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After securing place in the regional competitions last term, where they showcased their ingenuity and teamwork, over the weekend the team - made up of Bella, Hattie, Isla, Olivia, Poppy, Sissi and Sophie - travelled all the way to Harrogate, going up against strong...

During the 3 days of rugged terrain, the girls demonstrated resilience, teamwork and excellent navigational skills, as they tackled their routes and camped under the stars. The teams travelled approximately 16-18 km a day! There were highs and lows, with some...

The show features work from five stylistically diverse visual creatives - artists Wendy Rolt and Stuart Rowe, designers Sarah Fortescue and George Winks, and sculptor Shelley Montague - all connected by the inspiration and joy they glean from their outdoor...

Over 300 girls - that’s almost 80% of the school! - courageously took to the Hall for Cornwall stage to dance their hearts out and perform to a packed 1000-strong audience of family, friends, teachers and peers. We enjoyed show-stopping jazz, tap, ballet, modern and...

2024 marks 144 years since our school’s establishment, and this service served as an opportunity to celebrate Truro High School, and the students who make it the dynamic, learning-filled and vibrant institution it is today. Our guest of honour this year was Melanie...

Following the win of the round robin competition a fortnight ago, our U15 girls hockey team played Truro School in the Cornwall County Cup Final last week. Although our team was reduced to a bare minimum, with several girls needing to play up a year or two, we...

We were delighted to welcome International Education Consultants from across the world to our award-winning school, showcasing the unique educational experience we offer in the heart of Cornwall. Our guests had the opportunity to meet our boarding girls one-to-one...

Held on 5 March every year, St Piran’s Day celebrates one of the patron saints of Cornwall, Saint Piran, the patron saint of tin miners. Our Prep girls from Prep 3-5 proudly marched in the St Piran’s Day parade in Truro, representing Truro High School with their...

The da Vinci Surgical System gives surgeons an advanced set of instruments to use in performing robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, in which the surgeon controls via a console. Our budding medical professionals were able to learn about the possible...

Over the last few weeks, our girls have had university offers flooding in from esteemed institutions across the country, and beyond, including the University of Oxford, Aberdeen, Bristol, Durham, Kings College London, Norland College, Exeter, Bath, Queen’s University...

At Truro High, our commitment to community engagement and social responsibility shines through our St Petrocs Baking Club, where students harness the power of sweet treats to spread joy and support those in need.  As homelessness reaches unprecedented levels this...

Felix, an expert in Othello studies, engaged in lively discussions with our Sixth Form English Literature students, sharing insights and perspectives on the text. Meanwhile, Abenaa, a French teacher, had the opportunity to teach her subject and immerse herself in our...

This exciting new exhibition is part of an ongoing collaboration with Prime Women and the Truro High School Art Department, aimed at shining a spotlight on Cornish-born female art to embolden creative inspiration in young women. Local artists Sharon Bruster and Maggie...

As part of the events with the Royal Navy representatives, we were also delighted to welcome back alumna, Natasha Pulley (Basset), who attended Truro High Senior School in the 80s. Natasha is now a Royal Navy Warrant Officer (WO) and was awarded an MBE from the...

Over the past two years, girls from across Senior School have immersed themselves in a comprehensive curriculum guided by industry specialists. From crafting a meticulous business plan, navigating the intricacies of HR management, health and safety protocols,...

Delving into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of education, attendees shared their insights, and explored the innovative ways to adopt the rapidly developing technology into their curriculum. Keynote speakers Dan...

13 year old Saffron Knowles has been observed by Team GB over the past year and was chosen due to her fantastic scores during the 2023 Outdoor Season. Saffron has shot a number of local and National competitions this year, including the Junior Archery Series. This was...

Sarah was elected to this prestigious role due her genuine passion for girls’ only education, that we see in action with our girls every day. She joins the President, Vice President, and President-elect as an Officer of the Association using her expert voice to help...

This is a huge honour for the school and a testament to the dedication of our Pre-Prep team who help to give our youngest learners the very best start to their education. Head of Prep, Katie Hinks, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received this award and to...

The report follows an in-depth inspection by five inspectors last month and is a glowing endorsement of the education provided to 400 girls aged 4 to 18 at the school in Falmouth Road, Truro. The report concluded: “The school is highly successful in fulfilling its aim...

Following hot on the heels of our place in the Tes Awards shortlist for Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Setting of the Year, we are extremely pleased to have also been named as a finalist in the Muddy Stilettos’ Most Creative Learning Through Play (Early Years)...

The awards, considered by many as the ‘Oscars’ of the education world, were announced in London earlier today with Truro High one of only eight schools shortlisted out of the many thousands of state and independent schools in the UK.  The school has been recognised...

Famous for its Fortune 500 list, Fortune is a global leader in business journalism and a world-renowned authority on the top companies and education providers on the planet. Fortune says the list is designed to identify the very top boarding schools around the world...

Since Truro High School have been partnered with Brasat Primary, attendance at the school has more than doubled. The girls were able to witness first-hand the amazing work that Edukid and their partners Care for Cambodia do. In Phnom Penh, the team worked to prepare...