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2020/2021

Autumn Term
- First day of term
  3rd Sep 2020
- Half Term
  26th Oct 2020 - 30th Oct 2020
- Last day of term
  18th Dec 2020
- Winter holidays
  19th Dec 2020 - 3rd Jan 2021
- Further Information
  Staff Training Days:
  Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September
  Monday 2nd November
Spring Term
- First day of term
  4th Jan 2021
- Half Term
  15th Feb 2021 - 19th Feb 2021
- Last day of term
  1st Apr 2021
- Easter/Spring holidays
  5th Apr 2021 - 16th Apr 2021
Summer Term
- First day of term
  19th Apr 2021
- Half Term
  31st May 2021 - 4th Jun 2021
- Last day of term
  23rd Jul 2021
- Summer holidays
  24th Jul 2021 - 6th Sep 2021
- Further Information
  Staff Training Days:
  Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd July

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Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - January 4 Head over to https://t.co/gJZNykiV7f for details of our response to the Prime Minister's announcement this evening.

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - December 9 Our amazing music students have been working very hard all day creating their very own music video! We can’t wait to hear the final outcome. Keep your eyes peeled for this fabulous festive treat! https://t.co/BgltZF2j1u

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - November 12 We are currently consulting on our Admissions Policy for 2022 – 2023. We believe it is important to seek the views of our stakeholders when reviewing key policies and documents. We would welcome your feedback. https://t.co/Mdd3GCYLv3

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - November 11 On Friday we welcome students to wear non-uniform with donations of £1 going towards @BBCCiN. Students will also be able to take part in exciting fundraising activities by donating their HD$’s to the cause. We will then convert all the donated dollars into pounds to donate! https://t.co/lyoss2j3vO

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - November 11 Following a short service in the School Gallery, a wreath was laid by a small group of students at our war memorials. Then, with the Last Post (played by three of our music students) echoing around our school grounds for all to hear, we remembered. https://t.co/TDboS1ualq

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - October 2 It has been our absolute pleasure to host all the fantastic Year 6 pupils from our local feeder schools over the past two days. Such amazing talents on display! We look forward to welcoming you back very soon.

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - September 12 What a brilliant 1st week back we have had, it has been great having the usual buzz around the site again. Thank you everyone for making this week so successful, it has certainly been a different start to the year but in true HDS fashion everyone has taken it within their stride.

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - September 7 We are looking forward to welcoming Year 5 and 6 pupils and their families to our Open Days this year. We will be operating a booking system for tours of our school in order to operate in a Covid Secure manner. To book your tour visit https://t.co/pfr8y5nZ81 to arrange a time. https://t.co/HNYk2QRLEL

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - July 8 On Friday 10th July at 10am, the Prime Minister will be giving an address to all school leavers which will be broadcast on Facebook and YouTube Year 11 students please tune in! Facebook (https://t.co/km9Z7sR9l3) YouTube (https://t.co/2so9ZlBQ0e)

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - June 17 Students have been busy this week creating artwork inspired by artist @petemckee! Good effort everyone! https://t.co/FONqrC1N4S

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - June 15 Congratulations to students Ollie and Milly who are our #hotchocfri winners this week! Enjoy your prize!

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - June 2 Humphry Davy School- Free School Meal Provision (COLLECTION DATE: THURSDAY 4th JUNE– 10.00 am – 11.30 am) If your child usually receives free school meals we will be continuing to provide meal packs to cover the next two weeks.

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - May 22 Thank you to all our amazing staff and students for their incredible work over the last few weeks! It’s half term next week, but if you need to get in contact with us, please email enquiries@humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk and we’ll make sure we get back to you! #staysafe

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - May 19 Staff at Humphry Davy School are sharpening their pencils with the Campaign for Learning’s ‘Learning at Work Week Daily Doodle Challenge’ There are a number of different activities which you can also get involved with here: https://t.co/3Cg20bTInp https://t.co/TbKDtIJ7eU

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - May 19 HDS Free School Meal Provision (COLLECTION DATE: 21st MAY– 10.00 am – 11.30 am). If your child usually receives free school meals we will be continuing to provide food to cover the next 2 weeks. If you are unable to collect contact school: enquiries@humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk.

