This is part of our three part series for parents and carers: RSE at Home with Brook. Hosted by Education and Wellbeing Specialist Jess Bennett. We’ll be guiding parents and carers through answering some FAQs on the topic of consent so that you can feel supported to start and continue conversations at home. We’ll take […]
Newquay Tretherras student Jago Bradshaw has been nominated for a Newquay Town Council Young Person’s Award. The Year 11 student was nominated because of his Boy On A Bike business, which provides an errand service around the Newquay area. Jago started his business when he was 14 years old after being told he was too young to work when trying to find a summer job. Boy On a Bike offers a range of […]
Newquay Tretherras students are hoping to raise over £1000 for Cornwall Mind by holding a charity football match. The Year 9 and 10 students chose the Cornish charity as they wanted to raise awareness, and promote understanding of mental health, amongst their peers. Cornwall Mind endeavours to prevent those who are vulnerable from developing mental health issues. They provide advice and support […]
Thursday of Internet Safety week saw Pendeen House lead and introducing Newquay Tretherras‘ first ever Safe Selfie Booth, encouraging students to get a photo either by themselves or with friends, to help spread the message of internet safety further afield. According to research by Google, around 93 million selfies were taken every single day as far back as […]
Today has been the second day of our week of anti-bullying activities, as part of National Anti-Bullying Week. At break time, we have had a cake sale where students have lined up to sample cakes made by our fantastic NT DT department. Each cake featured he theme and logo of the week, encouraging students […]
Monday 11th November signifies the start of National Anti-Bullying Week 2019. Newquay Tretherras is dedicated to creating a safe environment that is free from bullying and intimidation. Therefore, we have created a programme of events to encourage our students to consider this year’s anti-bullying theme of “Change Starts With Us”, and to empower our students […]
From Monday 11th November, students at Newquay Tretherras will be participating in a series of activities during break times and lunchtimes as part of national Anti-Bullying Week (organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and Votes For Schools). Every House will be running a lunchtime activity to encourage students to participate in being proactive in spreading strong […]
On Friday 20th September Newquay Tretherras was privileged to work with Rosie Corr, an education officer from the Eden Project, as part of our commitment to encouraging our students to learn about the Climate Change emergency. Students across Key Stages 3 and 4 engaged in a workshop with Rosie from Eden, to learn about what […]
Year 9 Students are close to finishing the first part of their NT Wellbeing Challenge. Students were challenged to write an article for the school newsletter about something students can do to improve their physical and/or mental wellbeing. Students have been learning about a range of Wellbeing strategies during their “Wednesday Wellbeing” sessions during registration […]
Newquay Tretherras Students have created a video to show the consequences that can happen when you don’t think before sending a message. The video was made by the students as part of the HeadStart Kernow programme, which aims to develop resilience and mental well-being in young people. The project is Cornwall Council-led and Big Lottery-funded. Student developed storylines, researched locations […]
Anti-Bullying Week at Newquay Tretherras Is Promoted by NT RESPECT Anti-Bullying Week 2018 at Newquay Tretherras was delivered by the school values system called ‘NT RESPECT’. Students and staff were involved in a week long programme with this year’s NT RESPECT getting the whole school to take action against bullying, discrimination and to create a […]
The Walk This Way – Talk This Way team was the brainchild of Grahaeme Jones, who recruited Dave Nicholls to help organise a series of events. Over the course of 12 months, the team, joined by colleagues, family and friends, undertook a series of 12 walks in 12 months in order to raise awareness of […]
All this week look out for … Information and interactive stands at the Junior and Senior ends to celebrate awareness of respect and equality! PAY IT FORWARD! Write out an act of kindness and what you have done for someone! Free lollipop! RAISING AWARENESS OF DIFFERENCES! Leaflets on LGBT, Mental Health Awareness and disability! Meet […]
Staff and students from two Newquay academies, Newquay Tretherras and Newquay Junior Academy, have completed the eighth out of 12 planned walk, as part of a project to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health and suicide prevention. The team of walkers have now walked a total of 124 miles, and are now putting […]
Congratulations to all involved with Omari our PAT Dog! Mari, as she is known in school, received a Highly Commended Award at the Cornwall Teaching Awards 2018, in the category of Student Wellbeing Initiative of The Year. Mari does a lot for our students around the school and we are delighted to have been […]
The Newquay Tretherras Modern Foreign Languages department was buzzing with excitement last week as they welcomed 31 French students from the Lycée Brizeux in Quimper. The visit was the culmination of over 18 months’ collaboration that followed the successful exchange to Brittany back in February this year. The exchange provided a great opportunity for English […]
25 Newquay Tretherras students have signed up to go on a 4 week expedition to Kenya with CAMPS International. For the students in Year 10 and 12, not only will this be an experience of a lifetime, but they will be making a difference through conservation and community projects in various locations throughout Kenya. The […]
Staff and students from two Newquay academies, Newquay Tretherras and Newquay Junior Academy, have managed to walk a total of 81 miles so far, as they completed the fifth of 12 charity walks as part of the #WalkThisWay project. Mr Jones and Mr Nicholls, along with a group of friends and relatives, walked a grand […]
Author Bali Rai visited Newquay Tretherras on Thursday 29th April 2016 to talk to Year 8 students about his passion for literacy. Bali Rai was one of the authors attending the Kernow Youth Book Awards, on Wednesday 28th, at the Eden Project were his latest book Webb Of Darkness was selected for an award. […]
