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Uniform Shop Extended 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 - 2pm Wednesday 1pm - 6pm Former pupil Colin Groves CO80 returned to university, but decided engineering wasn’t Friday 8am - 11am Truro School, all the way from New Zealand, for him. to give Sixth Form students an interesting As previously advised, the shop will insight to his long and successful career. In his presentation, Colin made several key also be open on the last Friday of points about having a plan but to expect half term (1st November) between For 23 years Colin was a Director for Tetra bumps in the road, to be yourself, and to 9am and 2pm and on the last Friday Level Group. Previously he had been in find a career you enjoy. of the Christmas break (3rd January) accountancy and IT, but that wasn’t always between 8am and 11am. the plan. After leaving Truro School Colin Read the full story online > was sponsored by British Rail to attend
Rotary Young Harvest Festival for Foodbank Photographer Thank you to all the pupils and families Competition for their recent donations to the Harvest Festival for Camborne Foodbank. Entries are open for this year’s Rotary The tutor group with the most donations Young Photographer Competition. were 5H, with an amazing total of 108 This year’s theme is ‘Through my items. Eyes’ and contenders must submit a portfolio of three photos. As a thank you, 5H were given a tub of chocolates to share, but as a group For more information follow the decided they would also donate them too. link for the 2019-20 Competitors Information Pack and Entry Form In a very close second, 105 food items were donated by tutor group 4J. http://www.rotary-ribi.org/ A big thank you to everyone who made districts/page money or food donations.
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Reconnecting in London- Truro SchoolDiary Alumni Dates
A Truro School Connected event took some who are already helping with this Jayne Grigg, , Director of Admissions and place last Thursday, 10 October, with a initiative, I am reminded of the wealth Development, echoed these words: ‘It was record 80 guests registering for this year’s of knowledge and experience within the great to hear what everyone is doing now, event, held at the Sarasin & Partners LLP Truro School Community. Endeavouring to their interesting careers, some weddings, offices, which overlooks the front steps of harness this incredible force for the benefit some births... future pupils, I hope! St Paul’s Cathedral. of our current students is a very exciting prospect: it provides a unique knowledge ‘It would seem our alumni are everywhere Alumni ranging from CO48 to CO15 base which offers invaluable guidance and and, what is so wonderful for us, are all gathered to share fond recollections advice, not only to our Sixth Form students keen to maintain their link with the school of Truro School as well as report their but also to recent leavers, and our new and help in our many ventures, whether achievement since leaving . The evening alumni just beginning their career journey’. the Truro School Foundation or Truro was hosted by current headmaster, School Connected or, simply, to keep in Andrew Gordon-Brown who was joined by Nicky Berridge, Development and Alumni touch. I hope they enjoyed it as much as former headmasters Paul Smith (2001- Manager said: ‘This event has gone from I did’. 2012) and Guy Dodd (1993-2001). strength to strength over the past 4 years with attendance this year exceeding Nancy Kenward, Head of Careers, our expectations. It was a pleasure to attended to promote Truro School welcome so many new faces, attending a View more images online > Connected, said: ‘Chatting to alumni, reunion event for the first time, as well as some of whom I have not met before and welcoming back our regular attendees’.
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Lower Sixth Geography Students visit Jurassic Coast 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.
Oxbridge Tea Teachers’ House Quiz 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!
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.
