TRURONIAN The SUMMER 2022TRURO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
The Truronian is the termly magazine for former pupils and staff of Truro School, produced and edited by the Development and Alumni Relations team. AMANDA FORDE Development & Alumni Relations Officer JO WOOD School Researcher/Archivist If you would like to get in touch about a contribution or have any other queries, please contact us: TELEPHONE: 01872 246010 EMAIL: tsconnections@truroschool.comfoundation@truroschool.com ONLINE: truroschool.com/oldtruronianstruroschool.com/foundation FACEBOOK: @OldTruronians INSTAGRAM: @OldTruronians TWITTER: @OldTruronians LINKEDIN: Truro School Connected
In this edition TRURONIAN The14 2245 Old Truronian News and Features are published to share updates and career achievements about the Old Truronian network with the community. Views, experiences, and any opinions are not an endorsement or reflection of the Development and Alumni Relations team or Truro School. A Message from the President 4 A Message from the TSA Chair 5 Truro School Foundation 6-7 Class of 2022 8-9 Prep Speech Day 2022 10-11 Senior Speech Day 2022 12-13 James Hawes CO82 14-15 Andrew Cainey CO82 16-17 Rachel Chetwynd-Cowieson CO09 18-19 Costa Manolchev CO01 20-21 Scott Tacchi CO07 22-23 Preserving our History 24 Salvete and Valete 24-25 A Future Star in Freddie 26 Sixth Sense 28-29 Old Truronian 30-33 In The Garden this Term 34-39 Sports Roundup 40-43 100 Years of Houses 44-45 School Houses Originators 46-47 Burrell Theatre Opens 48-49 School News 50-65 Truro School Connected 66-67 Truro Cookery School 68 A View from the Chamber 69 Tributes and Memories 71-75 Pause for Thought 76 Old Truronian Events 77 and Reunions for 2022 Governors Autumn Term Report 78 Truro School Picture Quiz 79 TRURO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION THE TRURONIAN 2022 3
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Following the launch of the School’s new five-year Strategic Plan last September, this last year has been a very successful start on that exciting and ambitious journey. It has been a year focused on the value of Curiosity, that culminated in the School’s inaugural summer Festival. Our values focus for next year will be Compassion, which is equally fitting. On that note, the generosity of our alumni and benefactors has allowed us to continue to provide or enhance bursary support for pupils from families adversely affected by the pandemic, and to some affected by war in Ukraine also. I am extremely grateful.
A MESSAGE FROM THE TSA President
As the apocryphal quote goes, life can be the harshest of teachers, because it gives you the test first and then the lessons afterwards. This is, I am sure, true for many of us as well, and I commend everybody for their dedication and endeavour through this time.
ANDY JOHNSON HEAD OF TRURO SCHOOL
I hope you are all well, and have managed to navigate this astonishing summer of heat, after another year of wider challenges too. I have found myself often saying to the pupils that the lessons they are learning about resilience and adaptability are ones that they may not realise the value of yet, but which stand them in good stead for the future.
Successes at a national and international level have sat rightly alongside personal triumphs of a very local nature too. We have also maintained excellent standards of learning, teaching and pastoral care, at Prep and Senior, and for day pupils and boarders alike. As last year, our School roll is the healthiest it has been for a decade, including that we have almost doubled the number of new joiners at Sixth Form, where numbers are extremely healthy and reflect the exciting potential of our new Sixth Form Diploma programme, as well as the wider opportunities and benefits of a Truro School education. As we all look ahead to next year, our community and school will continue to build on strength. For my part, I welcome the CO22 into the OT fold. They were celebrated at Speech Day and, alongside all others, encouraged to aspire by our guest speaker, James Hawes CO89, who gave a truly inspirational talk. Amidst several hilarious anecdotes about his own School days, he championed the call to following one’s dreams as he described some of the opportunities and impact he now has as an award-winning Director.
We have enjoyed the return of our full and vibrant co-curriculum, championing the engagement and development of our pupils as well as the nurturing of competitive ambition.
To end this introductory message to this edition, I thank you all for your ongoing support and interest in the evolution and inclusivity of our Truro School family. I also very much look forward to meeting many of you at the class of 64 reunion, and the 100th Annual Reunion Dinner, both of which are planned for October and about which more details can be found on the website at truroschool.com/oldtruronians
As you will read from page 66, we have welcomed many OTs back to school this term to speak to pupils as part of our TS Connected careers programme, run by my colleague and fellow OT, Nancy Kenward CO96. I know that Nancy would be delighted to hear from you if you feel able to offer your time to give pupils an insight into your particular field.
I hope that you will enjoy reading this edition of the Truronian and that it will give you a flavour of everything which is going on at Truro School. As always, we would love to hear from you with your news or ideas for future events or reunions, and look forward to seeing lots of you soon at the Annual Dinner or one of our other events in the forthcoming academic year.
A Message from the TSA Chair
A particular highlight for me was spending a day on the Truro School stand at Royal Cornwall Show, where I hosted a drinks reception for OTs and enjoyed chatting with former pupils from every decade from the 1950s to the 2020s over scones and bubbly. We are all looking forward to the Annual Dinner which takes place in Octobertickets are selling fast so do get in touch soon if you would like to come along (further details can be found on page 77). We are also keen to re-launch our successful networking events in London and Bristol as soon as possible, so do look out for details of these in your inbox.
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It is a great pleasure to introduce you to the Summer 2022 edition of the Truronian. I would like to give a particular welcome to the newest members of our association, the Class of 2022, and wish them all well as they embark on new adventures this autumn; you can read more about this amazing year group who, despite having their school days disrupted by Covid, have achieved tremendous things and made us all incredibly proud, throughout this edition.
It has been a real joy this term to be able to resume many of our annual events and to plan for even more in the year to come.
As well as having some family time in the incredible weather this summer, I have been busy working with Bodkin Theatre, an exciting new theatre company based here in Truro; we are currently rehearsing ‘A Room with a View’ by E.M. Forster, which we will perform at Trebah Gardens and the Minack Theatre in September.
RACHEL VAUGHAN CO98 CHAIR OF THE TRURO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION TEACHER OF ENGLISH AND HEADDRAMAOFCHORISTERS
It has been great fun to be part of this production, which was adapted by Truro School Director of Drama, Ben Oldfield, and also stars three of his predecessors, Johanna Egar, Iain MacDonald and Ben Symes, along with current and former pupils and parents. You can read more about this production on page 31.
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There was now the opportunity to see my “alma mater” in a fresh light. The first thing which became apparent was that it was not just ‘Truro School’, but very much ‘Truro School Community’. The elements are Truro School; what was Treliske; the preparatory school; the Friends of Truro School; the Truro School Association and, more recently, the Truro School Foundation, the aim being to contribute towards providing the education which the school offers to all with the necessary ability.
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I left Truro School in 1958 and eventually ended up back in Cornwall, re-establishing contact with the school by way of the Truro School Former Pupils’ Association, and in January 2016 became a committee member. A year later, Guy Dodd (TS Head 1993-2001), Chairman of the newly formed Truro School Foundation, suggested that I might like to consider becoming a Trustee, which I did, thus becoming a “link” between the two committees.
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But beyond that, an extremely important resource is what might be termed ‘a knowledge base’. Very many leave Truro School and, making their mark in life, are able to provide important information and advice concerning their profession or occupation.
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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN VIEW THE TRURO SCHOOL FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT ON OUR SITE?
Once again, it is best seen as a community, not just a school.
It is the ‘raison d’être’ or mission of the Association to maintain contact with and between past pupils, this being done at the moment by the provision of sporting and social events and the termly annual Truronian magazine.
My suggestion is that, for the benefit of all, please maintain contact with the school when you finally throw your caps in the river (or whatever you now do in its place) on leaving, and live up to the school motto ‘Esse Quam Videri’: to be rather than seem to be.
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The Truro School Association can be considered as offering a supporting role.
The Association has, in fact, resources in its members which can be made use of; financial of course, and I would urge you to support the Truro School Foundation if you are able to do so, because those who have benefited from an education here I am sure wish to see others profit as well.
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As ever, we thank all our donors for their generosity.
The interrelation of most elements is fairly obvious. I would, however, like to say a few words about the interaction between the Truro School Association and the Truro School Foundation. The aim of the Truro School Foundation is to produce the funding to enable those with the ability, but not the financial resources, to benefit from an education at the school.
The latest report covers September 2020 – August 2021. Discover more about the Foundation’s objectives and activities for that year, the balance sheet, and statements from the Chairman, TS Governor, the Head plus much more. View it online at annual-report-and-agm/.truroschool.com/foundation/
CELEBRATION ROSE AND PLAQUES: Available from £75 BENCHES: There is also the option to purchase and sponsor a bench. Available from £500 For more information please visit truroschool.com/ foundation/celebration-garden, where you can also complete an interest form. To enquire, please contact Amanda Forde, Development and Alumni Relations: email foundation@truroschool.com or call 01872 246010
Celebration Garden
In turn, your donation helps us provide means-tested bursaries to pupils and helps give them the opportunity to transform their lives and contribute positively to their families, communities and society as a whole. Each plaque can be printed with a personalised message. As soon as the plaque is ready, we’ll get in touch. You are then very welcome to visit and spend time in the Garden at your convenience, and return each year to watch as the roses thrive.
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CELEBRATION
The Garden features formal rose beds planted with a variety of different roses and shrubs, and has been designed to create a beautiful space for reflection and celebration. The Garden is a celebration of our Truro School community: Old Truronians and friends, especially those we have lost but will not forget. This tranquil space has been designed by the Garden and Grounds team at the school, and will continue to be diligently cared for as time passes. The Foundation is pleased to invite Old Truronians and friends to order a plaque which can be placed against one of the roses – the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, wedding or anniversary, honour a milestone, or remember someone special.
Truro School Foundation is pleased to announce that the first phase of the new Celebration Garden is now open for Old Truronians and friends to enjoy.
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Sixth Form leavers were joined by family, friends, staff and governors for this their Summer Ball at the end of term, as they celebrated the end of their Truro School journey. We wish them all the best for the future.
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Prep Speech Day 2022
Celebrations, applause and emotions were on the agenda for this year’s Prep Speech Day, as the School welcomed pupils, family and friends to celebrate the achievements of another fantastic year. During the afternoon, teachers also said fond farewells to Year 6, who were wished every success in their ventures up to Senior School, and to the superb outgoing Head of Prep, Sarah Patterson. Addressing Sarah, the Head, Andy Johnson, said, “Your genius in this School has been to generate this love, and an amazing sense of warmth and family. That is precious at any time, but has been perhaps all the more important and valuable over the last two years when so much else in so many people’s lives has been so disrupted. It is a rare and precious achievement.
I can see it, I feel it here today, and it will be a powerful legacy that you leave. I have no doubt you will create it to the benefit of so many children in the next chapter of your life too, for which we all wish you the very, very best. “We thank you, we wish you well, and we know that you leave this School both greatly enhanced and in tremendously safe hands.” We look forward to welcoming Old Truronian Robert Morse CO89 as Head of Prep following Sarah’s departure. 10
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“Today is about success, success in all its flavours; it’s about your achievements as individuals, as teams. The success of your teachers, the School as a whole, and of your families for supporting you through this year. And for all of you who may not have received a prize, but for achieving another year.”
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Senior Speech Day 2022
A fantastic finale to the school year took place with the return of the Senior Speech Day, where we welcomed pupils, students, staff, family and friends from across our community, nationally and Speechesinternationally.included
Head Girl and Head Boy; Chair of Governors, Mr Richard Thomas; Head, Mr Andy Johnson; and it was an honour to welcome guest speaker, the TV and film director and Old Truronian, James Hawes CO82.
“Dare to dream, dare to ask, and when you are given an opportunity, grab it with both hands and make it possible.”
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Mr Johnson wished the leavers well: “There is an exciting year ahead. For our leavers, your journey continues elsewhere but you travel with your bags full of our blessing and of our support. With the friends that you have made here, and empowered by the knowledge, skills and values that you have developed, and always with a warm invitation to see us in the future.”
James encouraged our pupils to dream: “In my job I am paid to dream, to imagine a world, to see in my mind how something will become real.”
He continued, “Dare to dream, dare to ask, and when you are given an opportunity, grab it with both hands and make it possible. It probably won’t be an immediate success. It will involve hard work, but it could very well turn out to be an adventure and a big stride in the way to the sort of future that you count as success… Success will be different for each of you and only you should decide what success means to you.”
His tips for anyone thinking of a career in any kind of storytelling is to remember that they know more than any other generation before them already. He also said that people in the industry only want to see passion and commitment, and advised to take opportunities where possible as a starting point.
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The students asked James what his favourite part of directing is. Two things, he said: the first is directing a scene between two amazing actors, full of dialogue and nuances. The second is coming up with the soundtrack at the end, and really bringing the story to life through music.
He said that the first day of filming is then the most terrifying, and feels much like sitting a school exam.
During an enlightening presentation about his career to the soon-to-be Upper Sixth leavers, James talked about what being a TV and film director involves and how he got started. James said he started off working with the Fringe Theatre, which gave ample experience and acted as a great starting point. James talked about the challenges of working with actors and joked that they are similar to children and need unrequited love at all times. Actors can be sensitive to the smallest things, he said, like crew leaving the room, or a change in production. Practically, working as a director is like building a company from scratch at least once a year. Due to the freelance nature of the work, James has to compete to get a job, and once he gets it has to start with a bare skeleton for a project and build it up, hiring crew, scouting locations, rehearsing with actors and much more, until the project is ready.
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James Hawes visited the School for the last day of summer term, invited by the Head Andy Johnson to be Honorary Guest Speaker at Speech Day. Hawes
James attended Truro School between 1975-1982 along with his sister Lucy CO86 and younger brother Michael CO94. At one time an aspiring lawyer, he very early found his career as a successful BAFTAAward-winning TV and film producer and director. James now lives in St Margaret’s, south west London, with his family.
I have recently directed two films for the Netflix ‘Black Mirror’ series. I am currently setting up a new drama for AppleTV, a London-based thriller starring Oscar-winner Gary Oldman. Is there anything that you are especially proud of relating to your life or career?
James now travels all around the world for work, to places such as Vancouver and Sierra Leone. Having recently been working for American networks, however, production has been based in LA and Budapest. “The key fact is that I am freelance and have been for most of my career. Even in my eight years in documentaries at the BBC, I was on a contract basis. I work wherever the project takes me. I sell myself, market myself and largely represent myself. I operate as a limited company.”
