able to join in in the afternoon with another workshop. Thankyou to the NMA for their time in providing this great day. Year 5 also had a busy afternoon on Wednesday with a visit to the Cornwall Life-Skills roadshow at Liskeard Fire Station. They took part in short activities including electrical safety, CPR, the RNLI and how to stay safe near railways. They got to meet other children from local schools and they had a fantastic time. I would like to thanks Mrs Richardson-Calladine (one of our governors) for giving her time this week to talk to the school council about breaktimes and lunchtimes and how we can make them even better. Governors play a huge role in the school, providing support and challenge to myself and the pupils. I was very proud of the children for their sensible ideas, maturity and welcome that they gave her. If you think that becoming a governor and supporting the school in another way is something that you are interested in, please get in touch. Finally, with the improving weather, I know that many of the children take advantage of the school field after school. We have been contacted by members of the community about loud and boisterous behaviour after school and ask that if children do go into the field they are mindful of our community and neighbours. They should also not be climbing the wall into the cow field as this can disturb the animals and cause unnecessary stress. We have spoken to the children in school but appreciate your support in this matter. Can we ask that pupils do not use the trim trail before or after school as insurance will not cover them. We welcome children scooting and cycling to school but can we also ask that these are walker across the playground to avoid accidents.

Weekly Blog

It is hard to believe that we have only got 2 weeks left of the term! This week was another busy one with Mrs Lake and I having the opportunity to speak to parents and carers about progress and how well the children are doing. Remember, if you have any questions, don't wait for parent's consultations, get in touch with the office and we can arrange a phone call or meeting. We have been lucky enough, through our work with St Luke's, to play host to Elmer this week. He has been in our library listening to children read! Thank-you to St Luke's for letting us borrow him this week. Congratulations also to our cross-country runners, all of whom have become "Medal Qualifiers" in this season's events. Three of them have also become "Results Qualifiers"/ I am always impressed by successes outside of school and we are very proud of all of our runners. Following the success of the Lego coding team last Thursday, we have been included in lots of publicity including The Cornish Times and the Marine Biological Association. To find out more about our project and what the team got up to, please follow their links for more information. We could like to say a huge thank-you to everyone who has been able to donate to our Go Fund Me page to help send the team to Harrogate in May. The link is here if you would like to donate but it is truly heartwarming that so many members of the community have been able to help support our school. Ocean science meets innovation: Darite Marine Marvels win First Lego League competition On Thursday, March 13th, the Darite Marine Marvels, a group of Year 5 and 6 pupils from Darite Primary Academy, claimed the First Lego League Robot Performance Championship at RNAS Culdrose for the fourth consecutive year!