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North Cornwall Book Festival
Truro 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 Event On 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. Tickets for the FTS Christmas Pudding Making Evening can be purchased 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 using the following link: C who also showed very impressive sailing and sportsmanship skills on the water. Thanks to St Mawes Sailing Club for hosting. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ Report by Henry H christmas-pudding-making-evening- tickets-76091350277
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Tuesday 29 October Geography: 5th Year GCSE Group 1 (ACB Diary Dates 5A) and Group 2 (AJP 5B) trip, Gwithian, Saturday 19 October Half term 9.00am-3.45pm Student ‘Climate Emergency’ Conference, University of Exeter Penryn Campus, Girls Fixtures U13A v Penair, Half term Hockey: 9.15am-3.30pm 3.30pm Fencing: Mixed U18A v ADP Camp (A) Wednesday 30 October Tuesday 5 November Sunday 20 October Half term 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars review UCAS: Oxbridge Admissions Tests, Wilkes Sport: Half term Building, 9.00am meetings - all week during games lessons, all day Monday 21 October Thursday 31 October Geography: 5th Year GCSE Group 3 (ACB Half term 5C) and Group 4 (JCW 5D) trip, Gwithian, Half term Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Gold and 9.00am- 3.45pm Music: Girl Choristers trip, Silver training expedition, Bodmin Moor, 2.00pm returns 9.00pm Hockey Fixtures: Girls-U14A vs Truro High School for Girls, 4.00pm Tuesday 22 October Friday 1 November Ten Tors: Training, Outdoor Pursuits area, Half term Half term 4.00pm-5.00pm Fencing: Mixed U18A v Truro Camp Saturday 2 November Drama: Lower and Upper Sixth students trip, Plymouth Theatre Royal, 5.30pm- Wednesday 23 October Half term 10.30pm Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Gold and Half term Silver training expedition, Bodmin Moor, returns 6.00pm Wednesday 6 November Thursday 24 October 4th Year - Upper Sixth trip, Bristol Drama: 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars review Half term Old Vic 10.00am- 9.00pm Sport: , meetings - all week during games lessons, Friday 25 October Sunday 3 November all day
Half term Half term Art: City of Lights Lantern workshop for Boarding: Boarders’ transport departs, Senior and Prep School, Old Sports Hall Saturday 26 October Heathrow, 10.00am and Studio 3, 9.15am-3.50pm
Half term Boarders return, 2.00pm-9.00pm Squash Fixtures: Boys-U14A vs KS3 National Schools Championships Stage 1 Sunday 27 October Monday 4 November Boys-U14A vs Whitgift, 2.30pm Half term Whole school returns Rugby Union Fixtures, 3.30pm Monday 28 October Sport: 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars review Music: ABRSM Theory Exams, 5.00pm- Half term meetings - all week during games lessons, 8.00pm Drama: Whole School Play - all day This Sceptered Isle rehearsals Music: House Music Competition Finals 10.00am-5.00pm, Cancelled all week Geography: 5th Year GCSE Group 1 (ACB and Gala Concert, Chapel, 7.00pm-9.00pm 5A) and Group 2 (AJP 5B) trip, Gwithian,
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Diary Dates Thursday 7 November Friday 8 November Saturday 9 November
Sport: 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars Sport: 1st - 5th Year Sport Scholars Netball: U14A v County Tournament, review meetings - review meetings - 8.30am all week during games lessons, all day all week during games lessons, all day Rugby Union Fixtures: U12A+B v Exeter Maths: Sixth Form UKMT Challenge 16+ Scholarships and Means Tested School, (A), 1.00pm Bursaries - closing date for applications Geology: 4th Year Group 2 field trip, Rugby Union Fixtures: U13A+B, U14A+B, 9.00am-1.00pm Whole School Assembly, SBASC, 8.45am- U15A, U18A v Exeter School (H), 2.30pm 9.10am Hockey Fixtures: Music: Dido and Aeneas performance, Girls-U14A vs County Tournament, Music: Closing date for ABRSM Practical Chape, 7.30pm-9.00pm Cancelled 10.00am Exam entries, 4.00pm
ACHE Meeting: Sixth Form Music: Dido and Aeneas performance, Sunday 10 November Common Room, 4.00pm Chape, 7.30pm-9.00pm Cancelled Cross Country fixtures: Upper Sixth Parents: Parents’ Evening, Mixed-U18A vs CORNWALL AA CROSS Old Sports Hall, 4.30pm-7.30pm COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS & COUNTY TEAM SELECTION, location tbc, 2.30pm
Coming Soon... Ease your stress with yoga Missing Uniform 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. A number of pupils have lost named items of school uniform this half term. Yoga has many benefits, including: Please can I ask all parents to check • increased flexibility and strength, their child’s uniform over the half term • improved posture, break and make sure they do not have • deep breathing and oxygenation of the body, any items which belong to other pupils. • sleep promotion, If you do find uniform which belongs to • acceptance of body image, another pupil please could you take it • fostering tolerance and respect in oneself and others to the main school office. ... and many more! Thank you Against preconceived ideas, yoga is not just for girls, and not just about stretching. Mrs Ellison Deputy Head Pastoral If anyone is interested, please email MrsMrs Monnier Gilchrist on [email protected].
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Save the Date FTS 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 Team Chair of FTS Committee [email protected] truroschool.com | [email protected] Friday Bulletin
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IF I WERE A BLACKBIRD I’D W I LE A D I 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 Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ Open Saturdays 10am-3pm and Wednesdays 5pm-8pm christmas-pudding-making-evening-tickets-76091350277
NURSERY | PREP | SENIOR | SIXTH FORM At the Burrell Theatre 18, 19, 20 and 21 December Visit www.burrelltheatre.com for more information.