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Spring Term Arrangements
Our top priority continues to be the safety of your child, your family and all our staff.
We will continue to post further information of our arrangements for the Spring Term here.
Communications
5th January 2021 - Further updates and Remote Learning
4th January 2021 - Updated information following the Prime Minister's announcement
31st December 2020 - Opening Arrangements for the Spring Term 2021
Guidance
Department for Education coronavirus (COVID-19) helpline
The Department for Education coronavirus (COVID-19) helpline is available to answer questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline by calling:
Phone: 0800 046 8687
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm
Useful Websites:
Student Support
Parent Support
Looking after a child or young person's mental health
Early Help Hub - Information Leaflet
Useful Support Information from Cornwall Council
The Big Penzance Community Resource List!
Parents Guide to Satchel:one (Show my Homework)
Cornwall Educational Psychology Service
Useful numbers and contacts for concerns queries questions and guidance
COVID-19 school closure arrangements for Safeguarding and Child Protection at Humphry Davy School.
Safeguarding procedures for supporting/communication with children not in school
Where can I go to get support to help keep my child safe online?
There is a lot of support available to keep your child safe online. Below are some useful links to help parents and carers:
- Thinkyouknow (advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online)
- Internet matters (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- Parent info (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- LGfL (support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online)
- Net-aware (support for parents and careers from the NSPCC)
Remote Learning
Connect with us
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 - 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 - 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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