Headteacher
Chris Coyle-Chislett
Email the Office
secretary@penpol.cornwall.sch.uk
Telephone Number
01736 753472
Our Address
2 St George’s Road, Hayle,
Cornwall, TR27 4AH
Ahoy, me hearties! Year 2 pupils swapped their school uniforms for eye patches, stripy tops, and tricorn hats as they transformed into pirates for a day of swashbuckling fun. The highlight of the day was not one, but two spectacular Sea Shanty Concerts – one performed for other pupils and another for proud parents.
The children filled the hall with the sound of the sea, singing traditional shanties, including Wellerman, South Australia and Drunken Sailor with gusto. The pupils worked hard to learn the lyrics, practising both in school and at home.
“It was so much fun being a pirate for the day – and I loved singing to my mum and dad!” said one excited Year 2 pupil.
A huge congratulations to the pupils for the effort and enthusiasm they brought to their performances. Also, a massive thank you to parents for the support and the brilliant costumes!
Last week, Year 2 pupils had an exciting trip to Mexico Towans, where they met local land agent and dune expert, Jasmin Appleby. The children spent the day learning about how these special landscapes are formed and why they are so important for wildlife.
Jasmin explained how wind and sand work together to create dunes and why it’s important to protect them. She also showed the children some of the amazing habitats that exist there.
The pupils discovered a variety of plants and animals that live on the dunes. They spotted hardy dune plants and were thrilled to see cinnabar moths and caterpillars on ragwort, as well as burnet moths emerging from their cocoons.
The trip wasn’t just about looking—it was about learning to care for nature too. Jasmin explained how fragile the dunes are and why staying on the paths helps to protect both the plants and the animals that call them home.
The visit to Mexico Towans was an inspiring day of discovery, helping Year 2 understand the importance of looking after our local environment. The children came back full of excitement and new knowledge about this incredible coastal habitat!