“My brother and my parents still live in the county. I visit several times a year, sometimes meeting up with old school friends, and had been in touch with Watson Weeks until his death a few years ago.”
I set up The Young Shakespeare Company and toured productions around the UK and New England, over three seasons. I directed HRH Prince Charles in a documentary he wrote and presented about the challenges to the global environment. We flew around the world (Hong Kong, Sumatra, Italy, Scotland, the US...). The film was part of a Europe-wide season of programming about the environment. I was 25! I made an investigative documentary about fraud and sharp practice in Sierra Leone that led to the UN negotiating a better deal for the country. I launched David Tennant as the tenth Doctor Who, directing the first ever Christmas Special. Winning a BAFTA nomination for a film starring Helena Bonham Carter. Helping to set up Directors UK, the organisation which represents screen directors here. Making a TV movie about the investigation into the Challenger disaster starring William Hurt. It won the Royal Television Society award for best TV movie. And my daughter! Above all - my daughter!
What does your current role entail?
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His daughter, Isy, was born there and later became a student at Truro Prep School.
As a director of high-end television drama, I am the key creative on the show. My role is to transform the script into pictures and performances. I am responsible for developing a vision for the show and driving the look and feel of the finished product. If I am launching a series or directing a single film, I do everything from deciding the crew and the cast to choosing the colour of the walls, the locations and the way a set will be lit and shot, right through to the music. We interviewed James for Truronian (December 2020) previously and asked him about his time at school: I have extremely happy memories of Truro School; rich memories. It wasn’t all roses. That trudge up Trennick Lane on a wet, dark, January morning would suck enthusiasm out of most teenagers. There were subjects I enjoyed, where I could do well, and others where I was, frankly, an embarrassment. Mainly Physics. And Maths. Definitely Maths. I was a chorister from soon after my arrival and the choir would be a huge part of my time at the school. Some of my most powerful memories are of singing in various venues such as small Cornish chapels and the Royal Albert Hall. I made life-long friends at school, and my very happiest memories focus on them; the stupid pranks, the discos in the new gym, beach and house parties, and every party in-between. It was a tremendously social school. Immediately after leaving, James shared with us that he completed, what was then called ‘seventh-term Oxbridge entry’, with intention of applying to Oxford University for Law. It wasn’t to be, but the process was rewarding: “that term spent with some very close friends, in our very own tutorials with Mr Weeks (TS 1957-1992) and other teachers. Those weeks were among the best studying experiences ever.”
It was then that James began to plan his career in film and television, with Warwick being the home to the largest theatre complex in the UK outside of the National Theatre.
“It was very special to see her in the TS uniform!” Sadly, as with many Cornish residents in certain industries, work made it impossible for James to remain in the county, leading to a move back to London in 2006. However, James shared that he normally visits Cornwall several times a year, with his parents and Michael still living in the county along with some old school friends. James was also in touch with Watson Weeks
“Some friends would tell you that I studied theatre and occasionally joined the law course.” Despite moving away from Cornwall for university, James returned with his family in 1999 to live just outside Constantine, the village in which he grew up.
A gap year was then spent travelling across both Europe and the USA (“usual thing – Greyhound buses and Interrail”) before accepting a place at Warwick University for Law.
Andrew Cainey CO82
In 1981, at the end of my Lower Sixth year, I had the fortune to be one of the winners of a Lloyds Bank-sponsored trip to China: “The trip of a lifetime”, as the West Briton reported. A trip to China in those days merited a second article on my return: “China trip was just marvelous - Andrew”. This was just five years after the death of Chairman Mao. I remember walking the car-free streets of Beijing in our group, noisily ringing the bicycle bells that we had bought. The trip introduced me to China – and to McDonalds, which at that time had not reached Cornwall.
Little did I know then that I would return to China in 1999 to advise the son of one of Mao’s confidants on how to restructure the bank that he was in charge of, or that my wife and I would move to live and work in China in 2005, study Chinese and raise our son there for the first six years of his life, living 100 metres from the Shanghai equivalent of Covent Garden and the site of the first meeting of the Chinese Communist Party (which are both in the same place!).
Now, China plays a role in most of what I do: advising businesses, governments and non-profits on China and what the opportunities and risks are; also as a board director of a Schroders investment trust investing across Asia, and mentoring Masters students on international public policy at Oxford.
My passion for languages – and so, different cultures – has been a constant and helped take me there. European languages, spurred by great teachers such as Mr Worsley-White (RGWW or ‘Root’ TS 1963-1987), Mr Hunt, M ‘Loopy’ Laupretre (TS Teacher of Modern Languages 1953-1992), ‘Daisy’ May and Mr Triggs (TS 1980-2003), and a bit of Latin thrown in by Mr Dunbar (TS Teacher of Classics 1965-2006), gave me the chance to work across Europe, live in Munich and work in the former East Germany after the Berlin Wall came down. And then Asian languages – dabbling in Japanese and working in Tokyo when Japan was on track to be ‘number one’ in the late 1980s; some basic Korean to help me get around when I moved to Seoul; and finally Chinese. My time at Truro School planted seeds for my life in surprising and serendipitous ways.
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I can look back now on a long consulting career with two of the top global consulting firms: Boston Consulting Group, where I led the Asian Financial Institutions practice, and Booz Allen, where I was China managing partner. My interest in economics and public policy have also found an outlet, both in my time working on health and education with the Conservative Party Policy Unit and leading Tony Blair’s government advisory activities across Asia after he left office, which gave me memorable opportunities to contribute and to learn in Vietnam and Mongolia, in particular.
Yet throughout, continual visits to Cornwall have also been part of our annual pattern. For pleasure and for memories and, in the past couple of years, also for some work: I’ve been pleased and proud to provide some advice to the Eden Project as they expand in China and launch a site with Chinese partners in Qingdao.
A neverconnectionCornwall-ChinathatIcouldhaveforeseenwhen I first set off for China from Truro back in 1981.
I have also recently co-founded a non-profit organization to improve the UK’s knowledge about China (the UK National Committee on China), and I keep researching and writing with the UK’s top think tank, the Royal United Services Film-makingInstitute.atTruro
School set me on my way too. RGWW famously also oversaw the Film Unit, where we made films on 8mm (pre-video) and projected cinema films weekly to paying pupil audiences. Film-making at school propelled me to film-making while reading Economics at Cambridge, which helped me land a summer internship with Chase Manhattan Bank in London (making their recruitment video as well as analysing company financials).
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The following year, my video-making skills took me to AIESEC, a student business society, and helped me land an investment-banking internship on Wall Street.
I have moved around a lot since Truro – working across Europe in strategy consulting; spending a summer in Tokyo while doing my MBA at Harvard; later moving to Seoul (just as the Asian Financial Crisis was about to hit and where I met and married Mari Heesoog, my wonderful Korean wife), and then on to Singapore followed by a spell in London before Beijing, Shanghai and Seoul again. We came back to London six years ago and our 15-year-old son has now lived more of his life in London than anywhere else. Covid permitting, we still travel to Asia regularly and my wife works on bringing Korean contemporary art to a UK audience.
I also really enjoyed Melbourne, which is a really fun city.
Did you have any siblings or other relations at Truro School?
I went to the University of Birmingham to study Political Science. After I graduated I then went to Australia. I moved to Australia for nearly five years.
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Rachel attended Truro School from 2003-2009 alongside sister Amanda CO11. She now lives in London and works for the Home Office.
From L to R: Lucy Cotton, Emily James, me, Morwenna Hawes (née Scott), Izzy Bland, Bethany Stivey (née Milton) (all CO09)
A lot of my favourite memories are from my time in the Boarding Houses, Pentreve and Malvern. It was home away from home and a lot of fun. I also have fond memories of all the excellent trips (ski trips, choir tours and hockey tours are particular favourites). All the memories really were made by all the incredible friends who I’m still in touch with today: Emily James, Izzy Bland, Claire Powers, Annalise Watts, Lucy Cotton, Bethany Stivey (nee Milton), Morwenna Hawes (nee Scott), Sophie Hicks and Alex Reed – all CO09.
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Perth on the West Coast. I was in sales and marketing and was lucky enough to travel all over with my work, so got to see nearly all of Australia. I particularly enjoyed exploring Queensland, where you get a mix of big cities, the beaches and the tropics, all in the same state.
It’s never too late to get into what you want to do. If you don’t get into your field of interest straight out of university it’s not the end of the world - build up your skills and try different experiences, then you can always try again at a later date with
Where do you live now?
Do you have any special or specific memories of your time at Truro School?
I live in South West London and am currently living with a friend. Where do you work now and where is your employment based? I work in the Civil Service (currently the Home Office), based in London as a Campaign Lead. Is there any advice you could offer anyone considering a similar life or career path?
Amanda Chetwynd-Cowieson CO11 who is also based in London, and is working in public affairs for an education charity.
What did you do immediately after leaving Truro School?
From L to R: Morwenna Hawes (née Scott), Lucy Cotton, Emily James, Charlie Murray, me, Bethany Stivey (née Milton), Sophie Hicks (all CO09)
I’m keen to stay in the Civil Service and build my future within that (either in law enforcement or defence). While I’ll be in and around London in the short term, I’d be very surprised if I didn’t head back to Cornwall at some point!
What are your hobbies or how is your leisure time spent?
Did you consider any other career? I considered sales and marketing shortly after university but found my interest in politics trumped everything once I hit my mid-twenties! Are any of your family still located in Cornwall? Yes, both parents are still in Cornwall, just outside of Newquay. They moved down in 2003 and like most found it impossible to leave! My sister Amanda CO11 is also in London and we hang out regularly (the shared family love of walking helps…). We all still manage to spend a lot of time as a four, and Amanda and I love escaping to Cornwall for a seaside break.
From L to R: Bethany Stivey (née Milton), Lucy Cotton, Emily James, me, Izzy Bland (all CO09)
Do you feel your time at School, or anything about your time here, helped you to progress in later life? Boarding at Truro definitely made the transition to university life much easier. At school I also discovered some hobbies and interests which I keep up to this day, which I’ll be forever grateful for!
From L to R: (family walk at Christmas in Cornwall): Amanda Chetwynd-Cowieson, Keith Cowieson (father), Frances Chetwynd (mother), me
I’m a keen runner and enjoy all things outdoors, particularly a hike up a mountain or a ramble through the countryside. London has plenty to offer in terms of entertainment, which I also enjoy making the most of with friends. Are you still in touch with anyone from your time at Truro School? I’ve got a great group of pals from CO09 who I still see regularly (we’re split between London and Cornwall). We’ve managed to keep in touch since leaving, and it’s been lovely to have such a close group of friends who I’ve got such amazing memories with.
a broader skill-set (the average age of starting the Civil Service is mid-twenties, so there’s really no need to feel any pressure to start immediately).
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What are your immediate/long-term plans for the future?
Truro School is a very special place, to me and to many. The fact that my best friends to this day are fellow boarders - Dave Paull CO01, Howard Shallard-Brown CO01 and Andrew, aka Mr Barnett (Geography Department at Truro School) is as strong a testimony to the School’s formative impact on my life. I am supposed to be presenting a professional image for the sake of my students so, I am afraid, I don’t remember bringing the beach to the boarding house courtyard on muck-up day. Nor do I recall having Dave Paull introduce himself as my ‘Dad’ to Mr Hardwick (Head of Maths at the time) at my first parents’ evening at the School. Or flooding the corridor above the Dining Hall by leaving the bath tap running and then going to watch TV in the Common Room.
Incidentally, Mr Dodd was instrumental for my coming to Truro School in the first place. I met him back in Sofia, Bulgaria, in the distant 1999 as part of the George Soros Open Society assessment programme and he was on the interviewing panel, which offered me the scholarship. Did you have any specific career dreams or aspirations? My career path has been as winding as a Ludo board, and possibly as reliant on chance. Education is a big thing in Bulgaria, so my first step was to secure funding and get my degree. Here, Mr Dodd opened doors once Costa attended Truro School from 1999-2001 and now works as Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for the BSc (PenrynUniversityprogrammeBusinessattheofExetercampus).
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I do, however, remember the breathtaking trip to the Cairngorms, which Mr Jack Triggs (TS Teacher 1980-2003) organised (shout-out to Bennet, Arthur and Kingsbury), and Mr Guy Dodd’s (TS Head 1993-2001) Current Affairs sessions.
Do you have any special or specific memories of your time at Truro School?
Our band (shout-out to Mike Reed CO01 - bass/vocals and Pete Green CO01drums/vocals), The Sound, tore the place apart and the crowd chanted our names for hours after the show. However, I suspect other people’s recollection of the event may vary.
Did you enjoy your time at Truro School? Coming to Truro School was no less than a life-changing experience. It was my first time living away from home, first time living in a foreign country, first taste of freedom as a boarder, first concert performance in the Chapel.
After I became a dad, my respect for house masters (Mr Austin and Mr Phillips among them) grew even more. It allowed me to meet incredible individuals - bright, confident and scholarly but also very real. They taught me what being, rather than seeming to be, meant in practice. Many of my peers have gone on to achieve incredible things and I am proud to have been part of the same community. What are your immediate or long-term plans for the future? Apart from joining Metallica in the next few years, I hope to finish my Term 3 marking and to continue to be useful to others in some small way.
The PhD is a journey and, like any journey, it is full of surprises, wrong turns, coffee breaks and even road rage. Keeping the final destination in mind, enjoying the time on the ‘road’ and making time to meet and connect with others is what helps you stay sane. Please tell us a little about your family life I am a husband to Laura, who agreed to take a chance on me and marry me in 2005, and a dad to twins, George and Evie, who are now 11 years old. I am the embarrassing dad who rolls the window down and ‘sings’ (wannabe rockstar, remember) to Spotify playlists as I do school drop-offs and pick-ups. I am sure my kids love it, especially when their friends are around. All good character building, I say. What are your hobbies or how is your leisure time spent? When you enter adulthood, work is your hobby, and there is no such thing as leisure. I do my best to ‘entertain’ my family (and neighbours!) with the odd song or two in the evening, and I keep my trusted acoustic guitar close by at all times. Just in case Metallica or the Foo Fighters call. Heck, I’d even settle for that young chap, what’s his name? Ed Sheeran. Are you still in touch with anyone from your time at Truro School?
Is there any advice you could offer anyone considering a similar life or career path? Academia is a vocation. The PhD itself can be a relentless journey. Despite my passion for the subject and determination to cross the finish line, I almost gave up twice, the second time just before I submitted the thesis.
