News from Year 2:

Michael Pearson

Drama at the Minack

On Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd February, our Year 2 classes braved the elements as they ventured to the historic and magical Minack Theatre for a theatre tour and drama workshop.   After a long and hilly minibus journey, we arrived at a windy clifftop overlooking the beautiful

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Jack Emery

Penpol Celebrates Languages Day 2023!

On Wednesday 4th October, Penpol School celebrated European Day of Languages for its 6th time. We are so fortunate to have so many languages being spoken as either a first or second language by our students.  For this reason, European Day of Languages is a prime opportunity to

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Linda Ruffell

Mother Nature

As part of their art topic ‘Mother Nature’, Class 6 ventured out into Tehidy woods to explore signs of nature and Autumn. The children had a great day observing the many trees and shrubs and then squelching down the  muddy paths to interact with the many squirrels and

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Linda Ruffell

Year 2 enjoy their visit to Hayle Pilot Gig Club

This term Year 2 have been learning all about the champion rower  Ann Glanville. Ann was born in Saltash and was married to John Glanville, who worked as a waterman – someone who rowed people and cargo across the River Tamar. Together they had 14 children and when John

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Jacob Woolcock

Music in the Marquee 2019 – The Movie!

This year we had our fifth Music in the Marquee concert here at Penpol School, this year featuring the amazing Leanne Kyte as The Ariana Grande Experience.  As is fast becoming a tradition, we’ve made a very special short film of the evening to bring back all of

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Linda Ruffell

Class 6 visit Tremenheere Gardens

At last the sun was shining and Class 6 were able to go on their educational visit to the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, without wearing wellington boots, coats and hats. Whilst at the gardens, the children got to observe a variety of  sculptures and exotic plants, which they were

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Linda Ruffell

Class 6 will not be beaten by the weather!

Despite the awful weather conditions, Class 6 had an enjoyable day out at Trevaskis Farm. During their visit the children heard interesting facts about a range of fruit and vegetables and then went to meet some of the animals, who were brave enough to venture out in the

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Linda Ruffell

Class 6 have been creating natural sculptures

As part of their art topic ‘Sculpture’  Class 6 had a busy afternoon up in the wildlife area creating sculptures from natural materials. The children enjoyed working together to  select sticks, stones, flowers and leaves to create their own designs.

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Jacob Woolcock

Announcing Music in the Marquee 2019

The last four years have seen sell out performances at our annual Music In The Marquee concerts from Little Chix, Yellow and last year’s return performer Bradley Johnson. I’m delighted to say that this summer we will be hosting our fifth concert in the marquee, on Saturday 20th

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Linda Ruffell

Class 6 travel back in time

  Class 6 travelled back in time last week when they visited  The National  Maritime Museum in Falmouth, to hear all about the Titanic and how she met her fate by striking an iceberg. The children enjoyed meeting the Captain Edward John Smith, dressing up as survivors, making their

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Linda Ruffell

Egg Box Dragon appears on National TV

Today, Egg Box Dragon made  an appearance on day time TV to enable everyone to become aware of how and why he was becoming such a  famous character. During the interviews, Egg Box Dragon gave details of  some of the things that he has found and also gave

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Linda Ruffell

The Sinking of the Titanic

  During this terms History lessons, Class 6 have been busy learning all about the sinking of the Titanic. Whilst learning about this famous ship, the children  have  also been able to incorporate  DT into their learning  by creating their own moving picture that displays the Titanic colliding

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Linda Ruffell

Have you seen an Egg Box Dragon?

During this terms English lessons,  Class 6 have been reading the story ‘The Adventures of the Egg Box Dragon’ by Richard Adams. Whilst listening to extracts from the story, the children have had the opportunity to read aloud,  visualise or picture a place from the story, plan procedural

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