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  • 14/10/24

    The Benefits of Reading for Pleasure

    Please find attached a flow chart about Reading for Pleasure and the educational, health and well-being benefits that reading can bring. Reading for pleasure is: “Reading we do of our own free will, anticipating the satisfaction we will get from the act of reading.”
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  • 14/10/24

    National Recycling Week @ Doubletrees

    As part of national recycling week, we welcomed Will from Biffa Waste to come in to school to discuss the importance of recycling, and what equipment we can use in our homes.  Maple class listened superbly and had some super questions and responses about the importance of recycling.
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  • 10/10/24

    Doubletrees Supports Mental Health Awareness Day

    Redwood class took some time out of our schedule to visit the sensory garden. We enjoyed the fresh air and the calmness it brought to us. Positive mental health is so important in our daily lives and taking a moment like this supports our well-being. We enjoyed trying out the outdoor gym equipmen...
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  • 10/10/24

    Harvest Festival

    Our school Discovery Pathway had a harvest assembly led by Dan from the Salvation Army.  We brought in all of our food donations that we had been collecting, so that he could take it to St Austell food bank to help lots of families who may need it.  He spoke to us about Harvest, and a...
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  • 09/10/24

    Doubletrees Bowling Tournament!

    Some of Maple class attended a special bowling event at Ozzell Bowl, to represent Doubletrees School along with some other SEN schools in the area. Everyone worked so well as a team, and we came away with some fabulous medals for participating.  WELL DONE!!
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  • 07/10/24

    Visit from Cornwall Fire & Rescue

    Maple class had some very exciting visitors this week! The fire crew from St Austell fire station brought their fire engine and some equipment to show the discovery pathway, during an assembly about fire safety.  Afterwards, everyone had the opportunity to have a look at the...
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  • 01/10/24

    Doubletrees Student Council Meeting

    This week our Student Council enjoyed a visit from Chris from the Mencap charity.  Chris attended the meeting to obtain the views of our learners about what activities they would like to see available in the local community.  The data collected will be fed back to the 'Our Ac...
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  • 18/07/24

    Duke of Edinburgh Awards!

    Cherry Class had an incredible two days completing their Duke of Edinburgh expedition in July.  They explored the biodiversity of plant life, collected litter around the local area and created art work from plant life. They also problem solved how to build a shelter, used maps to follow a...
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  • 10/07/24

    Cornwall 'Space' Holiday Activities

    Services that support disabled young people to access their local community and have fun can make a real difference to them   Fun Holiday Activity Days for disabled children and young people Action for Children Cornwall SPACE is a Cornwall Council funded service providing Holi...
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  • 10/07/24

    Time 2 Move Holiday Programme

    The Time2Move Holiday Programme will offer fun physical activities, games and wider activities plus a meal for all children.  Activities will be taking place across the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays. All children aged 5 to 16 are welcome to attend and it is completely funded...
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  • 08/07/24

    SEND 'Navigators' SEND Support Services

    Three ‘navigators’ have been employed at Cornwall Council to act as a first point of contact for families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It can be a daunting prospect for any parent or carer who thinks their child might need additional help, which...
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  • 24/06/24

    Celebrating Arts Week 2024

    Our Artsweek in June was rounded up nicely with a full day of music!  Thanks to the Friends of Doubletrees school, we welcomed Drums for Fun CIC, who delivered music workshops to all of our learners.   Drums for Fun provides sensory, therapeutic and energetic percussion experienc...
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