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Humphry Davy School
18 Nov 2025
Over half term, students spent an unforgettable week in Mirleft, a stunning coastal town in southern Morocco. Our annual surfing trip to this fabulous location offers superb waves and an abundance of culture for our students to enjoy.
With perfect conditions throughout the trip, students of all abilities made remarkable progress. Beginners gained confidence in the white water, mastering balance and learning to ride their first waves. Improvers took their skills to the next level, catching some of the best green waves of their lives! Every student demonstrated resilience and enthusiasm, and the instructors were full of praise for their positive attitudes and teamwork.
Our students also enjoyed a delicious range of locally sourced, traditional Moroccan dishes, prepared fresh each day by local cooks. Meals included; Msemen - warm, layered Moroccan pancakes, Merguez - sausages and kefta, as well as slow-cooked beef tagines and beautifully seasoned whole baked fish. Many students were adventurous with their food choices and were excited to try new flavours.
A highlight of the week was their visit to Tiznit, famous for its silver jewellery and traditional craftsmanship. Students met a local jewellery maker, observed intricate silversmithing techniques, and learned about the cultural importance of these designs. They then put their bartering skills into practice in the local markets - an activity filled with laughter, learning, and some impressive negotiating!
Throughout the trip, our students embraced every opportunity to explore the local area, interact respectfully with residents, and learn about Moroccan traditions and daily life. Their curiosity, engagement, and excellent behaviour were a credit to our school.
This trip offered a wonderful blend of adventure, culture, and personal growth. Students returned home with new skills, stronger friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Humphry Davy School
12 Nov 2025
Our school fell silent at 11am yesterday in remembrance of those who have served, and who continue to serve, our country.
The two minutes' silence was brilliantly observed, ending with the Last Post echoing around our school grounds for all to hear. Students then laid a wreath at our memorial, followed by a short service in the gallery.
A big thank you to the students who honoured their uniforms by wearing them proudly today, and to Mr Street for performing this poignant song so beautifully, the strong wind conditions certainly helped carry the song around the school!
We will remember them.
Humphry Davy School
10 Nov 2025
Our thanks go to the senior students from Humphry Davy School and Mounts Bay Academy who came together to lay wreaths and pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday.
Humphry Davy School
6 Nov 2025
Good luck to our girls hockey team who have arrived at location to compete in the U13 tournament today. Go smash it!
Humphry Davy School
5 Nov 2025
It’s been an absolute pleasure hosting the Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir today. Such incredible talent and energy!
Don’t forget to join us this evening at 6:30pm for the full concert. See you there!
Humphry Davy School
4 Nov 2025
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Humphry Davy School
2 Nov 2025
Day 4: Morocco
Kicked off with a morning surf, refuelled with lunch on the beach, then headed to Legzira for a group adventure—complete with a camel ride. Another fantastic day for team HDS in Morocco. 🌊
Humphry Davy School
1 Nov 2025
Day 3: Morocco
☀️🌊 HDS students are soaking up the sunshine, catching waves, and diving into the local culture🏄♀️
Humphry Davy School
31 Oct 2025
Day 2: Morocco
The Humphry Davy surf crew hit the waves once again under perfect blue skies!
Humphry Davy School
30 Oct 2025
Once again, our Time2Move holiday programme was hugely popular. With over 60 children from reception class upwards in attendance, the school site was buzzing.
With football, archery, laser tag, nerf games, basketball, dodge ball, badminton, cycling, karaoke, arts and crafts and table tennis to choose from, everyone had a lot of fun!
It was wonderful to see so many happy, smiling faces! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did, and we look forward to seeing you at our next holiday programme in February.
Thanks go to Plymouth Argyle Community Trust, DT Coaching, Bikeability and our amazing HDS staff for making this week such a success!
Enjoy the rest of the half term break!
Humphry Davy School
21 Oct 2025
Our latest newsletter is now available to view on our website. Have a great half term everyone! See you all on Monday 3rd November.
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Humphry Davy School
21 Oct 2025
Our new Year 7 cohort has settled in wonderfully during their first half term with us! They’ve truly embraced life at HDS — joining clubs, diving into their learning with enthusiasm, and even performing in their very first concert on our stage. Next on their list is camp, taking place after half term, and we can’t wait to see the many adventures that await them.
Well done, Year 7, for settling in so smoothly and for being an inspiration to Year 6 students currently choosing their secondary school. Don’t forget — the deadline for applications is Friday 31st October. Be sure to secure your child’s place at HDS today!
Humphry Davy School
21 Oct 2025
A big well done to student, Charlie, who had an incredible evening at the Penzance Sailing Club prize giving last weekend!
Charlie was awarded three trophies for the Thursday Series, Combined Series, and the prestigious Youth Sailor of the Year Award — recognising not only his impressive sailing achievements, but also his commitment to helping at the club and supporting new trainees throughout the season. He also collected several further trophies in the cruiser sailing events — an outstanding accomplishment!
Well done, Charlie. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and you should be too!
Humphry Davy School
21 Oct 2025
We are thrilled to be welcoming back the Pearl of Africa Children's Choir after half term! Join us on the evening of Wednesday 5th November, and experience their incredible sound for yourself!
Humphry Davy School
20 Oct 2025
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Humphry Davy School
20 Oct 2025
Secure your place on our half term activities programme today!
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Humphry Davy School
20 Oct 2025
Our Year 7 Rugby team dominated in their second fixture of the year, scoring five tries! The students displayed great defensive effort and performed brilliantly as a team securing each try with confidence. Well done everyone, keep up the great work!
Humphry Davy School
17 Oct 2025
Our Year 9 art students have been inspired by the vibrant artistic heritage of St Ives — a town that played a pivotal role in shaping British modern art. Students have been exploring the lives and work of pioneering artists who transformed this coastal community into a centre for abstract and non-representational art.
To bring this learning to life, we were thrilled to take every Year 9 student on a cultural trip to St Ives. At HDS, we believe that experiences beyond the classroom are essential to a well-rounded education, and this visit offered a fantastic opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the town’s artistic significance.
Students took part in an engaging artist’s trail, discovering key figures and galleries that shaped the local art scene. They also visited the Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, followed by the internationally acclaimed Tate St Ives — both offering rich insights into the creative legacy of the area.
We’re incredibly proud of how our students conducted themselves throughout the trip. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and respectful behaviour was noted by members of the public and gallery staff, who offered glowing compliments. It was a joy to see them so immersed in the experience, and we hope they came home eager to share what they learned.
Humphry Davy School
17 Oct 2025
In the spirit of spooky season, students from across all houses took part in a Pumpkin Carving House Competition! One representative from KS3 and KS4 in each house showcased their creativity, precision, and Halloween flair as they transformed ordinary pumpkins into eerie masterpieces.
The competition was fierce — from ghoulish grins to intricate haunted scenes, each entry brought something unique to the table. Judges were especially impressed by the attention to detail and the imaginative designs that captured the Halloween spirit perfectly.
A huge well done to all our talented carvers for their effort and house pride, and congratulations to our winners who truly made their pumpkins come alive (or undead!). It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm, teamwork, and seasonal fun across the school.
Well done to everyone who took part — you made it a frightfully fantastic event!
Humphry Davy School
16 Oct 2025
Huge congratulations to this year’s Music Scholars! It was a tough audition process, but your dedication and commitment shone through! A music-enriched year lies ahead of you! With amazing workshops and trips in the pipeline, we look forward to watching your talents grow. Well done everyone, you should be proud of your achievement...wear your scholars tie with pride!
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