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Humphry Davy School
6 Oct 2025
As part of their physical Geography fieldwork KS4 students have spent time out of school to investigate whether ‘the benefits of Penzance’s coastal defences outweigh the costs?’. Students completed wave counts, environmental quality surveys and field sketches; collecting evidence on whether the sea defences are needed. They also used anemometers to measure wind speed and staff demonstrated how to measure longshore drift to see if sediment was moving down the coastline. All of the data collected will be analysed and presented in class where students will then conclude whether the sea defences were worth the hefty price tag.
Humphry Davy School
6 Oct 2025
Our students have loved being part of this!
Humphry Davy School
3 Oct 2025
This week, ten students were given the opportunity to visit Castilly Henge to watch an excavation taking place. Students were taught about the significance of the site and how archaeologists believed that Castilly Henge may have been used to store weapons during the English Civil War. Students were able to see and hold artefacts from the site including hammers and arrow heads and were even able to take part in the sifting process. The students were a credit to our school and had a lovely day.
Humphry Davy School
1 Oct 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming pupils to our Super Saturday this week on 4th October. If you haven’t already signed up, you can sign up via our website here.
https://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk/2338/announcements/announcement/770/announcement/?home=1
Humphry Davy School
30 Sep 2025
Fourteen of our creative film and performing arts students attended the Blue Juice Festival Sessions held at the Ritz, Penzance, on Saturday morning, 27th September.
They were invited by Carl Prechezer, director of the cult Brit surf film Blue Juice, as part of the film’s 30th anniversary celebrations in Penzance. Many industry professionals, cast members, and crew attended, several of whom hail from Cornwall.
The sessions included inspirational presentations and discussions introduced and led by Carl, alongside film and creative industry experts: Gideon Bright (Founder of Dryrobe), Carn Burton (Location Manager), Tori Peri (Head of Film Production, Film4), Emma Turner (Head of Film, Animation and Future Skills, ScreenSkills), Ed Rutherford (Director of Photography), and Dom Weeks (Film Office Manager, Screen Cornwall) — who also happens to be a Humphry Davy alumnus!
Our students were delighted to meet the speakers in person, ask questions about working in the creative industries, and share and discuss their own projects and ideas.
Blue Juice also raised funds for Plastic Free Penzance, the RNLI, and Surfers Against Sewage. This community event was made possible by Sustainable PZ, Film4, Screen Cornwall, and Skills UK.
We are looking forward to working again with Carl Prechezer, Dom Weeks, and Rachel Yates (Sustainable Penzance) in school, in the near future!
Humphry Davy School
29 Sep 2025
Our allotment has been awarded the Level 2 RHS gardening award! We are so proud of how our allotment continues to thrive and are looking forward to watching it progress further over the year. Well done to all our green fingered students.
Humphry Davy School
29 Sep 2025
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Humphry Davy School
29 Sep 2025
Twenty five of our best singers visited Truro to take part in an incredible day of workshops from members of The Sixteen Choir. They explored a range of repertoire, from a beautiful medieval piece by Hildegard of Binge to some modern folk, learning five songs in total! We ended the day by joining The Sixteen at Truro Cathedral to not only sing through some of the songs we had learned but also to have them perform to us! It was an incredible experience to sing in a Cathedral and, for some students, it was their first time being in the Cathedral itself. When asked what piece of advice they would give to the young singers, they replied, “be open to new experiences, listen to lots of styles of music and most importantly, keep singing!".
Humphry Davy School
26 Sep 2025
SUP club had an amazing session down in Penzance harbour after school this week. With the stunning September sun shining down on them, they couldn’t wait to get on (or in!) the water. What a fantastic way to round off a Wednesday.
Humphry Davy School
26 Sep 2025
It was an honour for our musicians to open up the music stage at Penzance Food Festival on Friday 19th.
Performances included the Jazz Band; Music Scholars and the KS4 Pop/Rock Band. A particularly fun performance was the AC/DC classic 'Thunder Struck' played on toy instruments. The audience loved it! So much fun.
