Sir James Smith's Community School

04/09/2026

🎉 What a fantastic first day back at SJS! Year 7 and Year 11 have made a brilliant start to the new term, and we can't wait to welcome Years 8, 9 and 10 on Monday.

📱 Please keep an eye on Class Charts later today, as a message will be sent confirming students' Tutor Groups and the location of their tutor bases for years 8, 9 and 10.

Have a great weekend everyone.

03/09/2026

Welcome Back, Year 7 and Year 11!

We are delighted to be welcoming our Year 7 and Year 11 students back to school tomorrow.

To our new Year 7 students, we are excited for you to begin your journey with us and become part of our school community. We know starting secondary school is a big step, and we look forward to helping you settle in and make the most of the opportunities ahead.

To our Year 11 students, welcome back for an important and exciting year. We are looking forward to supporting you as you work towards your GCSEs and make plans for your next steps.

We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer break and arrives tomorrow feeling refreshed and ready for a successful year ahead.

We can't wait to see you all! 🌟

See you tomorrow! 🏫📚✨

02/09/2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please keep an eye on your inbox today for an email containing instructions on how to set up your ClassCharts account if you have not done so before.

It is important that your account is activated as soon as possible, as the C3 Enrichment activity choices will be sent out via ClassCharts this evening. Once your account is set up, you will be able to access the information and select your child's preferred enrichment activity for this term.

If you do not receive the email, please check your junk/spam folder before contacting the school office for support.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to another exciting programme of enrichment opportunities for our pupils.

31/08/2026

🎉 Good luck to all of our former pupils as they begin their exciting new adventures this week!

Whether you're starting sixth form, college, an apprenticeship, or employment, we are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved. Congratulations once again on your fantastic GCSE results and thank you for being such an important part of our school community.

We wish you every success and happiness in this next chapter. Make the most of every opportunity and believe in yourselves, just as we believe in you! 🌟

20/08/2026

GCSE Results Day: Celebrating our fantastic Class of 2026!

We are immensely proud of the effort, perseverance and ambition our students have demonstrated throughout their studies. Today's results are a testament to their hard work, as well as the support of our staff and families.

There are some truly inspiring success stories across this year's cohort, and every student should take pride in what they have achieved.

We wish all of our students every success and happiness as they move on to the next stage of their education, training or career journey, and we can't wait to hear about their future successes. Well done, Class of 2026! 🎉

22/07/2026

22/07/2026

🌟 Student Voice in Action! 🌟

This morning, members of our Student Council met with Camelford Town Council to discuss exciting plans for introducing inclusive play equipment at Enfield Park, Camelford.

During the session, students reviewed initial design ideas, shared their thoughts, and asked insightful questions about the proposed development. 🛝🤝

It was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to have their voices heard, contribute to local decision-making, and help shape a fun, welcoming, and inclusive space for everyone in the community to enjoy.

We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm, confidence, and commitment to making a positive difference. 💙

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22/07/2026

🎉 Student Success Spotlight! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Harbour Rowing Club, who attended the Brixham Regatta today and came away as winners of the U16 category! 🏆

This is a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of the team's hard work, dedication, and determination. To top it all off, they were presented with an incredible shield to mark their success – a trophy they can be extremely proud of! 🛡️

Well done to everyone involved on this outstanding accomplishment. We can't wait to see what you achieve next! 👏🚣

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22/07/2026

🎨🪸 Art & Design Enrichment – Climate Change Through Sculpture 🪸🎨

Our talented Year 7 students recently combined creativity with environmental awareness as they explored the impact of climate change on our oceans through the creation of stunning coral reef relief sculptures.

Inspired by the work of renowned artist Courtney Mattison, students worked collaboratively in pairs to design and build imaginative sculptures, developing a range of impressive artistic skills along the way. From constructing armatures and shaping foil structures to manipulating Modroc and creating textured relief forms, they showed fantastic dedication and craftsmanship throughout the project.

It was wonderful to see so much creativity, teamwork, resilience and enthusiasm on display. The finished pieces were both thought-provoking and visually impressive, highlighting the students' growing confidence as young artists.

👏 Well done to all involved for producing such outstanding work!

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22/07/2026

🏏 U13 Boys Reach County Hard Ball Cricket Final 🏏

A huge congratulations to our SJS U13 boys, who finished as County Hard Ball T20 runners-up after an outstanding run to the final! 👏

The team earned their place in the county showpiece with impressive victories over Wadebridge and Penrice, setting up a final against a strong Hayle Academy side.

Despite facing an experienced team featuring several Cornwall representative players, the boys showed incredible determination from start to finish. Hayle posted 177-3, but SJS never stopped battling. Dontai and Lucas bowled brilliantly, Frank excelled in the field, and Austin impressed behind the stumps in his first match as wicketkeeper.

Chasing 178, SJS responded with great character, finishing on 128-2. Dontai led the way with a magnificent unbeaten 80 runs, capping off an outstanding all-round performance. 💪🏏

While the result didn't go our way, the boys' effort, resilience and sportsmanship were a credit to themselves and the school. Reaching a county final is a fantastic achievement and a fitting way to end an excellent season.

👏 Well done to every player involved – we're incredibly proud of you all!

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