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - May 18 It is mental health awareness week-focussing on the power and potential of kindness. Take a photo or video of yourself carrying out or reflecting on an act of kindness and use the hashtags #HDSKindnessMatters, #KindnessMatters and #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek https://t.co/HX4RZlqVjS

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - May 15 Congratulations to the eight students (two per week) who have won our virtual #hotchocfri! All the students have displayed superb engagement with their online learning and excellent resilience. Your prizes are in the post!

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - May 14 We are here to support our school community. If you need to talk, please email talk@humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - May 13 We are regularly updating our support pages on our website. Please check in to stay updated! https://t.co/VBqazvtRGp

Humphry Davy School @hdspenzance - May 13 Our students have been working hard at home with support from their fantastic families and our amazing staff! Here's a small selection of the work they have been doing! We will be posting more in our gallery regularly! https://t.co/P15wu6MqNZ

Humphry Davy School 4 Jan 2021 Head over to https://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk/3489/spring-term-arrangements-2021 for details of our response to the Prime Minister's announcement this evening. In short, our arrangements for Tuesday 5th January go ahead as planned. Staff will be in school to support those students already confirmed to attend in advance, and 'Remote Learning' activities are posted and available via Satchel:One. Our sincere apologies - a ParentMail was sent to all registered parents and carers earlier this evening but we now understand this was delayed by schools across the country overloading the system to update parents.

Humphry Davy School 17 Dec 2020 Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you have a wonderful break and we look forward to seeing all your smiling faces on Monday 4th January! Stay safe.

Humphry Davy School 17 Dec 2020 HDS is well known for always putting on fantastic festive performances for friends and family. This year, being unable to perform in the usual way, our musical students were still keen to spread some festive cheer to everyone this Christmas. With their fantastic ‘lockdown’ videos in mind they knew that, with the help of their music teachers, they would be able to put together a selection of musical ensembles to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. How amazing are these two videos from our brilliant music scholars and the Band of Fiasco?! Well done everyone, you have blown us away with your talents yet again.

Humphry Davy School 17 Dec 2020 Our music scholars cover 'In the Bleak Midwinter'.

Humphry Davy School 17 Dec 2020 On Friday 11th December, Year 7 students gathered on our astro pitch to complete a 2.5K run to show their support for this year’s ‘Santas on the Run – Goes Freestyle!’ in order to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). The charity’s festive fundraiser usually sees hundreds of Santas running around Eden to raise vital funds. This year, due to the pandemic, the event took place virtually. Over the weekend, supporters were encouraged to choose their own route, distance and festive attire making ‘Santas on the Run - Goes Freestyle’ something everyone could get involved in. The HDS community raised an incredible £1180 through the donations and sponsorship money collected! Thank you everyone for your generosity, the hospice holds a special place in the hearts of all HDS staff and it was brilliant to see how many of our students got involved.

Humphry Davy School 9 Dec 2020 Our amazing music students have been working very hard all day creating their very own music video! We can’t wait to hear the final outcome. Keep your eyes peeled for this fabulous festive treat!

Humphry Davy School 4 Dec 2020 We’re getting festive! HDS is currently taking part in the Penzance Christmas Window Competition. This year’s theme is ‘Christmas Songs’ so, during tutor time last Friday, our Year 7 students were challenged with producing a drawing of one of the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’. The drawings were then transformed into festive decorations which have been creatively displayed for all to see! Our window is in Steckfensters (on Chapel Street) and is certainly shining bright. Well done Year 7 for your fantastic creations, you have such an imagination and we loved working with drawings! Don’t forget to vote for our school to win by scanning the QR code or visiting https://lovepenzance.co.uk/christmas-window-comp/

Humphry Davy School 3 Dec 2020 Calling all Year 7 students! Join the Winter Mini Challenge and become a reading hero! The Mini Challenge is starting and we want you to get involved. All you have to do to complete the Winter Mini Challenge is read at least three books. You can choose any books you like then rate and review your books on the website while the Challenge is on and you’ll unlock a limited-edition virtual badge for your profile along with a special certificate. You can also receive rewards for completing the challenge from Ms Atkins in the library by simply showing your certificate or virtual badge! The challenge ends on Friday 15th January 2021. Let's get reading!

