A Warm Welcome For Will Silk

Truro School Prep is delighted to welcome Mr Will Silk, who joined the team this Easter as Assistant Head Pastoral, following the retirement of Maggie Issaka.

Mr Silk brings with him 25 years of experience in education. Most recently, he served as Deputy Head at Perrott Hill Prep School in Somerset, where he was instrumental in launching a Young Farmers Club – an initiative he hopes to introduce at Truro School in the future. He is passionate about charitable work and is a proud patron of Farms for City Children, a charity founded by Sir Michael and Lady Clare Morpurgo. The charity provides children from disadvantaged urban backgrounds with residential farm stays, offering many their first glimpse of the countryside and a deeper understanding of where their food comes from. During his time at Perrott Hill, Mr Silk led several fundraising initiatives in support of the charity, including the creation and sale of jams, marmalades, and chutneys. He is already feeling welcomed by the Truro School Prep community and is excited to continue this meaningful work here.

Speaking about what drew him to the role at Truro School Prep, Mr Silk said, “I loved the vibrancy and feel of the school, the children were all happy and there is a breadth of opportunity for me to accentuate that even further. I am looking forward to getting to know the pupils, bring my experience to the school and make it the best place I can to educate your child”.

Beyond his professional life, Mr Silk enjoys cricket and farming, spending time on his smallholding with his wife Lucy, who also has a background in education, and caring for their chickens and animals. He has three children: two currently at university in Falmouth and Edinburgh, and a son at boarding school.

Alongside his pastoral responsibilities, Mr Silk is also looking forward to being back in the classroom. He is leading humanities for Years 5 and 6, as well as teaching PSHE. His first lesson this week involved a fun ‘get-to-know-you’ activity, encouraging pupils to interview each other and present their findings to the class. In addition, he is serving as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Prep and Pre-Prep, with a visible presence across all areas of school life.

At the heart of his role is a commitment to pupil and parent wellbeing. He said, “I hope to build a strong and supportive bond with families, ensuring excellent communication and care – always putting the children at the centre of everything we do.”

Education has been part of Mr Silk’s life from a young age. He grew up on the campus of Radley College in Oxfordshire, where his father, Dennis Silk, served as Warden for over 20 years. With a background in both Prep and Senior education, Mr Silk is a trained History teacher and experienced in sports management.

We’re delighted to have him on board and hope you’ll join us in warmly welcoming Mr Silk to the Truro School family. He’s looking forward to meeting parents over the summer term and encourages pupils to come and introduce themselves or seek guidance whenever needed.