Our Harvest collection was a fantastic success, with donations totaling an incredible 169.4kg. We have been told that this equates to approximately 281 meals for people accessing the foodbank. Thank you to everyone who contributed so generously. As part of our Harvest celebrations, we welcomed Liz from Truro Foodbank to our assembly. She spoke to the children about the vital role the foodbank plays in supporting people across our local community. The children learned how their donations, along with the generosity of our school families, will help those facing difficult times. We have also been invited to visit the foodbank, where the children will gain first-hand experience of sorting donations and learn more about what happens behind the scenes once food has been collected. We are looking forward to finding out more about the important work they do and the difference they make to so many lives.

This week, our teaching staff completed their annual first aid refresher training. The session covered a range of important topics, including cardiac arrest, fractures, head injuries and cuts. Staff also had the opportunity to practise using a defibrillator and work through emergency response procedures. It was an informative and valuable training session, helping to ensure we are well prepared to support the health and safety of everyone in our school community.

Next Friday, we will be wishing Miss Dawe all the very best as she begins her maternity leave. We would like to thank her for giving Devoran Class such a wonderful start to the school year and for the care, dedication and enthusiasm she has shown to both the children and the wider school community. This is a very special and exciting time for Miss Dawe and her family, and we know you will join us in wishing her every happiness as she prepares to welcome her new arrival. We look forward to welcoming her back to school in the future.

As Miss Dawe begins her maternity leave, we are delighted to welcome Mrs Brown back to TMS. Mrs Brown, who will be familiar to many of our children and families, will be spending time in school next week to support a smooth transition before taking over teaching responsibilities in Devoran Class. We know the children will be in very safe hands as Mrs Brown continues to guide and support them on their Year 4 journey, and we are thrilled to have her back as part of the team.