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2024/2025

Autumn Term
- First day of term
  3rd Sep 2024
- Half Term
  28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
- Last day of term
  20th Dec 2024
- Winter holidays
  23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
- Further Information
  Staff Training Days:
  Tuesday 3rd September
  Wednesday 4th September
Spring Term
- First day of term
  6th Jan 2025
- Half Term
  17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
- Last day of term
  4th Apr 2025
- Easter/Spring holidays
  7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Term
- First day of term
  22nd Apr 2025
- Half Term
  26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
- Last day of term
  23rd Jul 2025
- Summer holidays
  24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025
- Further Information
  Staff Training Days:
  Monday 21st July
  Tuesday 22nd July
  Wednesday 23rd July

2025/2026

Autumn Term
- First day of term
  2nd Sep 2025
- Half Term
  24th Oct 2025 - 31st Oct 2025
- Last day of term
  19th Dec 2025
- Winter holidays
  22nd Dec 2025 - 2nd Jan 2026
- Further Information
  Staff Training Days:
  Tuesday 2nd September
  Wednesday 3rd September
  Wednesday 22nd October
  Wednesday 23rd October
Spring Term
- First day of term
  5th Jan 2026
- Half Term
  16th Feb 2026 - 20th Feb 2026
- Last day of term
  2nd Apr 2026
- Easter/Spring holidays
  3rd Apr 2026 - 17th Apr 2026
- Further Information
  Staff Training Days:
  Monday 5th January
Summer Term
- First day of term
  20th Apr 2026
- Half Term
  25th May 2026 - 29th May 2026
- Last day of term
  23rd Jul 2026
- Summer holidays
  24th Jul 2026 - 31st Aug 2026
- Further Information
  Monday 4th May - Bank Holiday

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Humphry Davy School 12 Jun 2025 We currently have exciting opportunities to join our staff team! - Teachers of Science - Science Technician - Cleaning Operative For detailed information on each role please visit our website. https://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk/2343/staff-vacancies

Humphry Davy School 12 Jun 2025 A HUGE thank you to the Truro College Fashion and Textiles department who hosted a screen printing workshop for our Year 10 textiles students last week. The amazing day allowed our budding designers to experience a day in the life of an A level Fashion/Textiles student. Whilst also developing pieces of experimental screen printing work for their extended project, which is worth 60% of their GCSE. Such a great opportunity for our students!

Humphry Davy School 11 Jun 2025 On Friday, students from Years 7 to 10 had the exciting opportunity to attend the Royal Cornwall Show – and this year’s visit was more special than ever! This annual school trip is run as a reward for students who have consistently demonstrated excellent attendance, achievement, and behaviour since the start of the academic year in September 2024. It’s one of the ways we at Humphry Davy celebrate the commitment, effort and positive attitude of our young people – they certainly earned it. The Royal Cornwall Show is one of the county’s largest and most prestigious events, showcasing everything from local agriculture and food to crafts, entertainment and culture. Our students enjoyed exploring the exhibits, engaging with hands-on activities (getting freebies!), and gaining a broader understanding of Cornwall’s rich heritage. The highlight of the day? A surprise visit from his Royal Highness Prince William himself! The Prince took time to meet members of the public – and several of our very own students had the unforgettable experience of shaking hands and speaking with him in person. It was a moment of awe and pride, and a memory they’ll carry with them for years to come. We’re incredibly proud of all the students who qualified for this year’s trip. Their dedication to their learning and to our school community is an inspiration, and it’s a pleasure to reward them with such a unique experience. We’d also like to thank the staff who supported the trip and helped make it such a success, and to the organisers of the Royal Cornwall Show for hosting yet another fantastic event. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Humphry Davy School 11 Jun 2025 For the 2nd year in a row HDS has won the Cornwall Secondary Big Walk and Wheel Competition! Across Cornwall, students have risen to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions and air pollution during their travel to school. This year our reward is an amazing demonstration from professional BMX flatland rider, Matti Hemmings. The demo will take place on Thursday 12th June, 3.15-3.45pm. We welcome and encourage all students to stay afterschool and watch Matti perform. Matti is a three times Guinness World Record holder, who competes and performs shows at the highest level all over the world. He is renowned for dedicating his years of riding to pushing boundaries and has invented signature moves, whilst building his own unique style. We can’t wait! If you need any more convincing you can watch him in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmdCRBhhcic

