28.02.25 Senior Bulletin

Dear Parents, Guardians & Carers,

Welcome to the second half of the Spring term, with lighter evenings and a hint of sunshine!

This week the theme of reflection has woven its way through our school. We began the week as a community marking the third anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. Rev. Helen created a beautiful space in the chapel where pupils and staff lit candles in solidarity and remembrance. For some in our community, this was a deeply personal occasion, and it was lovely to see friends standing by each other and supporting one another in prayer and reflection. It reminded me again of how international our school family is and the importance of compassion, one of our core values that makes our school such a special place.

At our whole school assembly, the Head spoke about the importance of self-reflection and shared the words of the philosopher Socrates, who said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” He encouraged us to consider the importance of self-awareness and critical thinking. As Socrates believed that a life without self-reflection, without questioning our beliefs, actions, and purpose, lacked meaning and value, our school values of curiosity, creativity, and courage encourage us to reflect on why we do what we do and to remain open to growth and new ideas.

And, no matter where we sit in our school community, we were encouraged to use that reflection to channel learning and growth and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. We see this built into the classroom every day through the pupils’ learning scores, in particular ‘Response to Feedback’, but we also cover it through staff meetings and professional development, building a growth mindset into the fabric of our school.

Today is the start of Ramadan, a time of fasting and spiritual reflection for Muslims, and next week brings the start of Lent for Christians. We will be encouraging everyone in the school community to support and respect those for whom this is a special and sacred time of year. No matter our personal beliefs, we work hard together to be aware of those around us, and I’m proud to be part of the Truro School family, which is built on the Methodist principle “all are welcome”. Inclusion is such an important thread in our culture, where individuals are learning to be confident to be who they are.

I know the busyness of our weeks sometimes makes reflection difficult. Half-term brought a range of trips for many, skiing in Austria, rugby in Portugal, and the challenge of Ten Tors on Bodmin Moor, to name but a few. Similarly, many of our pupils are busy consolidating their learning and reflecting on their knowledge and any gaps in the build-up to GCSE and A-Level exams. Do reach out to your teachers and form tutors for support where you need it; we are here for you.

Finally, thank you to all of our staff, some in the foreground and many more in the background, who all contribute to our school community. The care, time, and dedication you show to our pupils and each other are what make this school such a vibrant, supportive and friendly place. Thank you.

With best wishes for the weekend.

Mrs Rachel Henderson

HR Director

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Messages & Downloads

Hall for Cornwall - Gala Concert

Hall for Cornwall Gala Concert, next Tuesday, 4 March at 7pm.

The programme will include high-quality pupil soloists as well as chamber and larger ensembles of both a classical and popular nature.

Please book your tickets via the Hall For Cornwall website.

FTS Survey

The FTS have created a quick one-minute survey for secondary parents to fill in.

The FTS have recognised the need for a wider variety of social activities for parents who might want to meet new people and build a stronger secondary community. So please do have your say in the survey below!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KYLJ6HW

Upcoming Careers Talks

Careers in the Civil Service – 6 March

Thursday 6 March, 1.05-2.00pm, Room 55. Dom Gilchrist, a civil servant in the Department of Education and former employee at 10 Downing Street, will be talking about careers in the civil service.

He will also talk about his degree in History and Politics at Oxford, the various routes into the civil service, and more broadly about roles within politics. Open to 4th Years and above, email nk@truroschool.com to sign up by Wednesday 5th March, please let me know if you need a packed lunch ordered for you, and any dietary requirements.

Careers in the Navy – 13 March

Thursday 13th March 1.05-2.00pm, Room 55. Dave Randle, Royal Navy/Royal Marines Liaison Officer, will be talking about careers in the Navy. Please sign up by Wednesday 12th March. Open to 3rd Years and above, email nk@truroschool.com to sign up, please let me know if you need a packed lunch ordered for you, and any dietary requirements.

Spring Term's Clubs and Activities

The list of Spring Term clubs and activities is available to view here.

Important Parking Reminder

We kindly ask all parents to refrain from using private car parks near the School (eg BBC Radio Cornwall) for dropping off or collecting children.

We do appreciate this can be tricky, but similarly request that local residents and businesses are not inconvenienced.

Thank you for your understanding!

Uniform Shop

Please note that the Uniform Shop will be closed next Wednesday afternoon (5 March).

We’re very sorry for any inconvenience caused.