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Dear Parents & Carers,
Whilst it is tempting to begin this communication with the customary review of the plethora of activities and events that have taken place over the past seven days, I am forced to break with tradition and to revisit an ongoing issue concerning those who drive their children to school.
We have been made aware of several near misses (in some cases, extremely close calls) where pedestrians and cyclists have been put at risk by parents who turn right off the A390 (Tresawls Road) onto the school drive. This is not only illegal but presents a clear danger to other road users. Only this morning, I was contacted by a neighbour who was nearly struck by a car that ‘turned right into the school drive’.
I wholeheartedly appreciate that traffic can be very congested, particularly around the Treliske Hospital roundabout, and that it can be very tempting to cut across the traffic to access the drive. I must, however, reiterate that we would much rather you arrive late to school than risk your own, your children’s, and other road users’ and pedestrians’ safety (or to receive a communication from the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary!).
Returning to normal routine, your children have surpassed themselves this week, and activities have included cricket at Plymouth College, cooking at the Senior School, class photos, the next tranche of Bake Off, Year 3 at Gwennap Pit, LAMDA exams and the National fencing Championships at Millfield School. Furthermore, we have hosted governors’ meetings, prospective parents, visiting pupils and, as you are aware, an Online Safety session for parents and the Year 4 Open Door ‘Book Look’.
Our theme for the week has been ‘the power of a growth mindset’. Following earlier assemblies on metacognition, resilience and tenacity, this week’s assembly focused on the word ‘yet’. We looked at the benefits of seeing challenges as opportunities for improvement, rather than barriers to progress, and that adding ‘yet’ can transform thinking and build confidence (I cannot do this…. yet).
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Using Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison and JK Rowling as examples, we explored how perseverance and learning from setbacks can lead to success. Furthermore, we explored the fact that intelligence and ability can grow through effort and practice (much like strengthening muscles).
To conclude, we agreed that the true measure of success is not whether we are better than somebody else, but rather improving ourselves and being better than we were yesterday: a sentiment summed up perfectly by Ernest Hemingway:
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self”.
Turning to next week, and the run into the half-term break, we look forward to the Year 4 play ‘Pirates of the Curry Bean’, the opening of the annual Truro School Prep book fair, the Grandparents’ Tea Party and a host of trips and activities.
Furthermore, I hope that I will see many of you on Monday afternoon when we host Dan Simons, the Head of Truro School Prep elect.
In the meantime, I wish you and your lovely children a wonderful weekend.
With every good wish,
Rob Morse
Head of Prep
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Speech and Sports Day Award Returns (Year 4 to 7 inclusive)
Dear Parents, Carers and Guardians
Thank you to those families who have returned awards your child may have won at last year’s Prep Sports Day or Speech Day.
The deadline of Wednesday, 22nd April has passed, and there are still many outstanding, so this is a plea for any remaining awards to be brought to the Prep Reception Office asap please.
If easier, awards may also be left at the Senior Reception Office. If applicable, please kindly ensure the award has been engraved prior to its return.
Many thanks in advance.
Kindest regards
Mrs Katrina Cameron-Luzmoor
Royal Cornwall Show - An Invitation
We are delighted to invite parents, families, and friends of Truro School to a drinks reception at the Royal Cornwall Show on Saturday 6 June, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, at the Truro School stand (416).
It will be a lovely opportunity to meet and chat with members of the Truro School team, including the Head, the Head of Prep, and our Incoming Head of Prep.
If you’re unable to join us for the drinks reception, please do still feel free to drop by the stand at any time during the Show – we would love to see you.
Save the Date: Summer Fayre
We are delighted to announce that our Truro School Prep Summer Fayre will be held on Saturday, 13th June 2026.
Happily, this year, the event will also tie in with the Prep’s 90th Anniversary Celebrations.
More information to follow. Anyone who would be interested in helping the Friends of Truro School (FTS) organise the event, please do get in touch at [email protected]!
Red Nose Day
We are delighted to announce that Truro School Prep raised a whopping £633.95 for this year’s Red Nose Day.
A huge thank you to all those who so generously contributed.
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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