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FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER: NEWS, NOTICES AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Retired alumni visits from other side of the world
Former pupil Colin Groves CO80 returned to Truro School, all the way from New Zealand, to give Sixth Form students an interesting insight to his long and successful career.
For 23 years Colin was a Director for Tetra Level Group. Previously he had been in accountancy and IT, but that wasn’t always the plan. After leaving Truro School Colin was sponsored by British Rail to attend
university, but decided engineering wasn’t for him.
In his presentation, Colin made several key points about having a plan but to expect bumps in the road, to be yourself, and to find a career you enjoy.
Uniform ShopExtended Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop is now open until 2pm on Mondays to enable pupils, parents and staff to have access to the shop over the lunch period.
Revised opening hours are:Monday 8am - 2pmWednesday 1pm - 6pmFriday 8am - 11am
As previously advised, the shop will also be open on the last Friday of half term (1st November) between 9am and 2pm and on the last Friday of the Christmas break (3rd January) between 8am and 11am.
Rotary YoungPhotographer Competition
Entries are open for this year’s Rotary Young Photographer Competition. This year’s theme is ‘Through my Eyes’ and contenders must submit a portfolio of three photos.
For more information follow the link for the 2019-20 Competitors Information Pack and Entry Form
http://www.rotary-r ib i .org/districts/page
Harvest Festival for FoodbankThank you to all the pupils and families for their recent donations to the Harvest Festival for Camborne Foodbank.
The tutor group with the most donations were 5H, with an amazing total of 108 items.
As a thank you, 5H were given a tub of chocolates to share, but as a group decided they would also donate them too.
In a very close second, 105 food items were donated by tutor group 4J.
A big thank you to everyone who made money or food donations.
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Diary DatesReconnecting in London- Truro School Alumni
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A Truro School Connected event took place last Thursday, 10 October, with a record 80 guests registering for this year’s event, held at the Sarasin & Partners LLP offices, which overlooks the front steps of St Paul’s Cathedral.
Alumni ranging from CO48 to CO15 gathered to share fond recollections of Truro School as well as report their achievement since leaving . The evening was hosted by current headmaster, Andrew Gordon-Brown who was joined by former headmasters Paul Smith (2001-2012) and Guy Dodd (1993-2001).
Nancy Kenward, Head of Careers, attended to promote Truro School Connected, said: ‘Chatting to alumni, some of whom I have not met before and
some who are already helping with this initiative, I am reminded of the wealth of knowledge and experience within the Truro School Community. Endeavouring to harness this incredible force for the benefit of our current students is a very exciting prospect: it provides a unique knowledge base which offers invaluable guidance and advice, not only to our Sixth Form students but also to recent leavers, and our new alumni just beginning their career journey’.
Nicky Berridge, Development and Alumni Manager said: ‘This event has gone from strength to strength over the past 4 years with attendance this year exceeding our expectations. It was a pleasure to welcome so many new faces, attending a reunion event for the first time, as well as welcoming back our regular attendees’.
Jayne Grigg, , Director of Admissions and Development, echoed these words: ‘It was great to hear what everyone is doing now, their interesting careers, some weddings, some births... future pupils, I hope!
‘It would seem our alumni are everywhere and, what is so wonderful for us, are all keen to maintain their link with the school and help in our many ventures, whether the Truro School Foundation or Truro School Connected or, simply, to keep in touch. I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did’.
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Lower Sixth Geography Students visit Jurassic Coast
Oxbridge Tea
The Lower Sixth have been dodging showers and enjoying the world-famous Jurassic Coast, including Old Harry’s Rocks, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Portland, Chiswell, Chesil Beach and West Bay on their geography field trip.
The field trip provides essential information for their A-Level coastal unit in which they look at processes and landforms in coastal zones and also how the coast provides opportunities for human activities and how these require management of both the positive and negative impacts.
Teachers’ House Quiz
Truro School hosted an Oxbridge tea yesterday evening, designed to give students mock interview experiences in preparation for a real interview.
Local Sixth Formers gathered in the SBASC including Liskeard School, Launceston College, Camborne Sceince Acadamy, Truro High School, Helston Community College, Budehaven School, Bodmin College, Saltash School and Newquay Tretherras. The students then split off around the school in accordance with their chosen degree.
Teachers and Support Staff descended on the Burrell Theatre this week to battle it out in a quiz organised and hosted by Sixth Form students. Congratulations to Wickett on 1st Place and Vinter on 2nd and thank you to the Sixth Form for organising!
