Camborne Science & International Academy

11/09/2026

Sports clubs, team training, fixtures and trials are underway.

The first full week of the new school year is done — and there’s plenty more to come.

From lunchtime clubs to after-school training sessions, there are lots of opportunities to get involved, try something new, get active and prepare for the fixtures ahead.

📅 Take a look at the club and training timetable for next week below.

Please note that clubs and training sessions will change from week to week throughout the year, depending on upcoming fixtures and competitions.

Get involved. Get active. Represent CSIA. 💙

11/09/2026

What an unforgettable day at Lord’s Cricket Ground for our U15 girls!

Yesterday, some of our students had the incredible opportunity to visit Lord’s, celebrating an amazing achievement for our U15 girls and their success in the Knights Cup.

Last summer, our U15 girls participated in a cricket competition called the Knights Cup. The girls performed exceptionally well, making it into the top 14 teams in the country. This fantastic achievement gave them the opportunity to attend Lord’s Cricket Ground to watch the final.

As an added bonus, three of our students — Olivia J, Jess P and Mya M — were nominated to play for the South Select XI team as part of the Knights Cup. They all performed incredibly well, contributing with the bat, ball and in the field against the North Select XI. The South Select XI finished as runners-up, which was a fantastic achievement.

Following the match, the girls were given a special tour of Lord’s, including the famous Long Room, before enjoying lunch in the iconic Pavilion.

The rest of the team also had the opportunity to show their support for their fellow teammates. Throughout the day, they took part in an exciting coaching session in the indoor nets at Lord’s, giving them the chance to experience training at one of the most famous cricket grounds in the world.

The whole team then came back together at the end of the day to watch the Knights Cup final and celebrate the incredible journey they had been on together.

It was an incredible achievement for our students, and we could not be prouder of them. Their hard work, dedication, teamwork and passion for cricket have truly paid off.

What an unforgettable experience for the whole team!

11/09/2026

🎓 A RECORD YEAR FOR CAMBORNE SIXTH FORM

This September, a record 168 students have joined Camborne Sixth Form — our biggest ever Year 12 cohort.

It's been brilliant to see so many familiar faces from CSIA move into Sixth Form, settle in, make friends, have fun, and get stuck into their courses.

They’re joining a Sixth Form coming off the back of an outstanding set of A-level results.

Camborne Sixth Form was the best state provider in Cornwall for A-level Average Point Score, and second best across the whole of the South West.

Average Point Score gives an overall measure of students’ achievement by looking at the points awarded for their A-level grades.

Last year, 41% of students achieved A*–A, while 68% achieved A–B grades.

But the results are only part of the story. We’re excited to see this next generation of students grow in confidence, discover new interests and make the most of Sixth Form.

Welcome to our biggest ever cohort! 💙

10/09/2026

📚 What if your family could share the same book — and then come together to talk about it?

Our book club is all about bringing families together through the simple joy of sharing a good book. Each month, families will be invited to read the same book together at home before joining us for a relaxed, friendly and enjoyable discussion at our local library.

Reading alongside your child is a lovely way to spend time together and can open up all sorts of conversations. Along the way, it can also help children develop their comprehension, vocabulary and confidence, while showing them just how enjoyable reading can be.

We’ll meet once a month on a Thursday, (Time and Location to be confirmed nearer the time around 6pm-7pm).

There’s no pressure to be an expert reader or have all the answers. Just come along with your opinions. I LOVED when the character did this ... I HATED that they decided to put them there.

Most importantly, we hope the book club becomes a welcoming space where families can connect, discover new stories and create happy memories together: one book at a time.

If you or your child is interested in coming, please complete the Google Form below.

https://forms.gle/Y9CHRDBpt2RCUVSV7

10/09/2026

🎩 DRUMROLL PLEASE… 🥁

After more than 20 years, we’re revolutionising our house system!

