Reunion Tea Party

Friday 18 August 2023

The rain did not dampen the spirits of the returning Old Truronians for the Reunion Tea Party on Friday 18 August. With former pupils from the 1940s to the 1980s attending, the Old Dining Hall was full of OT’s who had plenty to reminisce on and stories to share of their time at Truro School. It was a particular pleasure to welcome back Thomas Philp, who attended from 1936-1944 and was one of the first pupils at Treliske (now Truro School Prep), and Michael Yeo, who attended from 1941-1946.

The afternoon began with a Cornish cream tea and a chance to peruse objects and photographs from the Truro School Archive, followed by a fun ‘Guess the Tune’ game on the Chapel organ, from the Director of Music Martin Palmer. Martin delivered a brilliant performance of a huge number of famous tunes and soundtracks from films for the OTs to guess.

The Head’s only recommendation for the afternoon was “to tea, rather than seem to tea.”

Huge thanks to all the Old Truronians and their guests who took the time to come back to Truro School.

Players and spectators on the Truro School playing fields got a rather unexpected surprise as acclaimed singer, songwriter, composer and producer Gary Barlow landed his helicopter during a rugby match between Truro School and Penryn College.

Gary greeted excited onlookers before heading off to the Hall for Cornwall to narrate the journey of his life alongside the music from his incredible discography. Our Operations Team was on hand to secure the area and support Gary safely to his onward journey whilst pupils enjoyed taking a closer look at the helicopter.