Newsletter
27th June 2025
www.curyschool.org
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Dear Parents and Carers
As the students have only been in their respective classes since January, the decision has been made for all students to remain in the same class (with the same staff) going into the next academic year. As it stands, we are giving due consideration to moving students up into the next class as they return from Christmas, but this is not set in stone, and we will consult with you all prior to any changes.
Richard Triggs
Head of Provision
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Poldhu Class Visit to the Lizard Lifeboat Station
Poldhu class are learning about beach safety. To find out who keeps up safe at the beach, they visited the Lizard Lifeboat Station. The children got to try on RNLI kit and had a look inside their Tamar Class Lifeboat. They had lots of questions to ask the crew and had an amazing time!
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Key dates
We’re excited to let you know that we have a fantastic second half of the summer term planned, full of events, celebrations, and enriching cultural activities.
We understand how quickly family calendars can fill up, so we’re sharing key dates in advance to help with planning.
Thank you for your continued support—we’re looking forward to a memorable half term!
Please see the list of important dates below:
- Thursday 10th July- Parents evening - 3:45-6pm
- Friday 11th July – Summer Fayre - 2:30-3:20pm
- Monday 14th July- Swimming Gala Nancealverne/Cury School - starts 10am
- Wednesday 16th July – Cury School Sports Day - starts 10am
- Friday 18th July – School reports to go home
- Monday 21st July – Last Day of Term - normal finish time
We are really looking forward to celebrating the end of term with you and your children and hope to see you at these events.
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Parents' Evening 10th July 2025
We will be holding a Parents' Evening on 10th July 2025 from 3.45pm to 6pm. This will be a relaxed and informal evening where we will be celebrating everything the students have achieved.
Jodie, our Family Liaison, will be in contact with you shortly to arrange your appointment. She will be reaching out to confirm a suitable time slot that works for you. This could be in person, a phone call or a Teams meeting if it is easier.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the school office.
Thank you for your continued support – we look forward to seeing you there!
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Mark your calendars for Wednesday 16th July because we're hosting Cury School's first-ever Sports Day!
Join us at 10:00 am on the field right next to the school.
We've planned a morning full of fun and inclusive games for all students, so everyone can take part and have a great time.
The day will finish with a special medal ceremony to celebrate all of our participants!
Parents and carers are very welcome to come along and cheer everyone on.
We can't wait to see you there!
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Sailing/Kayaking/SUP
Poldhu Class - Tuesday
Gunwalloe and Polurrian - Wednesday
All the children will be taking part in Sailing/Kayaking/SUP at Trevassack Lake. Please can children bring a swimming kit, towel, wetsuit (if they have one) and a pair of old shoes suitable for getting wet.
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Swimming
Poldhu class will continue with swimming and using soft play on a Wednesday. Please could you send your child in with a swimming kit (including a swim nappy if needed), towel and, if possible, a flotation device.
Gunwalloe and Polurrian will continue swimming on a Tuesday. Please can children bring in a swimming kit and a towel.
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Gymnastics - Poldhu Class
Poldhu class will have a gymnastic session every Thursday afternoon at Penzance Gymnastics Club. We will be leaving school just after lunch and will be back around 3pm. Please could children either come to school in their PE kit, or bring it to school with them on a Thursday.
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Attendance
Regular attendance and punctuality play a vital role in your child’s academic success and personal development. Being present in school every day ensures that students do not miss out on valuable lessons, activities, and social interactions that support their learning journey.
This week, our whole school attendance was 97% - well done!
Thank you for your continued support in making sure your child attends school regularly and arrives on time. Together, we can help every student reach their full potential.
Please read the following letter, originally sent out in January, which explains the changes that came into effect in August 2024 -
Cury School Unauthorised Absence and PNs
Attendance-Roadmap 2025
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Poldhu
Poldhu class have enjoyed getting creative this Arts Week by making some beautiful artwork to sell at the summer fayre! They have been flower pressing, painting pebbles and filled lavender bags. In English, the children have loved reading the story 'The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet' by Tom Fletcher. They were so excited to write their own version of this story before illustrating and publishing their books! In the kitchen, Poldhu class have made some healthy choices, practicing their safe cutting skills to make fruit kebabs.
This half term, the children are learning about beach safety and took a trip to the Lizard Lifeboat Station where they tried on the kit and had a look inside the Tamar Class Lifeboat! They wrote a letter to say 'thank you' for their amazing visit! The RNLI also gave the children some tips on how to float in the water which they practiced at the pool!
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Gunwalloe
In Gunwalloe class we have been thinking about ‘Cury Kindness’ . We have had lots of discussion about how kindness can be shown and how it feels when someone is kind to us. It has been lovely to share our ideas together. The sun has been shining, and we have really enjoyed time at the lake the past few weeks. We have been overcoming new challenges such as jumping in the water and feeling very proud of our achievements. It has been lovely to see how we can be proud of each other and support friends too.
We are really enjoying our Dragon topic in class and have started to think about how artists use ‘tone’ and ‘texture’ to add detail to our artwork. We have used our imagination to think about the setting or place dragons would live and also started to think about creating and describing our own dragons using powerful adjectives. We can’t wait to put everything together towards the end of term. Watch this space for our creations!
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Polurrian
What a fantastic couple of weeks it's been for the Polurrian group!
We've dived into our exciting new topic on rivers, and it's safe to say it's been a splash hit! Students have shown a genuine interest in some of the world's great rivers, and their enthusiasm has made learning truly engaging. We're looking forward to exploring this topic further.
With the amazing weather we've been having, the lake has been a hive of activity. Everyone has been engaging brilliantly with the water, with the katakanu and swimming proving to be incredibly popular. It's wonderful to see such enjoyment and participation.
We're really looking forward to making the most of these last couple of weeks of term!
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Online Safety
We will be happy to support you with any online safety questions that you might have.
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Cornwall Parent/Carers Forum
The new Cornwall Parent Carer Forum website is now live. It is a space made by parent carers for parent carers, with helpful information, updates, and ways to get involved or just feel a bit more connected. You can find out more here.The Forum has launched a survey to hear directly from parent carers of children and young people with SEND. The Survey can be found here.
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Summer TIME2MOVE Holiday Programme
The Time2Move Holiday Programme provides fun physical activity and healthy food for children aged between 5 and 16 years old during the school holidays in Cornwall.
The programme is fully funded by the Department for Education and is for children that are eligible for benefits related free school meals. It is known nationally as the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.
Here you’ll find everything you need to know – whether you’re a parent or carer, looking to book a session or request SEND support; or an activity provider, looking to register for the programme.
Time2move Holiday Programme
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Thursday 10th July - Parents evening - 3:45-6pm
Friday 11th July – Summer Fayre - 2:30-3:20pm
Monday 14th July - Swimming Gala Nancealverne/Cury School - 10 am Penzance Sports Centre
Wednesday 16th July – Cury School Sports Day - 10 am Cury School
Friday 18th July – School reports to go home
Monday 21st July – Last Day of Term - normal finish time.
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Term Dates 2025/2026
The dates highlighted in Yellow are Cury School INSET Days.
3rd, 4th and 5th September - Inset dates
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