SMART Schools' Trust comprises three primary schools, three secondary schools, two sixth form centres, two area resource bases, a pre-school and two nursery settings, serving the needs of learners of all ages across South East Cornwall.
British Science Week at Dobwalls 2025
It's British Science Week 2025, wtih the national theme of "Change and Adapt."
Mrs Pipe started the week off with an assembly about the importance of science on Monday morning. All classes took part in science lessons and learning over the we...
On Tuesday 4th March, Tamar Class visited the Eden Project to link to their current topic titled Rainforests.
Year 4 really enjoyed their school trip. They took part in and passed the Rainforest Ranger training which meant they could go into the Rainforest biome! Year 4 suddenly realised ho...
Thursday 6th March, saw another brilliant World Book Day! As a school, we all focussed on traditional tales. Each class spent the day immersed in a traditional tale. All children dressed up as either a character from their class story or wore their pyjamas.
Books and...
Happy St Piran's Day!
Gool Peran Lowen!
On Wednesday 5th March, the whole school spent the afternoon learning about our Cornish heritage. Lerryn Class made super Cornish flags and very proudly waved and sang songs! Children in Key Stage one learnt about the Cornish Coat of Arms...
On Monday 3rd March, we welcomed Reverend Mark into assembly who reminded us why Christians mark Shrove Tuesday known as Pancake Day leading into Ash Wednesday. There was much excitement about the pancake toppings! Rev Mark explained how he made the ash by burning palm crosses, mixed with...
Over the past few weeks, Tamar class along with some other schools in Cornwall took part in a lunch box challenge set up by the Eden Project. they attended some live Microsoft Teams sessions with challenges set in between. They had to design a packed lunch suitable for a child of their age taki...
On Wednesday 12th February, Year 6 were able to learn about the various careers the Royal Navy offers - there are over 100 different job roles. They then undertook some challenges that required creative thinking and problem solving.
The children firstly had to work as a team to create a fr...
On Tuesday 11th February, we joined with the national Safer Internet Day with the theme of "Too good to be true?"
The whole school spent the afternoon learning what a scam is online and how to keep themselves safe. There were so many brilliant discussions that took place.
Miss...
On Wednesday 5th February, Year 5 and Year 6 loved the Ocean Climate Roadshow!
Taylor "That was awesome!"
Jack "That was the coolest thing ever" talking about a combustion experiment.
The children spoke about how energy is created and used in different ways. They sp...
On Tuesday 28th January, the delicious smell of toast once again filled the corridors and classes of Dobwalls! Toasty Tuesday was organised again by The School Council and raised just over £70 for the British Heart Foundation - our children's chosen charity this year. To date th...
On Tuesday 21st January, Tamar Class (Y4) welcomed their parents and carers into our school hall to teach and share with them how they enjoy learning their times tables at school. Tamar Class love to sing songs, chant, play Times Table Rock Stars, play games and more!
We all kno...