Port Isaac Academy

We were delighted to welcome Rachel from Read for Good to lead our assembly at Port Isaac Academy this morning. Rachel shared how the charity raises money to help children through the power of reading bringing storytellers, books and exciting reading opportunities into schools, and donating books to schools and hospitals so that poorly children can enjoy the magic of stories. Reading truly helps to heal through excitement, imagination and adventure. A huge thank you to our children for all their fantastic efforts during our Readathon, helping to raise even more funds. Because of their hard work, children in hospitals will receive brand new books, as well as new titles for our school library. Our classes loved sharing their favourite types of books: Seals Class enjoyed talking about their love of dragon stories and fairy tales. Dolphin Class shared their passion for fact and fiction, from secret worlds and strange creatures to heart-stopping adventures. They told us how reading can make them feel curious, calm and happy. We finished the session with a fun look at "Oi Frog!", which was thoroughly enjoyed by children and staff alike. Thank you to Rachel and Read for Good for such an inspiring visit. #readforgood

11 March 2026

This week the children in EYFS have been exploring colour mixing! We discovered that there are three very important colours called the primary colours, which we can use to make lots of new colours. The children experimented with mixing paints to create their own colourful colour wheels. We also had lots of fun using playdough to squish, squash, roll and mix colours together to see what new colours we could make. This was not only very creative but also great for developing our finger strength and dexterity!

10 March 2026

Last week ended with a lovely surprise for Seals Class when Flynn's mum and little sister came in as our Mystery Reader! They shared a story by one of our favourite authors, Rachel Bright – The Camel Who Had the Hump. We were especially excited because it was a story we hadn't enjoyed together in school before! A big thank you for giving up your time to come in and share such a wonderful story with us. The children loved it!

10 March 2026

At Port Isaac Academy we celebrate Star Learning every day! From fantastic progress in reading and maths to pupils showing our school values and shining in the community, our children continue to make us proud. We are proud every single day of our wonderful school and the amazing young people who make it such a special place. #StarLearning #SchoolValues #Reading #Maths #ProudSchool

6 March 2026

World Book Day at Port Isaac Academy Wanted: The Book Thief! The children in Seals created Wanted posters for the Gruffalo after discovering he was responsible for taking our books! The children carefully drew pictures of the Gruffalo and thought about how to describe the criminal. They discussed his appearance, including his terrible tusks, knobbly knees and purple prickles. The children used their ideas to add descriptive words to their posters and helped design "Wanted" signs to warn others about the book thief! #WorldBookDay #gruffalo #DetectiveSkills

5 March 2026

A Huge Thank You! A heartfelt thank you to all the parents, grandparents and guardians who joined us at Port Isaac Academy for World Book Day to read with their children. Sharing a story together shows the true importance of connection, imagination, and a love of books. It was so special to see families enjoying reading side by side and celebrating the joy that stories bring. Your support helps nurture confident readers and a lifelong love of learning we are so grateful to have such a wonderful school community. #PortIsaacAcademy #WorldBookDay #LoveOfReading #ReadingTogether #SchoolCommunity #ThankYou

5 March 2026

World Book Day at Port Isaac Academy – a fun-filled day had by all! Our KS2 pupils celebrated World Book Day with a fantastic range of activities, all centred around a shared love of reading. They have been: Creating miniature book covers of their favourite stories Designing their own reading profiles Taking part in a live online World Book Day quiz Enjoying cosy pyjama day outfits Choosing new books just by the front cover or blurb It is wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, creativity, and book talk across the school. A brilliant celebration of stories and imagination! #PortIsaacAcademy #WorldBookDay #KS2 #LoveReading #ReadingCommunity #BookJoy

5 March 2026

World Book Day at Port Isaac Academy Crime Scene in Seals Class! A disaster struck in Seals Class this morning... when the children arrived, they discovered that our classroom had been turned into a crime scene our books had been stolen! The children were given a list of suspects and worked together in pairs to search for clues around the classroom. Using their detective skills, they carefully investigated the evidence and eliminated suspects one by one. After some fantastic teamwork and problem solving, the children finally solved the mystery... the culprit was The Gruffalo! Great detective work from everyone in Seals Class!

5 March 2026

World Book Day at Port Isaac Academy This morning we celebrate our love of reading at Port Isaac Academy! Children across the school come together to share books, enjoy stories, and celebrate the magic that reading brings. From cosy reading corners to sharing favourite characters, it is wonderful to see everyone united by a love of books. Reading opens doors to imagination, adventure, and knowledge and we are showing just how much we love it! Happy World Book Day! #PortIsaacAcademy #WorldBookDay #LoveReading #SharingStories #ReadingTogether #BookJoy

5 March 2026