Poltair School

✨ Tomorrow’s the day!

We can’t wait to welcome back our Class of 2026 as you collect your GCSE results.

We are so proud of every one of you and can’t wait to hear about your future plans and celebrate this special milestone together.

📍 Thursday 20 August | 🕘 9:00am–10:00am

Good luck, see you in the morning! ❤️

🎓❤️✨Class of 2026, The countdown is on…

In just a few days, we’ll be welcoming back our incredible Class of 2026 as they collect their GCSE results.

🗓️ Thursday 20th August
🕘 9:00am – 10:00am

We can’t wait to celebrate all of your hard work and achievements. Parents and carers are invited to join us and our staff team will be on hand throughout the morning to offer support, guidance and advice as students plan their exciting next steps.

Good luck to every one of our Year 11 students, we’re so proud of you and look forward to seeing you all! ❤️

✨ What an incredible week! ✨

A huge thank you to all of our fantastic future Poltair students who joined us for our Super 6s sessions last week. It was wonderful getting to know so many of you before you start your exciting journey with us in September.

From catching waves at Fistral Beach to taking part in sports, computing, musical theatre, drama, science and so much more, there was something for everyone to enjoy! 🌊🎭⚽💻🔬

We hope you had as much fun as we did and that you’re feeling even more excited about joining us here at Poltair .

We can’t wait to welcome you all back on Thursday 3rd September, enjoy your summer and we will see you soon! ❤️

✨❤️ From Peru to Poltair...

This term, we were delighted to welcome our partner school from Peru into Poltair. Their visit was filled with shared experiences and unforgettable moments, from exploring St Michael’s Mount and learning ukulele together, to a lively game of rounders, making traditional Cornish Pasties and enjoying a vibrant Peruvian dance performed in traditional dress.

Despite language barriers, students connected with kindness, curiosity and genuine friendship. For those Poltair students who visited Peru in 2024, this reunion was especially meaningful and heartwarming.

This exchange continues to strengthen global understanding and create lasting memories for everyone involved. 🌍

🐴 Thrills & Skills at Barguse Riding Stables! 🐴

As part of Curriculum Enrichment Week, our Thrills & Skills students enjoyed an unforgettable day at Barguse Riding Stables, where they experienced first-hand what it takes to care for these incredible animals.

Students learned how to bathe and groom the horses, clean and look after the tack, and, of course, had the opportunity to ride a wonderful variety of horses of all shapes and sizes. It was fantastic to see everyone embrace the experience, with even those who were feeling a little nervous stepping outside their comfort zones and giving it their very best.

The day was filled with smiles, confidence, new skills and plenty of memorable moments, making it a real highlight of the week.

A huge thank you to everyone at Barguse Riding Centre for giving our students such a warm welcome and providing such an engaging, enjoyable and memorable experience. We are incredibly grateful for your time, expertise and hospitality.

Another successful year of work experience placements has come to an end for our Year 10 students, with opportunities across some incredible businesses in Cornwall and beyond.

It has been fantastic to visit our students in their placements and hear such positive feedback from employers. Here are just a few of the wonderful comments we received:

⭐ “Such a lovely lad. He really got stuck into every task. His first day was a baptism of fire as we were so busy, but he smashed it!”

⭐ “Volunteering proactively to get involved, asking questions and settling in really well. Notable experiences included looking after a sleepy dog following a dew claw removal and assisting during a dental clinic – no queasiness in sight from this student… a vet in the making!”

⭐ “They have been extremely kind and caring, helping with tasks without being asked. They even went one step further by cutting the corners off laminated awards so the children wouldn’t get hurt on the sharp edges.”

These comments perfectly demonstrate the enthusiasm, resilience and compassion our students have shown throughout the week, and we couldn’t be prouder of every single one of them.

A huge thank you to all of the businesses who welcomed our students, shared their expertise and gave them a real insight into the world of work. Your generosity, guidance and encouragement have made a genuine difference, helping to inspire confidence and shape the aspirations of our young people as they begin thinking about their future careers.

Thank you for making this year’s work experience programme such a success

⭐ A Brilliant End to Our Summer Term at Poltair! ☀️📚

What a busy and brilliant term it has been at Poltair. Our students have embraced every opportunity with “enthusiasm, maturity and true Poltair spirit” ❤️

Here are just some of the standout moments that made this term so special:

Prom 2026 🎉✨ — A fantastic celebration for our Year 11s, marking the end of their Poltair journey with style, friendship and well‑deserved fun.

Transition Day 👋🏫 — Our new Year 6 cohort showed confidence, curiosity and a real readiness for September.

Young Carers Summer Event 💛🌼 — A memorable afternoon celebrating remarkable young people who support their families with such strength and compassion.

Awards Evening 🏆👏 — A wonderful night recognising students who embody confidence, character and curiosity.

Sports Day 🏃‍♀️💨 — A brilliant display of teamwork, determination and Poltair pride.

Curriculum Enrichment Week 🎨🌍 — Creativity, adventure and learning beyond the classroom to round off the term.

Thank you to all our families for your continued support.

Wishing you a restful, enjoyable and sunny summer break ☀️🌿

🏅🔥🏆 Sports Day 2026 , What a Momentous Day!

What a day it was on the Poltair field last Friday! From the iconic Chariots of Fire walk on, to intense games of Kinball, incredible athletics, a drone flyover, the always competitive staff races and so much more. It was non‑stop excitement from start to finish.

A special shout out to our Inclusion Team, who brought the fun in their inflatable animal costumes, and to our ever‑reigning staff champions Team Science who remain our staff champions for 2026 - Team Maths your comeback season starts now!

And of course, huge congratulations to our student champions, every single participant gave 110% in true Poltair fashion.

Well done, Team Poltair. What a day to remember ❤

🚎🚋🚍🌟Confidence, Independence and Real‑World Learning with Travel Training...

🚆 Year 10 kicked off their Advanced Travel Training Programme with a brilliant first day at Newquay Orchard!
Students learnt how to buy tickets, read timetables and navigate real train travel even handling delays and a cancellation with confidence. A huge thank you to Paul from Great Western Railway (GWR) for giving students the chance to experience life as a conductor by scanning tickets. 👏

🚍✨ Day 2 took our learners across the border to the CityBus Depot in Plymouth, where they enjoyed a behind‑the‑scenes look at how a busy transport network operates.
They explored exciting apprenticeship pathways, tackled real‑world maths challenges, and even enjoyed a guided tour of Plymouth thanks to the fantastic CityBus team.
🍦 To round off an action‑packed day of learning and confidence‑building, students celebrated with ice cream on the beautiful Barbican.