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North Cornwall Book FestivalTruro School Book Club attended the annual North Cornwall Book Festival last Friday, for its seventh year. They got to meet Irish author John Boyne, best known for his Young Adult novel ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’. He gave a fascinating talk about his new novel, ‘My Brother’s Name is Jessica’, as well as top writing tips.
Matt Windle, know as the ‘Poet with Punch’ delivered a fascinating spoken-word workshop, encouraging students to use poetry as a means of expression.
Finally, Kernow Youth Book Award winner, Liz Kessler, gave a brilliant workshop on creative writing, against the stunning backdrop of St Endellion Church.
The pupils had a fantastic day, receiving professional, real life writing skills for a variety of styles.
Truro School Sailors Organise Racing EventOn Wednesday, Truro School sailors participated in the first team racing event of the year, against Truro High School. The event was held at St Mawes Sailing Club, organised and run by Henry Hallam.
The sailors participated in a series of six races, where they raced in a partnership with another boat, using both boat speed and tactical knowledge of sailing rules to attempt to out-manoeuvre their opponents.
Congratulations to Sam C and Henry D who secured a win, with Oli L and Ed D close behind, in second. Well done to Will S, and Hugo C who also showed very impressive sailing and sportsmanship skills on the water. Thanks to St Mawes Sailing Club for hosting.Report by Henry H
Tickets for the FTS Christmas Pudding Making Evening can be purchased using the following link:
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Diary DatesSaturday 19 October
Half term
Fencing: Mixed U18A v ADP Camp (A)
Sunday 20 October
Half term
Monday 21 October
Half term
Music: Girl Choristers trip,
returns 9.00pm
Tuesday 22 October
Half termFencing: Mixed U18A v Truro Camp
Wednesday 23 October
Half term
Thursday 24 October
Half term
Friday 25 October
Half term
Saturday 26 October
Half term
Sunday 27 October
Half term
Monday 28 October
Half termDrama: Whole School Play - This Sceptered Isle rehearsals 10.00am-5.00pm, Cancelled all week
Tuesday 29 October
Half termStudent ‘Climate Emergency’ Conference, University of Exeter Penryn Campus, 9.15am-3.30pm
Wednesday 30 October
Half termUCAS: Oxbridge Admissions Tests, Wilkes Building, 9.00am
Thursday 31 October
Half termDuke of Edinburgh’s Award: Gold and Silver training expedition, Bodmin Moor, 2.00pm
Friday 1 November
Half term
Saturday 2 November
Half termDuke of Edinburgh’s Award: Gold and Silver training expedition, Bodmin Moor, returns 6.00pm
Drama: 4th Year - Upper Sixth trip, Bristol Old Vic, 10.00am- 9.00pm
Sunday 3 November
Half termBoarding: Boarders’ transport departs, Heathrow, 10.00am
Boarders return, 2.00pm-9.00pm
Monday 4 November
Whole school returns
Sport: 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars review meetings - all week during games lessons, all day
Geography: 5th Year GCSE Group 1 (ACB 5A) and Group 2 (AJP 5B) trip, Gwithian,
Geography: 5th Year GCSE Group 1 (ACB 5A) and Group 2 (AJP 5B) trip, Gwithian, 9.00am-3.45pm
Hockey: Girls Fixtures U13A v Penair, 3.30pm
Tuesday 5 November
Sport: 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars review meetings - all week during games lessons, all day
Geography: 5th Year GCSE Group 3 (ACB 5C) and Group 4 (JCW 5D) trip, Gwithian, 9.00am- 3.45pm
Hockey Fixtures: Girls-U14A vs Truro High School for Girls, 4.00pm
Ten Tors: Training, Outdoor Pursuits area, 4.00pm-5.00pm
Drama: Lower and Upper Sixth students trip, Plymouth Theatre Royal, 5.30pm-10.30pm
Wednesday 6 November
Sport: 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars review meetings - all week during games lessons, all day
Art: City of Lights Lantern workshop for Senior and Prep School, Old Sports Hall and Studio 3, 9.15am-3.50pm
Squash Fixtures: Boys-U14A vs KS3 National Schools Championships Stage 1Boys-U14A vs Whitgift, 2.30pm
Rugby Union Fixtures, 3.30pm
Music: ABRSM Theory Exams, 5.00pm-8.00pm
Music: House Music Competition Finals and Gala Concert, Chapel, 7.00pm-9.00pm
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Diary DatesThursday 7 November
