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Dear Parents, Guardians & Carers,
As we come to the end of another busy week in school, I wanted to share some moments that have brought our community together.
We began the week with our Remembrance Service, thoughtfully led by our Sixth Form. Pupils across the school observed the silence with great maturity as we paid tribute to members of our own school community who gave their lives in service. It was a moving reminder of the sacrifices made, and of the importance of honouring those who came before us. Moments like these bind us through shared reflection and gratitude.
This week also marked Anti-Bullying Week, centred around the theme Power of Good. Rev. Helen and the Sixth Form led a powerful Chapel service, encouraging pupils to reflect on the difference that simple, everyday kindness can make. Tutor groups continued these conversations, exploring how each of us can stand up for others and contribute to a culture in which everyone feels valued. Our Head of Year assemblies strengthened this message further, challenging pupils to choose kindness in all that they do. And, of course, Odd Socks Day was marked by many bright and bold socks!
Mrs Jobling’s whole-school assembly brought these themes together in an inspiring way. By focusing on resilience, courage, and kindness, she invited pupils to think honestly about the small actions, often unnoticed, that shape the world around us. “Because kindness is rarely convenient,” she reminded us. “It’s rarely easy. And yet—it is powerful enough to change the world around us.” Her challenge to each pupil was simple: notice the moments to be kind and take them.
I am delighted to see such strong participation in our School Council, with pupils engaging thoughtfully and enthusiastically in discussions that matter to our school community. At the start of this half term our Head Students met with the Senior Leadership Team to share feedback from our School Council and explore priorities for the continued development of our school environment and ethos. Pupil voice is a powerful tool in shaping our school community, and I look forward to sharing with pupils the areas of school life that we are planning to develop because of their feedback.
This month also marks one year since we introduced Yondr. It has been a positive and forward-thinking step in helping our young people regulate their phone use, reconnect with one another, and enjoy the benefits of a school environment centred on real conversation and meaningful interaction. We are grateful for your ongoing support and kindly ask that you continue to encourage your child to bring their Yondr pouch to school each day.
The power of good thrives at Truro School because of the people who champion it daily. We are immensely proud of our pupils and all they do to be kind and encourage others.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
Miss Emma Mitchell
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Latest From Truro School
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Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Report
We are delighted to share the outcome report from the recent ISI inspection.
The ISI commended Truro School across academic, co-curricular, boarding, and safeguarding areas, and we are delighted to be able to share the full report with you via the website here.
The Bubblegum Tree - Next Week!
Burrell Theatre | November 19-22, 2025.
“An enthralling play featuring some amazing dance sequences, high dramatic tension, heartbreaking poignancy and some moments of pure comedy.”
Truro School drama department is proud to produce the second ever production of Jon Welch’s The Bubblegum Tree.
Berlin 1973. A divided Germany. The height of the Cold War. In East Berlin, an ambitious young choreographer plans to mount a ballet production that will amaze the world and prove to the corrupt West that East German culture is thriving and relevant in the successful Communist regime. Rehearsals begin, and a ground-breaking plan for a performance in West Berlin is hatched.
Suggested age 11+
Book online at www.burrelltheatre.com/whats-on/
Artisan Christmas Fair: Tuesday 2 December
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Our Artisan Christmas Fair
Join us on Tuesday 2 December, from 4.00pm to 6.30pm, in The Heseltine Gallery.
Discover over 25 artisan stalls showcasing incredible locally made art and crafts.
Our School Community Action Team (CAT) will be creating and selling their own pupil-designed artwork, while our Music Department fills the evening with Christmas carols and festive performances.
The FTS will be arranging ‘Carols Around the Christmas Tree’ with the choristers and the irresistible aroma of mulled wine and mince pies will fill the gallery as we set up a pop-up café for the evening, with festive food and drink delights.
For children, there’s plenty of fun too! Head to The Chapel for the delightful puppet show ‘Bethlehemian Rhapsody’, and embark on our interactive Sheep Trail to find the lost sheep, an adventure guaranteed to entertain.
We will also be supporting local charities, raising awareness of their work in supporting people through the Christmas season. The charities we will be showcasing are The Trussell Trust, Cornwall Hospice Care, Truro Homeless Action Group, St Petroc’s and Children’s Hospice South West.
We warmly invite Truro School families from both Senior and Prep to join us for this festive celebration. The fun begins at 4.00pm and continues until 6.30pm in The Heseltine Gallery and Chapel – a perfect start to your Christmas season!
Business Breakfast: Friday 5 December
Jump(er) into business networking with Truro School!
Join us on Friday 5 December, 8.00 am – 9.30am, at the Heseltine Gallery for our ‘Christmas Jumper’ Breakfast Networking session. Open to all parents, associates, and friends of the School.
Book your free place now: https://forms.office.com/e/gFMarycAyD
Our Sponsor and Guest Speakers will be Henry and Rich from Intent Leadership, who will lead an interactive session on high-impact leadership and team development.
There will be a prize for the best Christmas Jumper!
CAT Charity Day: Friday 12 December
The next Community Action Team (CAT) Charity Day will be on Friday 12 December in support of Macmillan and the Truro Homeless Action Group.
Traffic Reminder
Further to Mr Topping’s update last week and as a quick reminder, if you notice any transport concerns on site, please contact our Compliance Officer via [email protected].
For anything relating to road safety or traffic matters outside the school site, please report these to either the highways team at Cornwall Council here or through 101 if there’s a risk to pupils or staff directly.
Thank you once again to all staff and pupils for your continued support,
Homework Module Update
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we await the launch of the new iSAMS Pupil Homework Module. We were originally expecting the module to be available in October; however, we are still waiting for the final release from the provider. We appreciate that this delay may be inconvenient, and we want to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to move things forward.
In the meantime, all teachers are setting homework assignments via Microsoft Teams.
Your child can view a clear list of their current and upcoming tasks by logging into their Teams account. For ease of access, the Microsoft Teams app can also be downloaded onto mobile phones, which may make logging in and checking homework even more convenient. If you would like to review their homework with them, please ask them to log in and show you the assignments listed in their class Teams.
We understand the importance of a consistent and easily accessible homework system, and we share your eagerness to have the new iSAMS module in place. We will update you as soon as this is in place, and we remain hopeful that it will be available very soon.
Thank you once again for your support and partnership as we work to improve our systems for pupils and families.
Please click the link to view a guide for viewing homework assignments on Teams.
Lost Property - End of Term Reminder
Please note that all unclaimed lost property will be cleared at the end of term. We kindly ask that all items be collected before Wednesday 17th December.
During term time, items can be collected between 0800 – 1300 items from Lost Property Holding A (outside, front of SBA), or from the Lost Property Container (outside, left side of SBA) between 1315 – 1430.
Pupils will be notified if any named lost property has been found. Once notified, pupils are expected to collect their items within one week. Additionally, parents/carers will be emailed if there is named property awaiting collection.
If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us reunite lost items with their owners before the end of term.
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