Welcome to Gulval School

A very warm welcome to Gulval School!

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Beats, Bars and Brilliant Music! 🎵

Year 1 Explorers! 🧭✨

Fabulous French!

Keep up to date with all our exciting news here!

Christmas Raffle!

We are delighted to be raffling two fabulous Advent calendars after a huge success last year, giving two lucky winners a wonderful collection of gifts to open as they count down to Christmas! Both calendars have been generously donated, meaning ALL money raised will go directly to Gulval FROGS to benefit our school’s children. One lucky winner will win the complete adult calendar, and another will win the complete children’s calendar! Tickets are available now from the school office for £1 per ticket, with the video draw taking place on 26th November.

Thank you for supporting FROGS and helping us raise funds for the children. Every ticket makes a difference—and could bring a little extra Christmas magic to your home!

Warm wishes,
The Gulval FROGS Team

6th November 2026

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💛🐻 **Children in Need – Non-School Uniform Day!* 💛

On Friday 13th November, we’re inviting all our children to come to school in their own clothes and help support this amazing cause! 🌈
Please donate what you can, no matter how small. Every little bit makes a big difference! 💛
Let’s come together, have fun and spread some kindness!

5th November 2026

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⭐A special visitor!⭐

The children were very surprised to discover that Draco the Dragon had paid us a visit and left behind a top secret letter! 🐉✉️ The mysterious message sparked lots of excitement, curiosity and thoughtful discussions as the children tried to uncover its secrets. We can’t wait to see where Draco’s adventure leads us next!

#DracoTheDragon #ExcitingStart #CuriousLearners #GulvalSchool 🐲✨

3rd November 2026

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🍂 Welcome Back! 🍂

We hope you all had a wonderful half-term break. As we begin an exciting new half term, we’d like to encourage parents and carers to visit their child’s class webpage to find out more about what they will be learning over the coming weeks.

You’ll find curriculum overviews, key information, and updates about the exciting learning opportunities planned for this half term.

We look forward to another fantastic half term together! 😊

Ruby Class  Citrine Class  Topaz Class  Emerald Class  Amethyst Class   Diamond Class   Sapphire Class

2nd November 2026

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2nd November 2026

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⭐Shining stars ⭐

With the sun shining and smiles all around, this week’s Shining Star Assembly was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the effort, kindness, determination and enthusiasm shown by pupils across the school.

We were also delighted to celebrate the completion of our very first Reading River of the year. It has been wonderful to see so many children enjoying books and sharing their love of reading both in and out of school.

A huge well done to all of our Shining Stars and readers. We are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved this week. Keep up the fantastic work! ⭐📚✨☀️🌈

Have a wonderful half term, see you all on Monday 2nd November!

16th October 2026

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🎨Art House Competition🎨

Our children have been getting creative in our House Art Competition, designing and drawing some wonderful pumpkins! We were so impressed by all the different ideas and designs.

During assembly, we celebrated a winner from each year group, who proudly added two balls to their house tube. A huge well done to all our budding artists! 🏆

16th October 2026

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🎃🍂 Gulval School’s Pumpkin Fest! 🍂🎃

What a fantastic time we’ve had at our very own Pumpkin Fest sponsored by John Wallis at Gulval’s Pumpkin Emporium at Gulval Farm Shop! 🧡

From picking pumpkins in our very own pumpkin patch 🎃 to toasting marshmallows around the fire 🔥 and completing our pumpkin trail, there was so much fun to be had by everyone!

So many smiles, autumn adventures and wonderful memories made. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our Pumpkin Fest so special. 🧡

That’s what Team Gulval is all about! 🍁✨

Thank you sOoOoOo much for all your help, we couldn’t do it without you!

#TG #PumpkinFest #AutumnFun #GulvalSchool

15th October 2026

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🧦🌈 ODD SOCKS DAY AT GULVAL SCHOOL! 🌈🧦

On Monday16th November, we’re celebrating Odd Socks Day as part of Anti-Bullying Week! 💜
Children should come to school in their normal school uniform, but with one very important change… ODD SOCKS! 🧦🧦
Mix them, match them, make them colourful, spotty, stripy or completely different — the more unique, the better! 🌈✨
Odd Socks Day is a fun way for us to celebrate what makes us all different, special and unique, while reminding everyone that kindness and inclusion matter. 💕
Let’s fill Gulval School with odd socks and a whole lot of kindness! 🧦💜

14th October 2026

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Half Term Fun!

