From the moment the school doors opened, students arrived dressed as beloved literary characters, bringing a vibrant mix of classic heroes, fairy-tale figures, and modern favourites to life. The enthusiasm was infectious, with staff joining in the fun, sparking conversations about books and encouraging students to explore new stories. The day was a resounding success,…
CET Year 2 Multi-Skills Festival 2025 On Wednesday 19th March 2025, Cumbria Education Trust (CET) hosted its Year 2 Multi-Skills Festival at Workington Academy, bringing together students from our CET primary schools for a dynamic day of sport, teamwork, and fun. Pupils from Castle Carrock Primary School, Caldew Lea Primary School, Hensingham Primary School, Longtown…
‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online’ was the theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day, marked by all CET schools. Each school focused on how to protect ourselves online and where to go to for support – with all activities tailored to different ages. There was a winner for…
On Friday 7th February, students from all of Cumbria Education Trust’s primary schools attended the CET Year 6 Maths Challenge, held at William Howard School. Designed by Mr McAree, CET’s Maths School Improvement Lead, the challenge was split into five rounds of mathematical problems to solve. The pupils were split into teams of four and…
Across Cumbria Education Trust, many primary schools have embraced their newly implemented Safe Spaces. These rooms are designed to offer a secure, nurturing environment for children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and for those who just need a safe space temporarily while they learn strategies to self regulate their emotions. This initiative is central…
This year, four of our primary schools – Caldew Lea Primary School, Newtown Primary School, Petteril Bank School, and Yewdale Primary School – enthusiastically participated in the Cash For Kids Sports Challenge. The challenge, which runs across Cumbria for a month in September and October, encourages schools to raise as much money as possible. Schools…
Year 4 pupils at Petteril Bank School are celebrating after receiving some remarkable maths results. Twenty 8 and 9-year-old pupils from the school, which is part of Cumbria Education Trust, averaged an impressive 24.8 out of 25 on the government’s Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). This outstanding performance is around 5 marks above last…
Each year, we celebrate Be The Best You Can Be Week, as part of Cumbria Education Trust’s endeavour to create a stimulating environment in which our students can thrive. The purpose of this week is to give students and pupils in all schools across CET the opportunity to push, challenge and express themselves in as…
On Thursday 11th July, Cumbria Education Trust hosted a remarkable showcase of innovation and environmental stewardship at The Whitehaven Academy. The occasion? The CET Innovate Final.
The weather gods must have found out that Cumbria Education Trust (CET) were planning a sports day as the sun made a rare appearance! On Tuesday 18th June, all ten primary schools from CET gathered for the annual ‘Be The Best You Can Be’ Sports Day. Held at Copeland Stadium in Whitehaven, over 200 Year…