RTS Parents' Newsletter

Today has been filled with celebrations and congratulations during our traditional end of term assemblies. Our Head Students ably presented the events and excitement levels were high across all year groups.

We looked back on the past few weeks and the many trips and visits that have been arranged by staff for students, including: Y11 Ice Skating Reward trip, Y10 GCSE Drama Peter Pan goes wrong - Lyric Theatre - Shaftesbury Ave, Y10 DofE Practice Walk - Richmond Park, Enrichment Theatre trip to The Witches - National Theatre, Y9 & Y10 Drama Frozen - Theatre Royal , Drury Lane, Y10 Houses of Parliament, Y7 Thames Young Mariners, Y10 English Romeo & Juliet theatre trip to New Wimbledon Theatre, Y11 GCSE Geography Field Trip to Stratford Olympic Park, Y10 & Y11 GCSE Drama Mrs Doubtfire - Shaftsbury Theatre, Enrichment Theatre trip to Les Mis - Sondheim Theatre, Y8 English trip to the Old Operating Theatre, Y11 GCSE Media Studies Into Film Festival - Cineworld Feltham, Y11 GCSE Drama The Woman in Black - Richmond Theatre, Y11 Royal Institute of Physics; and more besides.

Sporting fixtures and competitions have included: Y7 & 8 Girls Football, U15's Indoor Cricket, Y8 Boys Runners Up Borough Final, Y10 Boys Runners Up Borough Final, Y7 Rugby League Borough Winners, Y7 Rugby League 5th place Regional Finals, Y7 Boys 2nd Middlesex Bowl, Y9 Boys 3rd place Middlesex Shield, Y8 Boys 4th Place Middlesex Plate, Y11 Boys 2nd Middlesex Plate.

Congratulations go to Erica Y7, George M. Y8, Emilia Y9, Amy Y10 and Kayden Y11 for being presented with the Head Teacher's Awards.

Wishing you a lovely and relaxing festive break and we will see the students back on Monday 08 January for a slightly later start from 09:30, with registration at 09:45.

~Ms K Dooley | Head Teacher

We are delighted to share that Bodie, Year 10, was very proud to be awarded The Bromham Seamanship Bowl at a prize giving ceremony of the Twickenham Sea Cadet Corps this weekend. His certificate was awarded by his unit CO Martyn Mayger, who is also a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy.

The event was well attended including VIPs such as the Head of the National Sea Cadet Corps and a visiting Admiral from the Royal Navy.

The Twickenham Sea Cadet unit welcomes new recruits from the local area aged 10-18 years old, Bodie's family highly recommend the organisation for the fun and challenges all the young people enjoy, and the care and attention they receive.

What a wonderful achievement - well done Bodie.

Last week the Year 10 Citizenship Group attended the Houses of Parliament. The students were really well behaved and participated in all the activities with great readiness and confidence.

Big shout out to Gino who was elected Prime Minister on that day! He was debating whether 'Exams should be banned in schools'. On the other side we had George M. as the opposition leader debating against the new proposed law in action.

The students thoroughly enjoyed the trip - they all stood in the House of Commons and stood behind the bench where the Prime Minister sits.

Jasmin - "I think it was a really good experience for us as we got to see what the Houses of Parliament looked like inside. I never thought I'd ever get the chance to see it."

Issy - "My favorite experience of the trip was when I saw all the historical paintings of all the Kings and Queens of England'.

Gino - "I really enjoyed this experience as I felt confident in delivering a speech for the first time."

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 1: First Day of Term is Monday 08 January, late start with gates open from 09:30 and registration at 09:45.

The Exchange Players present Robin Hood the Pantomime

An original old fashioned yet modern entertainment suitable for all ages! This is an

affordable in-house production featuring talented professional and local performers

alongside children from Twickenham Youth Theatre. From the pen of acclaimed local

playwright, Loz Keal, comes this fast-paced, fun-filled panto that has everything you expect –

sing-along-songs, loads of audience participation and so many groan-worthy gags that your

sides will ache!

• Robin Hood, the pantomime

18th to 22nd December Evenings at 6pm

21st & 22nd December Matinees at 2pm

Getting it on campaign website link for students aged 13-19.

Advertised on social media, GIO provides advice to help young people enjoy the season more safely, covering planning to avoid mistakes, mental health, alcohol & drugs and sexual health including emergency contraception, and local service signposting.

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score which also cleverly pays homage to the original film classics.

Award-winning Dramacube Productions are looking for 13-18 year old actors to join the cast of this crowd-pleasing, outrageous musical filled with delicious parts.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a truly a golden ticket for 13-18 year olds to perform at Hampton Hill Theatre!

Book a 2 week taster at https://www.dramacubeproductions.co.uk/youth-company/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/

Winter clubs via the FUEL Programme are now available to book from AfC's Local Offer website.

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