At Luxulyan Primary School our aim is to open the door to the world beyond our village for our children. We want children who leave Luxulyan Primary School to have a sense of place and to be full of knowledge and wonder for the world they live in, ready to contribute to their communities and the wider world. 

Luxulyan Primary School provides a wide range of activities and experiences aimed at capturing children’s talents and interests. Personal development is taught in a range of ways throughout the children’s school journey. For example:

• in discrete lessons (please see the PSHE curriculum, including coverage of British Values and SMSC).
• through cross-curricular links in other lessons.
• through weekly Picture News sessions.
• in assemblies and workshops: guest speakers, role-playing, and interactive activities.
• by encouraging positive leadership among pupils through roles such as school councillors, House captains and class responsibilities.
• by celebrating diversity: embracing cultural differences and promoting inclusivity.
• by specialist staff working with individuals and groups.
• in online safety lessons in computing and assembly.
• by celebrating positive learning attributes daily and with weekly certificates.
• in the range of extra-curricular clubs on offer.
• through well thought through transitions throughout the school and beyond.
• by focusing on mental and physical health.
• through outdoor activities, trips, visits and residentials.
• through the introduction of Lyfta StoryWorlds for Citizenship. 
• through our annual careers day. 
• through an intentionally designed curriculum that exposes learners to different lives, people, careers and opportunities. 

Picture News

Throughout the year, we use Picture News as part of our weekly assemblies to support pupils’ understanding of the world around them and to strengthen learning in citizenship and personal development. Using carefully selected, age-appropriate news stories, pupils explore current events, ethical issues and different viewpoints, while developing critical thinking, discussion skills and respect for others. These regular assemblies help build awareness, empathy and a strong understanding of British Values, preparing pupils to engage thoughtfully with life in modern Britain and the wider world. Picture News also provides high-quality opportunities for digital literacy and critical thinking and analysis around points of view and the authenticity and neutrality of sources of information online. We believe this is hugely important for children growing up in a world where artificial intelligence can make almost anything seem true.