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
8 Oct 2026
Lights, camera, action! HDS has officially launched its brand-new Into Film Club, giving students the opportunity to develop their filmmaking skills and bring their creative ideas to life.
The first Into Film Club workshop took place last week, with students getting hands-on experience making short films on iPads alongside professional filmmaker Dale Platt. Students were introduced to the principles of cinematography before filming, editing and bringing their short sequences together to create their own mini productions.
To inspire our students further and to support film production at school, our 'Into Film Club' will take part in professional workshops throughout the year. Students will be encouraged to develop their filmmaking skills, tell their own stories and ultimately submit their films for the Into Film Festival at Leicester Square next year!
The club is already proving to be a fantastic opportunity for students to explore creativity, collaboration and the world of film — and this is just the beginning!
The next workshop is coming soon and all students are welcome to get involved.
So, grab a camera, get creative and let the filmmaking begin!
See Ms Copley for details.
Humphry Davy School
8 Oct 2026
We are excited to share that one of our talented students, Grace, will be performing in Boom Theatre's 'Wonderland the Musical' this October!
Directed and developed by West End professionals, the show offers a fantastic opportunity to see young performers working towards a pre-professional standard of production. It's certainly well worth a watch!
If you're studying Drama or Music, this could be a particularly interesting production to see.
📅 24th–27th October
🎟️ Tickets are available here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/boomtheatrecic/2401111
Break a leg, Grace! We look forward to hearing all about it!
Humphry Davy School
7 Oct 2026
Huge congratulations to student Millie on her recent success in showjumping!
Millie and her horse, Saffy, travelled to Wales in September to compete. It was a long way from the local shows they are used to, but they performed remarkably well, placing in every class and securing 4th place in their showjumping class.
Well done to Millie and Saffy! What a wonderful achievement. We look forward to hearing more about your successes in the equine world!
Humphry Davy School
7 Oct 2026
Well wasn't Saturday super! We had so much fun welcoming everyone and showing you what life is like at HDS.
Remember, the deadline for secondary school applications is Saturday 31st October. Be sure to secure your child's place at HDS today!
Humphry Davy School
6 Oct 2026
We are thrilled to share the fantastic news that two HDS students have been selected for the University of Exeter Talent Academy! An outstanding achievement that reflects their dedication, hard work and talent in hockey.
The Talent Academy is a key part of the England Hockey talent pathway, designed to support the country's most promising young players and serve as the primary route into the England Age Group programme. With each Academy selecting only around 30 players per gender, gaining a place is a significant accomplishment.
What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that our students are currently in Year 9. Players in Years 8 and 9 are considered early developers and each Academy can offer a maximum of four places to players in this age category.
This is a tremendous achievement and a testament to the commitment and passion both students have shown towards their sport.
Congratulations, Tegan and Will. We are incredibly proud of you both and look forward to following your continued success!
Humphry Davy School
1 Oct 2026
Good luck to all the students auditioning for the opportunity to become a prestigious HDS Music Scholar today!
Our panel has a full day of judging ahead, with an incredible amount of interest this year. With only a limited number of spaces available, we'd like to wish all our talented applicants the very best of luck.
We can't wait to hear what you can do!
Humphry Davy School
30 Sep 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Evening last week. We had a great time meeting you all and showing you around our school!
We look forward to welcoming you at again at our Super Saturday this week! If you haven't already signed up head over to our website today to book your space.
https://www.humphry-davy.cornwall.sch.uk/2338/announcements/announcement/770/announcement/?home=1
Humphry Davy School
23 Sep 2026
Don't forget!
We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Evening tomorrow night, from 5:30pm.
Come and find out for yourself why HDS is such a great place to learn!
Humphry Davy School
18 Sep 2026
Less than a week to go until we open our doors for Year 6 pupils and their families to come and visit! We can't wait to welcome you all.
Come and find out for yourselves why HDS is such a great place to learn! Thursday 26th September - from 5:30pm
Humphry Davy School
15 Sep 2026
Join us for our Open Evening on Thursday 24th September and find out for yourself why HDS is such a great place to learn!
Humphry Davy School
11 Sep 2026
WE’RE BACK… AND WE’RE ALREADY PERFORMING!
The HDS Music Department wasted absolutely no time getting back on stage! On just their second day back at school, our incredible students took to the stage at the Penzance Food Festival and delivered a brilliant set of live music! What a way to kick off the new term!
The speed at which our students got back into rehearsing and performing is a fantastic reflection of their hard work, dedication and passion for music and is a huge credit to the entire Music Department.
Want to get involved? If your child would like to become part of HDS Music, or is interested in applying to become a Music Scholar, pick up an audition pack from Reception or speak with Mr Street or Mr Bosworth in the Music Office. The stage is waiting… are you ready?
Humphry Davy School
20 Aug 2026
Congratulations to the amazing 2026 Humphry Davy School Year 11 students!
It is one of the great privileges of being headteacher to share in the magical moment of opening GCSE result envelopes and watching anxious expressions morph into smiles and joy and again this year there is much to celebrate!
We are proud to be an inclusive community school and I want to congratulate all involved as the hard work, positive attitudes and dedication of students and staff has been rewarded with many, many excellent grades.
