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~ This week’s attendance ~
Trevithick
YR
St Piran Y1
Penhaligon Y2
Boscawen Y3
Trengrouse
Y4 Trelawny
Y5 Davy
Y6
95.8% 93.8% 98.2% 99.2% 96.1% 94.0% 99.2%
New Playground Plans
Over recent months we’ve noticed that our outdoor play equipment is past its’ best and in need of replacement. The
climbing equipment on the top playground has been in place for over 16 years and is nearing the end of life. So
before half term we asked the School Parliament what ideas they had for a replacement. After several meetings
and research sessions, the children came up with a host of new play equipment ideas they’d like to see in their
playground.
We have commissioned a play equipment company to use the children’s ideas to create a design plan of what the
playground could look like (see below) . We’re all really excited by this design and think that it would be a fantastic
resource for children to use at playtimes. Now for the matter of paying for it! Well, through very kind donations of
funding left over from the swimming pool project, funding from Perranporth Gardens Charities and a Lottery grant,
we have almost managed to get the finances in place to make the project a reality. We are still a short way from
our final figure and would very much like any ideas of local sponsors who might be interested in supporting us in
achieving this wonderful new play equipment for the school. If you know of any local companies who might support
us, please let the School Office know. We’re extremely hopeful of having this project in place before the end of the
current academic year so watch this space for updates!
The playground equipment will having a completely new adventure trail on the top playground as in the top image (zoom in for
details). The bottom playground will keep the existing pirate ship as this is already quite new with a new climbing tower next to it.
Both areas will have all new safety rubber bark flooring in a colourful new design.
Mud Kitchen Appeal
Trevithick Class are soon to have a new ‘mud kitchen’. It is hoped that this will be a wonderful re-
source for the children to explore messy learning outside. We are now in need of some old pots,
pans, plastic bowls, big spoons, ladles etc for the children to use in their kitchen. If you have any of
these items and would be willing to donate them, please drop them into Reception Class or the
School Office. Thank you.
Lowender Peran
This week our School Choir attended Lowender Peran (A Festival
to celebrate music, dance, arts and culture from Scotland, Ire-
land, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of man). The children
performed two Cornish songs which were recorded and will be
used to create a Cornish song resource for other schools in Corn-
wall. They then took part in some traditional Cornish dancing with the other
schools at the event. Our choir sang beautifully and showed some brilliant
dancing talents too! A huge well done to the children for representing our
school so well and a big thank you to the parents who came along to support
them. We would also like to offer our sincere thanks to Cornwall Heritage Trust
for kindly funding our transport to and from the event.
What’s coming Up?
Mon 7th Nov - Parent’s Meetings 1.30pm-6pm (no clubs)
Tue Nov 8th - Y6 morning Maths Breakfast Club and X-country race in afternoon
Thurs 10th Nov - Parent’s Meetings 1.30pm-6pm (no clubs)
Fri 11th Nov - Drama session at Treviglas for selected pupils
Halloween Disco
A huge thank you to FOPS and everyone else who came
along to support the Halloween Disco this year. There was
lots of spooky fun to be had, terrifying costumes and some
very scary dancing too! You managed to raise £422 - thank
you very much to everyone for all your
help!
FOPS 50p Fridays
Our 50p Fridays are continuing this half term. We have a class rota so parents only need bake when
it is their turn but if you love to bake then feel free to bring cakes along to the stall ANY week! Thank you and please
remember we are a nut free school.
St Piran (Y1) 4th Nov, Trevithick (YR) 11th Nov, Davy (Y6) 18th Nov, Trelawny (Y5) 25th Nov,
Trengrouse (Y4) 2nd Dec, Boscawen (Y3) 9th Dec, Penhaligon (Y2) 16th Dec
Reminder about Coats
Now that the winter weather is officially here, please can we remind parents that children
should be bringing a coat to school everyday. On rainy days we do try our best to let the
children get some fresh air and have a run around at playtimes. To do this we obviously
need them to be wearing a suitable coat which is why coats must be in school every day.
Parent’s Meetings
Letters and appointments for Parent’s Meetings have gone home this week. Meetings are taking
place on: Monday 7th November and Thursday 10th November. In response to parent feedback,
meetings will now start earlier from 1.30pm to 6pm. If you haven’t made an appointment please
pop into the office for a letter. Due to these meetings, after school clubs will be cancelled on Mon-
day and Thursday next week.