Thank you Penzance food festival for having us!
Humphry Davy School
24 Sep 2025
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Evening last night. We had a great time meeting you all and showing you around our school!
We look forward to welcoming you again at our Super Saturday on the 4th October. If you haven’t already signed up, you can sign up via our website here.
https://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk/2338/announcements/announcement/770/announcement/?home=1
Humphry Davy School
22 Sep 2025
Don't forget!
We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Evening tomorrow night, from 5:30pm.
Come and find out for yourself why HDS is such a great place to learn!
Humphry Davy School
12 Sep 2025
Be sure to join us for our Open Evening on Tuesday 23rd September, from 5:30pm, and find out for yourself why HDS is such a great place to learn!
Humphry Davy School
5 Sep 2025
Join us for our Open Evening on Tuesday 23rd September and find out for yourself why HDS is such a great place to learn!
Humphry Davy School
4 Sep 2025
Happy first day back everyone and a big welcome to our new Year 7’s! We’ve had a great day and are looking forward to the year ahead of us.
Humphry Davy School
18 Jul 2025
Wow! What a busy half term we have had! Our latest newsletter is now available to view on our website. Have a great summer everyone!
www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk/2332/newsletters
Humphry Davy School
18 Jul 2025
Sports Day this year was another huge success! The weather was good and the atmosphere created by both students and staff made the day truly memorable.
We had lots of different activities running in the morning, from football and rounders, to high jump and shot put; there really was something for everyone. The running races commenced in the afternoon and, with the whole school congregating on the field to cheer on the representatives from their school house, it was wonderful to see such a high level of participation and enthusiasm! With students cheering each other on and celebrating each other’s achievements, we had a super day!
A big ‘well done’ to everyone who took part. Your dedication, sportsmanship, and effort was evident in every event and you should be proud of all your efforts.
Photos on our website.
Humphry Davy School
15 Jul 2025
Under a flawless summer sky, Year 11 students celebrated the end of an era with their Leavers Ball at the stunning Tregenna Castle in St Ives.
With the sun shining and the beautiful coastline providing a breathtaking backdrop, the evening began in style as students made their grand entrances — some arriving in classic vintage cars, some with a fleet of motorbikes to escort them in, and even a tractor for a touch of humour and personality. The excitement was unmistakable as friends and families gathered to cheer on each arrival.
Dressed to impress, students lit up the grounds of Tregenna with elegance and enthusiasm. The castle’s gardens provided the perfect setting for photos, laughter, and heartfelt reminiscing.
Inside, the students were greeted with beautifully decorated tables, before the first of three courses started rolling out. A well-deserved way to celebrate years of hard work and dedication and to mark the end of their exams.
It was a magical evening filled with pride, memories, and hope for the future — the perfect send-off for an exceptional group of students.
More photos can be found on our website!
Humphry Davy School
11 Jul 2025
Students enjoyed an unforgettable experience on Day 7 of Wimbledon. With an early start and a long drive to London, excitement was high as the group arrived at the iconic tennis tournament.
Students had the chance to watch world-class tennis on Court 2, enjoying a mix of Gentlemen’s Singles, Ladies' Singles, and Mixed Doubles matches. Even a brief spell of rain and a dramatic thunderstorm couldn’t dampen the group’s enthusiasm.
The visit included time on the famous Henman Hill, where students soaked up the atmosphere while watching matches from Centre Court and Court 1 on the big screen. There were also plenty of interactive activities around the grounds to explore, adding to the memorable experience.
To top it all off, the group stayed overnight near Hyde Park, rounding off a fantastic sporting adventure in the heart of London.
Humphry Davy School
9 Jul 2025
How was Mazey Day over a week ago already?! We loved this years theme and had great fun creating our beautiful Sea Dragon. Here's a little recap of all the fun we had to brighten up this grey Wednesday morning.
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