Where do you live now? I live in Camborne, in the Cornish mining heartlands. Where do you work now and where is your employment based? I joined the University of Exeter in 2018, where I am a programme director for BSc Business. I am based in the Business School, at the University’s Penryn campus. What does your current role entail?
At the time I had no idea what I wanted to do, but I knew I wanted to stay close to Cornwall. I had no idea what subject to choose, so went for the broadest degree possible: Politics, Philosophy and Economics. After this I did a postgraduate certificate in research (because... why not?) and then started an MA in Human Resource Management because, by then, I was working in HR. This became another turning point, as Plymouth University (where I was doing the MA) invited me to apply for one of their funded PhD programmes and this is how I settled into business and management. What did you do immediately after leaving Truro School? Worked and studied - clearly living the ‘lifelong learning’ dream before it was a thing (and before the Government started considering the provision of loans for mature learners). I finished my A Levels at Truro School in 2001. Bulgaria wasn’t part of the EU at the time so, to fulfil the requirements for my visa, I had to become selfemployed. I set-up my own business which offered gardening and demolition services. Hard-hat by day and hardcore philosophy studies by night and at the weekend. Almost like Batman but without the looks, the gadgets, the charisma and... well, not like Batman at all. After I received my settled status, I worked in a digital IT consultancy, then for a number of Cornwall Council directorates. Throughout all this I never gave up on the dream of being a rock star, but this is starting to slip as I am about to turn 40.
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My incredible supervisors, Professor Duncan Lewis and Professor Richard Saundry, didn’t let me and were there to pick me up.
again. He connected me with the Adams Youth Trust, who offered me a merit scholarship to complete my undergraduate degree. I did this with the Open University part-time, so I could work and avoid having to secure a loan.
I feel that I never actively chose academia - it very much chose me, while I was busy trying to figure out who I am.
I look after the student experience, which is equal parts fulfilling, exciting and challenging. I teach on a number of undergraduate modules covering content on work, migration and the darker side of organisations: topics like bullying and harassment. My role is also externally facing and I have the pleasure of working with regional organisations on addressing skills gaps in the so-called smart specialisation industries: space, agrifood, marine, health, digital technology.
I am completing a research project funded by the British Academy of Management, which looks at migrant experiences of work in the UK, pre-, during and post-Brexit.
Is there anything that you are especially proud of relating to your life or career? My parents taught me that a good life is one driven by duty and spent in service to others - society, but also my neighbours and my own family. I am proud of not letting this hunger for self-improvement and contribution subside. More than this, I am learning to be thankful for the presence of good people in my life and the opportunity to learn from them also.
Indeed I am and plan to continue to pester them! Do you feel your time at School, or anything about your time here, helped you to progress in later life? My time at Truro School shaped me as a person in every single way. It brought me in contact with incredible staff, who showed me what it meant to be a grown-up, to own your mistakes and be responsible for your actions. Some of them are sadly no longer with us, but I think of them often.
Did you consider any other career?
I did, yes. I found the School always had an amazing atmosphere and there was always so much going on. I wasn’t the best academically but there was always fantastic support which really helped me to gain the fundamental knowledge and skills. Also, the school dinners were amazing!
Did you enjoy your time at Truro School?
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Now I work for Trinity House which is a charity that supports seafarers and the maritime community. It also has a statutory duty as the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. The offices are based at Lands End but I work all over the country, which means lots of time away from home. There are also offices in Harwich and Swansea, and the corporate HQ is in Tower Hill, London. Tacchi
It took me quite some time to realise what I wanted to do career wise. I was 20 years old when I discovered an interest in engineering. It wasn’t until I was at the age of 32, and two apprenticeships later, that I eventually got to the position I am in now.
Where do you live now?
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What did you do immediately after leaving Truro School?
Do you have any special or specific memories of your time at Truro School?
Did you have any specific career dreams or aspirations? Or when did you first decide upon a particular path?
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After my GCSEs I went straight on to Truro College where I studied Outdoor Education, which was great fun. From there I worked in various jobs in Cornwall until I decided, at the age of 20, that I wanted to go back to college to continue studying.
For me, it was the amount of amazing opportunities the school has to offer, from the huge range of sports/activities to the various field trips available which helped to create fantastic memories that I still think about now. One of my favourite memories is a skiing trip to Les Menuires in France.
Where do you work now and where is your employment based?
I still live locally in Cornwall where I have recently bought my first house.
What does your current role entail?
Please tell us a little about your family life I live with my girlfriend, Sarah, who works as a Forensic Scientist in firearms and ballistics. We have two children, Elowen (6) and Freddie (3). Recently, we got a puppy named Otis who is keeping us all busy! What are your hobbies or how is your leisure time spent? My main passion is photography and aerial photography. I document my work on the lighthouses through social media whilst constantly trying to improve my photography. I am also a keen cyclist and play golf whenever I can.
From building work to plumbing and from refuelling a helicopter to completing Dangerous Goods by Air documentation, it’s a very varied role which is always exciting, and every day is different. Is there anything that you are especially proud of relating to your life or career?
I still stay in regular contact with one individual from school. We don’t live near each other anymore; however, we do occasionally meet up and go play a round of golf together. Do you feel your time at School, or anything about your time here, helped you to progress in later life? Most definitely. Although I probably didn’t realise until a later date. It definitely set me up with the key skills and the mindset to progress towards a career that I will hopefully do for the rest of my working life.
For now, to continue working on the lighthouses and progressing my knowledge further. I am hoping in the not-too-distant future to start a degree in Engineering.
My role is Lighthouse Technician. I’m part of a small team that maintains 20 Lighthouses in Devon, Cornwall, Lundy Island, the Isles of Scilly and the Channel Islands. I primarily carry out electrical and mechanical work; however, it’s a role that requires you to be a jack of all trades.
What are your immediate/long-term plans for the future?
Are you still in touch with anyone from your time at Truro School?
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Did you consider any other career? Whilst working as a car mechanic, I was aiming to join the Royal Navy as a helicopter engineer. Then the opportunity came along to work on the Lighthouses. This was something that I couldn’t turn down. Is there any advice you could offer anyone considering a similar life or career path? Like anything in life, if it’s something you are interested in, go for it! Make the most of any opportunity presented to you because you never know what doors it may open in the future. Most of all, concentrate on what makes you happy!
Going back to being an apprentice for the second time at the age of 27 wasn’t the easiest of decisions. I knew I had to take the risk if I wanted to move forward with my career. I am so glad and proud of myself that I did because it helped me get my dream job that I absolutely love.
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Office Administrator SARAH PATTERSON (2016-2022)
Duty Manager – SBA PETER TRUIN (2021-2022)
Teacher of Music
A Warm Welcome to New Mason, Mike
“Masonry is my profession and my calling,” Mike tells us. “Truro School has so many historical buildings, so it will be good to use my building knowledge and expertise to keep them in good condition.”
CAROLINE PHILIPPS (2022-2022) Teacher of Maths EMMA PUDDEFOOT (2021-2022)
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JEFF KITTO (2016-2022) Head of Computer Studies and IT BEV STOKES (2019-2022)
We wish a warm farewell to the following teachers and support staff who have left the school this term.
Mike has certainly been busy since he joined and is currently working on the renovations for the refurbished Biology Block at the Senior School: “It’s a blank canvas now, so it should look new again by the end of the summer. I’ve got to get on to the roof, it might need some work!”
On behalf of everyone at the School, we wish to extend a warm welcome to Mike and all of our new starters. And we look forward to seeing the finished Biology labs soon. 24
Head of Truro School Prep ANNA BROGDEN (2013-2022) Head of Chemistry
Teacher of Modern Languages
PAM VAN HOORN (2007-2022) Exams Officer ALISA COLE (2022-2022)
We are pleased to welcome Mike Dean to our Estates Team. Mike is joining us as a mason, with over 11 years in the industry (and a brief stint as a bus driver). Originally from Manchester, Mike served in the army before taking up a three-year masonry apprenticeship.
Teacher of Modern Languages KAT TALLON-QUERAUD (2016-2022)
Catherine McCabe is stepping down from Head of Year role but will continue teaching in the Maths department.
Nick Pilborough will be stepping down from Head of MFL role but will continue teaching in the department.
James Butterworth: Head of Mathematics. James is currently Head at St Ives School and has received awards for his impact on pupil performance in both Mathematics and leadership. He is also a passionate sports fan, and cook.
Salvete Truro School welcomes the following new teachers and operational support staff.
Ariel Roukaerts: Teacher of Mathematics. Ariel has 13 years of experience teaching mathematics in the UK and the US. She joins us from Penryn College, has a Masters’ Degree in Mathematics from Plymouth Marjon University, and brings extensive theatrical experience too.
Current staff with notable post changes Laura MacKenzie: Teacher of English and a resident house tutor. Laura joins us from a strong career in New Zealand, having studied and began her career in the UK in the 1990s. She is a former boarding housemistress, and relishes the outdoors, sports, exercise and community involvement.
Mark Vanstone is leaving Assistant Head (Director of Studies) role to replace Jeff Kitto as Head of Computer Science.
TAREG MORRIS Cookery School Teacher
Jane Ashdown will be leaving her Senior School post at the end of the year but continues at the Prep.
Paul Comeau will finish his fixed term teaching post but will continue as Truro School employee on peripatetic basis.
Charlotte Le Bihan (in January 2023): Charlotte joins us from Roedean School, having worked previously at Wellington College, and wider across her career thus far. As well as strong experience of language leadership, she brings experience of girls’ boarding, swimming coaching and extensive pastoral work.
Rob Murphy (in January 2023): Deputy Head Pastoral, when Emma Ellison will move from this post to being our Assistant Head (Director of Studies). Rob joins us from Brighton College, where he is a Housemaster and Head of Politics. He worked previously at Wellington College. He is a published educational author, swimming coach, qualified mountain leader and triathlete. He brings a wealth of experience including a successful prior career as Head of Communications working with the African Union, the UN in Somalia, the British High Commission in Islamabad, and as a Policy Advisor for the Ministry of Justice.
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REBECCA SAUNDERS Sixth Form Administrator LOUIS KEVEREN KS1 Co-Ordinator – Prep EMILY O’SHEA Catering Assistant VICTORIA GODDARD Café Assistant MIKE DEAN General Builder
Tom Copeland moves to a new Pastoral role within the School as Head of Year.
Muffy Dawson will be leaving Boarding at the end of the year but will continue in her role with the Cookery School.
We also look forward to welcoming the following staff in September:
Suzy Ellis: Teacher of Mathematics. Suzy has 15 years’ experience of teaching mathematics and joins us from Helston Community College, with a BSc in Mathematics and Astronomy, which is a lifelong hobby.
Susan Havis who has been teaching Biology and Maths will become Head of Biology.
David McKeown: Head of Boarding, as Tom Copeland moves to a new pastoral role in the School as Head of Year. David has been Head of Boarding at the Swiss International School since 2019, and has led boarding communities both in the UK and abroad over many years. He has a Masters’ Degree in leadership, experience of leading boarding inspection, and has led professional learning networks across the 52 GEMS Education schools. His wife Anna is an intensive-care nurse.
Jamie Older: Head of Chemistry. Jamie joins us from Magdalen College School, Oxford. He has also led Science previously at Clifton College, and the Sixth Form at Trinity School in Croydon. His wider skills and interests include hockey, skiing and all things outdoors.
Director of Sport, Dan Sanderson, says of Freddie, “Freddie has had a whirlwind year making his professional debut and becoming the youngest-ever player in Plymouth Argyle’s history. Being selected to attend Wales’ and England’s national U16 week-long training camps are the standout highlights. Freddie was representing the school team and continued with his studies alongside the many miles of travelling.
Freddie has already debuted as the youngest-ever First Team player for Plymouth Argyle last year. He has also been called up by both England and Wales to play for their youth squads in international matches. Having just sat his GCSEs, we catch up with Freddie to see how his time at Truro School helped to shape him as a player and find out what he has planned for the future.
“My school friends and living in Cornwall keep me grounded. Living here, there are fewer teams around and so people talk about football less. It allows you to clear your head a bit.
Truro School is renowned for developing sporting talent. Our alumni and current pupil roll boast former and current Olympians, Paralympians, National Champions, European Champions and GB Team Members in sports ranging from squash and fencing to skiing, athletics, surfing and sailing, to name but a few. We are immensely proud of all of our students and look forward to seeing how their successes in School develop after leaving us. One student currently on our watch list is Freddie Issaka.
Mr Hooper and Mr Sanderson have helped me the most. I’ve been able to try out other skills in new roles like leadership at school. And I’m getting into golf!”
“I’d like to play for Manchester United or Crystal Palace. I’ve always supported Manchester United and I like the way Crystal Palace play. My idol is Marcus Rashford. He is similar to me in terms of the way he plays, but I admire what he does off the pitch too. You seem incredibly grounded despite your success. Your family play a huge part in this, but how has the School helped you with this?
A Future Star in Freddie
Freddie joined Truro School in the 1st Year, from Archbishop Benson School in Truro. He brought with him a passion for football and it quickly became apparent that his passion was equally matched by his Stillability.only15,
We would like to thank Freddie for taking the time out to chat to us, and wish him and all of our leavers this year the very best of luck and every success in their futures
“We are really pleased for Freddie and we are all looking forward to watching his matches and seeing his development continue.”
What are your plans for next year? “I start at Plymouth Argyle Training Academy next week. It’s for players under 18 and works like an apprenticeship.
You’ve recently been called up for both Wales and England. How did that go? “The Wales training camp was really good. I played matches against Brazil, Spain and Turkey in the Under 16s. I got the call for England before Christmas and got to play against Turkey at St George’s. I’d really like to play football internationally for a men’s team. If I had to pick a side, it would be England, as I grew up here.”
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Truro School has helped me with my social skills and helped me to feel confident talking to other people. They’ve supported me with the balance between school and football. It has been tricky to fit in homework at times, but usually, the teacher understands and I get extra help to get it done.
It allows you more time to play. I’m excited about getting more time to train and to have more time with the First Team. I’m looking forward to focusing on getting better.”
What are your hopes for the future and what would the big dream be?
First of all, congratulations on finishing your GCSEs. How did they go? “They didn’t go too badly thanks. I think they went quite well. I enjoyed PE as a subject, and biology, as this is so closely linked to PE and Sports Science.” How challenging has it been to balance your exams and study with your football? “It is a bit challenging but both sides are very supportive, so they understand if I need to take time off or catch up.”
