Old Truronian Newsletter, Summer Term 2025

Dear Old Truronians

Welcome to the newly refreshed Old Truronian Newsletter, designed to keep you connected with the vibrant Old Truronian community.

This re-design is also a great time to reintroduce ourselves, the Development & Alumni Relations Team: Jo Wood, our Archivist, meticulously preserves our rich history. What Jo doesn’t know about Truro School isn’t worth knowing! Amanda Forde, with her extensive knowledge of our community is the ultimate connector, always ready to assist Old Truronians and learn of their adventures after leaving Truro School. Sam Willsher, is a proud Old Truronian (Class of 2003), a passionate fundraiser for life changing bursaries and Clerk to Truro School Foundation (charity no. 1070969).

The big alumni event on the horizon is our Annual Reunion Dinner. Open to all Old Truronians, we do hope you can join us with your former classmates and enjoy an evening of reminiscing and reconnecting. It’s a wonderful occasion to strengthen the bonds within the Old Truronian community and create lasting memories.

We invite you to dive into the articles in this newsletter to stay updated and engaged with the Truro School community.

Happy reading,

Sam Willsher, Amanda Forde & Jo Wood

Development & Alumni Relations Team

Invitation to the 102nd Annual Reunion Dinner 2025

Old Truronians are invited to the 102nd Annual Reunion Dinner on Saturday 18th October 2025. Tickets are £52 each – friends and family welcome.

Please click the link just below to be added to the guest list.

102nd Annual Reunion Dinner 2025

Old Truronian News

Latest From the Old Truronian Community

Speech Day 2025

On Wednesday we gathered in the beautiful surroundings of Truro Cathedral to celebrate Speech Day 2025, a special occasion to honour the achievements and contributions of our pupils and students and say a final farewell to our Upper Sixth Leavers.

Congratulations to our Amazing Class of 2025

Today we celebrated our incredible Upper Sixth leavers with a day full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Dr Catherine Johnson CO08 Visits from the USA

It was a joy to welcome back Dr Catherine Johnson CO08 at the end of term, all the way from the USA where she now lives.

Dominic Etheridge CO99 Visits from Australia

We were delighted to welcome back Dominic Etheridge CO99, who visited the school recently with his wife Kate, and their two children.

Truro School Marks Topping Out of New Music Centre

Truro School celebrated a major milestone in its ambitious new Music Centre project with an informal Topping Out ceremony held on Family Day, a fitting backdrop that highlighted the community spirit at the heart of the development.

Old Truronians Hit the Right Notes at Glastonbury Festival

This years’ Glastonbury Festival once again offers a perfect opportunity to celebrate the creative journeys of our Old Truronians and members of the school community.

Tamsin Daniel CO88 Honoured in King’s Birthday List

Tamsin Daniel CO88 has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours list this year.

A Wonderful Royal Cornwall Show 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Royal Cornwall Show! We had a fantastic, fun-filled time connecting with so many parents, alumni, pupils, prospective families, and members of our wider community.

Connie Taylor CO95 Receives the 2025 Peacekeeping Award

Connie Taylor née Schneider CO95 has received the 2025 Peacekeeping Award - one of three civilian experts recognised this year for work in international peace missions.

The Bellingham Family

On Friday 6 June, exactly 117 years after Old Truronian Leonard Bellingham (TS 1908-10) joined the School, the more recent Bellingham family visited to see where their grandfather and great-grandfather had spent some of his childhood.

Pentecost in the Pit

We were invited to take part in a much wider celebration across Cornwall, involving all of’ Churches Together in Cornwall’.

Distinguished Musician Simon Jacobs CO02 Visits from the USA

Truro School welcomed back distinguished Old Truronian musician Simon Jacobs CO02.

Truro School Shines at Devon County Show

Last week, Truro School headed across the border into sunny Devon to take part in the Devon County Show at Westpoint Arena.

Old Truronian Wins BAFTA

Enormous congratulations to Ron Chakraborty CO89 who won Best Sports Coverage at the BAFTA Television Awards for his Paris Olympics coverage in 2024! Click here to see a video of Ron accepting the award.

Top of the Class: OTs Make Cornwall’s 30 Under 30

The cohort of Cornwall’s 30 under 30 Class of 2025 has been revealed, and we are delighted to share the Old Truronians who made the shortlist.

Honouring the Legacy of Morley Blamey

Morley Blamey (TS 1949-54) was more than just an Old Truronian; he is a testament to the enduring spirit that Truro School’s motto Esse Quam Videri instills in its pupils. Leaving a £100,000 gift in his Will, Morley’s legacy generously supports Truro School Foundation, ensuring deserving bursary pupils benefit from the exceptional education he cherished.

Morley’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact that one individual can have on the lives of many.

Archive Attic

Latest Finds from the Archive

One Team, One Family: A Snapshot of Sport and Clubs 1882 – 1946

Step back in time and explore the spirit of camaraderie, resilience, and school pride that defined Truro School’s sporting and extra-curricular programme from 1882 to 1946.

Archive Attic: May 1945

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day here is a scanned copy of the school magazine's 'Victory Number' from May 1945.

Archive Attic: Prince of Wales’ Visit 1980

On Tuesday 20 May 1980 the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, visited Truro School which was seen as 'the crowning event' of the school's centenary celebrations.

Upcoming Old Truronian Reunions & Events

Golf Society

Old Truronians and friends are invited to the next Golf Society day.

Time: Meet for 11am. Tee time: 12pm. Format: Summer Scramble

(Great format for beginners)

Cost: £30 (golf only).

Please email Glynn Hooper if you can attend, [email protected].

Monday 28 July, Carlyon Bay Golf Club

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Open Morning

For any Old Truronian’s thinking of Truro School for their child’s education, this will be a fantastic chance for you to find out more about life today at Truro School. There will be a talk from our Head, tours around the campus, and a chance to talk to pupils and teachers.

Saturday 4 October, 9am-12.30pm, Truro School Senior

102nd Annual Reunion Dinner

Tickets: £52.00
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Truro School, Old Dining Hall

Saturday 18 October, Truro School Senior

RSVP here.

Upcoming School and Community Events

Old Truronians Welcome

Keep In Touch

The Development and Alumni Relations office would be delighted to hear from you. Whether you simply wish to update your details or can spare 10 minutes to complete our interview questionnaire to be featured in an Old Truronian publication, use the link below to keep in touch or update any details. We look forward to hearing from you.

Keep In Touch

Competition House Totals as of End of Term

Congratulations to School who won the Opie Shield.

SCHOOL

158

VINTER

149

WICKETT

146

SMITH

143

102nd Annual Reunion Dinner 2025