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We are proud to have outstanding Forest School provision and facilities at Truro School Nursery, with four distinctive areas on site. Outside of the Reception classroom is the Enchanted Garden, with a storytelling circle and secret woodland walk. The Wild Woods, located outside of the Nursery classrooms, include a fire circle, bamboo tunnel and willow den. There are two further woodland areas also accessible in the Prep grounds, featuring native trees and plants for pupils to enjoy and ample space to learn and play.
Forest School is taught by a specialist teacher, Mrs Stableforth, who is also a fully qualified teacher. She is supported by two fully qualified and highly skilled Forest School Co-ordinators.
Nursery and Reception classes have a weekly session of Forest School, which runs for the duration of a morning or an afternoon. Years 1 and 2 participate in one full afternoon session every other week.
Our fabulous environment lends itself to a multitude of stimulating learning experiences, enabling children to develop skills that complement their indoor classroom activities.
Forest School, unlike other woodland learning experiences, is based on over 30 years of research and best practice from Scandinavia.
Forest School teaching supports, encourages and inspires the individual’s learning process, allowing the children to learn at their own pace by developing curiosity in the world around them, which feeds back into their learning in the classroom. It also empowers them with a desire to care for each other, the wildlife and environment in which they live.
Our school motto, Esse Quam Videri (to be, rather than to seem to be), captures the essence of our identity and is defined by the 5 C's below. Underpinned by strong Christian principles, we are a caring and inclusive community which values, nurtures and develops each individual.
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Curiosity to always want to discover and learn more, academically and more widely too.
Because we believe that academic excellence is an important part of human excellence. Every child is an individual and we celebrate and develop their uniqueness, helping them to become an independent learner and encouraging each child to explore, understand and cultivate their talent and abilities, whatever they may be.
Compassion to understand and champion the needs of others, in our community and beyond.
Because our mission challenges us to be a vibrant community which enables people to live their lives to the full and transform society for the better. Located in the heart of Cornwall, our distinctive, serene location supports the development of balanced, unpretentious and reflective children who understand their role as global citizens.
Confidence to build resilience by learning from both successes and failures alike.
Because we want every pupil to be comfortable in their own skin, celebrating the uniqueness of each individual in the school community. Through drama, presenting and public speaking opportunities, as well as appearing in productions and concerts, pupils learn key communication skills and gain the confidence to prosper in the real world.
Creativity to be imaginative in how we express ourselves and approach new challenges.
Because we value the development of pupils’ imaginative and creative dimensions as well as their characters. Through a broad curriculum and wide range of co-curricular activities, pupils discover the important balance between creative and logical thinking. These opportunities are fundamental to ensuring your son or daughter discovers their hidden gifts, developing a sense of individuality and a confidence in their own abilities.
Courage to enjoy becoming the very best of who we are, with integrity and ambition.
Because we believe that essential life skills are often best taught outside of the classroom, balancing an academic education. Through a wide-ranging co-curricular programme, we offer every child the chance to participate, perform and lead in the fields of their choice. In a competitive world these opportunities are fundamental to ensuring your son or daughter develops essential life skills and an ambition for life.
Truro School is part of the Methodist Independent Schools Trust (MIST)
MIST Registered Office: 66 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3LH
Charity No. 1142794
Company No. 7649422
