Truro High School for Girls

Lest we forget. This week our school came together for Remembrance Day, with staff and students encouraged to reflect on those who are no longer with us. We headed to St John’s Church for a service of Remembrance, to honour the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, and reflect on those who have been lost during the great wars. The beautiful and contemplative service included readings by Senior and Sixth Form girls, the Last Post performed by Year 9’s Amelia and Rosie, a musical solo of ‘In Flanders Fields’ by Year 10 Ornela, and the Exhortation, Kohima Epitaph and closing prayer read by Head Girl Team, Naomi, Deborah and Marcy. Hanging proudly in the Church during the service was a ‘Remember’ bunting adorned with poppies, handmade by our Prep 3 class in Art with Mrs Williams, who also leads our prayer group. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. #trurohighschool #wheregirlsthrive #independentschool #ukboardingschool #gsauk

Truro High School is proud to be one of a small number of schools in the UK selected for inclusion in the prestigious 'Commonwealth at 75' anniversary publication. The Commonwealth at 75 has been researched and written by a select team of academics and award-winning authors. Produced in partnership by the History of Parliament Trust and Royal publisher, St James's House, the publication explores and celebrates the ideas, individuals and organisations that have contributed to the Commonwealth's success, past and present. Last week we were invited to attend the official launch of the publication at Westminster Abbey, along with dignitaries throughout the Commonwealth. Featuring speeches by Canon Anthony Ball of Westminster Abbey, Lord Marland and former Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General. Richard Freed, founder of St James’s House, said: “We’re delighted to be launching this prestigious publication, which pays tribute to the Commonwealth and its member states. The 75th anniversary offers the perfect opportunity to reflect on the organisation’s past, present and future.” Truro High School was selected to appear in the esteemed publication as a national leader in education, known for it's dynamic and inclusive approach to girls' education in which all girls have every opportunity to thrive. #Commonwealth #Commonwealth75 #CommonwealthReads #CelebratingCommonwealth #HistParl #ParliamentaryHistory #trurohighschool?#wheregirlsthrive #ukboardingschool

This week we had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Floyd Steadman OBE as a guest speaker to our Senior School and Sixth Form. The author, rugby legend, and 1 of only 5 new Deputy Lieutenants of Cornwall shared his inspiring life story, focussing on the personal and professional challenges he has faced, particularly as a black man growing up in London. He spoke with honesty about overcoming adversity, resilience, and the importance of self-belief. His willingness to share his wisdom about leadership, sportsmanship and equality was an unforgettable lesson in contemporary Black British history, as he encouraged students to challenge perceptions, address unconscious bias and to lead with compassion. His talk made an undeniable impact on our girls, who were disappointed when the Q&A had to end - with some staying behind during break to ask him even more questions! We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Steadman for his time and the invaluable insight he shared with our THS community. He presented two copies of his book 'A Week One Summer' to our Head Girl Team for our library, which have already been snapped up by students for reading. He left the girls by saying: "whatever challenges we face in life, you can overcome the barriers to succeed". #trurohighschool?#wheregirlsthrive?#seniorschool?#sixthform?#independentschool?#girlseducation?#ukboardingschool

Our Headmistress, Sarah Matthews, has had a wonderful experience meeting with current and prospective parents in West Africa over the last week! Attending the UK Boarding Schools Week exhibitions in Lagos and Abuja, organised by Mark Brooks MBA. In the video shared by Mark, Sarah is interviewed on national Nigerian TV about our partnership with schools in Nigeria and Ghana, and the power of Truro High being a globally minded school. #trurohighschool #wheregirlsthrive #ukboardingschool?#seniorschool #sixthform #girlsschool #girlseducation #independentschool

What a fantastic start to the school year! Hot on the heels of being named a World Class School for High Performance Learning, and a Finalist in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards, we have been awarded the title of 'Most Dedicated Girls School' in the South West by the 2024 Southern Enterprise awards. Headmistress Sarah Matthews said: "It was a real surprise to receive this wonderful email and am grateful to those who nominated the team at THS. I am utterly delighted that the dedication of the staff at Truro High has been recognised in this way. I witness every day the lengths that all of the staff at THS go to in order to ensure the one chance children have to grow up is the very best experience, characterised by excellent care of the girls as unique individuals and careful thought as to how they can ensure the girls feel proud of their achievement when they look back on their time in school. The staff here really do work tirelessly to ensure the girls develop strong character, as well as leave with the academic results they need to take the next steps in their journey - whilst also keeping an eye on ensuring they have a tremendous amount of fun with their friends along the way!" #trurohighschool?#wheregirlsthrive #independentschool?#girlsschool?#southwest?#girlseducation?#ukboardingschool?#southernenterpriseawards?#prepschool?#nursery

