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Humphry Davy School
23 Apr 2026
Students visited Serre Chevalier in France this year for our annual Ski trip and what a truly memorable experience it was!
Over the course of the week, students made fantastic progress in their skiing and snowboarding. Beginners showed remarkable determination, progressing from their first steps on the slopes to confidently navigating blue runs by the end of the trip, while our advanced group rose to the challenge of tackling black slopes with skill and enthusiasm.
Beyond the slopes, students enjoyed a brilliant range of activities. Our hotel provided not only excellent breakfasts to set everyone up for the day, but also lively evening entertainment, including Just Dance, karaoke and swimming. We also ventured out to Briançon for an evening visit and enjoyed a fun-filled bowling trip, adding even more variety to the experience.
One of the most impressive aspects of the trip was the attitude of our students. They were consistently inclusive, supportive, and encouraging of one another, creating a positive and welcoming environment throughout. It was also fantastic to see them building friendships with students from other schools staying at the hotel.
A huge thank you goes to all the students for their enthusiasm and behaviour, to parents for their support, to staff for their dedication and to Elemental for organising such a smooth and enjoyable trip. It was a wonderful experience that will be remembered for years to come.
Humphry Davy School
22 Apr 2026
We are excited to be running three days of activities this year!
(For Years 7-10 on 20th, 21st and 22nd July).
For those parents/carers who haven’t already, be sure to check your Parentmail inbox for the email sent on 31st March and secure your child’s choices today.
Please complete the form by 24th April.
Thank you.
Humphry Davy School
22 Apr 2026
Our Year 10 students had a fantastic week just before Easter, completing their work experience placements.
Spending four days with local employers, they gained valuable insight into the world beyond the classroom and what working life can look like. This year’s placements were wonderfully varied, from veterinary practices and the railway to the postal service and local cafés.
Feedback from employers has been extremely positive and we are incredibly proud of how our students have represented the school. Many have even surprised themselves with how confidently they adapted their skills to new environments; with some students even receiving job offers!
Well done Year 10 and a big thank you to all the employers who have supported our students with their placements.
Humphry Davy School
20 Apr 2026
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Humphry Davy School
12 Apr 2026
Ski School 2026!
Message for parents/carers:
We managed to get on an earlier ferry and we are now due back at Humphry Davy School at around 17.15pm.
Please do keep in touch with your child for more accurate arrival times.
See you soon!
Humphry Davy School
10 Apr 2026
Day 5 of ‘Ski School 2026’! On the penultimate day of our trip, our skiers and boarders, now able to confidently navigate the mountain, began mastering jumps, tricks and more advanced techniques. Once off the slopes, students were presented with certificates from their instructors before travelling to the picturesque fortified town of Briançon for a spot of souvenir shopping!
Humphry Davy School
9 Apr 2026
Day 4 of ‘Ski School 2026’! Today our beginners explored more of the mountain, our intermediates mastered blues and reds, our boarders made it to the summit, and our advanced group pushed themselves to tackle the blacks!
Tonight, following a relaxing swim, the whole group took to the stage for some karaoke and ‘Just Dance’ (they were incredible!). Another amazing day!
Humphry Davy School
8 Apr 2026
Day 3 of ‘Ski School 2026’ saw our skiers and boarders moving to another level! Hard work, commitment and enthusiasm is definitely resulting in rapid progress! Well done everyone!
Tonight’s trip to the local bowling alley gave everyone an opportunity to relax and unwind before bed.
We’ll be back on the slopes bright and early tomorrow and we’re looking forward to seeing what new adventures are in store!
Humphry Davy School
7 Apr 2026
Day 2 of ‘Ski School 2026’! With the sun beating down, all of our skiers and boarders made incredible progress today and have started tackling more challenging runs. Skiing with style, yesterday’s ‘awards of the day’ winners proudly sported their novelty helmet covers and we look forward to seeing today’s winners on the slopes tomorrow.
Humphry Davy School
6 Apr 2026
Day one of ‘Ski School 2026’ was AMAZING! Under a cloudless blue sky our skiers and boarders took to the slopes, visibly improving in both style and confidence during the day. Back at our fantastic hotel this evening students had fun nominating their peers for three special ‘awards of the day’. Check back tomorrow to see if you can spot the winners!
Humphry Davy School
5 Apr 2026
Humphry Davy ‘Ski School 2026’ has safely arrived at Serre Chevalier in France. The conditions are perfect with beautiful sunshine! We’re looking forward to a fantastic week on the slopes!
Humphry Davy School
2 Apr 2026
Our latest newsletter is now available to view on our website. Have a great Easter break everyone!
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Humphry Davy School
2 Apr 2026
Heading further north than ever before, our Music Scholars set their sights on Liverpool - City of Culture and birthplace of The Beatles.
Students visited the world-famous ‘Cavern Club’, famed as one of the venues where The Beatles first rose to fame. They soaked up the spirit of Liverpool, surrounded by walls adorned with signed guitars from artists such as B.B. King and Brian May. The group also enjoyed live music from one of the Cavern Club’s house acts, performing a mix of classic Beatles tunes and other 1960s hits.
The following morning was spent at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), where students experienced what it is like to study at one of the UK’s leading music schools. Founded in 1996 by Paul McCartney, (who still regularly visits and even offers one to one songwriting workshops!) LIPA offers incredible opportunities for aspiring musicians. Our students took part in a songwriting workshop led by former students Mari and Joseph, creating and performing their own pop songs. The results were fantastic, with some truly catchy tunes. We’re sure Sir Paul will be knocking on our door any day now!
