Cumbria Education Trust give students the chance to be the best they can be

The 11 schools of Cumbria Education Trust (CET) put on the celebratory week to give students and pupils the opportunity to 'challenge and express themselves in as many different ways as possible'.

Youngsters from the three secondary and eight primary schools enjoyed the Be The Best You Can Be Week, with opportunities ranging from the physical to mental and social and encompassing the trust’s core values of 'respect, responsibility and resilience'.

The smile before the fall for one William Howard student

Included in the week were assemblies, sports days, poetry and art competitions as well as shows and performances. 

READ MORE: Energy bills could hit £4,200 in January

At Newtown Primary School in Carlisle pupils took on skills builder challenges, at William Howard School in Brampton there were House competitions, a Talkin Tarn 24-hour charity run and summer concert and at The Whitehaven Academy a Festival of Learning.

Pupils at Yanwath Primary getting ready for their race

In the same week, many also took on the CET Mile, with pupils and staff challenged to get active and run, walk or cycle a mile.

Nic Tweddle, CET assistant headteacher and student events lead, said: “Throughout the week students and pupils were encouraged to showcase and develop skills and talents across all aspects of school life in terms of what it means to be a part of our CET community.

CET Mile runners from Year 9 at Workington Academy.jpg

"They threw themselves into the week and it was a fantastic way to round off the school year," he said. 

The multi-academy Cumbria Education Trust (CET) is responsible for the education of more than 4,400 pupils and students across three secondary schools, eight primaries and West Coast Sixth Form.

READ MORE: 'Success attaches to success' as rejuvenation and redevelopment plans progress