We are delighted to announce that Truro High School is one of only 6 schools nationally to be named as a FINALIST in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2024, for Independent Girls’ School of the Year! To be named as a finalist is recognition of not only the supportive, nurturing environment of our school, but the glowing enthusiasm of our girls, and the continued hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff. The winners will be announced later in October at the ISOTY Awards ceremony, and we hope you’ll join us in keeping everything crossed until then!! #ISOTYawards2024 #independentschoolsoftheyear #trurohighschool #wheregirlsthrive #nursery #prepschool #seniorschool #sixthform #girlsschool #girlseducation

Today we reopened our doors for the first day of Michaelmas Term! A huge welcome back to all of our girls, and a very warm welcome to our new starters! The first day of term can be filled with lots of different emotions, and although the rain has poured, it hasn’t stopped everyone from giving their all for the start of another academic year. Across the school the girls settled into their new year groups and forms; with our Pre-Prep girls organising their new drawers, our new Year 7’s getting used to their Senior School blazers, and our Sixth Formers personalising their carrels! We’re really looking forward to another fantastic year at Truro High School, as our girls continue to grow and thrive, and we can’t wait to see what they go on to achieve over the coming months. #trurohighschool #independentschool?#girlsschool #girlseducation #boardingschool #eyfs #prepschool?#seniorschool?#sixthform

Another truly fantastic year at Truro High School! We can’t believe just how much we managed to fit in during the 23/24 academic year. As summer break draws to a close, we look forward to welcoming back our students tomorrow for the start of Michaelmas Term! With fresh opportunities, challenges, and adventures awaiting, we’re so excited to see our girls across the school, from Early Years to Sixth Form, continue to grow and thrive over the coming months. #trurohighschool #independentschool #cornwall #girlsschool #girlseducation #boardingschool #gsauk #bsaboarding

We’re all set up at The Royal Cornwall Show! We’re excited to welcome you to Stand 379, where we are showcasing the very best that Truro High School has to offer, and we have a brand NEW Early Years tent! Our wonderful Royal Cornwall team are on hand to chat about our school, and answer any questions you may have. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about what makes our school special, and to see some of our students’ amazing work - don’t forget to say hello to Truffle! We invite all parents, pupils and friends of Truro High to a drinks reception on Saturday 8 June, at midday. We look forward to seeing you over the next 3 days! #royalcornwallshow #trurohighschool #independentschool #girlsschool #girlseducation #boardingschool

We are delighted to announce that Truro High School for Girls has been awarded the status of ‘World Class School’, which confirms the school’s position as a national leader in education, with Truro High only the third girls’ school in the UK to be awarded the prestigious status! The accolade marks the end of a two year journey for the school to introduce the framework and philosophy of HPL, High Performance Learning, which equips each student with advanced cognitive skills and the essential values, attitudes and attributes that they will need for lifelong success. Truro High joins leading schools from across the globe in being recognised as one of the world's top schools, at the forefront of educational practice. As an accredited World Class School, Truro High School has demonstrated expertise in contemporary learning science and introduced the contemporary High Performance Learning which systematically builds the cognitive competencies that research demonstrates lead to success. The school is confirmed as a world-class institution offering unparalleled learning outcomes for its students. Headmistress, Mrs Sarah Matthews said: “I am delighted that after our recent accreditation inspection, Truro High School has been awarded World Class School status, an accolade reserved for the most successful schools working with the High Performance Learning group. This is testament to the diligent work of the staff and students of Truro High School in embracing and embedding this outstanding pedagogical development with the enthusiasm it deserves, as it will ensure our girls have the skills and habits of mind to ensure they are successful learners who stand out in any field; who have the confidence to think for themselves and drive their own learning and professional development in any future university or workplace.” Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e8Gjk9Uz #trurohighschool?#girlsschool?#girlseducation?#independentschool?#highperformancelearning?#hpl?#hplworldclassschool?#boardingschool?#britishboardingschool