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Head and Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Ross Williamson and Lucy Jupp, wanted to find a platform to enable students to communicate and evidence these coand supra-curricular achievements, including leadership skills and life and employability skills.
“It is not simply enough to have great A-Level results to secure an interview for a job or further-education place. Our students need to evidence more than this,” explains Mr Williamson.
Sixth Sense: How Our New Diploma is Changing the Shape of Truro School SixthSIXTH
The tutors and staff are there to help them to navigate and avoid pitfalls, but the students are in control.
The diploma sits beautifully within the ethos of Truro School’s approach to Sixth Form. It empowers students, putting them firmly in the driving seat.
While A-Level success remains at the core of our Sixth Form journey, the Diploma offers a framework to ensure that young adults develop values and skills beyond their academic qualifications in a way that supports ambition, success and wellbeing for students’ futures beyond school.
It is the relationships that the Sixth Form teachers and tutors have with the students that are a huge part of our Sixth Form success. The Sixth Form team at Truro School works alongside the tutor team, largely Heads of Departments, who deliver a lot on the day-to-day tasks. In September 2021, the first cohort of students at Truro School embarked on our new and exciting Sixth Form Diploma. This diploma was launched with the aim of delivering a distinct offering for Sixth Form, that prepares our students not just for life at 18, but for life at 25 and beyond. 28
The diploma also contains an essential element of fun and practical skills, with options like scuba-diving, car maintenance and self-defence put forward by the students. The wide array of curricular and supra-curricular activities within the programme allows the students to be experts if they wish or generalists if they prefer.
“The ultimate aim of the Diploma is to help shape a student’s CV, by showcasing a range of skills and experiences.”
They are also supported by the Med Centre, the Rev and the pastoral team, to ensure each student has access to support when they need it. They also have access to outstanding support with medical and legal pathways, careers in the armed forces and help with applications to Oxbridge and overseas universities should they choose these options.
We are yet to see the full extent of the success of the Diploma on university applications, but the engagement within the Diploma, and in our Sixth Form as a whole, suggests that students are empowered to develop skills of value beyond schooling and qualifications. They are able to evidence their achievements and development better, therefore building incredibly strong personal statements.
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Peer relationships are another key factor in promoting a happy and prosperous environment. Mr Williamson shares, “The Sixth Form is unique in that it is large enough to have a diverse pupil group in terms of ethnicity, religion, gender etc, but small enough for it to feel like a cohesive unit. There are no cliques or friction. They mix widely through co-curricular activities which helps to foster peer relationships. Diversity isn’t just expected, it is celebrated, and individual stories are told. This helps us to instil a really special setting, indicative of achieving our objectives. There is also a unique leadership programme and ethos throughout the school.”
We were delighted to receive a visit from Michael Greenfield CO61 in May. He kindly shared with us his recollections from his time at School and the said visit: I could have used the old cliché ‘A Trip Down Memory Lane’, but I preferred to call it ‘A Trundle up Trennick Lane’, and it certainly was. I last visited the School in 1964. When you approach the bottom of the School drive, passing Pentreve and Malvern boarding houses, the first view of the impressive main building remains much the same as I remember it in the 1950s.
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There may be a few of you that can remember on Sunday afternoons, crossing the London Road, walking to the main railway lines and putting pennies on them for the train to flatten.
A look in the Dining Room, still with its panelled walls, reminded me of serving at table, in the Fourth Year I think. I enjoyed this duty because after we had cleared the tables we had our breakfast, having what remained in the kitchen, more than the rest had enjoyed There may be some who remember the shortlived ‘food strike’.
When you drive up Trennick Lane towards the main car park you start to see the number of new buildings that have been built; I still recognised the older classrooms as they were. Sadly, no running track or outdoor swimming pool now. We found our way down to Reception, following the arrows to meet Amanda who was to show us around.
Now, as I enjoyed maths, for a small fee, I did the squares and cubes for others. These had to be handed to the prefects for checking at tea time.
If my memory serves me right, we were the first year to spend two years in the same boarding house. I started in Poltisco with housemaster Mr. Tonkin (TS 1937- 78), missed Pentreve, and then went straight to Malvern (Mr Worthington (TS 1941-68) being our housemaster for two years), missing Epworth, before going to the main dormitories, on the top floor, under the watchful eye of Mr Penna (TS 1945-79) for another two years.
Also, going to the girls’ school where they brought us jam sandwiches from their Sunday tea before we went back to school for our tea. Perhaps I shouldn’t mention the rockets we made from rolled-up exercise book covers and filled with weed killer and sugar with Jet X fuses that actually took off when lit.
As we left the Dining Room the ‘bell’ sounded; I asked if the old bell was still in use, only to find technology had replaced the open window and rope.
One would say that perhaps I could have used my time more wisely whilst at Truro, but passing the subjects at O-Level that I enjoyed, combined with the character-building ethos at School, gave me the ability to stand on my own two feet and to be independent, enabling me to achieve my goals in life of becoming an engineering draughtsman, then a mechanical engineer and, eventually, running a manufacturing division of a carpet company in Kidderminster, where I worked until my retirement at the age of 60.
Good times and good memories.
Walking around the School I was able to reminisce: about the caretaker’s wife cooking the rabbits that we caught using a ferret belonging to one of the day boys; on frosty nights throwing water along the side of the woodwork classroom, top quadrangle, to make a slide for the following morning; during the Spring term a tradition of putting the First Years in the boiler house during morning break time, affectionately known as ‘bashing-up’ term, this was done by the Second Years; going into Truro on a Wednesday afternoon if you had any pocket money left, making sure you had the correct shoes on and wearing your cap in case you were spotted by either a master or a Disciplineprefect.was fairly rigid then, it seems a lot more relaxed now. Our clothes had to be folded and correctly positioned in the cubicles behind your beds and were checked on a Sunday morning before church. Timetables had to be strictly adhered to. Punishment consisted of detention, lines, squares and cubes.
I was able to show both my wife and Amanda the groove in the window sill where the rope had rubbed against the brickwork for all those years.
Having grown up in Mawnan Smith and attended Truro School from 1984-1991, the move represents a return to home territory for James, whose previous role helped transform the business he worked with. Before that, his career included nearly a decade with two of the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms and six years as a partner with top-20 national firms.
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SEVERAL OLD TRURONIANS ARE SET TO PERFORM IN AN EXCITING NEW PERFORMANCE OF E.M. FORSTER’S A ROOM WITH A VIEW THIS AUTUMN IN CORNWALL Featuring Daisy Newburne Munn CO18, Hugo Usher-Sparks CO18, Steph Blair CO21, Rachel Vaughan CO98, Will Jones CO18, Kya de Glatigny-Hogg and Matt Coumbe CO22.
After more than 12 years working as an equity partner at Creaseys in Tunbridge Wells, James is bringing his wealth of experience to Cornwallbased accountants Lang Bennetts.
About the story: On a trip to Florence with her fussy cousin as a chaperone, Lucy Honeychurch encounters the Emersons, a working-class father and son who challenge her to look at the world anew. Passion blossoms in a sea of violets and Lucy’s world is turned upside-down. Returning to England, where society’s expectations close in on her, Lucy has to decide what her life is going to be. More than a romantic love story, Forster’s ingenious comedy is a study in class and social values. Bodkin Theatre Company have reimagined this favourite classic with their trademark wit and humour, bringing alive an array of colourful characters who at once amuse and confound us. Pompous clergymen, entrenched uppermiddle-class gentlefolk and boisterous uncontrollable youngsters – all of them invite us to witness their follies, but in the end Forster’s sense of humanity demands that we laugh with warmth and compassion. A Room with a View is on at the Minack Theatre from 10 – 15 September (tickets can be booked at minack. com) and at Trebah Gardens on Friday 2 September: trebahgarden.co.uk.
Started in 1935, Lang Bennetts currently has offices in Truro, Falmouth and St Austell. Partner, Becky Thomas, said, “We’re delighted that James has joined us. His knowledge and experience are outstanding and will doubtless make a key contribution to our business and its ongoing development.”
James joins Becky Thomas, Daniel Orasnjak and Helen Hood as a partner, following the retirement of Colin Truscott and Jonathan Mashen who continue to act as consultants.
James said, “Lang Bennetts is a wellestablished firm with an excellent reputation, and I’m excited to be part of the team. I’m passionate about properly understanding clients so that the advice provided is tailored to individual circumstances. Lang Bennetts has long been known for its expert, personal approach, and my new partners and I look forward to building on that solid foundation by continuing to ensure every client gets the help they need to prosper and thrive.”
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In May, we heard from Nigel Williams CO72 who shared with us the news of a small class of 1972 reunion in Falmouth to remember 50 years since leaving Truro School.
Jerry told us, “we are all years 1972 to 1979. From left: Graham Keast, Andrew Carter, Billie Hunter, Paul Triniman (our generous host in Dorset), Jerry Barnes and Bob Bray. Sadly, Paul Doughty and Rob Lomas couldn’t make it at last minute. Long day and evening of stories, catch-up and many beers.”
CLASS OF 72 REUNION
In June, Jerry Barnes CO79 organised a minor school reunion, nearly 50 years after first meeting at Truro School in September 1972.
In May we were glad to welcome back Alison Morton CO80 and David Morton CO82 for a school tour. Alison told us that David was Head Boy three years after older brother, Nigel, class of 79. He was thrilled to see the Head Boy board during the tour.
Left to right: Davie Hicks, Nigel Williams, Pete Winkler, Andy May and Charles Barnecut.
A picture of the Pentreve ‘Dormy’ play c.1956; the bond ‘girl’ is John Rhys Davies, who later thanked me for starting his acting career. Martin Fido (later a Professor) and I produced it and spent all of our 10s allowance on the wig!
Although retired, I work as a volunteer at The De Havilland Museum restoring a De Havilland Rapide. Many of my friends came from the Scillies flying by Rapide from St Mary’s to St Just; better, they said, than the Scillonian, which rolled alarmingly! (Flat bottom.)
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The Wardens in 1954 at the back of the Wardens’ Hut. We heard from Ken Pye CO57, who shared some photos from his time at School and his life more recently.
My good friend and fellow Londoner Viner (on left) and me throwing our mortarboards into the river from the bridge, slightly precarious, on the last Sunday of term (1957) after marching through town from our last service at St. Mary’s. Last day at Truro: me on clarinet, Hancock on cornet and Johnson on trombone outside Epworth. Some of us jazz fans would ‘sit in ‘in the eve in the small room by the tuck shop to play jazz. We weren’t very good - I think our favourite L.P. was Louis Armstrong plays Fats Waller. I live near the Cleo Laine Dankworth Stables venue so can still hear good live jazz. Jack Williams and me (I am still in touch with him). in Australia we were both apprentices with De Havillands; I am very proud to be exDe Havilland. I became an aircraft designer on Airbus, 125 biz jet and, finally, the 146; coincidentally, the Queen’s Flight have just retired their last two. Unusually, I had a difficult task on these a/c in finding space for clothes! The TQF guys said ‘our ladies do like their hats’! This was when Diana was part of the royals. I later got a patent for emergency evacuation from the 125, still used by the Japanese Defence Force to drop life rafts!
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WRITTEN BY TOM LANGDEN, HEAD GARDENER In April the compost is sieved, and grit, sand and bone meal added in order to be ready for the arrival of annual bedding. This arrived and included: 600 red pelargoniums, 230 dwarf verbena and 240 yellow bidens. All the plugs are potted on and placed to the glasshouse to grow on ready for planting out late spring/early summer. The annual bedding is sown, including marigolds, cosmos and antirrhinums. Perennial seedlings sown earlier in the year are pricked out and potted on. Canna lily and dahlia tubers stored from last year are potted up and placed in a warm greenhouse. New tubers and summer bulbs ordered for this year are also delivered and potted, including a dahlia “striped vulcan” which I am looking forward to seeing bloom.
Daffodils and tulips are in full flower across the site and the trees are starting to come into leaf.
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The Easter holidays are when the pitches are converted to accommodate the summer sports lessons and fixtures, including cricket and athletics. This involves: Football goals are removed and become cricket outfields and athletics tracks. The height of the grass on the cricket squares is slowly reduced, and they are regularly verticut and brushed to promote good plant health with a fertiliser application or two through spring. When the conditions are right, pre-season rolling begins on the cricket square. The entire square is rolled in multiple directions in order to consolidate the surface and provide a suitable playing surface. Each cricket pitch will then be prepared and marked as needed for fixtures. The outfields are also beginning to be mown at a lower height of cut. The new pitch markings are painted for rounders and track, as well as a couple of football pitches for the South West Saints. The First team pitch also gets a rest up until the half-term holiday. This gives time to over-seed the pitch and for the grass to germinate, establish and have an application of fertilisers.
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Although it all seems a bit slow in the garden - another dry April probably doesn’t help. Annual spring bedding is watered and fed when needed, and the wildflower sown at end of March is beginning to germinate. We lightly scarified the front lawns to remove thatch and moss, then over-seeded. Beds and borders are weeded as routine, and cuts on the lawn are increasing. Bedding in greenhouses are fed, watered and weeded. Finally, Alan left the team and so we were down to two gardeners and a groundsman again; not ideal at this time of year, but everyone in the team has worked hard to help out and keep the gardens looking respectable, the plants alive and the sports pitches presentable and ready to play.
The grass cutting continues and spring annual bedding is finishing flowering. Later in the month they are dug out. Tulip bulbs are dug up, dried and stored in our potting shed for planting out at the end of the year in our beds and borders. The polyanthus is added to the compost. Weeding around school continues and summer bedding and seasonal plants, including dahlias and lilies, are hardened off down the greenhouses (the plants are taken in and out of the greenhouse for the week to get them used to outside Moretemperatures).horsemuck is delivered and the Celebration Garden is mulched and starting to show some good new growth. The yew hedging won’t be trimmed till winter this year, enabling the hedging to establish good roots before pruning. Wildflower areas are starting to establish a bit early to see flower, but some rainfall has seen plants really start to establish. Areas that are to be mown and areas that are to be left to grow for wildlife are established at this time of year and will be mown like this till the end of summer.
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For the first time, areas of the sports fields, especially the big banks, are to be left to grow long. This will reduce man-hours working on slopes, enabling the team to put more effort into our pitches and gardens whilst also improving biodiversity and reducing our carbon footprint.
Tom’s third baby was born in May and so he took paternity leave for two weeks, leaving just Craig, our gardener, and Doug, groundsman, to hold the fort for two weeks. Both did an absolutely brilliant job, and the School was grateful for all their hard work, despite the lack of team members and with such a demanding workload.
