Careers Education - Staff
It’s not only the members of our Careers team who strive to provide students with resources and guidance to make informed decisions on their futures, but also our teachers and other support staff. The opportunities that we offer our students are included in the Gatsby benchmark links and on our internal staff resources.
We make the links between what we learn in school and future careers opportunities visible to students wherever possible and keep a record of our careers involvement via our Curriculum Lead.
Please contact Helen Richards if you would welcome any additional support in helping our students in their careers journey!
For more information on our Careers Offer please click here.
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Humphry Davy School
14 Jul 2026
Congratulations to two of our talented students who recently travelled to Stoke with Penzance Gymnastics Club to compete in a National Dance Championship.
The students performed in both Lyrical and Hip Hop routines, delivering outstanding performances against strong competition. Their hard work, commitment and teamwork were rewarded with impressive 4th and 5th place finishes, achieving exceptionally high scores from the judges.
Competing at this level is a fantastic achievement. Well done to you both!
Humphry Davy School
13 Jul 2026
On Saturday 4th July, under blazing sunshine and beautiful blue skies, the HDS Music Scholars gathered on Penzance Prom to provide the soundtrack for thousands of vintage car enthusiasts! Students teamed up with the local Rotary Club for a fantastic afternoon of performances.
Our students were amazing and put on a real show. Their confidence shone through as they entertained an impressive crowd.
Our Music Scholars programme is a unique opportunity for students in Years 7–11, giving them access to a range of additional musical experiences alongside the curriculum. Throughout the year, they build confidence, develop new skills, learn new techniques and instruments and, most importantly, have the chance to explore who they are as artists.
We are incredibly proud of our scholars and everything they have achieved this year.
Humphry Davy School
13 Jul 2026
Congratulations to students Charlie and Toby who are part of this wonderful crew! What a fantastic achievement! Well done!
Humphry Davy School
10 Jul 2026
The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expeditions are now well underway!
After a term of training and learning all the skills needed to complete their expeditions, students were finally put to the test last weekend, with another group heading out this weekend.
The practice expeditions give students the chance to experience the entire expedition process, from preparation, planning and packing to walking, camping, cooking and looking after themselves and each other on the trail.
The first group set a high bar with an excellent practice expedition last weekend, finishing with an overnight stay at Garris Farm Campsite. Good luck to our second set of students who are out today!
Well done to everyone involved!
Humphry Davy School
9 Jul 2026
We are excited to be running the Time2Move Holiday Programme again this summer. Packed full of fun physical activities, games and wider activities, plus a hot meal for all children at lunchtime.
Activities will be taking place across the School Holidays and are available to all children aged 7 to 16 years. Places are limited to 80 per day so booking is essential.
During the sessions, children will be able to take part in a variety of activities such as:
- Football
- Basketball
- Soft Archery & Nerf Guns
- Badminton
- Netball
- Dodgeball
- Karaoke
- Crossbow & Laser Tag
- Dodgeball/Benchball & Kinball
Sessions run from 10am to 2pm.
Each day the fantastic team in the Humphry Davy School Kitchen will be providing lunch and fruit for all children that attend. Please make sure you write on the registration forms if your child has any special dietary requirements and we will liaise with the team to make sure they can still enjoy a hot meal. If you would prefer to send your child with a packed lunch that is absolutely fine.
Book your child's space today!
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Humphry Davy School
8 Jul 2026
In English lessons, Year 8 students have been exploring new ways to create their own poetry. They’ve been trying their hand at Blackout Poetry, a form of removal poetry created by taking an existing text and blacking out sections to reveal a brand-new poem.
Using one of our set texts as inspiration, students were given a page from a book and the creative freedom to transform it into their own unique piece of poetry. We absolutely loved what they produced! Well done Year 8!
Humphry Davy School
8 Jul 2026
This term, the Music Department has been hard at work championing brass and woodwind instruments as part of the Hall for Cornwall Music Hub Instrumental Progression Project.