After LIPA, it was back onto the minibus as the group headed to their second northern city, Manchester. Following dinner and a spot of shopping, they enjoyed an evening watching Matilda the musical at the Palace Theatre. The students were blown away by the full-scale production, from the mesmerising set design to the incredibly talented young cast.
Another brilliant opportunity for our Music Scholars to explore their musical futures. Bring on the summer term, with even more opportunities to develop and showcase their talents!
Humphry Davy School
2 Apr 2026
Huge congratulations to our trampolinists for their fantastic performances at our recent competition!
Elowyn took 1st place, Alice 2nd, and Tegan 3rd in the rotational section, while Evie and Amelie were joint 1st and Flo joint 2nd in the open section - an amazing achievement all round!
Humphry Davy School
1 Apr 2026
Year 7 and 8 students recently visited the Gardeners' House in Morrab Gardens for an Art, Design & Literacy workshop, ‘Poems for Penzance’.
Hosted by Ben from ‘Sustainable Penzance’, the day began with a sunny tour of the gardens before students explored different styles of poetry, the importance of using the five senses to bring writing to life and how poems don’t have to rhyme. Ben shared a range of works, including those by Benjamin Zephaniah, Simon Armitage, Wendy Cope and even our very own Sir Humphry Davy (did you know he wrote poetry!).
Inspired by what they had learned, students then put pen to paper to create their own poems. They explored a range of forms, including acrostic, haiku, shape and limerick poems, often with an environmental theme. Their creativity and imagination shone through and many confidently shared their work with the group.
Ben then introduced a beautiful historic book of illustrated poetry from the Gardeners' House archive, which inspired students to illustrate their own poems. The final pieces will be compiled into a specially bound book to be kept in the Gardeners' House archive.
Well done to all the students who attended. It was wonderful to see your creativity blossom throughout the day. We loved your work!
Humphry Davy School
1 Apr 2026
Our U12 boys recently competed in the county hockey tournament and produced a fantastic set of performances across the day. The team started strongly with an impressive 5–0 victory, followed by further wins of 3–0, 4–0 and 4–0, showing excellent teamwork, organisation and attacking play. Their only defeat came in a narrow 1–0 loss, but the team responded brilliantly and continued to compete with great determination. Going into the final game, the boys knew that a win would secure qualification for the regional finals. In a tightly contested match, they battled hard and produced another strong performance, but were unfortunately held to a 1–1 draw which meant they narrowly missed out on qualification. Despite this, the team were fantastic throughout the entire tournament, demonstrating great skill, effort and sportsmanship. They should be extremely proud of the way they represented the school all day. Well done!
Humphry Davy School
31 Mar 2026
Our Mock Trial Team performed spectacularly at the local heats on Friday.
Both prosecution and defence teams worked hard to present their cases at Truro Magistrates’ Court in front of local magistrates and court officials. The competition helps develop skills in public speaking, understanding of the law and debating. Perfect preparation for future lawyers and magistrates.
After a series of very tense hearings, the competition concluded with an outstanding victory for the HDS team! Huge congratulations to everyone involved, you did a superb job! Here’s to the regional finals next term!
Humphry Davy School
31 Mar 2026
The Year 7 rugby team took part in an annual seven-a-side tournament. In a competitive group stage, HDS won two matches and lost two, with Harry scoring a hat-trick in one of the games.
In the afternoon, Joey, Sam and Jacob combined nicely for some well worked tries, resulting in one draw and two narrow losses.
Well done to all the players involved.
Humphry Davy School
31 Mar 2026
The Time2Move Holiday Programme will offer fun physical activities, games and wider activities plus a hot meal for all children at lunchtime.
Children aged 7 to 16 are welcome to attend. Places are limited to 80 per day so booking is essential. During the sessions, children will be able to take part in a variety of activities such as:
- Football
- Basketball
- Soft Archery & Nerf Guns
- Badminton
- Netball
- Dodgeball
- Karaoke
- Crossbow & Laser Tag
Sessions run from 10am to 2pm. The fantastic team in the Humphry Davy School Kitchen will be providing lunch and fruit for all children that attend. Please make sure you write on the registration forms if your child has any special dietary requirements and we will liaise with the team to make sure they can still enjoy a hot meal. If you would prefer to send your child with a packed lunch that is absolutely fine. Each day please send your child/children wearing comfortable clothes and shoes to be able to run around in, a refillable water bottle, any medication they may need clearly marked and a coat in case the weather allows us to go outside for activities.
Book your child's space today!
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Humphry Davy School
30 Mar 2026
On Thursday, students from KS3 and KS4 were selected to represent their houses in an Easter nest decorating competition in our catering kitchens. There was plenty of laughter as students tried to gain an edge and the judges loved the fantastic collection of nests on display.
Well done to everyone involved and big congratulations to our winners!
KS3 winners:
1st place is Azalia from Medra house, 2nd goes to Charlie from Kemeneth and taking 3rd place is Alexis from Tevi house!
KS4 winners:
1st place went to Lola from Tevi, coming in at 2nd is Sammy from Sowena house and 3rd place goes to Katelyn from Medra!
Well done everyone! Such Easter fun!
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