Headteacher's Bulletin
07/06/24 - Edition 29
Highlights of the week
Firstly, I would like to commend our Year 11 students for their unwavering dedication as they continue to work diligently on their exams. Their perseverance is truly commendable, and we are confident that their hard work will yield excellent results. We are looking forward to having their leavers assembly on Thursday 13th June and we will begin study leave immediately afterwards bringing it forward by 2 days.
With the warm weather gracing us, the school has been buzzing with a unique blend of excitement and mystery. Recently, you may have seen some spooky clues and heard eerie tannoy messages echoing through our halls. These intriguing elements appear to be originating from our Drama and Music departments. I encourage all students to keep their eyes peeled for more clues and to engage in deciphering the spooky messages. Rest assured, more will be revealed in due course!
This month, we are also celebrating PRIDE with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and love. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to reinforce our commitment to creating an environment where every student feels valued and respected.
In addition, we wish our 17 students embarking on the Duke of Edinburgh expedition to the Chiltern Hills the very best. This expedition is a testament to their adventurous spirit and dedication, and we look forward to hearing about their experiences.
Our spike ball team is also gearing up for a tournament today. We extend our best wishes to them for a successful and enjoyable competition.
Lastly, we take a moment to commemorate Paige Connor, an ex-student who sadly passed away five years ago. Paige's mum and Paige's friends and teachers will have a small annual ceremony this evening in Paige's memory. Paige continues to inspire us, and we honour her legacy within our school community.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Together, we will continue to foster an environment where our students can aspire, achieve, and enjoy.
Richmond Rhythm and Dance competition
We were proud to host 76 incredibly skilled dancers yesterday evening, welcoming a full audience of families and schools from our wider community to enjoy a celebration of dance in our borough. Dancers from Springwell, Heathfield, Hampton, Twickenham and Boundless dance groups created and performed routines for a panel of judges, who provide thoughtful and motivating feedback. We were proud to take home the 3rd place trophy and look forward to working hard for the next competition opportunity.
In PE this week
With the return to school, we are delighted to announce the resumption of our Rounders and Cricket leagues. The U13 and U15 Girls' Rounders teams delivered strong performances against Teddington School, showcasing their skills and determination.
Additionally, we witnessed two thrilling matches featuring the U13 Boys' Cricket team against Teddington School and the U13 Girls' Cricket team against Christ School. Both matches were closely contested, highlighting the competitive spirit of our students.
It is also fantastic to see a high number of students attending Tennis Club on Mondays. The enthusiasm and participation are commendable.
As we prepare for the Richmond Borough Athletics event on Wednesday, 26 June, it has been wonderful to see so many students committed to Athletics Club. This dedication is crucial as we build up to the selection of the team that will represent our school. Selection letters will be sent home next week.
Rugby parking Volunteeers needed
The Friends of Twickenham School (PTA) are in search of volunteers to help run the rugby parking on 8 June. As the biggest fundraiser the FOTS has, its very important that they are fully staffed. If you have some free time to help out, please click here to sign up.
