12.06.2026 Senior Bulletin

Dear Parents, Guardians & Carers,

As another busy week at Truro School flies by, it’s good to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the breadth of opportunities available to our pupils, who continue to embrace them with enthusiasm, curiosity and resilience. From last weekend’s adventures in Brittany and the Mendips, to the community Art project, an incredible Junior Play and an impressive Year 7 Gala Concert, it is a reminder of the remarkable range of talent and creativity in our school.

This week has also been Healthy Eating Week, with a range of activities promoting wellbeing. Pupils have taken part in competitions and enjoyed hands-on cooking sessions at the Cookery School. Chapel services, led by our Sixth Form students, explored Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and highlighted the importance of food and health in supporting wellbeing and success.

We were also delighted to welcome our Prep and Pre-Prep pupils to the Senior site for their Sports Days this year. Despite the slightly mizzly weather at times, they were joyful occasions, full of energy and fun, and it was lovely to see the pupils supporting one another.

All these moments remind us what a special 3-18 community we are part of, where pupils and staff come together to grow, support and encourage each other.

Looking ahead, we wish the very best of luck to our Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award young people completing their qualifying expedition this weekend. We are incredibly proud of all you have achieved so far.

Alongside this, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all staff involved in these, and many more, trips and events currently taking place. These experiences reflect significant planning, thought and a genuine commitment to enriching young lives. I also recognise the support of families, whose encouragement makes these opportunities possible. Thank you.

As one of our Head of Competition Houses reminded their team this week, achievement comes in many forms. It is not just about winning, but about kindness, effort, perseverance and personal growth. It is reflected in the quiet determination to keep going, the courage to try something new, and the support we show one another along the way. These are the qualities that underpin success in its broadest sense and help shape the kind of community we are proud to be part of.

Which leads me to our GCSE and A-Level students in the final stretch of your exams – we are thinking of you and remain here to support you. We look forward to celebrating with you in the summer.

Thank you for your continued support and wishing you a sunny weekend,

Mrs Rachel Henderson

Director of HR

School News

Latest From Truro School

Healthy Eating Week 2026

Running across the week, a varied programme of events invited pupils from different year groups to engage with food in meaningful and practical ways.

Stagecraft and Scheherazade for the Junior Play

The Junior Play, Arabian Nights, adapted by Dominic Cooke, was an imaginative culmination of a term’s work during five weeks of Wednesday Afternoon Activities (WAAs) for pupils in Years 7 and 8.

Year 8 Pupils Enjoy Action-Packed Mendips Trip

Year 8 pupils have enjoyed an action-packed residential visit to Mendip Activity Centre

Beautiful Brittany Welcomes Year 8 pupils

Beautiful Brittany once again welcomed our Year 8 pupils, who thoroughly enjoyed exploring the charming towns of Châteaulin, Locronan, and Concarneau.

Community Art Outreach

We were delighted to welcome pupils from Richard Lander School to our Art Department for a special Life Drawing workshop, led by Truro School Art Teacher, Mike Brett, and supported by our Truro School Student Art Leaders.

Year 12 Attend UK Mining Conference in Falmouth

Year 12 Geology students were fortunate to attend the UK Mining Conference in Falmouth, where they gained valuable insight into current developments within the mining and geothermal energy sectors.

A Shining Light for Year 12 Physics

Year 12 Physics students from Truro School visited the Diamond Light Source in Oxfordshire, one of the UK’s leading scientific research facilities.

Psychology Students Observational Research

Lower Sixth Psychology students enjoyed an engaging day of observational research at Newquay Zoo as part of their A-Level studies.

Year 10s Lead Year 7 Wellbeing Event

At Truro School, pupil-led learning and personal development sit at the heart of the Middle Years experience, brought to life brilliantly in the Year 7 Wellbeing Fair, held in the Sir Ben Ainslie Centre (SBA).

Terrific Taster Days

We were delighted to welcome our new cohort of Year 7 pupils and their families to Truro School for this year’s taster days.

Community Day – Saturday 20 June

Join us for this year's Community Day, a festival-style celebration bringing together pupils, staff, families, alumni and the wider community. Everyone is welcome.

Year 7 Raise the Roof at Instrumental Singing Concert

The Year 7 Instrumental Scheme Singing Concert, held at Truro School Methodist Church, was a joyful celebration of a year of musical confidence, dedication and performance by our Year 7 pupils.

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Drinks Reception: Community Day

We are delighted to welcome all parents, carers and guardians to a special drinks reception with the Senior School Leadership Team and other members of staff.

When: Saturday 20 June, 4.15pm – 5.00pm (as part of Community Day)

Where: The Burrell Theatre Foyer

What is Community Day?

Truro School Community Day is a festival-style celebration bringing together pupils, staff, families, alumni and the wider community.

The day runs from 12pm – 9pm and will be packed with live performances, family entertainment, activities, stalls, sport, food and festival fun. From silent discos and street performers to eco-crafts, inflatable adventures and live music, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Find out more: https://www.truroschool.com/community-day/

We hope to see you there!

Sports Day: Tuesday, 23 June

We are looking forward to celebrating this year’s Sports Day on Tuesday, 23 June.

The day will begin with a programme of fun activities in the morning before moving into the eagerly anticipated Track Finals, which feature the 100m and House Relay events, during the afternoon.

All pupils should arrive at school wearing their full Truro School PE kit. Throughout this term, pupils have been taking part in field events and track time trials during PE and Games lessons. Those who have qualified for the Track Finals will be informed via lists available on the SBA screens, Teams pages and the PE Office noticeboard.

We are delighted to invite parents and families to join us for the afternoon events.

Spectators are welcome on the 1st Team pitch from 1.15pm, with racing scheduled to start at 1.45pm. To help create a fantastic atmosphere, we encourage supporters to wear House colours.

Please feel free to bring a chair or picnic blanket for your comfort. On arrival, kindly sign in either at the SBA or the Cafe. Additional parking will be available in the overflow car park.

We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a memorable afternoon.

Kind regards,

Mr Tom Excell

Speech Day: Useful Information

Speech Day 2026 is taking place on Friday, 3 July, in the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.

Speech Day is a celebration of all the remarkable achievements from the academic year gone by.

The day is not only exciting and celebratory but as you can imagine, very busy. To help you navigate the day we have put together some information to guide you on what to expect this year.

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*Bookings Close Wednesday 17 June*

Friday 26 June 2026, 8.00am–9.30am

Focused on wellbeing, the event will feature talks from Ross Jackson Hicks, founder of men’s mental health charity Man Down; Lisa Telfer-Brunton, Managing Director of Cornwall Pride; and Vanessa Matthews, founder of Sekhem Wellbeing.

Guests will also be able to take part in a range of interactive wellbeing activities, including health checks from Healthy Cornwall, a hoops challenge hosted by the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre team, and a beginner-friendly chair yoga session led by Tonya Berrington.

Sponsored by Handelsbanken, the event is open to parents, associates and friends of Truro School, with a suggested £5 cash donation supporting Man Down and Cornwall Pride.

Spaces are limited, please reserve your place here.

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Summer Term Clubs and Activities

The Summer Term Clubs and Activities list is available via the link below.

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