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2022/2023

Autumn Term
- First day of term
  5th Sep 2022
- Half Term
  24th Oct 2022 - 28th Oct 2022
- Last day of term
  16th Dec 2022
- Winter holidays
  19th Dec 2022 - 2nd Jan 2023
- Further Information
  Staff Training Days:
  Monday 5th September
  Monday 31st October
Spring Term
- First day of term
  3rd Jan 2023
- Half Term
  13th Feb 2023 - 17th Feb 2023
- Last day of term
  31st Mar 2023
- Easter/Spring holidays
  3rd Apr 2023 - 14th Apr 2023
- Further Information
  Staff Training Days:
  Monday 17th April
Summer Term
- First day of term
  17th Apr 2023
- Half Term
  29th May 2023 - 2nd Jun 2023
- Last day of term
  25th Jul 2023
- Summer holidays
  26th Jul 2023 - 3rd Sep 2023
- Further Information
  Staff Training Days:
  Monday 17th April
  Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th July

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Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - October 4 What an AMAZING day we’ve had! It was so lovely welcoming Year 6 pupils to experience life @ HDS and it’s been brilliant to see you all again this evening with your families! If you were unable to join us, please do get in touch to arrange a tour or take our virtual tour today! pic.twitter.com/mZayU6rh0t

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - October 4 A big warm welcome to all Year 6's who have joined us for our Open Day today. We know you will have an amazing time! Have fun and we look forward to seeing you and your families at 6pm for our Open Evening. pic.twitter.com/scaXvY70jo

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - October 3 We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Evening tomorrow night from 6pm! Come along and experience all that HDS has to offer.

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - March 23 Pupils of @HDSPenzance created 4 short films all relating to issues that affect young people's mental wellbeing - Check out this one about Self Image 🤳For all 4, visit https://t.co/7DBOBygQOJ @HeadStartKernow #MentalHealthAwareness #wellbeingwednesday pic.twitter.com/Kf55dNaxLs

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - March 17 Next week the HDS community will be doing their part to raise funds for the people of Ukraine. We have lots of fundraising activities for everyone to get involved! We look forward to raising some much needed funds to show our support.

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - March 17 Really excited to share out latest Youth in Mind video by pupils at @HDSPenzance with a focus on 4 aspects of modern day life that can affect young peoples mental wellbeing. #Wellbeing #mentalhealth @HeadStartKernow @TFFCornwall @TNLComFund https://t.co/qEyzO2vWr3

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - March 17 It’s the simple things… 😊 thank you @HDSPenzance for a brilliant learning experience today!Oh, I have apron envy! pic.twitter.com/1LclrPX7o0

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - December 17 HDS Christmas Concert 2021 We had a fantastic time at our annual Christmas Concert this year!A full playlist will follow next week, so stay tuned!Well done to all involved, and Happy Christmas everyone!https://t.co/DhqoMwLjYg via @YouTube

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - October 14 pic.twitter.com/nbl12CNACc

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - September 28 As part of the careers package we offer to our Year 7 students at Humphry Davy School, today we held a Year 7 Careers Top Trump Tournament in the library. Great fun was had by all our students certainly are Careers Superstars! pic.twitter.com/vl6VMn37yR

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - September 25 Today, we welcomed Year 6 pupils to HDS for some 'Super Saturday' fun! We've had a brilliant day and we hope you enjoyed it too! Click here to see more photos! https://t.co/loUtgyMwR4We look forward to seeing you again at our Open Day and Evening on Thursday 7th October. pic.twitter.com/y1M7Acyb4Z

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - July 30 SUMMER SCHOOL 2021!What an AMAZING week we’ve had at HDS! Year 7 2021 students, it was a delight spending time with you! We’ve had a brilliant week and, judging by the smiles on your faces, you did too!Visit our website to see the full photo gallery! pic.twitter.com/XI1dB7qEWZ

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - July 29 What an amazing performance this morning from Alumna Helen Glover and GB team-mate, Polly Swann! Helen, you gave it your all, and your amazing life journey continues to inspire us! Wishing you a safe journey home and some well-deserved time with your family!