We continue to nurture the unique talents of every individual student at HDS with over 37% of all students achieving a top grade 7-9 (old grade A/A*) in at least one subject and 45% of all passes were DfE ‘strong’ GCSE passes.
There were some tremendous individual student achievements with special mention to Scarlett, Poppy, Ben, Meghan, Raffy, Will, Henry, Kit and Lila who all achieved a multitude of grades 7 to 9 across a wide range of subjects. Just reward for their hard work and maintaining a positive attitude!
At Humphry Davy we all know that success is not just measured by the number of top grades achieved. Alongside tremendous academic success, we are equally proud of the wonderful young adults our students have become. During their HDS journey, Year 11 students achieved local and national recognition and success in music and the arts, debating, science, technology, engineering and mathematics competitions, the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and a wide range of sports. They are superb role models for our younger students and the wider Penzance community.
HDS is a truly fantastic place with a strong sense of community. Our focus now is firmly on ensuring the success of future year groups. My message to new Year 7 students and to any prospective parents, is that you can be confident and reassured from GCSE results over the years that hard work, determination and the support of our fantastic, dedicated and talented team of staff here at HDS will ensure children of all abilities are well placed to achieve their dreams and fulfil their future ambitions.
Mr Marshall, Headteacher
Humphry Davy School
23 Jul 2026
The latest Newsletter is now available to view on our website. Have a great summer everyone! See you on Thursday 3rd September.
https://humphrydavy.reactfiles.co.uk/uploads/document/July-2026.pdf?t=1784813431?ts=1784813592
Humphry Davy School
23 Jul 2026
We are delighted to announce our new team of Senior Students and Prefects for the 2026-27 academic year.
The Senior Student selection process was highly competitive, with students completing a formal application and interview process. We were incredibly impressed by the professionalism, maturity and integrity demonstrated throughout. In particular, our prospective Senior Students took part in interviews with the Headteacher, Miss Kleiman (RSL for Year 10) and Mrs Shipman, representing the governors. The candidates showcased outstanding communication skills, thoughtful responses and a genuine commitment to supporting both their peers and the wider school community.
Our new Senior Students and Prefects have been appointed to the Student Leadership Team for their enthusiasm, confidence and desire to make a positive difference to school life. They are passionate about representing the student body, contributing to school improvement and helping to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
We are incredibly proud of all the students who applied and would like to congratulate those who have been appointed as Senior Students and Prefects. We look forward to seeing them develop in their roles and make a valuable contribution to the school over the coming year.
Well done to all involved and we wish our new student leadership team every success as they embark on this exciting opportunity.
Humphry Davy School
23 Jul 2026
There could not have been a better way to round off another fantastic year at HDS than with three days of fun-filled activities! The wonderful weather continued and students made the most of everything on offer while enjoying time with their friends and creating lasting memories.
With such a wide range of activities available, there really was something for everyone. From the excitement of coasteering and skateboarding to horse riding, fishing and football, students embraced every opportunity to challenge themselves and try something new. Others enjoyed swimming, exploring our local area and spending time at the beach, making the most of Cornwall’s stunning coastline in the summer sunshine.
Our Activity Days are always a highlight of the school calendar, giving students the chance to step outside of the classroom, discover new interests and develop confidence and independence in a fun and supportive environment. It has been wonderful to see so many smiling faces throughout and students should be incredibly proud of the enthusiasm they have shown.
What a fantastic way to end the Summer Term!
Humphry Davy School
21 Jul 2026
Over the past month, students have been putting their cycling skills to the test as part of a series of Bikeability Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 courses.
Throughout the programmes, they have demonstrated significant progress in developing their cycling skills, road awareness and confidence when riding on local roads.
All participants worked diligently to build their understanding of safe cycling practices, navigating a variety of local road environments. In addition to improving their practical cycling abilities, students developed their knowledge of road safety and learnt how to carry out essential pre-ride safety checks on their bicycles.
The commitment, enthusiasm and achievements shown by all participants has been commendable and they should be congratulated on their success. Well done to everyone who took part!
Further Bikeability courses will be available in September. Parents and carers who would like their child to take part are encouraged to register their interest by contacting Mrs Corin via email at rmatthews@humphry.cornwall.sch.uk.
Humphry Davy School
21 Jul 2026
Students gathered on the plinth during lunchtime last week to watch six Year 9 pop and rock bands battle it out! With relaxed school uniform helping to keep everyone cool, there was an incredible atmosphere as students performed their chosen songs.
Each band (or soloist!) took to the stage with confidence and was met with thunderous applause and cheers from the crowd. Well done to everyone who took part!
Humphry Davy School
20 Jul 2026
This year's Sports Day was, as always, was an amazing day and our students truly gave their all!
The day was jam-packed with a variety of activities. From rounders and high jump to netball and javelin, there was plenty for everyone to get involved in. The running races took place in the afternoon, with the whole school gathering on the field to cheer on their school house representatives. It was fantastic to see such a high level of enthusiasm and support from all our students. The cheering and celebrations could be heard all over the school site!
A big well done to everyone who took part. Your teamwork, sportsmanship and effort shone through in every event. It was a brilliant day!
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