Truro School Remembers

On Wednesday 11 November 2026, Truro School held an Act of Remembrance outdoors at both its Senior and Prep sites. The Senior service took place on the Terraces, near the Chapel where the school’s war memorials are, as a nod to the Chapel’s centenary year. Gathering here was a mark of respect for all who sat where our pupils sit each week, so that they could be remembered well.

Remembrance at Truro School Prep

Pupils and staff gathered on the tennis court at the front of Treliske House, with a poppy emblazoned on the lawn and the flag flying high. The Roll of Honour was called before the House Captains laid the wreath, and Alan Pope played a moving Last Post. Pupils then planted their poppies in sand boxes as a symbol of remembrance.

Remembrance at Truro School Senior

The Senior service began with an address from the Head, Mr Johnson, followed by the reading of the Truro School Roll of Honour for 1914 to 1918, 1939 to 1945 and Afghanistan. As each name was read, members of the Sixth Form held up a cross and stepped forward to place it in the ground. After a prayer from the Chaplain, Rev Helen Byrne, Head Boy Jackson read Laurence Binyon’s Call to Remember, and Trystan played the Last Post ahead of two minutes of silence and Reveille. Head Girl Tilly read the Kohima Epitaph, with Deputies Flo and George leading the closing prayers.

The Senior Chorister Boys and Girls then sang ‘For Remembrance’, with music by Paul Drayton and words written by Laurence Binyon in 1914 on the cliffs near Pentire Point in Cornwall. The Chaplain gave the blessing, and everyone left in silence.

Across both sites, pupils, students and staff stood together to honour those from the Truro School community who gave their lives in conflict, and to remember all who have been affected by war. We will remember them.