NEW multi-million-pound facilities have been officially unveiled at a Newquay secondary school.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was carried out to open the newly refurbished scheme at Treviglas Academy, which has been led by The Roseland Trust over the past five years.

The major developments include a new humanities block, a new build replacing outdated 1980s temporary classrooms, six modern classrooms, reconfigured teaching spaces, and a purpose-built lecture theatre.

The transformation project, which has been funded through the government’s Condition Improvement Fund and trust reserves, has been designed to support flexible, future-focused teaching and learning.

Internal refurbishments include a redesigned library, now a central hub for reading and independent study, upgraded conferencing facilities, improved catering areas and enhanced drama and rehearsal spaces supporting curriculum and extracurricular activity.

Outdoor improvements include a full redevelopment of the Quad, funded via Section 106 contributions from Cornwall Council.

Features include tiered seating, landscaped walkways, planting, and a catering pod.

The redevelopment of the area has been designed as a social, performance, and informal learning space for students and the wider school community.

The ribbon cutting was carried out by Floyd Steadman OBE, deputy lieutenant of Cornwall and former headmaster, in the presence of the CEO of The Roseland Multi Academy Trust, Chris Challis.

Newquay and St AustellMP Noah Law was also in attendance along with a wide range of guests including representatives of Cornwall Council, education leaders from across Cornwall, construction partners KEIR, TEC, 3MS, Kendall Kingscott and Cunningham Tylor, as well as community stakeholders, including former teaching staff.

Attendees were guided on tours of the school by student leaders, who showcased the Academy’s enhanced learning environments and spoke passionately about their experiences and opportunities available at Treviglas.

Guests visited the new humanities block which replaced the former Elliot Hut classrooms, as well as the refurbished library, lecture theatre, conference room and food tec rooms, before being welcomed into the redeveloped quad area, which was originally the site of the former community school swimming pool.

Guests were also treated to an acoustic performance by Esme (Year 8) while enjoying a cream tea, followed by a flash mob inspired by the school’s recent production of Macbeth, before hearing short speeches from invited guests.

CEO of The Roseland Multi Academy Trust, Chris Challis, said: “This investment represents our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional learning environments for our communities. Treviglas Academy is a powerful example of the belief we have in creating spaces that enable our students to succeed.”

“It is a proud moment for our entire school community,” added headteacher James Rogers.

“These facilities are already making a real difference to the daily experience of our students. We now finally have the environment and buildings to match our ambitions for our students, families and wider community.”

Special guest Floyd Steadman OBE, deputy lieutenant of Cornwall, said: “My challenge to students is to make the most of these opportunities and strive to achieve their full potential.”

Further developments are already in progress to ensure the academy continues to grow and inspire its community for years to come.