Truro College - Truro and Penwith College

Student Profiles
Kim Davey started playing tag rugby at school and joined the College Academy
alongside her A level studies. She very quickly developed into a consistent
performer and was an invaluable player within the College team. She was
selected to represent the South West Colleges and England colleges’ teams
and then progressed through the talent development group to be selected to
play for England U20’s. After leaving college to study at St Mary’s, Twickenham
she has continued to develop and should be a player to watch out for in the full
England squad in the near future.
Taylor Williams is currently following an A level programme. He has played Cricket for Notts 2nd XI
and is part of their Academy programme. He was the youngest ever player to represent Cornwall Minor
County Team and is currently playing for Cornwall U21, having played for the county throughout the
age groups. He is quoted as saying that the Academy here at Truro College “has given me the chance
to practise daily in high class facilities and is the ideal opportunity to help me move onto the next level
and hopefully a professional contract”.
Becky Cantin joined Truro College from Wadebridge School
in order to follow the BTEC National Diploma in Sports
Performance and Excellence and develop her Netball
further through the Netball Academy. She is also studying
the Netball Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence
(AASE) which is designed to develop skills that focus on
a career in sport. Becky has had a very successful career
in Netball since the age of 13 when she was part of the
Cornwall Development. As her skills developed she rose to
the England U17 Squad, acting as Vice Captain and she is
currently playing in the England U19 Squad and the Team
Bath Youth Squad.
Malcolm Hearn is currently studying a National Diploma in Sports
Performance and Excellence, along with an Advanced Apprenticeship in
Sporting Excellence in Rugby (AASE). His long term aim is to obtain a
professional contract on completion of his studies. He has represented
England Under 16s and Under 18s and is currently in training for the
forthcoming Six Nations Tournament. He has also played for the South
West region and local clubs at Redruth and Helston. Malcolm was
instrumental in the College’s success at Twickenham when they won the
Daily Mail Cup Final in 2009.
How to apply
Application forms are available from schools
or from the College. For further information
please call Truro College on 01872 267000
or visit www.trurocollege.ac.uk
student
Quotes
“I have had a really fun and enjoyable experience,
I feel the Academy has helped me develop my skills
which has enabled me to represent my county and
progress to university.”
Kat Dawe, Women’s Football Academy
“The Academy gives opportunities to build confidence
and ability in match play. A brilliant way of meeting new
friends in College and becoming part of a team.”
Lydia Bowden, Netball Academy
“Best Rugby Experience Ever.”
Kyle Armstrong, following Daily Mail Cup win 2009
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