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Dear Parents & Carers,
I thought it might be helpful to begin this message with an update on the School’s ongoing response to Storm Goretti. Whilst communications with insurance providers and loss adjusters continue, I am heartened to inform you that the Grounds team and their tree surgeon counterparts have made a considerable impact on the northern side of the main field and in the woods.
The initial clear-up is complete in these areas, whilst the majority of the smaller trees and branches have been chipped (for later use), we have preserved the larger logs and trunks so that they can be used when we engage in landscaping and replanting down the line.
One of the complexities of the situation is that we share three boundaries with Truro Golf Club and, whilst, we have made speedy process on the northern border, there is still work to be done on the eastern and southern fronts. In terms of using the field, we have already expanded the playing area to include two pitches, and as this work is completed, further reclamation will be possible.
Looking at the longer game, we are fortunate indeed to have Tom Lagden, our Head Gardener and leader of the Grounds team, to oversee the planning and implementation of the restoration project. Tom has a distinction in conservation and countryside management, and at his previous post, he won a 2012 RHS Commercial Garden Award. Tom is supported by a fantastic team who are equally capable and experienced, and possess qualifications in conservation and countryside management, environmental conservation, forestry and arboriculture.
Such projects are always influenced by a number of factors and, in this particular instance, these include: Health and Safety (in terms of the boundary and proximity to the golf course), finance (and insurance), school operations, ecology and stewardship. In our own circumstances, and given the strength of the Truro School family, community involvement will also be key, and when we reach the appropriate stage, we hope to involve both children and families as we rebuild for the future.
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For the record, we remain in close liaison with the golf club, and there is a shared desire for the outcome to be safe and attractive as well as effective in both the short and long-term.
Whilst all of this has been happening around us, we have kept ourselves occupied with a customarily busy schedule that has included Year 2 football vs THS, 30 children from Years 5 & 6 at the St Austell Table Tennis Club tournament, school council meetings, governors meetings, the second tranche of Year 6 students experiencing ‘immersive first aid’ (courtesy of the ‘In Safe Hands’ team), staff training and visits from prospective parents and pupils.
To round off the week, Saturday will see us welcome 70 primary schoolchildren to Treliske House for our annual ‘STEAM Discovery Day’. The visiting children will take part in workshops in science, design technology, ICT, ceramics, and art, and will experience a taste of the activities and lessons that the Truro School Prep children enjoy on a regular basis.
Our theme for the week saw us explore the importance of making good decisions, trusting our conscience and taking the route that we know is right, rather than the one that is easy.
This journey took us via Abraham Lincoln, The Tale of Two Wolves and the story of the good Samaritan before, for the Prep School, focusing upon Robert Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’. It is, by far, my favourite poem, and I am sure that many of you will know it well. I share it with you here in the hope that those who are familiar with the verse will enjoy the opportunity to experience it once again, whilst those who have not yet come across it may appreciate both its beauty and suitability for exploring the themes of choice, individuality and the complexity of decision-making.
The Road Not Taken
by Robert Frost
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveller, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less travelled by,
And that has made all the difference.
I wish you and your lovely children a super weekend, and I look forward to seeing you all again on Monday.
With every good wish,
Rob Morse
Head of Prep
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Improvements to Our Emergency Communication
Thank you for the feedback following the recent severe weather disruption, including the thanks shared. We are grateful for your engagement and would like to outline the clear, practical steps we will be implementing as a result:
Emergency SMS – We will introduce SMS messaging for emergency situations such as school closures. Texts will be supported by detailed information via email.
Earlier and more decisive communication – Where there is a high likelihood of disruption (for example, red weather warnings or county-wide guidance), we will aim to make and share decisions earlier.
Clearer communication with pupils during the school day – Pupils will be informed calmly and clearly by staff before phones are unlocked, so they understand what is happening and what to expect.
Improved pupil release process – A revised pupil release form will be introduced to allow parents to submit information more easily and accurately.
Clearer messaging format – Emergency communications will use a short, Q&A-style format to make key information easier to find quickly.
The fast-moving nature of most emergency situations and the complexity of our two-site school model always require some agility. We thank you for your understanding of that. In all circumstances, our priority will be the safety and well-being of pupils, supported by calm, clear and timely communication with families.
Thank you for your continued support and for working with us in the best interests of our pupils.
Multi-Sport Camps
Whether you’re looking to ease the pressure of the working week or are simply hoping for a well-earned break, Truro School’s popular holiday clubs offer the perfect solution.
This February half-term, we will be running our popular Multi-Sport Camps.
These camps will keep everyone active with a range of games, including dodgeball, bubble football, trampolining, nerf wars, and pool sessions with inflatables. These fun-filled days are guaranteed to tire out even the most active children!
Dates: Every weekday between 16th and 20th February.
Age: 6-12 Years
Cost: £36 Per Day
Link to book HERE
Pentominoes
HOW TO TAKE PART:
You can find the weekly Pentominoes challenge HERE every week in the Notices section of the Online School Bulletin.
To access the weekly challenge, you will need to click on the VIEW option below to bring up the weekly challenge.
These can then be printed at home and enjoyed. Please note that they need to be printed off as A3, 100% size (not fit to scale).
If you do not have an A3 printer at home, there are ready-printed copies in the Prep Reception Office that your children can collect on a Friday and bring home.
Finally, hints on how to solve the puzzle will be available each week. These will also be here in the Notices section should you get stuck!
Please take a photo of the completed challenge and email it to Miss Ryder at [email protected]
Pentominoes Hint
Here is your weekly Pentominoes hint.
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