Headteacher's Bulletin

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back! It’s been a fantastic first week following our two-week break, with students quickly settling back into the rhythm of school life. We’ve already embarked on a theatre trip, and our Year 11 students have shown a commendable commitment to their studies, kicking off their first set of mock exams with focus and maturity. Their attendance, behaviour, and attitude towards these assessments have been impressive, with so many demonstrating exemplary revision practices in between exams. Good luck, Year 11—you’ve got this, and we’re incredibly proud of your dedication and determination!

Next week marks our much-anticipated fundraising efforts for Children in Need, an event that always brings out the generosity and spirit of our school community. Alongside this, we will be observing a one-minute silence on Monday, 11th November, in honour of Remembrance Day, paying respects to all who have suffered as a result of war or conflict.

A couple of quick reminders:

1. Natural hair colours only are allowed
2. No long nails (acrylic or otherwise)
3. No trainers
4. Blazers are worn at all times in the corridor (jumpers are optional)
5. No hoodies in the playground or in school

As the weather turns cold - please ensure all your children have a warm winter school coat.

Please ensure that all students arrive to school by 8.25am at the latest so that they have time to be at their tutor room by 8.30am.

Please read on for further updates in this busy and exciting term ahead.

Each Monday morning in tutor time, students and their form tutors review the weekly student bulletin. This is a round up of all the important information, notices and reminders that they need to know. the bulletin is also posted on the screens around school so they can refer back to it at any time.

We are very proud to be supporting the 2024 BBC Children in Need campaign on 15 November, to raise money for Children ‘who carry the weight of the world on their shoulders’. Students have listened in assemblies this week to find out about they can make very small sacrifices to better the lives of others, including those in our own community.

There is a range of different activities and competitions that students can be involved in:

• House Non uniform day – suggested donation £1 or £2
• House bake competition and sale
• Art Poster Competition
• Sponsored 5K walk/run during PE lessons

It would be wonderful if, together we can reach our school target of £1000. Thank you for your support.

We are hosting a book fair from 19 - 21 November.

This is a great opportunity for our students to buy the latest reads as well as some renowned favourites. Students can browse at break and lunch time and make purchases after school.

Every book sold earns free books for our library.

We are looking forward to some strong house competitions, starting with the Children in Need bake sale next Friday!

Welcome Back to PE!
It has been wonderful to welcome all our students back to Physical Education. The energy and enthusiasm are contagious!

Sponsored 5K Cross Country Run
Next week, students will participate in a 5K cross-country run during their PE lessons to raise money for Children in Need. Each student has been given a sponsor form to complete, so please help them secure sponsors for this fantastic cause!

Recent Fixtures:

• Basketball: Congratulations to the U16 Boys and Girls Basketball teams for a great start to their league, facing St Richard Reynolds in their first matches.
• Football: The Year 11 Boys Football team wrapped up their season with a match against St Richard Reynolds.

Team Sponsorship Opportunity
Do you own a business or know someone who does? We are seeking sponsorships for our team kits! For more information, please contact Mr. Hayes at info@twickenhamschool.org.uk.

Cross Country Trials

Trials for the school cross country team will take place after-school on Tuesday for the event on Friday 20 November. If students wish to try out for the team they should meet Mr Hayes at 3pm outside the sports centre in their PE kit.

• Monday, 11 November: Year 7 Girls Football vs. Hampton High (Away)
• Tuesday, 12 November: U14 Girls Football vs. RTS (Away)
• Thursday, 14 November: U16 Boys Basketball vs. Orleans Park (Away)

This vaccination is recommended to help protect your child against flu. Flu can be an unpleasant illness and sometimes causes serious complications. Vaccinating your child will also help protect more vulnerable family and friends by preventing the spread of flu.

Please complete one consent form for each child to ensure your child receives their vaccination.

The Nurse team will visit school on Tuesday 12 December. They will be offered the live nasal flu spray or the injectable porcine free flu vaccine. The nasal spray vaccination is a quick and simple spray up the nose. Even if your child had it last year, it is recommended to have the flu vaccine again this year due to changes in flu strains circulating each year.

Dates for the Diary

Friday 15 November - Children in Need non-uniform day and bake sale

Tuesday 19 November to Thursday 21 November - Book Fair

Thursday 21 November - Year 7 Parent's Evening

Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 November - The Addams Family musical

Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Jonathon Lisseman

Headteacher

Twickenham School

Percy Road

Twickenham

TW2 6JW

0208 894 4503