Mount Charles Primary School

Year 5 had an unforgettable adventure on their residential trip to Okehampton! From cycling nearly four miles to a stunning viaduct to trying axe throwing, grass sledging, high ropes and even weaselling across the moor, the children embraced every challenge with enthusiasmrain included! Their trip was packed with special moments, including a twilight walk among wild sheep and ponies, a lively disco, and plenty of delicious food and laughter. The children showed fantastic spirit throughout and made memories that will last a lifetimewell done Year 5!

1 April 2026

It's been a fantastic few days of sport for Mt Charles! On Monday, our Year 1–3 children took part in a cross-country event at Poltair, with some brilliant individual performances across all year groups. A huge well done to all 9 children who represented the school so brilliantly. Later that day, our four qualifiers from previous KS2 races competed in the Mid Cornwall Cross Country Finals at Par Track, taking on some of the best runners in the region and showing great determination and resiliencean amazing achievement and experience for all involved. Tuesday saw our Year 5 and 6 football teams in action away at St Mewan. Our A Team narrowly lost 2–1 in a closely contested cup match, with a strong team performance throughout. Meanwhile, a mixed Year 5 and 6 team enjoyed a 3–1 victory in a friendly, with excellent contributions across the pitch and some great goals. Staff were incredibly proud of the effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship shown by all pupilswell done everyone!

1 April 2026

Year 3 enjoyed an exciting and memorable trip to the Farm and Country Day at the Royal Cornwall Showground, where they joined children from schools across the South West. This fantastic experience supported their geography learning about agriculture in a fun and hands-on way. Throughout the day, the children discovered where our food comes from, how it is processed, and how animals are cared for. They were thrilled to see impressive machinery such as combine harvesters and loved getting up close to farm animals including lambs, cows, and pigs. One of the highlights was the chance to take part in food-making activities. The children had a go at producing flour, making bread, and even preparing eggy bread. They also learned how ice cream is madeand were delighted to enjoy a tasty sample themselves! The day was packed with fascinating demonstrations, including milking, ploughing, harvesting, auctioneering, planting, and butchery. It was a truly enriching experience, full of learning, discovery, and fun, and the children had a fantastic time exploring all that farm and countryside life has to offer.

30 March 2026

Our Young Carers group enjoyed a wonderful lunchtime today, getting hands-on in the garden with Ms Hann. The children worked together to replant our outdoor pots, arranging flowers with great care and creativity. It was lovely to see them chatting, laughing, and taking pride in brightening up the school environment. Activities like this give our Young Carers a chance to relax, connect with one another, and enjoy some well-deserved time outdoors.

25 March 2026

What a unique experience our Reception children had today! Our children behaved and sang so beautifully- we are very proud of them all.

24 March 2026

We were thrilled to welcome Kernow King to our school today for an exciting performance of The Cornish Caretakers! The show took the children on a brilliant adventure, as Kernow King and his sidekick discovered a mysterious treasure map marked with an X! After digging up a treasure chest, they uncovered a collection of fascinating items linked to Cornwall's rich history. Along the way, pupils learned all about the Cornish chough, the importance of traditional Cornish hedges, and even enjoyed a dramatic re-enactment of the Cornish Rebellion during the time of King Henry VII. They also discovered the achievements of Sir Humphry Davy, including his invention of the first mine safety lamp. It was a fun, engaging, and educational experience that brought Cornwall's heritage to life and sparked lots of curiosity and excitement among the children. A big thank you to Kernow King for such a memorable visit!

24 March 2026

Belated St Piran's Day fun is in full swing! We were thrilled to welcome Kernow King to school as Year 3 dived into a Cornish board game! The game is a celebration of everything that makes Cornwall amazing: from stunning landscapes to rich culture and history. Our Year 3s loved learning, laughing, and exploring Cornwall in a whole new way!

24 March 2026

Spring 2026 - Newsletter 3

23 March 2026

Year 3 had an amazing time during their recent Design and Technology day, where they stepped back in time to explore ancient civilisations! Working in teams, the children took on the challenge of designing and building their very own Indus Valley cities using clay. Before getting started, they learned about key features of these ancient cities, including straight streets, baked brick buildings and clever drainage systems. With careful planning and lots of creativity, each group brought their ideas to life. The classroom was buzzing with teamwork, problem-solving and imagination throughout the day!

20 March 2026