General News
A week of awards and achievements
14 March 2017It’s been an extremely busy few weeks at the college, but we couldn’t wait any longer to share news of…
Our latest Ofsted report: inspectors delighted with progress, safeguarding and pupil involvement
07 March 2017They came, they saw, they were impressed We were visited by Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools on 9th February 2017.…
GCSE students take a trip to Germany
28 February 201725 year 11s and 5 year 10 GCSE history students took a trip to Germany this month where they visited…
Year 11s receive invaluable Alumni advice.
20 February 20175 alumni returned to Penryn College to share advice and experience with current students, during an event organised by Future First and Penryn…
Young Carers create inspiration on awareness day
30 January 2017Young Carer Awareness Day is a yearly event which recognises 700,000 incredible young carers. While showing support for these amazing…
Penryn College ranks first in Cornwall for high ability students
20 January 2017In two significant progress measures announced in this week’s school league tables, Penryn College’s more able students outperformed all other…
A few things you didn’t know about Mr Paul Walker, Headteacher!
09 January 2017Mr Walker has worked at Penryn College for 14 years and is a very familiar face to lots of parents.…
Communication at Penryn College
06 January 2017There’s never been so many ways to stay up to date with our school. Last term Penryn College took…
Looking back, looking forward: Ms Hunter’s final assembly
15 December 2016All this week, Ms Hunter has been looking back over 21 years of headship with her students, reflecting on how…
Christmas 2016 at Penryn College – it’s all about sharing, caring and giving
15 December 2016We do love Xmas here at the college! We love it so much we always have two enormous 4 metre…
Penryn College Christmas Concert 2016
15 December 2016On Tuesday 13th December we held our 2016 Penryn College Christmas Concert – it’s a showpiece of talent for…
Sports round up – 2016 going out with a bang!
15 December 2016Sports round up – 2016 going out with a bang! U15 Netball beat Pate’s 42-34 and are now in the…
Marie Hunter: goodbye to our indefatigable headteacher!
07 December 2016Marie Hunter – farewell to headship after 21 years with us at Penryn College This month Marie Hunter retires as…
Extreme Reading – don’t try this at home!
30 November 2016We thought you’d like to see the results of our Year 7 Extreme Reading Competition. Every class is challenged to…
We say goodbye to the class of 2016!
29 November 2016November 23rd: An evening of celebration and best wishes for future success for our former students Students, teachers and…
What did you do this weekend? Year 7 and 8 rugby players had a memorable one!
29 November 2016“Played rugby at Twickenham, watched by Eddie Jones the England Rugby head coach and then stood as Guard of…
Year 9 Careers Fair connects curious students and enthusiastic employers
16 November 2016What a great evening! Last week our Work-Related Learning team invited local employers and colleges to meet our Year 9 students and…
Remembrance Day – In Pictures
15 November 2016n Friday the 11th of November 2016 students and staff at Penryn College organised and took part in a stunning…
How our new Prefect Team makes a difference
31 October 2016Each school year we appoint a new prefect team – it’s a big deal for us and them, and individual…
Purple 4 Polio: selling crocus bulbs for a great cause
31 October 2016Members of our Interact Club, a youth division of Penryn Rotary Club, are doing their bit to help eradicate a once…