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A group of pupils from  Manifold C.E. Academy joined friends from seven other Trust schools on 10th March to continue their journey of faith at the 2026 TMPF Trust RE Retreat. Staged at Great Wood Hall in Upper Tean, the Retreat focused upon exploring Peace and being Mindful, which, alongside Trust and Friendship, make up the TMPF Trust values.

Led by staff from across TMPF Trust, the sessions looked at peace and mindfulness through Bible stories, reflections, mindful crafts and art. They also built individual peace and mindfulness through 'Space Makers' – which is designed to help children improve their mental health and well-being through reflective practices.

Speaking of the retreat, TMPF Trust Collective Worship Leader, Chris Casey, said, “Exploring ways to achieve peacefulness, the children enjoyed a fun-filled day of activities and even made a few friends along the way!

"Children shared how calming they found the day and how much they enjoyed being able to take time to still and reflect upon their own feelings. It was a very positive experience for all and allowed the children to build new connections across different schools.”