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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 12h

Great news! Poltair School is a finalist for Secondary School of the Year in the Education Today awards 2025 - a national award for schools that are making a real difference to the lives of young people and their communities.
#ExceptionalEducationalExperience

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to three of our colleagues at Poltair School, who are finalists in the national Education Today awards
👏👏👏

Deborah - STEM Teacher of the Year finalist
Claire - Community Champion finalist
Verity - SENDCo of the year finalist

We're very proud of you all!

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Lucie Oakley from Bodmin College who has made it to the final of the Education Today New Teacher of the Year award! Lucie strives to give students new opportunities in PE, sport and careers, even setting up a community girls cricket team to ensure students have a place to play 🏏

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 3d

We're very proud to celebrate the official opening of the newest nursery in St Austell
Full story: www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-nu...
#ExceptionalEducationalExperience

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 6d

Our schools have shone bright today as learners and staff came together wearing yellow on World Mental Health Day. It's important that our children and young people know that they are not alone with their mental health.
#HelloYellow

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to our year 7 learners for their incredibly creative entries in our Trust-wide 'Maths in everyday life' competition!

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 8d

Yesterday we were delighted to host our Governance Development Day, a fantastic opportunity to welcome new trustees, share our Trust strategy and goals, and strengthen connections across our leadership team and shared services.
#ExceptionalEducationalExperience

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 9d

We’re absolutely thrilled to celebrate Helen being selected as a finalist for the Brightest Beginnings Award at this year’s CIPP Annual Excellence Awards! Helen attended the awards ceremony in recognition of her outstanding work in payroll.

We’re very proud of all that Helen has achieved! 👏 👏 👏

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 14d

We’re proud of Amanda, one of our incredible colleagues, who goes above and beyond in more ways than one. Amanda is office manager at Mount Charles School but in her spare time, volunteers as a police officer, helping to keep our community safe.
Watch Amanda on ITV: tinyurl.com/3xjuhxf4

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · 20d

Today we celebrate the incredible teaching assistants across Cornwall Education Learning Trust who go above and beyond every day to support our children’s learning and wellbeing.

A huge thank you to each and every one of you!

#NationalTeachingAssistantDay

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Sep 13

Our primary pupils were treated to a visit from award-winning author Clare Helen Welsh this week 📚
Clare said “It's been such a pleasure visiting your schools this week! Such welcoming, kind and creative settings. I'm going away inspired and impressed - a roadshow success!”

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our CELT Centre of Excellence is now open! This is our dedicated space for staff to learn, develop and grow. We can't wait for our development events and outreach initiatives to begin now! #ExceptionalEducationalExperience

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Sep 8

Literacy is a right, not a privilege.
It empowers learners and opens doors to opportunity #InternationalLiteracyDay

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Sep 6

On #ReadABookDay we’re reminded of the power of reading for pleasure to open minds and spark lifelong curiosity. The St Austell Festival of Children’s Literature shows just how inspiring stories can be - a legacy that lasts well beyond the festival.
youtu.be/dXs3Lu_CEAo

The Power of Reading for Pleasure

YouTube video by Cornwall Education Learning Trust

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's been wonderful to welcome learners back to our schools over the past two days and meet our new pupils and students.

This year brings fresh opportunities to achieve great things together. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

#ExceptionalEducationalExperience

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our Connection and Communication Day 🙌
Today, colleagues from across CELT came together for our Trust-wide INSET – focusing on the vital foundations of how we work with one another and our learners. Here’s to a strong, connected start to the year ahead!

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Tristan Muller-Forster @tristanm-f18.bsky.social · Aug 31

Less of a new chapter, more of a whole new book! Very excited to start my new Headship journey in the morning, at Brannel School part of the @celtacademies.bsky.social family! #BRANNELNATION

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Aug 14

A huge well done to all the incredible students at Bodmin College and Newquay Tretherras collecting their results today!

Our students' dedication, resilience, and determination have truly paid off. We’re so proud of everything they've achieved and the journeys they’re about to begin.

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Aug 13

A huge congrats to Willow from Tretherras for winning the junior girls' title at Boardmasters! We also want to say a special congratulations to former student, Lukas Skinner, for achieving 'double-double' victories in the Boardmasters Open QS 2000 and junior boys' competitions 💪 amazing achievements

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Aug 1

Exposing pupils to different activities not only helps them discover new interests and talents, but also builds confidence and resilience. Golf teaches patience, focus, and respect - skills that benefit children both on and off the course. Well done to St Mewan CP School for broadening horizons ⛳

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Jul 31

Kindness wins! Congratulations to two pupils at Pondhu Primary School, who were presented with the Carol Jennings Award to recognise children who are consistently kind, polite and respectful to all. They always think of others, treat everyone with respect, and making a positive difference every day.

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Jul 30

Before the end of term, we were thrilled to bring together our dedicated inclusion team at Cornwall Education Learning Trust. This passionate group of educators and leaders is committed to fostering a culture where every learner feels seen, heard and supported.

Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Jul 25

As we come to the end of another school year, we want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to our incredible staff, dedicated families, and amazing children. Your hard work, support and resilience have made this year truly special.

Now it’s time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the summer break.

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Jul 23

Special moments from our ECT and ITT graduation - celebrating not just the end of a training journey, but the beginning of a lifelong impact on the lives of learners across Cornwall #ExceptionalEducationalExperience

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Cornwall Education Learning Trust @celtacademies.bsky.social · Jul 9

On Friday we had our final ITT professional studies session with our CELT/Marjon trainee teachers. It was a session of reflection, where we explored their journeys, planned their next steps and shared gratitude for the support and advice received along the way.
Next: graduation on 16 July!