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - July 28 We were excited to see Alumna Helen Glover and her GB team-mate, Polly Swann, finish second in the semi-final of the women's pair earlier this morning in Tokyo.We are sending you the best of luck for tomorrow's final! We know you can do it! @TeamGB @Helenglovergb

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - July 27 Good luck for tomorrow @Helenglovergb - wishing you all the best from Humphry Davy School!https://t.co/zbAgynubej

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - June 24 Our summer music concert is off to a fantastic start! With the sun shining and the students in great spirits it is sure to be a brilliant evening for all! Welcome everyone! pic.twitter.com/XioNBYy27f

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - June 10 Massive congratulations to HDS Alumni and Olympic Gold Medallist, @Helenglovergb, on making Team GB for this year’s Tokyo Olympics! You continue to be an inspiration to all our students and we look forward to seeing you compete once more. Exciting times ahead!

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - June 10 We would like to wish Mareme and Isaac the best of luck for their journalistic experience over the G7 summit! They are spending three days at Falmouth University media hub where they are hoping to interview some of the G7 attendees! Good luck! pic.twitter.com/3gd0axY5kC

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - April 23 Happy Friday everyone! With the summer term now underway, what a glorious day for our first Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition since lockdown! Have a great day Year 10! We look forward to seeing the photos of your adventure! pic.twitter.com/2NGbfcXnCx

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - April 21 Looking for the perfect low cost venue for your club/group/activity? Contact us now on 01736 363559 and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements. Further information can be found on our website: https://t.co/e6I7JyizLW pic.twitter.com/ZBBENDnEvj

Humphry Davy School 30 May 2023 To reward their attendance and contribution to afterschool clubs, twenty-five Netball players visited the University of Bath to get an insight into University life. The students participated in two coaching sessions based on 'skill and agility' and 'hand-eye coordination'. They got the chance to speak to some real athletes and were very impressed with the performances on show from the University Netball teams.

Humphry Davy School 25 May 2023 Last month, The Humphry Davy Musical Theatre Club treated us to a fabulous production of 'Night at the Musicals'. The students gave brilliant performances from favourites such as 'Matilda' and 'Wicked'. Well done to all involved on an excellent show!

Humphry Davy School 24 May 2023 Are you interested in a career in fishing? Seafood Cornwall Training Hub have an open event next week!

Humphry Davy School 24 May 2023 Are you looking to kick start your career ? Are you 16-18 years old? Do you want to work on exciting projects that challenge you daily – and get paid while you do it? Apply Today! Penzance Dry Dock have an apprentice open day coming up! Copy the link to book a place! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprentice-open-day-at-penzance-dry-dock-tickets-608312899257

Humphry Davy School 24 May 2023 Treneere Community Cleanup! Thursday 1st June (Half Term), 9:30am - 11:30am, meeting at the shops. Help keep our local community clean, and pop in to Whole Again Communities CIC for a free lunch after all your hard work!

Humphry Davy School 22 May 2023 One of our brilliant students from HDS was awarded the Sir Humphry Davy Prize this month for outstanding academic achievement in chemistry and physics. Joe was presented with an engraved pewter plate by the outgoing Mayor of Penzance, Councillor Jonathon How, following a public vote as part of The Brian Spiegelhalter Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year awards on Tuesday 9 May. Well done Joe!

Humphry Davy School 18 May 2023 Year 10 Photography students spent an eye-opening day at Falmouth University, taking in a tour of the campus and facilities and taking part in three fantastic workshops. They were able to test out the state-of-the-art equipment in tutorials that covered long exposure, overhead cameras, stop-motion animation, lighting and infinity curves to create beautiful, professional looking shots for their GCSE coursework. Check back on the website for more of the students work very soon!

Humphry Davy School 18 May 2023 Cornwall SCITT are recruiting for their Maths courses starting in September 2023. Share your passion and expertise with young people and inspire the next generation of specialists within your field. For more details, visit https://www.cornwallscitt.org/.