Humphry Davy School 6 Jun 2025 On Wednesday we showcased our ‘Creative Arts Theatre Festival’ and what a spectacular show it was! The evening was arranged by Mr Chinn and Mrs Prior and featured a selection of well-known pieces from Musicals and Shakespeare plays. Students performed brilliantly, really bringing the space alive with charisma and energy. The show also featured some stand out dance pieces from the HDS Dance Company, choreographed by Mrs Perry. The whole show was beautifully accompanied by our resident pianist Abi Meyritz, whose talent on the keys gelled exquisitely with our singers. A massive ‘well done’ to everyone involved, it was a great night and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the range of talent on display. It is always wonderful watching all our students' hard work in rehearsals come together in such a polished final performance. At the end of the show an exciting venture was revealed by Mr Street to rapturous applause and excitement! We will be putting together a HDS MUSICAL SHOW in spring 2026... but what will it be?... We will find out very soon! Watch this space.

Humphry Davy School 6 Jun 2025 Join us on Thursday 19th June for our Summer Concert at Penlee Park! We are really looking forward to another fantastic show from our amazing musicians. Tickets can be purchased here: www.penleeparktheatre.com/events/humphry-davy-school-concert-190625/ See you there!

Humphry Davy School 27 May 2025 Our Year 7 girls took part in their very first outdoor cricket tournament last week, showing incredible teamwork, determination, and hard work throughout the day. From the very first match, the girls supported each other, communicated well, and played with great spirit. Despite being new to cricket, their enthusiasm and willingness to learn were clear in every game. They faced tough teams but never gave up, showing real resilience and a strong team bond. Most importantly, they had fun, with plenty of enjoyment both on and off the pitch. Every member of the team contributed to the team significantly and we are very proud of how they competed in their first tournament as a team. Well done girls, you were amazing!

Humphry Davy School 24 May 2025 Huge congratulations to student Thomas, who was awarded the ‘Mayor’s Sea Cadet’ on Monday at the Mayor’s election ceremony. We are so proud of how much time Thomas dedicates to service and the community and it is great to see his efforts being appreciated with this brilliant award. A true inspiration, well done Thomas! Student Jack also received the ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ award for his efforts in raising money for cancer charities earlier this year. You may remember Jack’s 12 hour drumathon? It is fantastic to see that word of this brilliant fund raiser made it all the way to the Mayor himself. Congratulations Jack.

Humphry Davy School 23 May 2025 Our latest newsletter is now available on our website. Have a great half term everyone, see you all on Monday 2nd June! https://humphrydavy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/May-2025.pdf?t=1748002220?ts=1748002283

Humphry Davy School 23 May 2025 Kit Car Update! Our budding engineers have been hard at work in the workshop. Over the past few weeks, the team took major strides forward. Starting with crafting cardboard templates for the bodywork panels the focus was on planning and precision, making sure they double checked the electrics, and ensuring everything was safely and securely in place. Every detail counts when it comes to this build, right down to checking that the tyres are properly aligned and secure. The whole structure is taking shape beautifully, but the true highlight had to be their very first push test! Seeing the car move was a proud and unforgettable moment for the whole club. It’s looking great guys! Keep up the good work!

Humphry Davy School 22 May 2025 Students visited Gwithian Beach this term to take part in the Penwith Surf Competition, hosted by Global Boarders. Despite the small surf conditions, the event was a fantastic showcase of local talent and determination. The team from HDS achieved some brilliant results across the day. In the girls 7–11 category, the team secured a strong 4th place finish and the boys in the 7–9 category saw two impressive performances, earning both 3rd and 4th places. The highlight came from students competing in the boys 10–11 category, where a determined effort led to a well-deserved 2nd place. What a team with a fantastic set of results! Well done to all competitors for their hard work and sportsmanship throughout the event.

Humphry Davy School 20 May 2025 Issy truly excelled herself, skillfully blending her vocal talent with her passion for acting to deliver a captivating and expressive performance for her Grade 3. A beautifully crafted performance, earning her a very well-deserved distinction with 95/100 – an outstanding achievement!