The cricket squares are regularly cut and brushed and the first pitch is being prepared and marked for the first game. The First team pitch and top terrace are scarified then overseeded and rested. The cricket outfield is also over-seeded. Regular grass-cutting continues as well as pitch markings. The hedgerows around the sports fields are starting to look fuller and more plant species are starting to arrive. This is the second year without regular cutting and they are starting to support a diversity of species.
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The grass continues to be cut and formal hedges are given a trim.
Pots and seasonal beds, including the shield, are dug over with fresh compost and bone meal added. The seasonal bedding and plants are hardened off and ready for planting. At this point pots and seasonal bedding are planted; once in the ground, one of the gardeners will check on them three times a week for watering and weeding and a feed every Monday.
The Celebration Garden has started flowering now. The obelisks made by Ben, our carpenter, are added and the climbing roses are tied in.
The garden is weeded and roses are dead-headed. The garden is watered regularly as it’s the first year. The whole team are really happy with the Rose Garden so far and look forward to adding and expanding in the future as part of a wider plan to improve the gardens on the front terraces.
The wildflower areas are starting to flower, with some areas looking better than others, and the new seed mix we have used that has fewer native species in it seems to be a hit (the mix is called colour splash, and includes species like Californian poppy; though not native they are good pollinator plants). Wildflower areas near the edges of the school that border closely with surrounding countryside are seeded using a British native mix; if there are any escapee plants, we hope that they are our native species.
Towards Sports Day, the fleet line marker comes in to demo their GPS line marker, and the athletics track is marked within an hour and to exact measurements. Shame it wasn’t used for Sports Day. Throughout summer the pitches will be cut as regularly as needed and, when the weather allows, more fertiliser will be applied as well as spiking.
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The team start getting the site ready for end-ofyear events (Speech Day etc.), and any seasonal bedding is starting to look better and fill out. Weeding continues and, once all the plants are out and planted, the greenhouses are tidied and compost is made ready for spring bedding and any seeds and perennials we may sow.
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The cricket pitches are continually prepared and repaired, and fertiliser is applied when there is rain to water in it. The over-seeding on the pitches has taken well; First team pitch is now being cut at 60mm and a course of fertiliser is applied, as well as slitting the pitch, enabling the new grass plants to establish their roots and the fertiliser to work in the soil.
This year has seen the gradual return to the full Truro School programme, and sport was no different. It has been a joy to see our pupils experience the opportunities that Truro School sport provides, and they have relished being able to represent the school and participate in a wide range of activities.
Well, just like that, another school year has flown by, and now is the time to look back at the happeningswonderfulinPEand sport and reflect on some of the wonderful highlights of the year.
So, highlights? I know that is why you are here and I am pleased to say that we have plenty to share with you. Our pupils are so very talented and great fun, and have achieved amazing things, whilst also increasing their participation across clubs and fixtures. We will start with some of the selected team highlights from over the last year: SANDERSON
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Curriculum-wise, this was the first year that we were able to run through the new senior school PE and Games curriculum, without interruption or adaptation. Our incredible facilities continue to allow us amazing flexibility and the ability to offer a wide range of sports. In Games, all our pupils have access to the entire range of sports that we offer during Games lessons. Each sport has half a term of lessons and both boys and girls experience netball, rugby, hockey, football and striking and fielding (cricket, rounders, softball etc). It has been very pleasing to see the pupils rise to the challenge of being out of their comfort zones, and some of the progress made has been Throughoutbreathtaking.ourlessons, clubs and practises, we are always promoting the values that we want our pupils to exhibit, both in and out of school. Skill acquisition in the sport they are learning is important but so is empathy, resilience, teamwork, creativity and enjoyment. There are, of course, other values, but that is a different conversation for another time!
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We began September with Covid still at the forefront of people’s minds and, whilst most restrictions were eased, life still wasn’t back to normal. There were fewer tournaments for the traditional sports of netball, hockey, rugby and football, but we were still able to enter national competitions. We lost a few overseas trips but we were able to have overnight tours and fixtures in netball, football, fencing and squash. The fixture lists remained well stocked and this year, across 21 different sports, we competed in over 750 fixtures. Not too shabby. More about sport later.
The last word for team announcements goes to the all-conquering KS5 squash team. They became national champions this year and made up for the heartbreak of losing the final in 2019. The team comprised Louis (L6th), Jack (L6th), Ben (U6th), Joe (5th year), Callum (5th year) and Ed (5th year). The effort, commitment and skill that went into this victory cannot be overestimated and a special mention should also go to the head coach, Tim Smith.
The u12 girls’ hockey team were county champions, with some outstanding displays (and so many players across the two teams!)
The u15s had a great year, with county wins for boys’ indoor cricket and the girls’ hockey team. The girls’ netball team also represented the school in the World School Games, which took place in
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Our u13s teams came close across a number of sports, but it is safe to say that this age group has improved the most over the last year and I am really excited to see them in action next year.
TheLoughborough.u16swonthe boys’ hockey county cup and also did well in the boys’ rugby 10’s tournament, winning the bowl at Queens Taunton. It hasn’t been easy for this year’s group as they prepared for their GCSEs after two years of disruption but they competed well across a plethora of sports and tournaments.
The senior sides continued to do well across the board. There was a historic double for the football team, who did the ‘double’, winning both the county cup and county league title. In rugby, they progressed to the last 16 of 256 teams, beating Plymouth, Mount Kelly, Wellington, Richard Huish before losing to an excellent Bristol Grammar School.
Our badminton team swept the board at the county championships, winning across every age category.
Our u14 netball team were crowned county champions, which sent them to the regional finals in Bournemouth. The u14 boys won the county cricket and were runners up in the rugby competition. It is a talented year group, with a lot of strength at depth across the board. The girls, combined with some 2nd years, also won the Cornwall School Games athletics competition.
Libby (5th year), Merryn (5th year) and Jasmine (3rd year) have all represented Team Bath in their respective age groups for netball.
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Louis (L6th) was part of the victorious KS5 squash team, but has also climbed to the number-one-ranking spot in England for the u18 category, which is a remarkable achievement.
Sam (5th year) made his debut for the Exeter Chiefs Academy, hopefully the first of many.
Lola (1st year) has performed amazingly well in gymnastics this year, representing county and regional teams (collecting medals galore along the way).
Jacob (u6th) continues to impress across 200m and 400m, achieved national times for both and will race in the schools finals this year.
Victor (3rd year) is hot on his heels (pun intended!) and qualified for the 100m, clocking 11.5 seconds, despite only taking up athletics this summer term! Naomi (2nd year) and Daisy (3rd year) have represented team GB in Biathlon and Lazer runs, with both winning medals in the European Teganchampionships!(L6th)has been selected for the England surf team to compete in the world championships in El SamSalvador(U6th)has been selected for the GB squad for the upcoming world youth championships.
INDIVIDUALLY, THERE WERE SOME INCREDIBLE ACHIEVEMENTS
As the world started to open up, we were keen to celebrate with those around us and our community, and two of the year’s highlights took place during the summer term. Mr. Hooper organised an amazing primary school football festival, which hosted 24 teams at the senior school. It was wonderful to see so many schools on our campus, and this will pave the way for future festivals in other sports. The Truro School Golf Society is now in full swing, with players comprising pupils, staff, former staff and alumni. If you would like to know more and get involved, what are you waiting for?! This year also saw the return of the Truro School Senior Sports Dinner, which had 164 attendees.
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Just search Truro School Sport and that should be all you need. If you would like to get in touch with us, please email sportsadmin@truroschool.com.
Thank you for reading and thank you to all of the alumni, pupils, parents and staff. Your support and encouragement is vital to making all of this happen. Have a lovely summer and we go again in September.
We welcomed our guest speaker, fivetimes Olympian Fran Houghton, who gave her medals away as prizes (for a short time anyway!) and who spoke wonderfully. Our two big prize winners were Louis: Sports Personality of the Year award (for outstanding achievement) and Katie, who was awarded the Truro School Sports Ambassador award (for outstanding service and contributions to school sport). Two very worthy winners and they are both fantastic role models to our younger pupils.
Well, that’s all you get from me for another year, but of course, I can only offer you a snapshot of life here at Truro School. To feel the whole experience, you are very welcome to get in touch with us and join us on the sidelines to support a game. Alternatively, all of the action and good news is posted to our social sites, which can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Vinter, Wickett, Smith and School are four names synonymous with Truro School. They are names that still, 100 years after the house system was set up, inspire friendly rivalry and fierce pride. As the houses celebrate their 100-year anniversary, we look into what they mean to our students in 2022.
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The house system now incorporates World Aims and House Quizzes as well as a number of musical and sporting events throughout the school year. Moving away from a pure sports focus has broadened the reach and appeal of the house
“I think the house system has remained so popular over the last hundred years as it creates a sense of community within the School,” Grace explains. “You start to recognise people throughout the year groups in the corridors and look out for one another.
The names used for our current School Houses were established in the Autumn Term of 2021 after a reformation of the house system. The houses had initially been established in 1904, with East, Hall, Tower (for boarders) and Town (for day boys).
As someone who isn’t the sportiest, I have still enjoyed the sporting challenges and really enjoyed the house games afternoon Mr Hooper introduced a few years ago. I do hope in the future they could introduce an art competition and more inter-year group activities post-Covid.”
Tegan hopes to ramp up the fun in her time as Captain, “while they are always enjoyable events, I want to make sure we keep it really fun. There was a talk of a house inflatable session instead of the house swimming competition, which could be good.”
The system was reformed to allow all pupils, regardless of their age or ability, to be able to contribute something to their house. This was the beginning of the system we know and love today. This ethos of inclusivity remains at the heart of the our School houses. A morale booster, being in a house is a point of pride and the activities are there to be enjoyed and supported. We catch up with the outgoing School Captain, Grace Kitching, and in-coming Wickett Captain, Tegan Blackford, to find out more.
Focused on sporting achievement, The Perry Shield, Vinter Cricket Shield and Thrall Rugby Shield were the prizes the houses battled over. However, the field was dominated by Tower House and the other houses struggled to keep motivated to engage in the competition.
“Thecompetitions.rangeof activities in the competitions helps us develop our skills and how we encourage each other, despite differences in age,” Grace continues. Tegan agrees: “It is a fun way to be competitive and to challenge yourself in new ways. It allows people to showcase and develop different strengths.”
So, 100 years on, what does the future of the house system look like? Grace tells us, “I would love to think that, next year, the houses could create even more activities to cover all aspects of school life, so everyone can feel like they are contributing.
Whoever the winner is this year, we look back with pride on all of our current and past students who have supported their house at Truro School.
A happy 100-year anniversary to you all.
She sighs and smiles, ‘It is Wickett, so our chances are low, but hopefully…”. She continues, “I think the winner will be Smith as Mr Pommery is very competitive.”
I have also found that the decision to place family members in the same house has meant that my second cousins are always asking which house is winning, almost 40 years after they have left. This shows just how popular the house system is.”
Before the girls leave us, I ask Tegan if she fancies Wickett for 2021/22 Champions.
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A director of the School Board Chairman1879-1904of Governors 1904-1921 One of seven members of his family to be a school governor Chairman of Governors 1948-1965 Name given to the Graham Smith classroom block SCHOOLORIGINATORSHOUSES Sir George Smith of Treliske (1845-1921) Graham B. Smith Nephew of Sir George Smith Lady Smith Opened the school Chapel in 1928 Colonel G.E. Stanley Smith Opened the school Chapel in 1928 Son of Sir George Smith Chairman of Governors 1921-1948 SMITH SMITH FAMILY CONNECTED TO TS: Sir George Smith, William Bickford Smith, Col. Stanley Smith, Margaret Smith, John C. Smith, W. Noel Smith, Graham Smith 46
WickettStanley (TS 1889-1895) Son of James Wickett Tom Wickett (TS 1884-1888) Son of James Wickett James Wickett c.1910 SCHOOL WICKETT JAMES WICKETT’S SONS: Thomas (TS 1884-1888), Charles (TS 1885-1890), Frederick (TS 1887-1892), Stanley (TS 1889-1895), Frank (TS 1891-1896) GRANDSONS: Donald (TS 1907-1915), James Eustice (TS 1910-1914) Herbert W. Vinter (1857-1942) Second Master at Truro School 1883-1890 Head Master 1890-1921 owner of Redruth Brewery Probate record 6 Jan 1922 – was a stocks and shares broker, executors Thomas and Stanley Wickett also stocks and shares brokers VINTER TRURO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION THE TRURONIAN 2022 47
Burrell Theatre opens 30 May 2002
It is 20 years since the Burrell Theatre was formally opened on 30 May 2002 by ‘one of the most well-known personalities in show business’, Sir Tim Rice.
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Sir Tim ‘cut a Cornish tartan ribbon and spoke to staff, pupils and guests… before touring the new building – which houses a 250-seat theatre as well as six new classrooms. He said he was extremely impressed by the exciting new facility as well as the young people he met during his visit to the school.
‘He also reminded his audience of how appropriate it was for him to be associated with a school theatre project – his early success ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat’ was written especially for a school production.’
There is no doubt that this new Theatre will be a catalyst to artistic success in all its various forms. Former pupils are most welcome to visit and marvel at this valued addition to our facilities.’
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The Truro School Society raised money to ‘pay for a comprehensive computerised suite of lighting and sound equipment’. A series of fundraising events raised £24,000, and included a jazz concert, a silent auction, a sponsored swim and benefit performances by Shakespearean actor Richard Moore and folk-rock band Common Ground.
The architects were Lilly Lewarne and the main contractors were Lark Construction. The space was designed to give maximum flexibility for plays, concerts, lectures and meetings, with automated, retractable, tiered seating.
The theatre was named after former headmaster of Truro School, Derek Burrell (TS 1959-86), who died in 1999. The upper foyer features an etched-glass crest, which was provided as a gift by a former head boy of the school as a dedication of the ‘trust and enthusiasm’ of his then headmaster, Mr Burrell.
‘This part of the Overall Development Plan is for the moment beyond our reach, but it is considered an essential requirement for the future.’
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The first performance in the theatre, a jazz concert, was actually held in December 2002. This was followed by the first largescale drama production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in March 2003.
Plans for a new theatre were first mooted in the 1963-64 Campaign.Development
This was the culmination of a £1.6 million project, the largest building project in the school for ten years.