Under the expert guidance of Mr Chinn (Trombone) and Mr Truin (Saxophone), students have been learning several fun tunes. Along the way, they have discovered the resilience and perseverance needed to learn a new instrument and have stepped outside their comfort zones to try something completely new. Most importantly, they've had so much fun!
We're delighted that several students have already signed up for further lessons, and two students from last year's project will be joining our Jazz Band from September.
Well done, everyone!
Humphry Davy School
7 Jul 2026
On Friday, a group of students visited Nancealverne School to support the running of their annual Sports Day. They worked hard throughout the day, helping to set up and run events, ensuring pupils and parents were provided with refreshments and presenting awards to every student at the end of each race.
Our students were excellent ambassadors for HDS, demonstrating teamwork, kindness and enthusiasm throughout the day. It was a fantastic event and everyone involved had a brilliant day. Well done to everyone who took part!
Humphry Davy School
7 Jul 2026
Our Year 10 students visited Penwith College and Cornwall College to enjoy some hands-on experiences of the many fantastic courses they have to offer.
It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to experience what it is like to be a college student for the day and gain a real insight into college life.
A valuable experience that will help them make informed decisions about their future.
Humphry Davy School
6 Jul 2026
A group of students had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Hall for Cornwall and take part in the Royal Shakespeare Company's ‘Much Ado About Shakespeare’ performance event. As an RSC Associate School, we are proud to be involved in opportunities that bring Shakespeare's work to life and inspire a love of theatre and performance.
Our students performed an excerpt from Romeo and Juliet and were absolutely outstanding. They demonstrated confidence, creativity and commitment throughout rehearsals and on stage, delivering a performance they should be incredibly proud of. It was fantastic to see them showcasing their talents alongside students from other schools and being part of such a memorable celebration of Shakespeare.
Throughout the day, our students were polite, respectful and enthusiastic, representing our school brilliantly. We are immensely proud of every student who took part and would also like to thank the staff who supported them in preparing for this exciting event. A truly fantastic day!
Thank you HFC for some of these amazing photos!
Humphry Davy School
2 Jul 2026
Students travelled to Gwithian Beach to compete in the Cornwall School Games surfing finals. The weather conditions were less than ideal, but as any Cornish surfer will tell you, a bit of grey weather is all part of the sport! It certainly didn't stop our team, who came away with some incredible results, making the finals in every division.
There were outstanding performances throughout, with our young surfers bringing home 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals across the various heats. It was a fantastic day full of grit, determination and some brilliant surfing.
Well done to everyone involved!
Humphry Davy School
29 Jun 2026
What a day!!
Mazey Day is one of our favourite days of the year – the atmosphere, the creativity, the colour and the community spirit. We love being right at the heart of it all!
This year's Golowan Festival theme was 'Forever Flying High', and we were so excited to present our response: a sculpture of the Greek mythological creature Pegasus - and boy, did he fly high! Flapping his majestic wings above the crowded streets to the tune of Coldplay's 'A Sky Full of Stars', performed by our accompanying marching band, he soaked up the comments of admiration, enjoyed the sunshine on his back, danced along with the crowds and certainly turned heads!
In between parades, our music students also gave some fantastic performances on our stage next to the Humphry Davy Statue. It was wonderful to watch their confidence shine as they performed to the crowds. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase their talents and perform the pieces they have been working so hard on all year.
Penzance was buzzing; a brilliant day brimming with community pride. Thank you to the organisers for putting on another fantastic festival and a huge thank you also to our amazing HDS community. From the creatives who got their hands sticky to the musicians who brought Pegasus to life, it wouldn't be Mazey without you!
Same time next year?!
Golowan Festival Official Page
Humphry Davy School
27 Jun 2026
Who saw us in the first parade?! Mazey is in full swing, and we are having such a fantastic day so far! We were thrilled to showcase our impressive Pegasus to you all – a fitting representation of this year's theme, 'Forever Flying High'. If you missed us, be sure to catch us in the 3pm parade!
