04.04.2025 Senior Bulletin

Dear Parents, Guardians & Carers,

As we come to the end of another busy and fulfilling term, we want to take a moment to thank our pupils, staff, and families for their continued energy, enthusiasm, and support.

It has been a term full of achievement, creativity, and community spirit, a true reflection of what makes our school so special.

The Head has shared his end of term letter via email, but for now, we wish you all a restful and refreshing break.

School News

Latest From Truro School

Lasting Friendships Through FTS

We are incredibly grateful for their energy and enthusiasm to make our school a special place. Thank you to all, both those currently involved in the FTS and those looking to join in future.

A Dazzling Celebration of Sports

Dressed in their finest, our Sixth Formers, families, and Truro School staff gathered at the Alverton Hotel in Truro for the annual Senior Sports Dinner.

Boarders Enjoy Springtime in Cornwall

To add to the springtime atmosphere, the Easter Bunny paid a special visit to our boarders.

Grimm Tales for 3rd and 4th Years

3rd and 4th Year pupils brought classic folklore to life in Grimm Tales, adapted by Carol Ann Duffy.

First Class Success in the Maths Feast

Truro School's 4th Year Maths pupils achieved outstanding success in the Cornish Team Maths competitions organised by AMSP (Advanced Mathematics Support Programme) this term. Among 13 competing teams, our teams secured 1st and 6th place.

Sarang Co-Authors Academic Paper on Healthcare Challenges

Congratulations to 4th Year pupil Sarang for his hard work in contributing to his first academic paper.

Rock Stars: Geologists Gain Prestigious University Offers

Congratulations to our outstanding cohort of Upper Sixth geologists who have accumulated a multitude of prestigious university offers.

ACHE Graduation Celebration

Our latest group of ACHE mentors came together to mark the successful completion of their peer mentor training.

Allied Health Ambitions for Percy and Kai-li

The field of Allied Health Professions offers a wealth of interesting career opportunities, and two of our students have secured an impressive array of offers as they take the next steps in their journeys.

Senior Sports Round-Up 04.04.25

The sports dinner was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on everything our teams have accomplished, and it is a pleasure to share some of the latest sporting highlights from across the school community.

Behind the Story of The Penguin Lessons

Since retiring as Head of Chemistry Mike Thompson (1980-2006) has shared with us the exciting news about his book The Penguin Lessons, which has been made into feature film starring Steve Coogan.

A Morning in the Gardens

Parents, friends and families gathered for a lovely tour of the Truro School gardens, led by our Gardeners Tom and Sarah.

Musical Talent Shines in Joyful Easter Concert

Truro School Chapel was filled with energy, rhythm, and harmony on Thursday evening as pupils and students from across the school came together to perform in the annual Easter Concert.

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School Notices

Messages & Downloads

Summer Term Clubs and Activities

We’re pleased to share that the Summer Term Clubs and Activities list is now available via the link below. Please note that Clubs and Activities will begin on the first day of term, Wednesday 23 April.

Wednesday Afternoon Activities (WAA) have been shared with your child via their Form Tutor and will commence on Wednesday 30 April.

Thank you.

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Morocco Surf Trip

We still have a few places available on the Morocco Surf Trip for October half-term (Sunday 19th October – Sunday 26th October 2025).

The trip is suitable for all standard of surfer from beginner to expert and will cost £1575. This will be a fantastic opportunity to surf some excellent waves.

If anyone is interested please contact Dr S Smith (sms@truroschool.com).

Uniform Shop

Please be aware that the Uniform Shop will re-open after Easter on Friday 25 April, not Wednesday 23 April.

Thank you.

Beach Cleans

The Sustainability and Eco-Committees would like to invite you to join them at the following beach cleans:

Saturday 3 May, 2pm, Watergate Bay: Organised by the Friends of Truro School and Beach Guardian

Friday 16 May, 4.30pm – 6pm, Perranporth Beach:
Organised by the eco-committee and part of the Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile Clean Campaign

Friday, 13 June, 4.30- 6pm, Perranporth Beach:
Organised by the eco-committee and part of the Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile Clean Campaign

Parents On-Site During the School Day

A polite reminder that parents should not be on-site during the school day (8.45am – 3.50pm) unless under the following circumstances:

You have a scheduled appointment with a member of staff.

You are spectating at a school sports fixture. In this case, you must sign in and out at the SBA Sports Centre Reception.

You are visiting the Truro School Café during its opening hours (8.00am – 10.30am and 3.00pm – 4.15pm). If visiting the Café, you must sign in and out using the tablet in the Café. Parents and visitors should not be in the Café outside of these hours.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Message from Devon and Cornwall Police

Devon and Cornwall police are to trying to prevent anti-social behaviour in some of our coastal towns. They have asked us to share the following message:

During the school holidays many coastal areas across Cornwall have been subjected to large scale anti-social behaviour by students from schools across Cornwall. We would like all parents to talk to their children and not only know their whereabouts but to actively discourage this type of behaviour via discussion of the consequences. There will be a zero-tolerance approach to any anti-social behaviour.

Thank you.