Please click the link below to see further details about the upcoming October Half Term Fun Football Camps, which are taking place at Mounts Bay (Mounts Bay Football Development Centre) on the following dates:

  • Fri 23rd Oct
  • Mon 26th Oct
  • Tues 27th Oct

I have also attached the Football Camps flyers (pdf & png formats), if you are able to share it within your school newsletter and to your students & families it will be gratefully appreciated 😀

We hope the Camps will be of interest so the students can remain active and have lots of fun during the school holidays. All children are welcome to attend!

Link – October Half Term Fun Football Camps – click here!

Many thanks as always and I wish you a fantastic half term break.

13th October 2026

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Fundraising Help!

We’re calling on all parents and guardians to help Gulval School, Penzance fundraise – but we don’t need you to donate any money, or time. Simply install the easyfundraising app! It’s completely free and when you shop with 8,000+ online retailers, we’ll receive a free cashback donation, AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU. This month each time 10 of you get the app and become our supporters, we get a £50 bonus. Simply install the app on your mobile, then join for free. This will make a huge difference, especially as we head towards Black Friday & Christmas. Thank you! https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/easyfundraising-app/?causeId=414308&utm_campaign=oct-parent-appeal&utm_source=pmc&utm_medium=email&utm_content=parappealemail1

13th October 2026

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⭐Shining stars ⭐

This week’s Shining Star Assembly was full may have been interrupted by rain but it didn’t stop our celebrations recognising the fantastic effort, resilience and enthusiasm shown by pupils across the school. We were also delighted to celebrate the children who completed the Summer Reading Challenge, showcasing their love of reading beyond the classroom. Well done to all of our Shining Stars! ⭐📚✨

8th October 2026

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Walky Wheely Wednesday’s

We’re excited to be taking part in Walky Wheely Wednesdays! Every Wednesday, we’re encouraging our children and families to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot to school. Children can earn points for their class and compete with other schools across Penzance to win prizes!

9th October 2026

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Super storytelling club!

This week in storytelling club, children from Years 1, 2 and 3 enjoyed listening to Stick Man before going on an adventure to find sticks of different sizes. Back in the classroom, they used their discoveries to create their very own Stick Men, sticking them onto paper and adding creative details. We loved seeing their fantastic creations! 🪵✨

8th October 2026

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A Shining Performance

In music, Year 3 have been learning A Shining Performance. The children have learned the lyrics and melody of the song, “Sparkle in the Sun,” and can now play the notes on their glockenspiels to accompany it. They successfully learned three different musical parts and worked together to create a fantastic performance. Well done, Year 3! 🌟🎶

8th October 2026

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Hatchbox Photography

Hatchbox Photography will be visiting school on Wednesday 25th November to take individual and family photographs.

If you have a child or sibling who does not attend our school and you would like them included in a family photograph, please bring them to Reception at 8:45am.

For siblings who attend our school, there is no need to bring them in early. We will take siblings out of class together during the school day to have their family photograph taken.

We look forward to welcoming Hatchbox Photography and capturing some lovely family photos! 📸😊

7th October 2026

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📚 Book Token Winners! 📚

A huge congratulations to two of our amazing pupils who have earned a book token this week! Their outstanding effort, positive attitude and determination in their learning have really stood out. We are so proud of the dedication they have shown and were delighted to see them choose a book from our book vending machine. Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟📖

2nd October 2026

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⭐ Shining Stars ⭐

Another fantastic week of learning, laughter and achievement across the school. We are so proud of all our children for their hard work, determination and positive attitudes. Well done to Citrine Class for winning the attendance and to Emerald Class for winning the class points. Keep shining brightly! 🌟

2nd October 2026

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The votes are in!