Humphry Davy School
27 Jun 2026
The lead-up to Mazey Day is always so much fun at HDS! Students and staff have been very busy creating our wonderful withy sculpture of Pegasus.
In Greek mythology, Pegasus was not born flying; he rose from the earth before lifting into the sky. Wherever Pegasus touched the ground, fresh springs appeared – places of learning, renewal and inspiration. Our sculpture uses this origin story to represent how potential can rise when it is nurtured and supported by those around it. The perfect story for our school! We hope you enjoy this short video showing Pegasus being created.
If you missed us, don't worry! We'll be back in the 3pm parade too. See you then!
Humphry Davy School
27 Jun 2026
Happy Mazey Day, everyone!
Be sure to come and see our amazing creation in the 11am and 3pm parades. We are so proud of what our students and staff have created, and we can't wait to show you!
Our music students will also be performing next to the Humphry Davy statue at 10:30am, 12pm and 2pm, so make sure you stop by and support them.
Have an amazing day, everyone!
Golowan Festival Official Page
Humphry Davy School
25 Jun 2026
Impact Choir Win Gold at prestigious UK Schools Music Festival! On a cold late February evening in the gym Impact choir and the music staff gathered to record what was to be their gold winning entry of the Joni Mitchel song 'Both Sides Now'. After a suspenseful two month wait the judges awarded Miss Kleiman and the Choir with fancy certificates and a lovely gold trophy to add to the departments collection. Judges comments included:
"Your tuning was spot on...there were excellent variations of dynamics... you sang from the heart,well done".
Humphry Davy School
24 Jun 2026
We said farewell to the awesome Class of 2026 on Thursday!
It was a lovely morning filled with laughter, shirt signing and a leavers’ assembly packed with memories. A video showcasing their time at HDS was compiled and beautifully captured their experiences; from concerts and trips to so much more. It was a wonderful celebration of their time here.
A guard of honour, formed by our Year 7s, rounded off the morning in perfect HDS fashion.
We are so proud of all of you and wish you every success and happiness in the future.
Humphry Davy School
23 Jun 2026
Last week, students performed in our annual Summer Music Concert in the beautiful surroundings of Penlee Park Outdoor Theatre.
The concert was a wonderful celebration of music and dance, showcasing many different styles and genres. Highlights included performances from the new ‘School of Rock’ club, the KS3 Saxophone and Trombone Project, Sonic Uke, Jazz Band and our award-winning Impact Choir.
The evening concluded with a truly spectacular performance from the Scholars Soul Band, which had everyone singing and dancing!
Congratulations to everyone who took part. It was a fantastic evening.
Humphry Davy School
19 Jun 2026
Six Year 10 students embarked on the sailing adventure of a lifetime last week!
Working with the Rona Sailing Project, they spent a week on board the 65ft sail training yacht, The Merrilyn. Starting their journey on the River Hamble, near Southampton, they travelled a total of 160 miles during the week.
After the first night at anchor (where the students were on a rota to stay up and make sure the anchor didn't drag!), they embarked on a very challenging day's sailing from the Solent towards Weymouth. With the weather against them and some people still finding their sea legs, the Skipper made the decision to shorten the journey and they ended up in Poole instead.
The following days were much kinder. Sea legs were found and a great breeze made the sailing very exciting! The crew were able to visit Portsmouth and Cowes along the way, where they saw some impressive ships, making their 65ft yacht look like a tiny rowing boat!
Students learnt a variety of skills throughout their trip. From learning the names of each sail to helping with cooking and cleaning, they experienced everything needed to keep the boat running successfully and shipshape.
What a fantastic experience for our students, and one they are sure never to forget! Well done to everyone for showing bravery, resilience and for bringing the laughter!
Humphry Davy School
16 Jun 2026
Be sure to book your ticket for our Summer Music Concert! It's going to be a great evening!
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