End of 2022 Achievement Website
Conscription! Year 6 are heading to the front!
Jono Peck
Surf’s up with Y5/6 Surf Club
Surf’s up – During June and July, the Y5/6 went surfing with Hayle based surf school Shore Surf to learn to surf or improve surfing skills and also learn about key water safety messages and what to do if they find themselves in difficulty.
The first sessions had small surf due to glorious weather during June. Nevertheless, all were up and riding and learning key paddling and board manoeuvring skills.
” It was a really good experience and the coaches were really kind to us. ” – Felix.
” It was lots of fun and I caught one of the best waves I have ever caught!” – Ernie
The last two sessions however, we certainly had waves and were tested with over head high conditions. Some were even out back with an instructor but all were up and surfing and enjoying waviest last!
” It was very fun. I caught some good waves.” – Bruce.
” This was my first time surfing and I can now stand up!” – Flo.
Our thanks go to Shore Surf for all the sessions.
Cosmic art at Hayle Vets
Before the end of the summer term, the Y6 undertook an art project to redesign and paint the mural at Hayle Vets. The project was supported by an artist called Cosmic who helped bring all the ideas to life.
Cosmic worked with all the Y6 firstly in school generating ideas and artwork that could form the mural. He then led sessions with the children with spray paints practising technique and creating art styles which would be used on the mural. All the Y6 had a go at spray painting and producing ideas for the main mural.
Certain children were selected based on their artwork to actually paint the mural at Hayle Vets with Cosmic. Two groups went down over a day and worked with Cosmic. The first group outlined the design.
The second group added some fuller colour and finishing details.
After a tiring day, the children left and Cosmic added the finishing touches. The mural looks fantastic and all the Y6 were invited back down to Hayle Vets to see their finished design. The design is very local to the Hayle area and takes a journey through Hayle Foundry to Copperhouse, along the Towans and out beyond Godrevy. You might also spot a few animals and sea creatures. Go and take a look for yourself – it’s amazing!!
The children were very happy and overwhelmed with the finished artwork. It was cosmic!
Our thanks go to Cosmic for his patience, creativity and artistic skills that were shared with the Y6. A massive thank you to Steve Wyatt and Hayle Vets for hosting the Y6 and for funding the project. We know you are pleased with the mural and it is certainly the coolest car park in town!
One ‘Wicked’ London trip
On the 11th June 2019, many of the Y6 travelled to London for 4 days of sightseeing, visiting attractions and the many things our nations capital has on offer. With a jam packed itinerary planned, we set off at 7am by executive coach for the long road ahead. Following a number of “Are we nearly there yets?” just after lunchtime we pulled up outside the Natural History Museum.
The children were excited by the beautiful exterior and size of the building even before going in. As we entered the Natural History Museum this was the scene that greeted us:
We saw many exciting exhibits:
Then it was off for dinner at Pizza Express before going to check in at the hotel for our first nights stay.
Our second day in London started at the Houses of Parliament where we had a special tour through the buildings including the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Unfortunately, no photos were allowed in most areas. There were lots of MP’s coming in to discuss Brexit. The former Prime Minister Theresa May was also arriving for questions – we left and I don’t think she was long after us!
We then went sightseeing around Central London:
Dinner at Garfunkel’s and then a West End show – Wicked. Wicked was absolutely wicked!!!
The next day we visited HMS Belfast on the River Thames in the morning by the Tower Bridge. It was used during World War II and was fascinating to tour around. It was interesting to look at and experience some of the things we had been learning about from our Wartime Britain topic. We also bumped into the Hollywood actor John Malkovich. Not somebody you see in a ship’s navigating room very often!
We then went on a river cruise down the River Thames setting off from just outside the Tower of London. Unfortunately it was rather damp outside so we viewed it all from the inside. At least we ate lunch in the dry. The commentator was very funny. Docking at Westminster next.
It was time for a flight on the London Eye. We watched a 4D show first which was really cool. Looking up at the big wheel up into the sky, it was our turn to go on and we were very excited. All except one frightened adult! Mrs Turner didn’t look down or even up once!
Dinner at the Rainforest Cafe – there were some strange rumblings going on. We kept seeing wild and hairy things – wait…was that just Mr Stanlake and Mr Peck?
A nice evening stroll then followed, through the lights of Picadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square before heading back to the hotel.
It was our last day in London. All the bags on the coach and we were heading to the Science Museum and The Wonderlab. The Wonderlab is the most amazing hands on science laboratory/gallery/play room/museum/fun room you can imagine. We had so much fun, investigated lots and maybe even learnt a little along the way! After clearing out the shop we then went for a quick tour around some of the Science Museum.
Now the long journey home. Happy life-long memories and amazing experiences. Oh, and a few ‘Bongo Bandit’ songs on the way back. It was too much for some!
Year Six – London 2019
Cornwall Schools Finals Touch Rugby Champions
Penpol School were crowned Cornwall Finals Plate Champions on Tuesday 21st May at Redruth RFC. With 22 of the area finalist schools attending, competition was certainly tough. In the first round of matches it was certainly tight and it took Penpol a couple of games to kick into gear.
Once up and running, the children played some fantastic rugby and always looked like the side that was going to score at some point. The defence was solid and they worked hard as a team to deny the other teams. In fact, during the whole tournament, we only let in 3 tries!
Following the rounds we then went into the Plate competition. The quarter final was against Marlborough School and we won 3-2 with a late try. Into the semi-finals against Mount Hawke – this was a tight affair and even though we were nearly scored so many times we just couldn’t get across the try line. The game went into extra time and then extra-extra time until it was eventually stopped and the officials went back to the tries scored in the previous game which meant we were through to the final.
The final was played against Stithians School. In front of the main grandstand, a number of people were watching this one. Again this was a tight game. You could see both teams now starting to tire and Dom saw a gap, burst through and scored the winning try.
Penpol had won the final! The children received their medals supported by the other schools.
I was so proud of the teamwork, effort and their conduct throughout the entire tournament. I was also pleased that we had some Y4 and Y5’s playing so the future looks bright as well!
Mr Peck
Penwith Schools Touch Rugby Tournament
On Thursday 25th April, Penpol School took two rugby teams to the Penwith Schools Touch Rugby Tournament at Hayle RFC. It was a fantastic tournament and both teams did themselves proud.
The two teams were split into two different pools where they played 3 matches. Depending on these results, all teams were then split down again into further competitions. Team B went into the Plate competition and Team A went into the Cup competition.
It was fast and furious with little time for breaks and matches came quickly one after the other. For some children, it was the first time playing in a rugby team and representing the school. Team B improved greatly over the competition and everybody in this team contributed fantastically.
Team A won all of their games until narrowly losing by one try in the semi-final. The team then played for third place which they won. Team A were presented with medals and have qualified for the Cornwall finals on Tuesday 21st May at Redruth RFC. We will be taking a larger squad of 12 for this tournament and hope to come back with further medals.
Thank you to all the parents and families for supporting us on the day. See you at the next one!