Today, we were delighted to announce our new Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and House Captains for the year. Following thoughtful applications and speeches, these pupils have been chosen to represent the voices of their peers and help lead our school community. We are incredibly proud of everyone who put themselves forward and look forward to seeing our new student leaders embrace their responsibilities and make a positive difference across the school. Congratulations to all of our successful candidates! 🌟👏

2nd October 2026

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🎃 A Huge Thank You! 🎃

We are delighted to share that our autumn event has been kindly sponsored by John Wallis at Gulval’s Pumpkin Emporium at Gulval Farm Shop. Their generous support has helped make our event extra special for the children and families of Gulval School. We are incredibly grateful for their community spirit and continued support. Thank you, Gulval’s Pumpkin Emporium! 🍂🧡

We hope you’ll all be able to join us!

2nd October 2026

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Phonics Fun! 🐸📚🌈

Thank you so much to all of our wonderful parents and carers who joined us today for our Phonics Parent Meeting. It was brilliant to be able to share how we support our young readers at Gulval School.

If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry! This poster gives you a snapshot of Read Write Inc. Phonics and lots of easy ways to continue the learning at home or please do feel free to pop in and arrange a time to catch up.

Remember, Phonics practice doesn’t need to take long. Little and often is perfect!

Read together, practice sounds, play with words and most importantly, keep it fun! ⭐

Happy reading!

30th September 2026

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★ Democracy in Action ★

Today, our school proudly put one of the British Values into practice by taking part in a democratic vote for our School Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.

Pupils had the opportunity to listen to candidates, consider their ideas and cast their votes, just as they would in a real election. This valuable experience helped children understand the importance of having a voice, making informed choices and respecting the views of others.

We are incredibly proud of all the candidates for their courage and enthusiasm, and of every pupil who participated responsibly in the voting process. What a fantastic way to bring learning to life and develop future citizens!

Congratulations to all involved. We look forward to announcing the results and seeing our new student leaders make a positive impact across the school. ⭐

29th September 2026

Join Us for Our Open Afternoon!

Is your child due to start school in September 2027? We would love to welcome you to Gulval School for our Open Afternoon on Wednesday 4th November, 3:45pm to 4:45pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore our EYFS classroom, meet our dedicated Early Years team and discover the exciting learning experiences we offer our youngest pupils. You will have the chance to see our nurturing environment, ask questions and find out what makes Gulval School such a special place to learn and grow. We look forward to meeting you and your family!
Wednesday 4th November 2026 | 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Gulval School, School Lane, Gulval, Penzance, TR18 3BJ

28th September 2026

⭐ Shining Stars ⭐

Another incredible week celebrating lots of incredible learning. Well done everyone!

25th September 2026

🔒 Online Safety Information Session for Parents & Carers 🔒

We are delighted to invite all parents and carers to an Online Safety Briefing taking place on Wednesday 30th September, 4.00pm to 4.45pm. This virtual session can be joined from anywhere and is open to all families. The session will explore all aspects of children’s online lives, including:
✅ Associated online risks
✅ The latest trends and data
✅ Practical advice to help keep children safe online
✅ Guidance on supporting children to thrive in the digital world
With children spending more time online than ever before, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain up-to-date information and useful strategies to support your child at home!

24th September 2026

A fun week in Ruby Class

This week in Ruby Class, we have been exploring a range of materials that we can cut, discussing whether we found them easy or difficult to cut. We then used these materials to create a variety of pictures. We were also practicing how we hold our scissors. 

23rd September 2026

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A Paddington Bear Mystery

Year 3 had an exciting surprise today! Mrs Sherwood arrived with a lost suitcase and items that seemed to belong to Paddington Bear. The children became detectives, searching the school for clues and showing their bear stance whenever they spotted something Paddington related. When we returned to class… everything had vanished! Paddington must be off on his next adventure. We wish him well and can’t wait to retell our story maps and begin our character descriptions.

22nd September 2026

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⭐ Shining Stars ⭐

A super week in school with lots to be proud of! As always, well done everyone!

18th September 2026

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A very messy visitor!

Topaz Class had a very messy visitor this week. Mr Messy came and made a horrible mess in our beautifully tidy classroom. We enjoyed investigating the clues he left behind and exploring his character. We have now started learning a character description all about Mr Messy.

17th September 2026

DIARY DATES

Sapphire Swimming Lesson

6 November

Ruby Class – Chrec Parent Workshop

11 November

Cross Country – Hayle Secondary School

11 November
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