RTS Parents' Newsletter

What a week - 5 years and 2 months after our first inspection, we welcomed back Ofsted on Tuesday and Wednesday for our long-anticipated second inspection. This was what is called an 'ungraded inspection'. This does not result in an individual graded judgement and instead it focuses on determining whether the school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. You can find the details of our first inspection on our website. We would expect to receive the outcome of this most recent inspection mid-May.

On behalf of all of the staff and trustees, thank you to all of those families who contacted us by a variety of means to wish us well and to send us such positivity and affirmations of how much your children love RTS. Whilst we were deep in preparations, and during the two-day inspection, your words were incredibly lifting and a huge support to staff.

I think I can confidently say that staff will be enjoying a much deserved rest this weekend before returning on Monday for our last week of the Spring Term.

Please read an urgent message below from FoRTS. They are seeking a Treasurer (or two) to replace the current Treasurers who are stepping down at the end of this academic year when their respective children leave Year 11 and the school.

I look forward to seeing many of you at our annual school production, which this year is Willy Russell's Blood Brothers, on Tuesday 01, Wednesday 02 and Thursday 03 April.

Enjoy your weekend - the weather is set to be warm.

~Ms K Dooley | Head Teacher

Last call for tickets for our upcoming school production of Willy Russell's Blood Brothers! Come along and support our young production crew and buy your tickets now via ParentPay. The deadline for buying your tickets has been extended to Sunday 30 March. We look forward to seeing as many of you possible join us in watching what we know will be a thought-provoking and emotional show.

On Wednesday 25 March we took the Year 9 Rugby 7s team to Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens - The world's largest school rugby tournament! This is the first time the school has been represented at this tournament.

The boys were drawn in a very tough group with games against Sherborne School, Queen Elizabeth's Hospital School and Oakham School.

Results were a mixed bag but a great effort from everyone involved nonetheless!

• Game 1: RTS - Sherborne School = 24-17
• Game 2: RTS - Queen Elizabeth's Hospital = 7-34
• Game 3: RTS - Oakham School = 14-35

A shout out for our try scorers: Stanley (1), Josh (1), Eric (1), Devraj (1), Dorian (1), George (2); and a huge well done to the whole team: Henry B., Stanley, Devraj, Edward, George H., Charlie, Dorian, Benjamin O., Devan, Eric, Jake, and Joshua Z.

Thank you to Mr Glossop for working hard with this team and for organising.

Your FoRTS team,

Carmelle (Chair and Acting Secretary) and Jason & Somi (Treasurers)

General: forts@rts.richmond.sch.uk

Parking: fortsparking@rts.richmond.sch.uk

If you have concerns in relation to a student at RTS or indeed with regards to your own child, you may want to contact Single Point of Access (SPA) which acts as a central information hub for all professional agencies in Kingston and Richmond.

Richmond and Kingston SPA

The SPA phone lines are now open as follows:

• Monday-Thursday 08.00-17.15 and Friday 08.00-17.00 - the phone number during these times is 020 8547 5008

• Out of hours: 020 8770 5000

Hounslow Early Help Assessment

• Telephone number: 020 8583 6600

• Out of hours: 020 8583 2222

• Email: earlyhelp@hounslow.gov.uk

NSPCC:

Speak to a counsellor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Telephone number: 0808 800 5000, or text 88858

• Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

• Signvideo using British Sign Language (Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm)

Full-term dates and Inset day information is available on the school's website:

• Spring Term 2: Monday 24 February-Friday 04 April

Please find the Parent Calendar Summary for 2024-2025. Please check this regularly as some dates and times may be adjusted throughout the year.

Chase Bridge Primary School have kindly extended a warm welcome and invitation to their next Family and Well-being Coffee Morning to RTS families.

If you are interested in attending, please complete the Google Form; or if viewing on a separate device you can scan the QR code on the poster.

Where Big Ideas Begin!

This April, we're launching a week of pure entrepreneurial energy, and any/all 7-15 year olds are invited to take centre stage.

From brainstorming brilliant ideas to crafting compelling pitches, this hands-on experience will equip budding entrepreneurs with the skills and confidence to turn their dreams into reality.

Details:

• Launch It Neasden
• Monday, April 07 - Friday April 11
• 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours per day)
• 7-15 years
• £40 per day/ £200 for the entire bootcamp

SIGN UP HERE

What's In Store for Attendees:

• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Learn to see challenges as opportunities and develop groundbreaking solutions.
• Creativity & Critical Thinking: Unlock creative potential and think outside the box.
• Resilience & Confidence: Build the mental fortitude to overcome obstacles and shine.
• Money Smarts: Master the fundamentals of budgeting, pricing, and making your first sale.
• Pitching & Public Speaking: Develop the art of persuasion and deliver impactful presentations.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Collaborate with peers and learn to lead with confidence.

Our workshops will delve into various exciting fields, including fashion, authorship, influencing, beauty & well-being, foodpreneurship and much more!

Flexibility to Fit Your Schedule:

We understand that everyone's schedule is different. That's why you can choose to join us for the entire week or select individual days that work best for you!

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to unleash your entrepreneurial potential. Join us and embark on a journey of discovery, creativity, and empowerment.

We wanted to remind you about your school’s exclusive discount code. Parents simply need to enter SCHOOL20 at checkout to receive £20 off when they book a minimum of 2 days.

March is a key time for families to arrange their holiday childcare, and our camps are filling up fast! To ensure your school’s parents don’t miss out on this special offer, we’d be incredibly grateful if you could share it in your newsletters or updates.

• Limited discounted places available – prices increase as spaces fill, so early booking means bigger savings!
• Flexible booking options – we accept Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare Vouchers, and offer booking protection with Flex.

High School Musical JR.

Sing 2

If you'd rather be in the audience than on stage, there’s still time to book one of the last few tickets for Aladdin JR. or Legally Blonde JR.!

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