Humphry Davy School 19 May 2025 Our Year 8 girls delivered a strong and spirited performance at a cricket tournament held at Grampound Road Cricket Club last week. Competing against tough opposition, our team won 4 out of their 6 matches—an impressive achievement that reflected their hard work, determination and skill. The girls showed excellent teamwork, supporting each other on and off the pitch. Their fielding was sharp, their bowling consistent, and their batting was confident, ensuring every run was worked hard for! Each player contributed to their success, making it a great team effort. It is safe to say their cricket skills have been improving significantly this year. Well done girls and keep it up!

Humphry Davy School 13 May 2025 Ben Cook from Sustainable Penzance visited us last week to work with students and raise awareness on the issues of plastic pollution in the marine environment. The character of Captain Banplastic, a surfing superhero, was created by two surfers who wanted to highlight the problem of plastic and water pollution in our seas and to encourage individual, small, positive daily actions and maybe find the superhero that we all have the potential to become. Ben displayed some slides showing the devastating effects of plastic pollution on our oceans and engaged the students in a discussion on the issues. They looked through the Captain Banplastic Origin Story Zine, answered questions and used their imagination to create their own superhero and the environmental problems they are trying to solve. Students enjoyed the workshop, were keen to participate in discussion on this important issue and to create superheroes of their own! Thank you Ben for coming in, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Humphry Davy School 9 May 2025 Huge congratulations to all the students who competed in the Penwith Athletics Championships at Carn Brea last week. Our students delivered an outstanding performance with gold being the colour of the day! We had teams entered from every year group, with some competing as qualifiers from the Cornwall School Games. We are absolutely thrilled to announce this set of amazing results. 🏅 Year 7 Girls – Gold 🏅 Year 7 Boys – Gold 🏅 Year 8/9 Girls – Gold 🏅 Year 8/9 Boys – Gold 🏅 Year 10 Girls – Gold 🏅 Year 10 Boys – Gold Our second teams also did us proud, achieving fantastic results. 🥉 Year 7 Girls – Bronze 🥉 Year 7 Boys – Bronze 🥈 Year 8/9 Boys – Silver 🥈 Year 10 Girls – Silver There were so many standout individual performances too! With winning results in the 100m, 200m, 300m, 800m, hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump, and in the throwing events! The day was full of energy, teamwork, and determination. Every athlete showed real Humphry Davy spirit and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of you. What a brilliant day of athletics!

Humphry Davy School 9 May 2025 After three challenging days and countless miles covered, our Silver DofE teams successfully completed their practice expedition! It took every ounce of grit and determination to push through long uphill trails. With tired legs, and heavy packs, our students made it through with smiles. We were lucky to have fine weather across all days, which lifted spirits and gave some unforgettable views. Thanks to accurate navigation skills, everyone stayed on course and supported each other every step of the way. Well done everyone!

Humphry Davy School 8 May 2025 On Wednesday 30th April, our Reading Ambassadors attended The Kernow Youth Book Awards (KYBA) in ‘The Fibre Hub’ at Pool. As part of our school’s commitment to being sustainable, we walked down to the train station (in glorious sunshine) and caught the train to the event! There were some amazing and very different authors to entertain and inspire the students with talks and workshops. These included Robin Fulvey, Bex Hogan and Matt Oldfield. Robin talked about his book Fulmar, based on a boy whose life was saved by surfing, Bex discussed the darker side of fairytales and her book Nettle, whilst Matt spoke about the very popular series of football books that he’s written with his brother Tom. At the end, a free book and certificate was given to each student, courtesy of The National Literacy Trust. It was an inspiring day and our students shone at being engaged, imaginative and articulate!

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Humphry Davy School 30 Apr 2025 Our Kit Car Club is revving up for another exciting season! They kicked things off by stripping down last year's cars - an important first step that gave a real insight into previous designs. This hands-on teardown sparked tons of discussion around improvements and fresh design ideas. While debates over design flew across the workshop, the team decided to start where it counts: the electrics. Leading the way were students Kenza, Kit and Sam whose impressive skills and expertise offered plenty of learning opportunities that got the whole team moving forward with confidence. Kenza is very experienced in wiring cars so was truly in her element, whilst Kit and Sam worked with the cars last year so enjoyed taking the reins in a more senior role. Throughout the process, the team have shown outstanding teamwork, problem solving skills and innovation, working together to navigate challenges and push their ideas forward. The club continues to be a brilliant example of STEM learning in action and we can't wait to see how the build takes shape! Good work everyone!

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Headteacher William Marshall

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

01736 363 559
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