Storytellers is delighted to be working alongside Jasmine on the Bodmin Carnival 2026 project, 'Mini Beasts of Bodmin'!

  Following the success of last year's beautiful community project, we are excited to be involved and help celebrate the wonderful wildlife that shares our local environment.

  This year's theme focuses on pollinators, insects, creepy crawlies and our native mini beasts, linking closely with the National Curriculum. Through creative activities and exploration, the children will be learning about the important role these tiny creatures play in our world, developing a love and respect for nature, and discovering how we can all make a positive impact on our community and local eco-systems.

  We have been learning all about butterflies and their fascinating life cycle. The children explored their beautiful colours and patterns before getting creative and designing their own wonderful butterfly crowns. These special creations will be proudly worn as part of the carnival celebrations, helping the children represent Storytellers and the amazing mini beasts that inspire us.

   We can't wait to see the children's ideas come to life and be represented as part of Bodmin Carnival 2026. Watch this space for updates on our Mini Beasts of Bodmin journey!

Friday 19th June 

Some of this week's learning

The children have amazed the adults this week by using pictures from The Rainbow Fish story and writing dictated or independent captions about the picture, using an adjective!!! We can tell they are nearly Year 1 children! WoW!

In maths this week we have been exploring sharing and grouping. We have sung songs, played games and used plates and counting teddies to share equally!

This week we completed our Bridge school games, the weather was a bit yucky, so we did ours in class, which worked out well as we used our class carpet as our guide, we cheered and took part in all the activities, and we scored lots of points!

This week we also made beautiful Rainbow Fish pictures, and we explored and talked about water safety at the beach. The children have coloured beach flags, dressed boys and girls appropriately for the sunny weather by cutting out different clothes and accessories. The children have also designed sun hats and so much more!  

Have a lovely weekend

The Foundation Team 

Class 4 have had a wonderfully busy and exciting week! We enjoyed a fantastic visit to The Box in Plymouth, where we discovered fascinating local legends and explored how Plymouth has changed over time, all the way from the Iron Age to the present day. One of the highlights was meeting Mildred the Woolly Mammoth, who certainly sparked lots of curiosity and conversation! Thank you to all the parents who came to our Art Exhibition on Wednesday to admire the children's brilliant chair designs-it was lovely to share their creativity with you. In English, we have been exploring the features of persuasive texts, focusing on how alliteration and assonance can be used to make writing more memorable and impactful. As if that wasn't enough, we also had a great swimming session this week, with most of our Year 6 pupils confidently swimming 25 metres on both their front and back, and some even achieving an impressive 50 metres in the Olympic pool-well done! Finally, a reminder that Sports Evening will take place next Thursday-we hope to see you there for what promises to be a fun and active event.

Football Frenzy! 

It has been another busy and exciting week in Tregantle Class!

We have really enjoyed taking part in the Bridge Games this week. This year's event had a fantastic football theme to celebrate the World Cup, and the children loved getting involved in all of the activities. They showed amazing teamwork, determination, and enthusiasm, scoring lots of points for Brunel School. We are so proud of how brilliantly they represented our school!

We have also been getting close to nature this week with a bug hunt! The children were delighted to discover a wonderful range of mini beasts, including snails and caterpillars. It was lovely to see their curiosity and excitement as they carefully explored and found out more about the creatures around us.

We are now busy with our preparations for Sports Day next week. The children have been practicing hard and are looking forward to showing off their skills. Fingers crossed for some lovely weather so we can enjoy a fantastic day together!

Well done, Tregantle Class, for another brilliant week! 

What a fantastic month we have had in Year 2!

In History, we continued learning about Sir Francis Drake. We ordered the main events of his life onto a timeline and developed our understanding of his achievements and adventures. We also enjoyed a brilliant trip to Drake's home, Buckland Abbey, where we explored what life was like during Tudor times. We learned about the similarities and differences between life then and now and enjoyed discovering more about Sir Francis Drake's home.

In Art, we worked carefully through several stages to create our beautiful Van Gogh-inspired sunflower paintings. We practised different techniques and paid close attention to colour and detail. We were incredibly proud to display our finished artwork in our art exhibition, and the results were stunning!

In RE, we have been thinking about what makes some places special to believers. We began by discussing places that are special to us and why they are important. We then explored churches and mosques, learning about their features and considering the similarities and differences between them.

In Science, we continued our learning about plants. We set up an investigation using cress seeds to find out what plants need to grow successfully. We also planted broad bean seeds and have loved watching them grow. There has been lots of excitement as we compare our plants and see whose is growing the tallest!
On 8th May, we celebrated Sir David Attenborough's birthday by exploring all things animal! We particularly enjoyed using microscopes to observe bugs preserved in resin and learning more about the fascinating world of insects. We also made Sir David a birthday card and had the exciting opportunity to meet Luna the tortoise. We discovered what she needs to survive and learned more about how to care for animals.

It has been a busy and enjoyable month full of exciting learning experiences. We are looking forward to seeing what June brings!

The children have been working really hard this week on their performance for the Polperro Festival, and we cannot wait to share their production with you. They are incredibly proud of what they have achieved, and we look forward to showcasing all their hard work.

In Maths, we have been continuing our learning about time. We have been practicing reading the time on a digital clock, understanding the difference between a.m. and p.m., and exploring units of time including years, months, days, and hours. They have also been exploring volume with Mrs Lister and enjoyed getting outside experimenting with different sizes of jugs and containers. The children have worked hard to develop their understanding and have enjoyed taking part in a range of practical activities to support their learning.

In Geography, we have been exploring foods from around the world and learning about what can be grown in different countries based on their climates. We also put our map-reading skills to the test by using an atlas to locate different places around the world. This was quite a tricky challenge, but the children showed great determination and really enjoyed the activity.

A huge congratulations Dexter and Brody for being awarded Pupil of the Week! Dexter has been fantastic in our practice productions and has joined in with the singing perfectly! Brody has won this week for his enthusiasm for life! He is always making myself and Miss Colton laugh and is a real asset to the class!

A big congratulations to Alfie, Amelia, Tommy and Theo for achieving your 99 club badge this week - a fantastic effort. Well done everyone!

Miss Bolton & Miss Colton

Hello Everyone,

This week, we have been using our enquiry question, which is all about Cornwall, and why it is special, in different aspects of learning.

In art, we studied some paintings by John Dyer, who has painted some bright and vibrant images of Cornwall. We picked out our favourite images within these paintings, and recorded them in our art books.

Our RE lesson this week, was all about special and sacred places in Cornwall. We discussed places that are special to us and the reasons that they make them special. We then looked at different places in Cornwall such as beaches, Truro cathedral, and St Michael's Mount, and discussed why they might be special to different people.

In English we have continued to use texts by the local author Ellie Jackson. This week we used Nelson's Dangerous Dive as well as Duffy's Lucky Escape. We have been writing descriptions and speech bubbles to help us to understand the story from the perspective of the animals in each story.

We hope you enjoy the sunshine this weekend.

From The Penhallow Team