Robert Shaw in Julius Caesar. ‘THE NEW ASSEMBLY HALL–THEATRE
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The headmaster, Paul Smith, wrote in the alumni newsletter in February 2002 that ‘there have been many highlights in this, my first term, as each occasion and event is special but undoubtedly the new Derek Burrell Theatre has provided a focus for the school as the dreams and hard work of so many come to fruition. We plan a formal opening in the New Year but already this superb auditorium has enhanced our study of drama and been the venue of an outstanding Jazz Concert. In these utilitarian times the value and place of creative arts can be forgotten, so it is even more important that a well-respected and muchloved former Headmaster should be remembered in this distinctive fashion.
‘The need for a properly equipped Assembly Hall-Theatre has been felt for many years by all who have known the School intimately. Hitherto the Chapel has been used for cinema shows, assemblies, plays and lectures as well as for religious services – an arrangement which has not been entirely satisfactory.
‘The design of the new Assembly HallTheatre is based on experience drawn from many other schools throughout the country. Its effect will be to strengthen the cultural and corporate life of the whole School, and indeed of the whole county. This will make it possible to reserve the Chapel for religious services and thus enrich the spiritual life of the School.
The original plans incorporated the theatre in the same building as a new sports hall, and would have been on the site of what is now the Astroturf pitch.
A list of finalists will be published in September and the winners, chosen by the Independent Schools of the Year judging panel, will be announced at an awards ceremony in DrOctober.HelenWright, Chair of Independent Schools of the Year 2022, wrote, “Well done on the success of your school, and congratulations on the great work that you do!” SCHOOLS OF THE YEAR AWARD
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Truro School was up against hundreds of schools from across the country in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards, designed to ‘highlight the excellence of the student experience offered by the UK’s amazing independent schools’.
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Truro School has been shortlisted for: - Co-Educational Independent School of the Year - Independent School of the Year for Sporting Achievement - The Green Award for Environmental Achievement
Truro School has been recognised as one of the leading independent schools in the UK after being shortlisted for three national awards, including the highly coveted ‘Co-Educational Independent School of the Year’.
Truro School Head, Mr Andy Johnson, said, “A huge thank-you to our staff and pupils who work hard to ensure Truro School is at the forefront of educational excellence; it is wonderful to have their commitment and innovation acknowledged by these national awards.”
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Year 2 made the most of the sunshine as they headed to Castle Beach in Falmouth for their beach trip. Castle Beach is a fantastic place to enjoy our Cornish coastline as it changes so dramatically with the tides, leaving some excellent rock pools to explore. The children loved uncovering their hidden treasures and learning about the plants and animals that live in them.
Year 2 made a splash in the pool as they took part in their annual swimming gala. It was a lovely atmosphere with lots of cheering and clapping from the sidelines from peers and parents, who it was wonderful to welcome back to the school grounds for this event. The children bravely showed great confidence and courage in the water, trying their best in the races. There was lots of great swimming, making the races so close.
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Reception embarked on an exciting trip to Trevaunance Cove armed with their buckets and spades. The children were very excited to explore the beach, and they showed great curiosity about the new surroundings. They spent the day building sandcastles, paddling in the water, designing and making flags and enjoying a picnic, all in the glorious Cornish sunshine.
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IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS TODAY… Year 1 had their favourite bears in tow as a fabulous picnic got underway. There were bears and dogs, and even Yoda made an appearance as the children enjoyed their packed lunches outside. All of the children had lots of fun and the bears agreed it was a thoroughly lovely day out.
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In preparation for their exciting beach trip, Reception spent their lunchtime in the School woods. The group enjoyed a packed lunch around a campfire, followed by some outdoor learning in the woods. The children were encouraged to explore their outdoor environment and showed fantastic curiosity.
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Everyone had a great day out, and the children were amazing!
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It was a truly glorious morning, with courage, determination and sportsmanship on display in abundance. There was a hotly contested 30m and 50m sprint, the tricky animal pick-up, bean-bag relay and, of course, the egg-and-spoon race to name but a few events. Well done to everyone who took part, and a big thanks to all of the staff and parents who made this event possible and cheered on the children so heartily. A special thank-you and well done to our tremendous Year 4 helpers, who ensured the morning ran smoothly.
Nursery embarked on an exciting adventure for their first school trip. The children got to enjoy four train rides throughout the day, which was equally exciting as the coach journey there. The day also consisted of a picnic lunch and some outdoor playing all before listening to ‘The Magic Train Ride’.
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55 Year 5 pupils and six members of staff headed up to Beam House near Bideford for their three-day residential visit. The children took part in a wide range of activities, including surfing, abseiling, high-ropes, trapeze, rifle shooting and other team activities. We were so proud of the children, each experiencing their own individual challenges: for some, it was putting on a wetsuit for the first time; for others, it was the heights and, for some, being away from home for the first time.
Our two boy probationers, Archie and John, were made up as choristers and admitted fully into the choir. They have been in a period of training since last September, learning the routines, getting to know the music and developing their music theory. During their admission at the Sunday morning service, they were given their white surplices to wear, which signifies their full admittance into the choir. They also signed the register of choristers, which every chorister has signed dating back to the late 1800s. Many congratulations to Archie and John.
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Children from Years 3 to 6 took part in our Triathlon Competition. The event encompassed running, cycling and swimming and was held across two sessions. Thankfully, the sun came out, and the children enjoyed running and cycling the course around the School fields. The track proved to be quite tricky, and it was fantastic to see the determination of our children as they did their very best to complete this challenge. With thanks to FTS for providing the fabulous medals for everyone who took part.
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Year 6 took turns to take to the waters at Stithians Lake this term to test out their kayaking skills. Led by an instructor from Stithians Lake Watersports Centre, the sessions taught them valuable safety lessons and ways to improve their kayaking technique. The children were certainly kept challenged with tasks including standing on their kayaks, jumping out and swimming to ‘safety’ and fun races. It was a gloriously sunny day and everyone agreed that the session was extremely good fun and very rewarding.
As part of the work towards their John Muir Award, which aims to nurture a love and appreciation of wild places, Year 5 pupils explored the beautiful bluebell woods that line the school drive. The bluebells were out in force and a wonderful sight for anyone driving to and from school. The pupils spent time absorbing the sights and sounds around them and jotting down ideas for a piece of writing which will be inspired by their time in the woods. TRURONIAN
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Pupils have shown great curiosity while learning about the great outdoors. Bushcraft Club has been learning how to make a fire and to create their own roasting sticks using tools. They also got into the spirit of their woodland surroundings by wearing camouflaged clothing and painting their faces. Whilst having fun and participating in a wide range of activities, our extra-curricular clubs allow pupils to broaden their horizons and learn new skills without academic pressures.
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Pistols were drawn, Stetsons were donned, and the audience was wowed at this year’s brilliant Year 4 play, the Great Western FeaturingRecitals. two equally impressive sections, ‘Lightning Lucy’ and ‘Peddler Polly’, the children dazzled the audience as their tales of the Wild West unfolded. It was an emotional night for many parents as they came together to see their children on stage, performing so brilliantly, for the first time in a while.
Year 5 took on a huge cycling challenge this term as they completed the Cornish Coast-to-Coast trail. The ride follows the route of the old tin-mining trails and encompasses all sorts of terrain. Some of the sections are along very quiet green lanes, others are on wide moorland paths or ancient bridleways. This cycle ride is an important part of the Explore and Discover sections of the John Muir Award. The Award encourages people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy and care for wild places. Essentially, it is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places. As always, we are extremely impressed with the determination and positivity with which our pupils face challenges like this. It is a pleasure to see their curiosity blossom and their confidence grow.
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Pupils, parents and staff gathered in the Sports Hall marquee for the Prep’s festival musical finale. The evening was awash with courageous and creative performances, from musical solos to group vocals, with all children showcasing their diverse range of curious talents. As the evening drew to a close, everyone joined in to sing a truly fantastic and teary musical farewell to the wonderful Miss Patterson.
Prep was ablaze with red, white and blue ahead of the Jubilee as our festivities took place. The School looked fantastic decked out with bunting and flags and the children were resplendent in their patriotic colours. At the end of the day, every child received a jubilee memorial coin to take home to remember the occasion.
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DETERMINATION AND SMILES AT PREP SPORTS DAY It was a gloriously sunny day as our pupils took to the field for their Sports Day. Parents and supporters were there to cheer on teams and individuals in events including long-jump, hurdles, sprints and relays. Every pupil was encouraged to take part in events designed to be fun as well as challenging. It was wonderful to see our children rise to the occasion and encourage their peers to do their best in each event. As the day drew to a close, there was a fiercely contested House tug-of-war competition, which provided some brilliant photos, before a final presentation for each year’s victor and victrix ludorum and the House Cup. points), points), (371 points), (356
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ADVENTURES IN ABUNDANCE
On the Wednesday, staff woke to a dawn chorus of ‘Happy Birthday’ for Mr Goddard, who then had his face “expertly” painted. The children spent the day on site facing plenty of exciting physical and mental challenges. It was wonderful to see everyone gain confidence and have fun as the day progressed. The children enjoyed a day of activities and a visit to the Needles on Thursday.
STANDING OVATION FOR OLIVER JR! With memorable songs like ‘Food Glorious Food’, and ‘Consider Yourself’, and phenomenal energy and acting from all of the cast, it was no wonder that Oliver Jr! ended each night with standing ovations. This was the first time that many of Year 6 had been on a ‘big stage’ in the Burrell Theatre and their courage as they took to the stage was wonderful to see. Most of the roles were played by two actors, splitting the role between the two nights, and there were some truly stunning performances.
On the Friday, they were fortunate enough to go dragon boating before heading home.
An excited gaggle of Year 6 children and staff set sail for their residential trip to the Isle of Wight. The trip began with a tour of HMS Victory and a ferry ride to the Isle of Wight from Portsmouth. After a long and busy day, the children were very happy to settle into their camp, Little Canada, and had a feast for supper of chicken, sausages, bolognese and doughnuts. As they gathered around the campfire, there were tired but happy faces all around.
With a hearty breakfast on board, the children got stuck into some brilliant camp activities before visiting Osborne House. Here, the children were put through their paces as Victorian household staff by a very strict housekeeper, Mrs Smith. They learnt how to make a bed, lay a table, polish silver and improve their table manners. Not many passed the test for having clean enough fingernails, however!
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THE CANTERBURY TALES
Geoffrey Chaucer is dead! In a dramatic attempt to bring him back to life, our medieval alchemists (a collection of sloths, thieves, gluttons and drunkards) invited a group of Chaucer’s best-known pilgrims: the Knight, the Wife of Bath, the Pardoner, the Nun’s Priest and the Miller, to tell their Canterbury Tales. Rehearsals for this year’s Junior Drama production took place on Wednesday afternoons, with pupils leading and directing their performances. Learning to work creatively as a team, developing skills and having fun took centre stage in rehearsing this production and it certainly paid off. Blessed with beautiful weather, the promenade performance of The Canterbury Tales, by Martin Riley, took place over three nights this week; lively, upbeat and entertaining, the pupil-led performances (along with audience cameos) were simply spectacular.
After the heats, Vinter and School narrowly missed out on a place in the final. Smith and Wickett fought closely but unfortunately for Smith, after a succession of correct answers, it was the fastest finger to the buzzer taking the win for Wickett. Well done to everyone who took part and to the hosts for another fantastic and entertaining lunchtime activity.
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This term saw the return of the coveted Top House Quiz. The 1st, 2nd , and 3rd years battled it out to be proclaimed the winners, competing for their house teams.
WICKETT TRIUMPH IN TOP HOUSE QUIZ
Celebrating the end of their GCSEs, the 5th Year assembled at the Falmouth Hotel for their end-of-year Ball. Looking absolutely fabulous in their outfits, the boys and girls enjoyed a relaxing evening knowing that their GCSEs are behind them.
We were wowed by plays, concerts, exhibitions, sporting contests and quizzes; we welcomed speakers, including former footballer John Gayle, author Seth Burkett, positive psychology coach Faye Edwardes and Spaceport’s Melissa Thorpe; and, through a Curious timetable, inspired, challenged and entertained our pupils with design tasks, maths riddles, circus skills and science and innovation.
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SPORTS DAY Amidst the ever-changing weather, pupils took part in a host of house competition activities. Unfortunately, the great British weather stopped play on the Track Finals and Relays, but a huge thank-you to all the staff, pupils and parents for organising and contributing to the day and for reacting to weather changes to ensure all pupils enjoyed themselves.
WORLD AIMS DAY Within the Festival of Curiosity, and with special thanks to the Rev, pupils have been learning all about our Friends and Neighbours, near and far, as part of the World AIMS (Action in Methodist Schools) days. Celebrating the various cultures represented at Truro School, pupils played traditional Brazilian music in The Burrell, designed letters in the art department, discovered new languages, competed in the traditional game of Kabaddi and Capture the Flag in P.E., and considered the meaning of ‘Friends and Neighbours’ in the Chapel. It was a lovely two days where the children came together to support each other, and showed great curiosity and compassion when learning about the different cultures the Truro School community share. World AIMS was created to encourage the family of Methodist Independent Schools to look beyond themselves and consider the needs of the local and wider community. Throughout the year, World AIMS inspires a significant focus around the School, highlighted by our dedicated charity and Worldpartnerships,committeessustainabilityandcommunityaswellastheannualAIMSdays.
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As part of their Psychology A-level, Sixth Formers enjoyed a trip to Newquay Zoo to develop their skills in observational research. The students selected an animal of their choice to observe in small groups before assessing their inter-observer reliability. Once this was established, they completed event sampling and timed sampling on behavioural categories observed in their animals. The groups then finalised their presentation videos back at school based on their findings, which will inform others about their research.
‘Things I Know to be True’ takes a poignant, comic, thought-provoking look at a turbulent family. Performed by Sixth Form Drama students, along with Ms Egar and Mr Oldfield, it was one not to be missed. Bob and Fran have worked hard to give their four children the opportunities they never had. Now, with the kids ready to make lives of their own, it’s time to sit back and smell the roses. But the change of seasons reveals some shattering truths, leaving us asking whether it’s possible to love too much…
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There were mixed emotions as the Upper Sixth leavers gathered for the last time at Truro School. With many dressed in their old school uniforms in the morning, the students took to the field for a special breakfast and games including tug-of-war, wrestling (in sumo suits) and the bouncy Students,castle.parents and guardians then gathered in the Chapel for a moving farewell service, before heading out for afternoon tea in the marquee. On behalf of the whole school, we wish all of our leavers the very best of luck. We have no doubt that they will continue to shine brightly, whatever their next steps may be.