Sport: 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars review meetings - all week during games lessons, all day
Maths: Sixth Form UKMT Challenge
Geology: 4th Year Group 2 field trip, 9.00am-1.00pm
Hockey Fixtures: Girls-U14A vs County Tournament, 10.00am
ACHE Meeting: Sixth Form Common Room, 4.00pm
Upper Sixth Parents: Parents’ Evening,Old Sports Hall, 4.30pm-7.30pm
Friday 8 November
Sport: 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars review meetings - all week during games lessons, all day
16+ Scholarships and Means Tested Bursaries - closing date for applications
Whole School Assembly, SBASC, 8.45am-9.10am
Music: Closing date for ABRSM Practical Exam entries, 4.00pm
Music: Dido and Aeneas performance, Chape, 7.30pm-9.00pm Cancelled
Saturday 9 November
Netball: U14A v County Tournament, 8.30am
Rugby Union Fixtures: U12A+B v Exeter School, (A), 1.00pm
Rugby Union Fixtures: U13A+B, U14A+B, U15A, U18A v Exeter School (H), 2.30pm
Music: Dido and Aeneas performance, Chape, 7.30pm-9.00pm Cancelled
Sunday 10 November
Cross Country fixtures: Mixed-U18A vs CORNWALL AA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS & COUNTY TEAM SELECTION, location tbc, 2.30pm
In line with the launch of our brand new well-being programme, we are starting a new Teen Yoga club from 4-5pm every Thursday, commencing on the first week after half term.
Yoga has many benefits, including:• increased flexibility and strength,• improved posture,• deep breathing and oxygenation of the body, • sleep promotion, • acceptance of body image,• fostering tolerance and respect in oneself and others
... and many more!
Against preconceived ideas, yoga is not just for girls, and not just about stretching.
If anyone is interested, please email MrsMrs Monnier Gilchrist on [email protected].
Coming Soon... Ease your stress with yoga Missing Uniform
A number of pupils have lost named items of school uniform this half term. Please can I ask all parents to check
their child’s uniform over the half term break and make sure they do not have any items which belong to other pupils. If you do find uniform which belongs to another pupil please could you take it
to the main school office.
Thank you
Mrs EllisonDeputy Head Pastoral
Save the DateFTS and Community Events
Autumn Term
Thursday 14 Nov Truro School Senior and Prep Christmas Pudding making evening (19h00 - 21h00)
Friday 6 December Truro School Senior Christmas Event
Friday 6 December Truro School Prep Christmas Fair (15h00 - 17h00)
Spring Term
Saturday 25 January Truro School 11+ 13+ entrance exam (09h00 - 12h00) Tea and coffee for parents in the Cafe
Friday 20 March Truro School Prep Barn Dance – provisional date (18h30 - 20h30)
Summer Term
Saturday 16 May Truro School Prep Triathlon – provisional date (09h15 - 12h30)
Saturday 20 June Truro School Prep Summer Fete – provisional date (12h00 - 15h00)
Thursday 18 June Truro School Senior 1st Year Gala Concert
Dates TBC Truro School Prep Sports Day
Dates TBC Truro School Senior Sports Day
Saturday 27 June Summer Ball (for all Truro School Parents - Senior and Prep)
Thursday 2 July Truro School Prep Speech Day
Friday 3 July Truro School Senior Speech Day
The Friends of Truro School (FTS) is designed to bring the strong and inclusive community of Truro School Senior and Prep parents, pupils and teachers together.
All parents and/or guardians of pupils at Truro School Senior and Prep are full members of the FTS. The FTS works to enrich our children’s school experience, strengthen the school community, raise funds to help enhance the facilities of the school and ensure that our children get the most out of their time here.
Thank you very much for your support and we look forward to seeing you at events around the school.
Best wishes, Laura Rundle and The FTS TeamChair of FTS Committee [email protected]
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Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-pudding-making-evening-tickets-76091350277
IF I WERE A BLACKBIRD I’D WHISTLE AND SING PAINTINGS BY BERNARD IRWIN
Please join us for a preview, drinks and nibbles on
Friday 18th October 6pm-8pm
18/10/19 – 27/11/19
Open Saturdays 10am-3pm and Wednesdays 5pm-8pm
At the Burrell Theatre 18, 19, 20 and 21 DecemberVisit www.burrelltheatre.com
for more information.
