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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! https://t.co/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. https://t.co/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 https://t.co/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! https://t.co/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 https://t.co/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! https://t.co/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/loUtgyMwR4 We look forward to seeing you again at our Open Day and Evening on Thursday 7th October. https://t.co/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! https://t.co/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! https://t.co/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! https://t.co/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! https://t.co/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 https://t.co/ZBBENDnEvj

Humphry Davy School 27 Jan 2023 We were thrilled to welcome back HDS Alumnus, Lewis Nicholls, to speak with Year 7 students and to work with our Year 11 Film Studies students. Lewis left HDS 18 years ago with one goal in mind, to pursue a career within the media. He has undergone many twists and turns throughout his career but after hard work and pure determination to achieve his dream, he is now a well known media star! Initially working for a local radio station, he decided to contact as many celebrities and agents as possible to ask to work with them. A bold move for a 16 year old, but his tactics certainly paid off and he now interviews celebrities on radio, TV and YouTube for his own show "The Lewis Nicholls Show"! 2023 is shaping up to be a busy year for Lewis, with four red carpet events and many great interviews with celebrities in the pipeline. With a parting message of "Don't let anyone tell you that you cannot do something, work hard and follow your dream and you will get there", Lewis has left our students inspired, motivated and enthused to achieve the best they can. Thank you Lewis, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Humphry Davy School 27 Jan 2023 We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and confident Spanish speaker to add a further level of enrichment to our programme of small group work in our Modern Foreign Languages department. If you would like to volunteer to work with our GCSE Spanish groups, please contact enquiries@humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk for more information.

Humphry Davy School 18 Jan 2023 On Wednesday last week we welcomed the Onnatti French touring theatre company. French students in Years 8, 9 and 10 watched a performance of La Maison Hantée – The Haunted House. Our students were able to engage in a full theatre experience in the amphitheatre at Penwith College. It was a wonderful opportunity to enhance their language learning! « J’ai regardé la Maison hantée et j’ai bien aime la pièce. A mon avis je crois que c’était très amusant et créatif. » “I watched the Haunted house and I really liked the play. In my opinion, I think that it was very funny and creative.“ Student in Year 10 « J’ai regardé la maison hantée à mon avis je crois que c’était amusant et divertissant. J’ai aimé les blagues en français et l’histoire. » “I watched the haunted house, in my opinion, I think that it was funny and entertaining. I liked the French jokes and the story.” Student in Year 9

Humphry Davy School 9 Jan 2023 We are looking to appoint a team of enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Supervisors to support the senior management team with student supervision during the lunchtime period. The role will involve being responsible for students within a designated indoor or outdoor area; monitoring acceptable standards of behaviour to ensure their safety and wellbeing. 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. Applicants will be positive, flexible and intuitive, with an interest in working with young people. Acting as a role model for our students, you will need strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak to students in an authoritative manner. This role will require a good sense of humour, resilience, determination and patience. Previous experience of working with young people is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. For further information and application forms please visit the school website.

Humphry Davy School 6 Jan 2023 What an incredible achievement from former student Luca! Luca's passion for dance was very evident whilst he was at school and it is lovely to see how far his career is taking him! Congratulations Luca!

Humphry Davy School 16 Dec 2022 Our latest Community Matters Newsletter is now available to view on our. Have a lovely break and see you all in the New Year! https://humphrydavy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/document/December-2022.pdf?t=1671203907?ts=1671204042

Humphry Davy School 13 Dec 2022 With a yellow weather warning in place and freezing conditions expected into the morning we are opening later on Wednesday morning (14 December 2022). Students are expected to arrive for a 10:45 start, going straight to their Period 2 lesson. Apologies but the school minibuses will not be running tomorrow morning or evening. We await confirmation regarding the running of school buses and we ask parents/carers to check the public bus timetables for updates in order to get your children into school for a 10:45 start. Any further updates will be communicated via the school website.

Humphry Davy School 8 Dec 2022 Mrs Oliver visited Tregwainton Garden this week to see the beautiful lantern walk they have on display this Christmas. Earlier this month students from HDS took part in workshops to create their own beautiful lanterns to be displayed, here Mrs Oliver is with the Year 9 creation!