“I must give thanks to our incredible guest speaker Fran Houghton. Fran competed at five Olympic Games, winning three silver medals; she was also a four-time World Champion. Fran spoke with humour and passion, making a lasting impression on the guests. It’s not every day that you can meet a five-times Olympian, and Fran made it an evening to remember.”
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome over 160 members of our community to celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of our students at this year’s Sports Dinner. Director of Sport, Dan Sanderson, said, “One of the most pleasing observations of the evening was the number of pupils who were not members of a team, joining the dinner to support the achievements of their peers. This is proof of the welcoming and inclusive nature of our Sixth Form and I was thrilled by the turnout. It had been two years since the last dinner, and to see our school community back together was truly marvellous. Sixth Formers, parents and staff were able to share the evening and celebrate the outstanding sporting achievements of our students.
SMILES, MEMORIES AND SPARKLING FUTURES
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The summer term is always a busy one in the Careers department - we finished off our season of Careers Lunches with the brilliant Bethany Scarsbrook (née Hardwick) CO10 talking about her education and career as a barrister. Whilst the career talks finished at Easter due to revision and exams, we held important events for the 4th Year and Lower Sixth in particular this term.
On the final day of term we were lucky enough to hold an extra careers talk from our Speech Day keynote speaker, James Hawes CO82.
A successful film and TV director who has worked on an impressive number of large-scale productions including Snow Piercer, Black Mirror and Slow Horses, James came into school early to deliver an additional informal talk to students about the industry. It was incredibly exciting to hear about his route into film and TV directing, and some of the amazing actors he has worked with; our students ended the school year feeling enthused and inspired.
HEAD OF CAREERS the most of the capital city while managing the costs of living there. We also loved welcoming back Charlie Armstrong CO19. Charlie left the Sixth Form a few years ago and joined Pendennis Shipyards as an apprentice marine engineer. As apprenticeships become more varied, we are seeing an increasing number of our students looking at apprenticeships as an attractive alternative to the university degree route, and it was great to get first-hand advice from Charlie about the application process and what to expect in the first few years. In the current job application market, we are seeing more and more companies switch to assessment centres rather than traditional standalone interviews. With that in mind, we also invited Carrie White (governor and parent) to deliver a session which provided vital information on how to succeed in this type of application process. We were also joined by a host of other former pupils who joined staff members in the subject-specific sessions, including Charlie Chilcott CO21, Dan Hill, Dylan Howarth CO20, Lara McBlane CO21, James Bourguignon CO19 and Henry Tamblyn CO20 - as always, their insights were invaluable to our current students, and I was very sorry that I didn’t get a chance to catch up with everyone while they were here!
As always, we feel incredibly lucky to be able to provide our current pupils with inspirational speakers from our alumni - their generosity and enthusiasm is an essential part of the careers provision at Truro School. Last term I requested help and advice from alumni via our LinkedIn page, Truro School Connected, and some of our current pupils have benefitted from fantastic insights in to bioengineering and finance and trading roles as a result of the replies.
The 4th Year students enjoyed their day of workshops and Morrisby tests (in-depth psychometric tests which produce a report which matches students to possible subjects and future careers), and they were interested to see an inspiring CV from a recent Sixth Form leaver. It contained excellent evidence of a range of skills they had gained while they were at school, and showcased the huge variety of opportunities available to our current students to get involved in. The new Sixth Form Diploma is particularly exciting, offering everything from subsidised online academic courses, scuba diving and pool lifeguard training to lectures and self-defence classes.
In June we also held the Lower Sixth post-18 options days, and as usual, we were very lucky to have so many former pupils who volunteered to give up their time to assist us in delivering a wide range of lectures and workshops. Luke Zorab CO09 now works at Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management and delivered a brilliant talk encouraging students to look ahead to their financial futures, providing some excellent tips on savings, investments, and tax, areas I know that many of us don’t consider until we are much older. Warwick Royden CO12 delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking session on running a business. With several different businesses in his portfolio, including the successful Skyline Cinema company and the new artisan Cornish Vodka Tan Dowr, Warwick provided students with a valuable insight into the day-to-day challenges and advantages of being your own boss. Another former pupil, Lucy Mitten, left us in 2021 and came back to share her advice and tips on student living in London. She gave some great advice on making offering advice, guidance, networking and opportunities for current students and alumni.
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Head of Careers, Nancy Kenward, provides an update on the invaluable resource that is Truro School Connected, and the difference they make to our current students.
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There must be times when you have to work hard to distance yourself, and not take it home with you? True, there’s a few that will remain with me forever, but you get used to it and learn to switch on and off. What advice would you give to a student who is interested in Law but unsure which route to go down?
I don’t actually know what subjects my colleagues did at university, but a lot have. I know one who did Classics and History and another who did History and English, but a lot have done Law as well.
The Truro School Community page on LinkedIn is an excellent way of staying in touch with us. We update the page with local and national job opportunities, information on work Truro School Connected.
When I was in third year, we started doing debating and I really enjoyed that, thought I quite liked it and also enjoyed German. I enjoyed creating the arguments. People think law is quite dry but for me it isn’t.
How did you choose your A levels?
Were you trying to keep options open?
So many feel you have to study Law, but you don’t need to commit so early on. You don’t have to do a Law degree, and there are pros and cons to both. If you don’t, you have to do a Law conversion course. If you do a conversion, it’s a far more rushed process with seven set topics. But if you do a Law degree what you study is much broader.
There isn’t any pressure to decide, I know of students still figuring it out in second year of uni doing work experience in their summer. It’s wrong to think you’re putting yourself in a box. You don’t have to decide. In addition to getting work experience, public hearings are open to the public, so actually you can just go in. I spent days in the Old Bailey watching hearings. I enjoyed debating in the year; there was a girl above me who was so good at debating, and it made me think maybe I wasn’t so good – my self esteem with debating went up and down. When you are a Law student you can do this thing called muting, which is a fake trial in front of a fake judge. I hated it! I wouldn’t say an inability or dislike of public speaking is a negative, its more about being persuasive. The ambition started at TS, and Southampton pushed me over that hill. 20% of my year went to Oxbridge, they had a very polished system.
I relocated at the end of 5th year to a school in Southampton and studied English Lit, Maths, History and Philosophy
I knew from when I was doing GCSE that I wanted to do Law. People told me I was mad to do three essay subjects but I did them with a view to do a law degree. I was undecided between maths and music, and so the third subject was just for me so I could have chosen music, or even art.
What turned you to law?
In my third year at school, my parents and I went to Oxford for a trip, which is what initially inspired me to apply. It is worth visiting all the colleges and seeing where you might see yourself.
You did Law at university; how many tend to do Law or not at uni?
LAW TALK Bethany Scarsbrook CO10 Friday 1 April 2022
At Oxford in the first year you have to study Roman Law, which is special to Ox and nowhere else will teach it.
I have a lot of freedom. Barristers are all self-employed, so I am not confined and it gives me flexibility. I shadowed a familylaw barrister in sixth form, and really struggled to get work experience and after 11 rejections I managed to shadow a barrister in the Southampton area. I deal with people not being able to agree with allegations of domestic abuse, children, where children should go to school, family members concealing funds. I deal with people at their absolute worst and where they don’t want to be. People think law is black and white, which it is, but people don’t live their lives black and white, it’s so interesting to think about how that sits within law.
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Did you always know you wanted to go down a barrister route, and not a solicitor?
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At the Chamber, we’re still buzzing from a truly brilliant week of events as part of Cornwall Festival of Business. I’ve pushed hard for businesses to get back out on the networking scene; Cornwall needs to start working together if it is to thrive Ipost-pandemic.reallybelievethat the key to the Duchy’s success and productivity lies in collaboration. The proportion of the Shared Prosperity Fund we have been awarded does not match the EU funds we have been used to receiving, so we need to come at things with a different approach and take a fresh look at strategies for securing future growth in The Duchy.
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I think we often forget that our ‘business owners’ in Cornwall aren’t fat-cat capitalists; one in five people here run their own business and speak directly to customers, suppliers and employees everyday. It’s really important that we as a Chamber work to make sure our business owners are committed to sustainable practices and can see the Duchy’s potential in setting an example to the rest of the world.
In Paul’s words, “Cornwall has great aspirations for the promising potential of geothermal energy, lithium mining or even space travel. However, we must be aware that we run the risk of a major disconnect between this end-goal and many of the SMEs within our county that don’t feel this reflects what they can achieve or is relevant to their size, scale, industry or budget.”
I’m thrilled that the British Chambers of Commerce has been chosen as lead applicant for delivering the Local Skills Improvement Plan. This means that Cornwall Chamber will be working closely with skills providers over the next few years to ensure our skills offer in the Duchy is the best it can possibly be.
I’m really passionate about creating an event that gives every business in Cornwall practical tools to enable them to do their bit for sustainability – regardless of how small they are or what they do.
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Paul Atkinson, Co-Founder and Director of Green Works, believes business owners should feel empowered to make changes in whatever scope they can, without having to be perfect straight away.
Cornwall’s focus Cornwall can secure its future by ensuring that it stays at the forefront of the net zero global conversation. G7 was a great starting point, but we need to keep reminding the world that we have the ideal infrastructure and green-and-blue landscape here for supporting pioneering green technology.
The Government needs to reward and encourage productivity so businesses can learn how to produce more value from fewer people – grants for investment in AI and robotics, business leadership courses, time-management courses and skills development are all vitally important.
This is so important to remember.
Our next big event will be Planet C in September, sponsored by Don’t Cry Wolf.
We’re thrilled to have recruited Green Works Consulting as our Project Partner across the four days. Their ideas and solutions really resonate with me, and I think they are very well placed to support the Duchy’s SMEs navigating their way through the green revolution.
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We want the Government to abolish import tariffs and remove delays on components from EU countries, scrap the National Insurance Contributions increase, and delay the end of business rate relief and VAT relief for hospitality businesses until both the war in Ukraine and the aftershocks of the pandemic are over.
It should be noted that my counterparts in other areas of the country, including Devon, were envious of how much of the SPF we are to receive. the Chamber A
We desperately need to find incentives for young people to remain in Cornwall to pursue their careers here: housing quality and subsidy for the types of workers we need in the right place at the right price is key.
On a personal level, it feels like things are finally a bit more stable – no masks, no isolation, and aside from a new ‘pox’, no stories of impending doom. However, from a business point of view, we are still very much weathering the storm. At the Chamber, we’re lobbying for some national business energy policy with a cap, a subsidy and guarantees in place now, and a long-term plan on renewables, self-sufficiency, nuclear and investment in sectors that would create their own Levelling Up effect for Cornwall - like floating offshore wind, onshore wind, solar, geothermal, and lithium mining for electric batteries.
Do you remember that steep walk up Trennick Lane? Or the view from the sports fields over Truro? Old Truronians are very welcome to visit the School and grounds at any time during school holidays. We would be delighted to chaperone you and any guests around the School, taking you back to any memorable classrooms and showing you what may have changed since your time. If you would like to arrange a visit please contact Amanda at tsconnections@truroschool.com or telephone 01872 246010. OLD TRURONIAN 70
Born on St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, in 1944, Colin went to Primary School at Carn Thomas, St Mary’s, and then in 1955, at the age of 11, he went to Truro School until 1963 when he turned 18. Colin enjoyed his Truro School days immensely and thoroughly enjoyed the sporting opportunities that it gave him. He was in the first XI cricket team and was a 1st team rugby player, a passion which remained with him for life, and the family take great comfort in that three days before he died he was able to enjoy the Six Nations England -v- Italy match.
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Colin leaves behind his wife Ann, daughter Sara, son Guy and three grandchildren.
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Colin Mumford CO63 1944 - 2022
On leaving Truro School with a good set of O-Levels and two A-levels, he wanted to go into the Merchant Navy but failed the eyesight test, being found to be colour blind. He then decided on a different career path and went to South Devon Technical College in Torquay to take a Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management diploma course. It was whilst on a work placement from college in 1964 that he met his future wife, Ann Hannaford. When Colin finished his training in 1966 his parents bought the original St Mary’s Hall on St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, which he ran as a hotel with his wife Ann until 2002.
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During this time Colin and Ann had changed its name to Hotel Godolphin and the hotel became a highly respected and well-known 34-bedroomed hotel enjoyed by many visitors over the years.
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Colin Nunn CO45 1927-2022
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On Monday 11 April Colin passed away peacefully at home in his 95th year. Much-loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Obituary found online.
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Colin became ill in 2019 with incurable pulmonary fibrosis, and was cremated in Truro on the 8 March 2022 with his son’s Truro School tie placed on the coffin.
Colin’s first love was the Isles of Scilly but he always had a fondness for Truro, which was his home for many years during his happy times at Truro School.
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Tributes and Memories
The Beard family has deep connections to Truro. Though his parents no longer lived there, it had been home to generations of Beards. His paternal grandfather Walter had been a boot-maker and a member of Truro Town Council, but in a local tragedy he drowned off the coast of St Agnes in 1923 at the age of only 45 on a family picnic, while trying to rescue his 16-yearold son, who also drowned.
Christopher Beard CO57 1939-2022
After school Christopher moved to Brighton, where his parents now lived, to study to become a chartered accountant. He remained a lifelong supporter of Brighton and Hove Albion football team. Having qualified, he decided to seek his fortune abroad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he met Lisa Quah, a rising media star and presenter for Radio Malaysia. They starred opposite each other in a production of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, staged by the KL ex-pats amateur dramatics club.
Christopher and Lisa married in 1967, and in 1968 their daughter Francesca Louise was born, followed by a son Matt (Matthew James) in 1970. In 1972, the family moved to Penang and spent the best part of a decade on that extraordinary island. In 1981 Christopher returned with his family to London, but unfortunately his marriage did not survive. He worked in the City, making the most of his newfound free time by spending almost every other evening at the theatre.
Although he had been very happy at work, Christopher lived his retirement to the full. He spent his time making forays into the West End from his flat in Notting Hill. He also took up pilates, which helped check the effects of all of the collateral pretheatre dining and interval drinks. During his retirement, Christopher travelled widely on outbound adventures with friends and explored Asia with family, as well as taking many spontaneous European city breaks. He was close to his four grandchildren, Lola Choo, Katja, Anaïs and Jesse, a gentle and generous grandfather and a trusted and good-humoured friend. It was only a few weeks before his death that Christopher was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was most beloved and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
His early childhood was somewhat peripatetic, as Stanley worked for a bank and the family was regularly uprooted when he was posted all over the South.
