Headteacher's Bulletin
20/10/2023 - Edition 6
Highlights of the Week
What a great way to conclude the final week of this half-term—celebrating the achievements of our students across all year groups in our Celebration Assemblies. Congratulations to our highest achievers Nina-Rose Hamilton in Year 7, Israel Adeoye in Year 8, Ciaran Carter in Year 9, Avish Bhundia in Year 10 and joint winners Elizabeth Polipartov & Peter Clancy in Year 11 - you are all totally brilliant!
Last night, our Year 11s participated in their penultimate Parents' Evening, and I would like to extend my gratitude to all the parents who attended, as well as to the staff who dedicated their evening to providing essential guidance and practical advice. The discussions were extremely productive, zeroing in on bespoke actions for each student. As our Year 11s prepare for the critical year ahead, their commitment and focus are indeed palpable.
In addition to this, we were delighted to welcome over 50 Year 7 families to our Reading Event this morning. Organised by Ms Charlton, the occasion was designed to emphasise the significance of shared and guided reading for students of all ages. It served as a compelling reminder that the practice and joy of reading together should not diminish after primary school; it continues to be a vital instrument for both the intellectual and emotional development of our children. I also thoroughly enjoyed my classroom visits this week, and it was truly heart-warming to see some of our year 8 students completely immersed in the joy of shared reading with their teachers. If you’d like to see some more suggestions from Ms Charlton please check out her short video on our social media pages.
Notices
Parent Governor Vacancy : We have a vacancy for a parent governor and will be inviting nominations after half term. Please take the time to have a look at the role description to see if it is something you would like to do.
Parents of Year 11 Students : Teddington Sixth Form will be holding their Open Morning events on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 November 2023. For more information click here.
Online Safety: A polite reminder to parents to regularly monitor your child's internet usage. Our collaborative efforts can help ensure online safety.
Year 7 PGL Residential: Due to inflationary pressures, the PGL company has found it necessary to increase the cost of this trip. A letter has been sent to Year 7 parents today to communicate this change. We understand that this adjustment may be challenging for some families. All deposits have been refunded to student sQuid accounts, and re-enrolment onto the trip will necessitate transferring a £42 deposit to the new trip offer. For families wishing to apply for financial support, please Click here. The deadline for such requests is 6th November.
