St Catherine's C of E School and Nursery

St Catherine's C of E School and Nursery St Catherine's C of E School and Nursery in Launceston, Cornwall
Member of An Daras Multi Academy Trust

We run extended school provision - a breakfast club from 8am and after school care until 5.15.

We are recruiting!An Daras Trust has the simple aim of ensuring our pupils receive the best educational experiences we c...
10/09/2026

We are recruiting!

An Daras Trust has the simple aim of ensuring our pupils receive the best educational experiences we can offer. Our intent is delivering an inclusive learning entitlement through a strong Trust wide wholistic curriculum model which focuses on enabling all pupils to achieve academic and emotional growth through the taught strategic themes of wisdom, knowledge, learning skills and personal capabilities.

Information about the vacancy

St Catherine's is a Church of England Primary school in Launceston. We are a seeking to recruit a hard-working, reliable and passionate practitioner to join our TA team supporting 1:1 and small groups of learners and SEN pupils. We are a close family team and offer on the job training and career progression opportunities.

Please visit:
https://www.andaras.org/web/current_vacancies/522193

09/09/2026

Character.AI enables users to create and interact with AI-powered characters that can behave like friends, mentors, fictional characters or romantic partners.

While these tools can feel engaging and emotionally supportive, they also introduce important safeguarding, wellbeing and privacy considerations for children and young people.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in understanding the risks and opening constructive conversations around AI companionship.

The guide explores:
• Inappropriate content and unreliable advice
• Emotional dependency and blurred boundaries
• Privacy concerns linked to personal information
• Warning signs such as secretive or excessive use
• Withdrawal from real-world activities and relationships
• Practical steps around age settings, limits and reporting concerns

With clear, accessible guidance, this resource helps adults support safer, more balanced and informed use of AI character platforms.

Access the guide here: https://vist.ly/5hs5g

08/09/2026

This afternoon our Year 6s had some fun learning '9 to 5' on the boomwhackers when learning about Dolly Parton and all she did for charity. 🙂 They did brilliantly and had so much fun!

Don't forget, if your child is doing the summer library challenge, they need to complete their Cornwall Reading Challeng...
03/09/2026

Don't forget, if your child is doing the summer library challenge, they need to complete their Cornwall Reading Challenge at their local library by Saturday September 12th!

Remember the 3 schools with the highest percentage of finishers in county will win a half day visit from the fabulous Library Ambassador Tom Palmer!

Today is a staff training day - we had a fantastic day training with the whole An Daras teaching team collaborating, ref...
03/09/2026

Today is a staff training day - we had a fantastic day training with the whole An Daras teaching team collaborating, reflecting and learning to ensure we are always improving so we provide the very best teaching for all of our pupils!

Another in school day tomorrow to plan and prepare then we can't wait to see our lovely pupils and families on Monday morning.

A free local event for families this weekend!
02/09/2026

A free local event for families this weekend!

02/09/2026

KCSIE 2026 has been published, with the new statutory guidance coming into force on 1 September 2026.

From all staff reading Part One in full to updates on mobile phones, online harm, safeguarding records and volunteer checks, there is plenty for schools and education professionals to be aware of.

Our latest guide highlights 10 key changes, including:
• Part One reading expectations for all staff
• Mobile phone-free guidance
• Online harm, deepfakes and sextortion
• Misogyny and escalation risks
• Mental health warning signs
• Gender-questioning children
• Volunteer checks
• Family Help and joined-up support
• Stronger safeguarding records

It also flags wider updates around Operation Encompass, filtering and monitoring, cyber security and child protection files.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5gxzz

19/08/2026

AI-generated content, cloned voices, deepfake videos and fabricated screenshots are making it harder for young people to recognise what is genuine online.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in helping children build the confidence and critical thinking skills needed to question digital content.

The guide explores:
• How AI-generated content and deepfakes can appear convincing
• Why familiar voices, polished presentation and repeated claims should not automatically be trusted
• Risks linked to fake accounts, impersonation and misinformation
• The importance of source-checking and verifying messages through another route
• How adults can respond when harmful or deceptive content targets a child

With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults strengthen digital literacy and support safer, more informed online experiences.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5fbwq

11/08/2026

Planning to watch the solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August? 🌘

There are a few different ways to see it safely – but never look directly at the Sun without proper eclipse glasses.

🥣 Colander
Stand with your back to the Sun and hold the colander so its holes project onto the ground or a piece of white paper. Each hole will create a tiny image of the eclipse. Look at the projection, not AT THE SUN through the colander.

📝 Paper projection
Make a small pinhole in one piece of card and hold it above a second white sheet. The light will pass through the hole and project an image of the eclipse onto the paper below. Again, keep your back to the Sun and don’t look AT THE SUN through the pinhole.

📦 Cereal box viewer
Sunlight enters through the pinhole in the foil and projects an image onto the white surface inside the box. Look through the separate viewing hole to see it.

🕶️ Eclipse-safe glasses
These allow you to look at the Sun safely, but they must meet the ISO 12312-2 standard and be free from scratches, tears or holes. Ordinary sunglasses won’t protect your eyes.

The eclipse also links nicely to our primary science schemes. Pupils learn about the Sun in Year 3 light, before exploring the movement of Earth and the other planets in Year 5 space.

Children should always be supervised when viewing an eclipse.

Address

Moorland Road
Launceston
PL157HX

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 5:15pm
Thursday 7:45am - 5:15pm
Friday 7:45am - 5:15pm

Telephone

+441566772198

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