Humphry Davy School 8 Dec 2022 Just a reminder that our Interact group will be hosting cake sales at breaktime tomorrow, an Elf Candygram, lunchtime karaoke and stalls to raise money for their chosen charity - Penzance Street Food Project. This will be a normal school uniform day but students can choose to wear their Christmas Jumpers on top of their uniform. Another brilliant way to get into the Christmas spirit. Be sure to get involved!

Humphry Davy School 8 Dec 2022 We are looking to appoint a team of enthusiastic and reliable Lunchtime Supervisors to support the senior management team with student supervision during the lunchtime period. The role will involve being responsible for students within a designated indoor or outdoor area; monitoring acceptable standards of behaviour to ensure their safety and wellbeing. 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. Applicants will be positive, flexible and intuitive, with an interest in working with young people. Acting as a role model for our students, you will need strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak to students in an authoritative manner. This role will require a good sense of humour, resilience, determination and patience. Previous experience of working with young people is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. For further information and application forms please visit the school website

Humphry Davy School 7 Dec 2022 Good luck to everyone performing in our musical Christmas concert tonight. Practice sounded amazing this afternoon and we know your families will enjoy it just as much as we did! See you all tonight!

Humphry Davy School 6 Dec 2022 Our beautiful Christmas tree standing proud in reception for all to enjoy! 🎄

Humphry Davy School 2 Dec 2022 Argyle Community Trust will be running Christmas activity sessions at Humphry Davy School on Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st December. The sessions are open to children from the age of 7 to 16. During the sessions children will be able to take part in a variety of activities such as Football, Basketball, Tennis, Badminton, Netball, Arts & Crafts and Christmas themed games. Each day our restaurant will be providing lunch and fruit for all children who attend. Book your place today! https://playwaze.com/Book?p=PhysicalEventSeries/70306-B Sessions are free of charge, and places are limited, so please book ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Humphry Davy School 29 Nov 2022 Are you ready to get into the festive spirit? Then why not join us for our annual Christmas Concert! Tickets on sale now from reception, it is sure to be a wonderful evening of musical delights! We look forward to seeing you all.

Humphry Davy School 25 Nov 2022 Scholastic HALF PRICE Book Fair - HDS Library: Monday 5th – Friday 9th December We’re excited to be hosting a half price book fair for our students (8.30 – 4pm) and parents (3pm-4pm). Students are welcome to come and browse/purchase books during the day, and parents are welcome after school (please come to reception to sign in). Books can be purchased directly from the fair with cash, or you can purchase vouchers on line which can be used to pay on the day. Alternatively, students can complete a wishlist (see attached or available at the fair), which they can take home. Once payment is complete, payment reference and details of the books purchased can be forwarded to your Book Fair Organiser: catkins@humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk We will arrange getting your brand new books to you! Please support if you can – books make fantastic presents and prices start at only £2.50!

Humphry Davy School 24 Nov 2022 Last night we were thrilled to welcome back the Class of 2022 for their GCSE Presentation Evening. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up and find out what everyone has been doing since they left us this summer. We celebrated their successes with special awards and reminisced on their lives at HDS with addresses from student speakers and staff members. The message; “We all share this very unique life experience as a year group, and that is something we will hold in our memories forever. Well done to us. We did it!” Thank you to everyone who attended, it was lovely to see so many of you. We would like to again wish you all the very best with you future endeavours and urge you to stay in touch. Be sure to join our alumni association so you can easily share all the wonderful things you can get up to! https://www.futurefirsthub.org.uk/register/humphrydavy More photos from the night will be uploaded to our website soon!

Humphry Davy School 23 Nov 2022 On 4th November, HDS Interact club raised £450 for Street Food Project Penzance with a Halloween film screening of The Addams Family, a cake and sweet sale and proceeds of non-uniform day. On 17th November Matt Perry, Project Manager, came in to visit the students and to explain more about the work of the organization. Street Food Project is a meal service that operates seven nights a week 365 days a year plus a food bank offering weekly shopping to families. This volunteer-led service was created to support homeless and those experiencing financial hardship. HDS Interact will continue to support Street Food Project with Christmas fundraising events taking place in December.

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Headteacher William Marshall

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

01736 363 559
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