Headteacher's Bulletin
27/01/25 - Edition 49
Mr Lisseman - Headteacher
Dear Parents,
Apologies for the late delivery of our weekly bulletin. Last week, we marked Holocaust Memorial Day with powerful assemblies delivered by Ms. Riordan. Her heartfelt presentations reminded us of the importance of remembering the past to build a brighter & more compassionate future. The students showed great respect and engagement, reflecting on the lessons of history and their relevance to our lives today.
The Year 9 Options assemblies were another key moment for our Year 9 students last week, as Heads of Subjects presented their courses to guide students in choosing their GCSE pathways. These sessions were informative and inspiring, helping students understand the exciting opportunities ahead and make confident decisions about their futures. Year 9 Parents are all expected to join us to discuss these options during our Year 9 Options evening on 6 February.
I have been so impressed on my learning walks this week with students working extremely hard during the independent practice sections of their lessons, showing real pride and confidence in their work. Well done to everyone.
A reminder to all parents, if your child is unwell and unable to attend school, please notify the school before 8.30 am on each day they are absent by one of the following methods:
- Email: ts-studentabsence@twickenhamschool.org.uk
- Call: 0208 8944503 and leave a message on the student absence line.
Thank you to all staff, students, and families for your ongoing support. Have wonderful week ahead.
We would like to remind all parents and carers that it is a school requirement for every student to have a locker. Lockers provide students with a secure and organised space to store their books, materials, and personal belongings throughout the school day. They help students stay organised, reduce the physical strain of carrying heavy bags, and encourage responsibility for their belongings.
Lockers are available for a one-time rental fee of £20, which covers the duration of your child’s time at Twickenham School. Payment can be made via sQuid. In the event a replacement key is required, this can be issued for an additional fee of £5.
Once payment is processed, our administrative team will allocate a locker and issue the key.
We thank you for your support in the matter.
Mr Hayes - Head of PE
It’s been an action-packed week in the PE department!
- Basketball: The Year 8/9 and Year 7 Boys Basketball teams enjoyed competitive contests against Teddington.
- Football: Congratulations to the U13 Girls Football team for their fantastic performance in the 2nd round of the National Cup.
- Richmond Borough Basketball Tournament: The U13 Girls Basketball team represented the school with pride, finishing in an impressive 4th place.
- Boccia Event: A huge thank you to our amazing sports leaders who organized and ran the Primary SEN Boccia event on Thursday.
Star of the Week:
A special shout-out to Davita in Year 9, who has shown exceptional leadership qualities this week. On Tuesday, she coached the Year 7 Netball Club, followed by coaching the U13 Girls Basketball team on Wednesday. Davita is a true testament to the school’s values, fostering belonging and setting a great example for her peers.
