At Falmouth Primary Academy, we are dedicated to creating first-hand learning experiences in and outside of the classroom that engage pupils and make lasting memories. We pride ourselves on seeking out as many high-quality learning opportunities as possible, ensuring all our pupils leave our school as well-rounded individuals who have had every opportunity for personal development and make positive contributions to society. By the time our children leave Falmouth Primary, our aim is that they will have:

· Visited a place of worship.

· Visited a museum.

· Visited an art gallery.

· Visited a library.

· Watched a show in a theatre.

· Performed in a musical concert.

· Represented the school at sport.

· Engaged in extra-curricular school clubs.

· Been on a residential.

· Learned to swim and perform self-water safety.

· Engaged in a water sport activity and learned about beach and water safety.

· Experienced Outdoor learning.

· Gained leadership skills e.g. prefects, science ambassadorial roles, music leadership, play leader, etc.

· Learnt how to ride a bike.

Extra-Curricular Clubs:

At Falmouth Primary, we offer a wide range of extra-curricular clubs for our children to enjoy.
These run from 3.15 -4.15pm and include things such as cooking, drama, arts and crafts, yoga, football and multi-sports.

In addition to after-school clubs, we also run before school groups for Phonics and Reading, along with our Choir club.

Children can also access music lessons through the Cornwall Music Service Trust, and these are offered in a wide range of instruments and are adapted each year to meet the wants and needs of our pupils. Types of instrumental lessons have included: piano, violin, guitar, ukulele, flute.

Our clubs are led by our teaching team, along with outside specialists. For example, Plymouth Argyle, DT Sports, and The Cornwall Music Service Trust.

Educational visits & visitors:

At Falmouth Primary Academy, educational visits are built into our wider curriculum to enhance children’s learning and develop their Cultural Capital. These visits take place both in our local community and further afield.

These include, but are not limited to:

-Hall for Cornwall

-Art Museum, Falmouth

-Swimming Lessons at a local pool

-Fieldwork in our local area

-Eden Project

-Geevor Mine

-Museum visits (Falmouth Maritime Museum, Helston Museum & The Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro)

-Tate Gallery, St Ives

-Pendennis Castle

-Churches in Falmouth (including All Saints & Penwerris)

We also invite a range of different visitors to our school:

-Cornwall Healthy Schools

-Cornwall Music Service Trust (music lessons)

-RNLI

-Will Keating (Cornish Singer)

-Emergency service workers (firefighters, paramedics & the police).

-Visitors from different religious/ cultural backgrounds

-Musicians from different cultures (working in partnership with Falmouth and Penryn Welcome Refugees charity)

-AsOne Music Hub vocal coaches

-Visitors from different career pathways to inspire our children for their future on our ‘Dream Big’ day

We also have a strong team of reading volunteers who come into school regularly and listen to individual children read aloud, which is something we value highly.

 

Residentials (KS2)

Year 4:

In the second part of the Autumn term, our Year 4 children go on an overnight residential to St Ives. They spend most of the first day exploring the Tate Gallery in St Ives before heading to the Cohort Youth Hostel. Here they take part in an evening of Christmas arts, crafts and games, before having a movie with popcorn and a very special visit from Father Christmas. On the second day, they have the opportunity to explore the RNLI station and the Barbara Hepworth Museum before heading back to school.

Year 5:

In the second part of the Spring term, our Year 5 children go on a 3-day residential trip to London. Throughout the trip, the children visit a range of museums, including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. They get the chance to spot famous landmarks from a bird’s eye view on the London Eye, before being captivated by the wonders of the West End by heading to the Lyceum Theatre to watch the world-famous Lion King musical. On the final day, children get the chance to experience the world of Harry Potter, bringing their love of reading to life by spending time at the Warnor Bros Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour in Watford.

Year 6:

In the Summer Term, our Year 6 children go on a 3-day residential trip to Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre. Here they get to put their teamwork skills to the test by engaging in a variety of exciting activities including coasteering, kayaking, rock climbing, archery and high ropes.

At Falmouth Primary Academy, our personal development offer is inclusive and accessible to every child. We celebrate individuality and ensure that all pupils—regardless of background, ability, or need—have opportunities to develop their strengths, take on leadership roles, and contribute meaningfully to school life. Through this inclusive approach, every child is empowered to believe that their future is truly limitless.