Humphry Davy School 3 Dec 2020 This month is #DoGoodDecember! To finish 2020 in a positive way why not follow this kindness calendar and spread some joy this month.

Humphry Davy School 1 Dec 2020 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Humphry Davy School 19 Nov 2020 This year, local colleges will be hosting 'virtual' Open Days for prospective students to get a flavour of their facilities. We encourage all our Year 10 students to visit each college’s website to find out more information. If you would like to speak to someone about how to decide which college is best for you, please contact Mrs Richards, our careers advisor, for a chat.

Humphry Davy School 12 Nov 2020 We are currently consulting on our Admissions Policy for 2022 – 2023. We believe it is important to seek the views of our stakeholders when reviewing key policies and documents. To view this policy, please visit our website. We would welcome your feedback. https://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk/3437/policy-consultations

Humphry Davy School 11 Nov 2020 On Friday we welcome students to wear non-uniform with donations of £1 going towards the BBC Children in Need appeal. Students will also be able to take part in exciting fundraising activities by donating their Humphry Davy Dollars to the cause. The school will then convert all the donated dollars into pounds, and make a collective donation to the appeal.

Humphry Davy School 11 Nov 2020 Following a short service in the School Gallery, a wreath was laid by a small group of students at our war memorials. Then, with the Last Post (played by three of our music students) echoing around our school grounds for all to hear, we remembered. We remembered then and reflected on now; remembering the service and sacrifice made by so many peoples, communities and nations 75 years ago, and reflecting on the service and sacrifice of so many today.

Humphry Davy School 6 Nov 2020 Calling all aspiring medical students! 'Health Careers Live' will be running a free online national health careers conference tomorrow! (Saturday 7th November) There will be access to a wide range of live talks from different healthcare professionals, workshops, interactive clinical skills sessions, and sessions on how to build a portfolio. It would be a really useful event for those looking to progress into a healthcare career. Students can register by accessing their website: https://healthcareers.live/

Humphry Davy School 19 Oct 2020 Congratulations to Thea on being a winner of the The Bright Ideas Challenge 2020! The challenge was to come up with a 'Bright Idea' to solve an energy problem faced by a city in 2050. Thea's entry was both innovative and exciting...we are very proud of you Thea! As the regional winner, Thea has won £2,500 to boost our already extensive STEM offer here at HDS. In addition, Thea has received an amazing STEM goodie bag packed with cool STEM kit and subscriptions. Well done!

Humphry Davy School 14 Oct 2020 We loved welcoming you all!

Humphry Davy School 14 Oct 2020 Here @ HDS we are very excited to read about the launch of Cornwall Council's Manifesto which sets out how it wants to make Cornwall the UK's leading rural creative economy; shining a light on the creative economies of our rural region. As a community school in the heart of Penzance, we are proud to be involved in many community festivals and activities throughout the year, with the highlight of the year being 'Golowan'! The Manifesto, which sets out plans to provide more support for businesses in the creative and digital industries, also highlights a Creative Cluster planned in Penzance, Truro and Liskeard. We watch with interest as the plans go before the Cornwall Council's economic growth and development overview and scrutiny committee when it meets on Tuesday (Oct13), and we look forward to the boost this may provide for our local economy, as well as the opportunities for us to expand our 'creativity in the community' over the coming years!

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Headteacher William Marshall

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

01736 363 559
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