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Deadline for applications for September 2026 is Friday 31st October 2025

We really enjoyed meeting so many pupils and their families at our Open Evening and Super Saturday this year. We hope you all had a great time!

Just a reminder that the deadline for September 2026 applications is fast approaching. Please be sure to secure your child's place by Friday 31st October 2025.

If you were unable to join us for our Open Evening, and you want to see for yourself what makes HDS such a great place to learn, please contact us to arrange a tour with Headteacher, Bill Marshall.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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Humphry Davy School 14 Dec 2025 This wonderful coloured pencil drawing of Penzance Harbour was created by Harry from Medra House. Complete with the Scillonian ferry and a view of St Michael’s Mount, there’s no mistaking this scene! Santa being led by a ‘Red Nose’ pasty is absolutely brilliant! Congratulations on 6th place.

Humphry Davy School 13 Dec 2025 This gorgeous watercolour painting by Eleanor from Longya House takes 7th place! A snowy winter’s night, beautifully captured. We especially loved the colours on the harbour wall and the icicles hanging from the ladder — it has certainly made us want to wrap up warm! Congratulations.

Humphry Davy School 12 Dec 2025 One for your calendars! Join us on Monday 15th December for a beautifully Christmassy evening.

Humphry Davy School 12 Dec 2025 It’s Friday, and today we’re announcing 9th and 8th place in our countdown! 9th place goes to Moreblessing from Kemeneth House for her wonderful coloured pencil drawing. Her cheerful snowman — complete with an adorable carrot nose — brought a big smile to our faces. Fantastic work! Coming in at 8th place is Ethan from Aweni House! Ethan’s piece is bursting with character and full of intricate details — from the Christmas elf fishing to the seal popping its head up to say hi. It really is a fantastic festive scene. Well done, Ethan!

Humphry Davy School 11 Dec 2025 It was a pleasure welcoming back the Class of 2025 on Thursday 27th November for our annual Presentation Evening. It was a brilliant night of celebration and a wonderful opportunity to catch up. Thank you to our guest speaker, Floyd Steadman, for his inspiring speech, and to our student speakers for their lovely, reminiscent pieces. It was a joy to watch students receive their special awards and GCSE certificates - a true celebration of their success at HDS. Thank you to everyone who attended; it was lovely to see you all. Best of luck with your next steps, and do keep in touch! Be sure to join our alumni association so you can easily share all the wonderful things you get up to! www.futurefirsthub.org.uk/register/humphrydavy

Humphry Davy School 11 Dec 2025 Today’s 10th place spot goes to this lovely little drawing from Kelsie in Kemeneth House! A magical moonlit harbour scene, complete with the moon shimmering across the sea — just beautiful.

Humphry Davy School 10 Dec 2025 Happy Wednesday everyone! Today’s Christmas advent treat comes from Amy in Aweni House — and it’s a delight! We absolutely love her bold, bright drawing of Santa and his elf travelling in a very unexpected mode of transport. Such creativity and festive fun! Congratulations on 11th place.

Humphry Davy School 10 Dec 2025 Be sure to join us tomorrow evening for our Applied Arts Celebration of Achievement event! We’re excited to showcase the amazing coursework created by our Year 11 students. 5-6pm in the gallery. See you there!

Humphry Davy School 10 Dec 2025 We were proud to host our first ever boxing event last week, organised by Active Cornwall and delivered by England Boxing. The programme provided students with a unique opportunity to experience high-quality boxing training — something many had never experienced before. The sessions were fun, engaging, and competitive, giving students the chance to develop new skills while building confidence and teamwork. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with all students thoroughly enjoying the experience. A huge thank you to Active Cornwall — we look forward to working together again and hope to host more events like this soon!

Humphry Davy School 10 Dec 2025 Last week, students spent a crafty day building their very own Humphry Davy Lantern sculptures using withies and tissue paper. The lanterns will be paraded through Penzance this Friday for the town’s annual celebration marking the birthday of Sir Humphry Davy. Our students had so much fun creating their lanterns and are hoping for a dry evening so they can show them off on Friday!

Humphry Davy School 9 Dec 2025 Our Christmas tree is HUGE this year! When it arrived in reception last week, we couldn’t believe our eyes. Students and staff jumped straight in to decorate it (it definitely took a team!) and just like that, Christmas had officially arrived at HDS. We love this time of year when the tree is up — it brings so much festive cheer and is impossible to walk past without commenting on its beauty and gorgeous smell. This year’s tree comes with a side of “WOW! Just look how big it is!” Thank you to Mrs Berryman for the tree donation again this year, it is greatly appreciated by everyone here at HDS and all our visitors!

Humphry Davy School 9 Dec 2025 On the 12th day of our Christmas countdown, we’re delighted to share another beautiful piece of student photography! Today’s image was captured by Year 10 student Jacob from Aweni House. A wonderfully wintry view of Penzance harbour, and the sea even looks a little inviting!

Humphry Davy School 9 Dec 2025 Last week, our school houses went head-to-head in a magical gingerbread house decorating competition! The creativity, festive flair, and attention to detail from all participants was incredible — making judging no easy task. And the winners are… 🥇 1st Place - Sowena – Beautifully constructed and full of intricate detail. 🥈 2nd Place - Tevi – Imaginative and bursting with colour and decoration. 🥉 3rd Place - Kemeneth – Charming, creative, and full of teamwork. Huge congratulations to our winners, and a massive well done to everyone who joined in! It was fantastic watching your little houses take shape. Your hard work and festive spirit truly made this year’s competition the sweetest one yet!

Humphry Davy School 8 Dec 2025 On Saturday, our Music Scholars hit the road to spread Christmas cheer across West Cornwall! They stopped at Bolitho Care Home, the Carbis Bay Beach Christmas Fair, and Nancledra Primary School Christmas Fair, entertaining everyone in their Santa hats with a joyful repertoire of festive classics. We loved being out in the community, spreading some festive cheer this winter season — and we can’t wait to share more at our Christmas Concert on Monday 15th December. Don’t miss it!

Humphry Davy School 8 Dec 2025 Today's Christmas card, in 13th place, is this lovely photograph taken by Year 10 student Olly from Longya House. This beautiful Penzance landscape bursts with soft, warm colours from the evening glow and we loved the glimpse of the iconic Jubilee Pool!

Humphry Davy School 7 Dec 2025 Year 7 student, Florence’s icy beach scene comes in at 14th place today. With delicate snowflakes and cool tones making this piece beautifully serene. A win for Tevi House!

Humphry Davy School 6 Dec 2025 Coming in at 15th place, Year 10 student, Amelia , from Tevi House, delights us with a festive fishing boat and bobbing baubles. A wonderfully whimsical seaside Christmas! We loved the wreath on the front too!

Humphry Davy School 5 Dec 2025 Our 16th spot shines with Year 9 student, Harriet’s stunning harbour lights photographic piece — a cosy Christmas glow reflected on the water, just beautiful. Kemeneth House will be proud!

Humphry Davy School 4 Dec 2025 Well done to Year 9 student, Finn! Taking 17th place for Aweni House, with this magical photo of glowing Christmas lanterns lighting up the night sky — so atmospheric!

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