Pennoweth Tribes

What are Tribes?

At Pennoweth school, we have tribes to help all children (and staff) in school become more involved in friendly competition and feel a greater sense of safety and belonging.
Everyone in school is part of a tribe; they allow everyone to feel part of a bigger team outside of their classroom. All children (and staff) have their own tribal polo shirts that they are able to wear on PE days and during tribal competitions.
Our tribes are named after four famous and beautiful gardens in Cornwall:
Glendurgan
Trebah
Eden
Heligan
Our tribal leaders for 2025 – 2026 have been voted for!
After a close-run competition including some incredible speeches, Pennoweth’s new tribal leaders have been announced – these children will serve as role models for the school and are there to support not only their tribe but every child (and adult) at Pennoweth. Well done tribal leaders!
Glendurgan – Joseph and Starla
Trebah – Katie and Harrison
Heligan – Esme and Carson
Eden – Harris and Albie
We look forward to seeing our leaders in action over the course of this year!

How does ‘Tribal Warfare’ work?

Children can collect tribal points for doing amazing things and following our DNA each day in school. This could be through things such as holding the doors open, answering questions in class, or being safe outside. Tribal points are collected in tubes in each classroom and counted each week. Large numbers of points are awarded to tribes through events such as sports day and tribal warfare week.
Winning tribes from each half term participate in ‘Tribal Treats’, where they have an afternoon of fun, e.g. a film afternoon or ice creams on the field.
Then, at the end of the year, the winning tribe will visit their tribal garden for a fun day out where they will be able to celebrate together.