Humphry Davy School 17 May 2023 Humphry Davy School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Supervisor to support the senior management team with student supervision during the lunchtime period. This is an exciting ‘first step’ opportunity to experience school-based work. We have an active commitment to staff development, and there may be opportunities to provide cover in other support roles subject to the applicant’s suitability. Please email enquiries@humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk for full details.

Humphry Davy School 17 May 2023 Are you in year 11? Do you want to be a Dentist? Apply for this great opportunity to attend a residential dental summer school funded by Health Education England (HEE). A 3-night, 4-day summer school facilitated on the main University of Plymouth campus from Monday 10th July to Thursday 13th July 2023. You will gain an insight into dentistry/dental therapy & hygiene, looking at the whole life cycle of a dental student and it will focus on supporting your journey into dental education. Funding will cover travel costs, accommodation (in our university halls of residence), all meals, and refreshments. Please see the link below for further information about the summer school and the eligibility criteria. https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/outreach/summer-schools-2023 The closing date has been extended to Friday 26th May. If you are interested please ask Mrs Richards or Mrs Davies for an application form.

Humphry Davy School 15 May 2023 Tassomai’s free Live Lessons continue throughout exam season, this week it’s a GCSE chemistry lesson on polymerisation, on Wednesday at 5pm. Register for the lesson via the link below. They also have reposted some of the previous live lessons for lots of other subjects! (See second link) Chemistry lesson registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_shKazxYBRT2MUD8m-3OW-Q#/registration Live lesson website page: https://www.tassomai.com/live-lessons

Humphry Davy School 12 May 2023 Year 8 Parents Evening Tuesday 16th May (next week!) This is an exciting opportunity to speak to all subject teachers about the progress your child is making and to get any questions you have about your child’s education answered! Please book your appointments via logging into the parent portal and contact reception if you have trouble making appointments. We look forward to seeing you! https://portal.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk/secure.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f

Humphry Davy School 11 May 2023 An opportunity for students, staff, parents and carers to go to an open event at Cornwall College Camborne which will provide information about the range of opportunities for students who would like to develop some additional independence as part of their next steps. Booking is via Foundation Learning and Vocational Academy Information Evening - Cornwall College

Humphry Davy School 10 May 2023 We were very proud of the way in which our Year 10 students approached their work experience week before Easter. Many surprised themselves with their ability to transfer existing skills to new situations and employers were extremely pleased with their work and attitude with some students ending their placements with offers of jobs and/or apprenticeships! Well done Year 10 and we look forward to supporting you over the next year as you decide which careers you would like to pursue in the future!

Humphry Davy School 5 May 2023 We are really looking forward to celebrating the King’s Coronation this weekend. Our dance team will be performing on Sunday (pictured showing off their amazing new uniform!) and our music students will be live from 2:45pm on Saturday! Come and join us in Morrab Gardens! We look forward to seeing you there.

Humphry Davy School 5 May 2023 A group of Year 7 students have been enrolled on a Forest School experience in the woods at Carbis Bay. They have been learning all about foraging, cooking outdoors and den building. They have had the opportunity to work on their team building skills and to develop their confidence in the 'Great Outdoors'.

Humphry Davy School 4 May 2023 What an amazing time we had in Austria. Enjoying the perfect weather and skiing conditions, our students developed their skills on the slopes over the course of the week. A great time was had by all, and we were certainly sad to leave the beautiful mountains! We are now planning our visit for next year, and we can’t wait to get back on the snow! Be sure to check out website to see more of the beautiful photos! https://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk/2331/news/post/1389/skiing-in-austria

Humphry Davy School 28 Apr 2023 Be sure to come and join us in celebrating the King's Coronation next Sunday in Morrab Gardens!

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Headteacher William Marshall

Humphry Davy School, Coombe Road, Penzance,
Cornwall, TR18 2TG

01736 363 559
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