For years, our students have been part of the Abenaki, Māori, Maasai and Aztec houses. But we asked our students what they wanted from a new house system — and there was one clear message: they wanted their houses to have a strong connection to Camborne.

So, meet the new four:

🔥 Trevithick
⚙️ Holman
⛏️ Crofty
🏛️ Basset

Each name celebrates a person, industry or community that has helped shape Camborne and its history.

This week, students have been enjoying finding out which house they are in, with a special sorting ceremony taking place during assemblies. 🎩

And this is just the beginning. Our students have been at the heart of the process so far, and they’ll continue to shape what these houses become.

Next up: choosing the visual identity of each house, including their crests and other designs. 👀

Watch this space… we’ll be revealing the new house designs soon! 🚀

10/09/2026

“The meeting really helped me as a parent to know how to help get him through the next two years.”

Thank you to all our parents and carers who attended our CSIA & NEXUS Year 11 and Year 10 Welcome Evenings. It was wonderful to see so many of you there and to share important information about the years ahead.

At the meetings, we launched our GCSE Parent Hub, giving families a dedicated place on our website to find helpful information, guidance and support throughout the GCSE journey.

We also introduced our SHARE framework, which sets out how we can work together to support our young people over the next two years and beyond. The SHARE framework is also included in the physical handout given to families on the evening, so you can keep it to refer back to throughout the year.

Thank you for your continued support — we’re in this together! 🌟

Supporting your child through their GCSEs can sometimes feel like a balancing act. You do not need to be an expert in every subject to make a difference. This page brings together practical advice, key dates and useful resources to help you support your child through Years 10 and 11.

10/09/2026

Student Success – What a start to September for Joe! 🏆❤️

His U12 South West A team became England Junior Nationals Champions in Nottingham, finishing the tournament as the only undefeated team across all age groups! 🥇🏉
Joe was also voted Players’ Player of the Tournament, winning the match ball (and plenty of chocolate! 😂🍫).

Following his performance at Nationals, he was referred onto the England Touch selection pathway — and we got the amazing news last night that he has now been selected for the U15 England squad on the Elite Performance Pathway! 🇬🇧❤️

At just 12, he is absolutely over the moon and can’t wait for all the England Touch training ahead, alongside his rugby union.
He’s still dreaming big of that England Rugby shirt one day, but getting the chance to represent England in Touch is pretty special! 🏉
So incredibly proud of you, Joe! 👏❤️

09/09/2026

⚽ A fantastic achievement for Lily!

We’re delighted to share that Lily has been selected for the Regional Performance Centre squad at Plymouth Argyle.

After trialling over four weeks during the summer holidays, Lily was one of just 22 players selected for the squad — and one of only two goalkeepers to earn a place. 🧤

A brilliant achievement, Lily. Well done! 👏

09/09/2026

🎨 Big canvases. Bigger creativity.

Our Year 12 artists have been bringing some seriously impressive large-scale portraits to life this week.

From the first brushstrokes to the finished pieces, they’ve put their creativity and skills on full display.

Safe to say, they’ve smashed it. 👏

09/09/2026

This week, students are launching the Get Real Food Challenge, beginning with a simple question: what is real food, and why does it matter?

They are discovering that around two-thirds of UK teenagers’ food energy comes from ultra-processed food (UPF), which can crowd out the foods that help keep us healthy.

Students are exploring how to tell the difference between real food and UPF. Real food is food in, or close to, its natural form, such as fruit, vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, meat and plain yoghurt. They are also learning to look for UPF clues, including long ingredients lists, unfamiliar additives and foods engineered to look and taste exactly the same every time.

Over the next five weeks, students will use their Real Food Passports, join the school
competition and explore how food can affect mood, concentration, energy, fullness and health. The aim isn’t perfection, it’s curiosity, noticing what we eat and trying to choose more real food when we can. The Get Real Food Challenge is on!

Falmouth Advertising

You can read about the challenge in more depth by reading our letter here: https://shorturl.at/pewd1