RTS Parents' Newsletter

Well done to all Year 10 and Year 11 students for working incredibly hard during the last two weeks for their AP5/Mock GCSE exams. Sitting these under formal exam conditions is vital for their development and mental resilience when it comes to the final GCSEs. They are familiar with the routines around entering the examination halls, ensuring they have the correct equipment, seeing external invigilators; and above all the preparation and revision involved in each examination. Year 11 are now just 7 weeks away from their final examinations.

Elsewhere around school, over half of the cohort of Year 8 headed off on their three day PGL residential trip and what glorious weather they have had for it! We can't wait to hear about their adventures and experiences on their return.

Now that Spring is officially here, I do hope that this warmer weather stays with us. Hoping that you have a wonderful weekend.

~Ms K Dooley | Head Teacher

Following on from the Year 10 Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge earlier in the term (see Newsletter 24 Jan 2025); last week saw the Richmond Regional Final. Schools from the local area came together for an evening celebrating their achievement and to hear their fantastic speeches. We were very proud to have two students representing RTS; and share our congratulations with all of the speakers for sharing their passions and thoughts. The speakers were judged by a panel who decided on a Regional Champion and all students were presented with a certificate by The Mayor, Councillor Richard Pyne.

Following on from the event, we were delighted to receive an email from one of judges:

I wanted to send a note to congratulate your two excellent speakers, Dylan and Erika. They both did a fantastic job. It was wonderful to hear about Dylan’s love for music, which he communicated so brilliantly. I was also very moved by Erika’s story, which she captured and structured very eloquently. I left really impressed with the quality of their speeches and I hope they feel very proud.

What a wonderful email to receive and congratulations to both students for truly representing RTS and our values.

It's that time again! Tickets for our upcoming school production of Willy Russell's Blood Brothers are now on sale! Come along and support our young production crew and buy your tickets now via ParentPay.

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

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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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