Christopher started boarding at Truro in 1952. For an only child who had never lived in one place for very long, he was delighted to finally have the opportunity to make friends that he would not have to leave behind after a year or two. He was also able to visit his much-loved grandmother who lived in the city, to whose house he often repaired for Sunday lunch.
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In his late fifties, he moved out of the City and into a dream job as financial controller of Hampstead Theatre, where he oversaw the Arts Council-funded move to the new premises. Christopher relished being involved with the theatre, where he was a key part of the team. It was very moving to hear the tributes from former colleagues at his wake, bearing testament to the fact that these were some of his happiest years.
Christopher immersed himself in school activities, including falconry, tennis and cricket. However, it was at the excellent drama society at Truro that he was most inspired. It was here that he first developed his lifelong passion for the theatre, acting in a number of school productions and taking the lead in Antigone and St Joan.
Old Truronian and artist John Henderson has died aged 79. John exhibited widely in the 1970s and 80s his paintings of scenes familiar in the landscape of Cornwall.
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(Zambia), Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa, something he greatly enjoyed, and which fed his adventurous spirit. Gill and Mike had two sons, Craig (the penman here) and Ian, born in 1966 and 1968 Theserespectively.werethe years of the Rhodesian bush war and Mike was taken away from the family regularly in service of his adopted country. This he did without hesitation, loving as he did the country and its people. After the war and independence, Mike rose to the top of a multi-national equipment supplier and was CEO of the Zimbabwe branch for more than a decade. On leaving them, he established his own compressor and plant-hire firm, which he and his son Ian ran until early in the 2000s. Ian and his family then left for Australia and Mike sold the business and Throughoutretired. his life, Mike harboured a great love for nature and wildlife. He spent his holidays in the bush, on Lake Kariba or the Zambezi River, fishing for the mighty tigerfish. He volunteered his time and resources to efforts to save the rhino and was always contributing to conservation efforts in the country. Giving was a dominant part of Mike’s character and he would always help someone in need if he could. Several employees and acquaintances have contacted me since his death to recount how Mike helped them in some way. This he always did quietly and humbly, without need for recognition or reciprocity. We, his sons, consider ourselves extremely privileged to have had a father with such a generous spirit, a man who was completely selfless, a wonderful guide and leader and a true gentleman. RIP Michael.
After school, he did his national service with the Royal Signals and was posted to Cyprus for the duration of his service. After some brief clerical jobs in London, he set off for Rhodesia to join one of his Truro friends, Barry White, working as a farm manager for commercial tobacco farmers in the remote regions of the country. There, he met his future wife, Gillian. They married in 1964 and moved to Salisbury where Mike took up a sales rep position with BP. This required him to travel throughout Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia
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On Tuesday 15 March 2022, peacefully in Dorset, Peter Harvey Rosewarne, aged 91 years, formerly of St Hilary. Beloved husband of the late Mary Rosewarne (nee Skewes). Much loved by his family and friends. A memorial service was held at Perranuthnoe Parish Church on Tuesday 12 April at 12 noon.
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Michael (Mike) was born in Manchester in 1936, the son of a Methodist minister father whose work required the family to move often. Mike attended Truro from 1950 to 1953, absolutely loved his time there (to the point of being annoying at times) and made friends that turned out to be lifelong pals. He considered himself a Cornishman through-and-through, and he held a deep affection for the area where he spent most of his free time as a youth.
Peter Rosewarne CO43 1930-2022
John Henderson CO61 1943-2022
John attended Truro School between 1956 – 1961 before moving on to Falmouth School of Art, Winchester School of Art and De Ateliers in the Netherlands.
Tribute from Cornwall Live
Derek E. Goodhand CO47 1929-2022
With their maternal grandparents based in St Ives, it was decided they should attend Truro School as boarders, and so in early September of that year, at the ages of five and seven respectively, they said goodbye to their parents and three-year-old sister, all of whom immediately returned to India. They were not to see them again for the next eleven years.
Through contacts, and shortly after his arrival, Derek was able to secure a job with a stock brokerage business in Toronto. Every morning he would take the subway to the office and, habitually, on many of those mornings, he would see this flustered young lady running down the platform to catch the train at the very last moment. She definitely caught his attention and he would look out for her every day. As fate would have it, Derek was attending a party when who should walk into the room but the girl he had been seeing from the train. Unfortunately, she was accompanied by a man with aristocratic European connections (and with a sports car)!
From all accounts, school life for Derek and Ian was by-and-large a very happy one. Both excelled academically and especially at sports, rugby being their favourite, but closely followed by athletics and cricket. While this writer does not have a detailed account of their respective academic, sporting and social (school and dormitory theatre participation) achievements, school archives contain a considerable amount of material in this regard! In his last year at school, Derek followed his brother into the role of Head Boy, and at the conclusion of his school career he was accepted as an officer cadet at the Sandhurst Military Academy. Passing out as junior officer with the Devon and Cornwall Light Infantry, he spent the next eight years at various postings around the UK and in Africa. Unfortunately, it became clear to Derek that his military career would largely be confined to administrative duties as opposed to active field assignments, so in 1956 he decided to resign his commission and seek a new life in Canada.
Clearly, he left the gathering feeling that he had no chance; however, the following day he happened to mention the girl’s name to his boss at work, who, it turns out, knew of the girl (Suzette) and her family and, furthermore, stated that his wife was a friend of hers, both having attended the same school together. Introductions were arranged and they were married a few months later that same year. It was a marriage that lasted 65 years until Sue’s death in 2021, and they are survived by their son, Michael, and daughter, Jayne.
TRIBUTE FROM DEREK’S NEPHEW, CHRIS GOODHAND CO70 Born in 1929 in Karachi, India (at that time) to English parents, his father having been posted there as a senior banking executive some years earlier, Derek, with his older brother Ian CO46, lived in colonial-style opulence until 1935 when his parents decided the boys should have an English education.
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Always a gentleman in the true, somewhat old-fashioned sense of the word, Derek was generous and kind to all those he knew. Reminiscent and ingrained during his time at Truro and the army, in his early days Derek would host dinner parties, habitually appearing in a jacket and cravat, always making everyone feel welcome and rarely taking centre stage.
Among his several passions and interests, every winter weekend he and his family would travel north to the Niagara Escarpment hills surrounding Georgian Bay to ski at their club. He retained an undiminished love of Cornwall, as evidenced by his large collection of books about the area, its history and the artists and poets who lived there, and would always make it a point to travel there when visiting the UK.
Tributes and Memories
1946 rugby: D Podd, D Menhennet, JK Hawken, HD Richards, FR Andrew, AJ Charlesworth, CD Nance, SH Langford, DG Salt, PQ Eddy, P Zimber, JM Manners, WB Faull (Capt.), D Goodhand, CG Pennington, RJ Hall, PJ Brooman. > 1946 cricket: GFC Williams, CR Timpson, AJ Charlesworth, CD Nance, WB Faull, MH Webb, CG Pennington, IF Goodhand, CEP Stephens (Capt.), JR Barker, DE Goodhand, (TW Cory absent) Prefects: 1946– back row: L.S. Dive, S.H. Langford, A.J. Charlesworth, D.K. Walker, C.G. Pennington, P.G. Wood, C.R. Timpson, M.H. Webb Front row: T.M. Stross, DE Goodhand, KJ Bailey, CEP Stephens, IF Goodhand (Head Prefect), HT Bruce, JC Clymo, JR Barker, WB Faull
Prefects back row: Webb, M.E. Barker. Front row: H.E. Symons, D. Menhennet, P.G. Wood, W.B. Faull, D.E. Goodhand (Head Prefect), A.J. Charlesworth, T.M. Stross, S.H. Langford, G. Major
Obituary notifications and tributes for publication can be e-mailed to the Development office by e-mail at tsconnections@truroschool.com or telephone 01872 246010 in the first instance. His son, Michael, has kindly passed on to me many of these books together with some memorabilia from his days at Truro School. The last years of his life were spent living alone in a residence for seniors in the Georgian Bay area where he would regularly visit his wife who, unfortunately by then, was being cared for in a long-term nursing facility. Derek’s unbroken devotion to his wife was most clearly evident as her dementia progressed. Always attentive, never impatient, he continued to care for her until it was no longer possible to do so alone. When she was eventually moved into long-term care and unable to communicate, Derek would go and sit with her for hours, always reluctant to leave and always anxious to return to her side. He shall be greatly missed by his immediate and extended family, as well as the many surviving friends he and Sue made through the church community of which they were regular members.
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R.M. Hill, L.S. Dive, A. Carveth, H.T. Bruce, E. Jennings, H.D. Richards, W.A. Methven, P.Q. Eddy, C.R. Timpson, F.N. Jasper, D.W.H. Podd, D.W. Jenner, M.H.
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we know too well how often we hedge ourselves around with silly little pretences, how often we act and pose. Send into our hearts the cleansing wind of reality. Free our minds from sham, and our hearts from vanity. Make us simple and straightforward, true and sincere, and may we in all things have the mind that was in Christ Jesus, our Blessed Lord and Master.
Let us pray for the grace of Sincerity
Amen A prayer for the Old Boys* of the School
This edition’s Pause for Thought is taken from the 1930s School prayer book.
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Remember, O merciful God, for good, all Old Truronians who have gone from amongst us into the world; pour out upon them Thy Holy Spirit to strengthen and purify them, that, giving themselves up to Thy service here on earth, they may inherit the kingdom which Thou hast prepared for them; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
*written in 1930s, long before girls came to the School
OAmenGod,
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The Development Office are delighted to invite you plus any guests to the 2022 Annual Reunion Dinner. Reunite with long-lost friends and former teachers; gather your year group or reserve a table, and help us make this the biggest Annual Reunion ever! £35 per ticket 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm DinnerReunionAnnual100th Saturday 22 October 2022 Events and Reunions for 2022 OLD TRURONIAN It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation on behalf of Mr Richard Stevenson CO64, to attend the rescheduled five-yearly reunion day for the class of 64 £50 per ticket 10:30 am – 9:00 pm, Truro School Class of 64 Reunion Saturday 8 October TRURO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION THE TRURONIAN 2022 77
Curious people ask questions, read and explore. They are active about seeking information or experience, and are willing to meet challenges and to broaden their horizons. They are not shy to ask questions and delve deeply into the topic that interests them. For pupils to have been encouraged in this way will help their development and provide diversity in their education.
We must maintain that.
Although Truro School Governors are very much “back stage”, it is at the forefront of our desires to create the environment for children to flourish both at the School and in society, and we strive to support and challenge the School in that aim. We are always available, and if any Old Truronians have views or opinions you wish to share, they are very welcome.
It was a special pleasure to have a full Speech Day at school this year. No one should underestimate the disruption that has occurred over the last two years and interruption that it has caused in people’s lives and educations. The benefits of seeing everyone together in reality are immense. As human beings there is a dynamic in interaction which just doesn’t exist in a virtual world. As the school year concludes I would like to congratulate all staff for what they have done this year. Whether part of the teaching cohort or in the support sector, providing invention and variety in lessons, serving and preparing the meals, maintaining the grounds and all other duties many and varied. The contributions that you have been able to impart have been exemplary. It is the dedication and initiative that is on view for all to see which helps make Truro School an institution of which we should all be immensely proud. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow Governors for their part in the structure of the School. They are not involved in the operational duties, but play a vital role in driving the process of setting the strategic direction of the School and leading the governance. This includes the long-term development of the School’s buildings and facilities and maintaining a sound financial footing for a sustainable business. All Governors work entirely voluntarily for the good of the School and I commend their commitment and dedication to ensure the best environment for the education of all children and overseeing the provision. There is one particular Governor who I wish to single out. His name is Peter Stethridge and he retires from the board this summer. He has served for 12 years. He was a former pupil at the School (class of 1967), was formerly County Surveyor and Chief Executive for Cornwall Council and attends Truro Methodist Church. He is a perfect fit for governance. That is the biography, but the main reason for attention is his contribution to the governing body over his term. He has been Chair of Estates for many years, and in his time has provided governor oversight for the development of the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre, the Leith Cookery School, the Prep School classrooms, the Prep music room and hall and many other matters including establishing a proactive maintenance regime. He has provided immense support to the board. He always provides wise and considered opinion and will be sorely missed as his term comes to an end. He will retain interest in the School through his position on the Truro School Foundation, but we thank him sincerely for the dedication and contribution of his time and expertise over the years. It has been invaluable. This last year has had a theme of curiosity. As human beings we all have an innate curiosity; everyone has a desire to learn. Linked with willingness and passion we can achieve expertise in whatever field appeals. Curiosity encourages initiative and provokes an inquisitive mind. I see all these character traits in our school.
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As the school year draws to a close there has to be a special word for our Head. It has been a challenging year to run a school. While normality of a sort has returned, there are still illness issues far in excess of usual and levels of concern and challenge remain in many areas. For that reason, the up-and-coming year of compassion is important. We should all remember and continue to engage in the community spirit that saw the School through the pandemic. Important lessons were learned in that period of pulling together and working as one for the good of the pupils at all levels.
So, on behalf of myself and the whole governing body, thank you. There are exciting, if challenging, times ahead and, as a School, we will look to deliver our aims and maintain our values in the community that is Truro School.
To all pupils and, in particular, the 5th Year and Sixth Form pupils. Your time here has been severely disrupted and to be thrust into external examinations for the first time has been an unenviable task. The School will, I know, have prepared you well and to have been there and done it shows the bravery and courage that you all have in you.
Picture Quiz WHERE IS THIS NOW? 10 11 12 13 15 18 16 17 14 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 6 1.Chapel 2.LowerQuad 3.SixthFormCentre 4.AssemblyHall/Old SportsHall 5.InsidetheAssemblyHall/ OldSportsHall 6.CarPark/SBA 7.Poltisco 8.SchoolRoom/Finance andLibrary 9.TrennickorHallDorm 10.Pentreve 11.Overleigh/BurrellTheatre 12.QuadoutsidetheSixth FormCafe 13.ScienceBlock 14.Epworth/MusicCentre 15.Treliske/TruroSchoolPrep 16.PlayingField/ RugbyPitch 17.SiteofAssemblyHall 18.SiteoftheChapelbefore itwasbuilt Answers: The Truro School site has changed significantly over the years. Can you tell from the archive images which part of the school it captures? TRURO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION THE TRURONIAN 2022 79
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