Friday 28 November 2014

Year 7 Maths Day

As part of the Hampton Independent State School Partnership, six Teddington students were selected to take part in the Year 7 Most-Able Maths Day focused on problem solving. They were joined by students from other schools in the Independent State School Partnership: Orleans Park, Lady Eleanor Hollis, Hollyfields, Hampton Boys, Hampton Academy and Tolworth Girls. The day included: solving puzzles, taking part in a workshop lecture, escaping a zombie attack, discovering the behaviour of a robotic ant, completing online challenges and working together as a team to solve problems. It was a great opportunity to work with students from other schools, share ideas, and have fun! The students said: “I loved all of the day, but my favourite bit was working with people from different schools”. “…fascinated by the ants”. “…playing bloxorx!”. “Maths will help in a zombie attack”. “Meeting new people and having fun”. “It was epic”. “You had to think hard”.

Upcoming Events Tuesday 2 December Awards Evening 2014 6-8pm Friday 5 December PTA Fashion Night 6:30-10pm

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6th Form News

Well done to Year 12 for helping with the Open Evening. It was a huge success and all our visitors were so impressed by both the building and our Year 12 students. Congratulations to Callum Bloor, and Emily Wotton, our new Head Boy and Head Girl for their impressive performance, talking in front of a large audience, about their experience of Teddington Sixth Form. Thanks as well to members of the newly appointed Sixth Form Student Leadership Team for their hard work and to all of our Year 12 students who came along to support staff on the evening.

Rotary Shoe Boxes

Well done to all the tutor groups for doing their best to fill the Rotary shoe boxes. As a reminder of the

aims of the scheme, the gift of a shoebox that can contain toys, toiletries, educational items or

household goods is a drop of happiness to the people of Eastern Europe who live in a world of poverty.

For many, it will be the first present that they have ever received and it lets them know that somebody,

somewhere, cares. Please be generous.

Thank you to Ms Harris and 7BS for their magnificent efforts.

Globe Players

Last week Year 9 enjoyed a performance from the Globe Players highlighting the poetry of the Great War. Thank you to Hannah Lister and Taya Conner for their review of the poetry performance. “On Tuesday morning, Year 9 went to see a performance of many inspirational poems from World War One. One aspect of the performance that we enjoyed was how the actors incorporated the audience in their performance. This made us feel like we were part of the act and it made us connect with the poems more. The poems were written by Wilfred Owens and Siegfried Sassoon, who were both soldiers during the World War. This made us believe in the power of each of the poems, as they were written in a soldier’s point of view. Another aspect of the play that we thought was effective was how we had already researched the poems in our previous English lessons. This made understand the meaning and background behind the poems. Songs were added to their performance to make it more humorous and enjoyable. It also included a lot

of interesting facts about how the soldiers would feel and why they wrote the poems. Throughout

different parts of the play, the actors came up to the audience, making them feel involved.

We really enjoyed this performance of different poems in World War One and we hope they continue

the play as we believe others would enjoy it just as much as we did”.

Open Mic Sessions

Well done to the students who take part in the excellent Open Mic sessions A reminder that Open Mic sessions are held on Wednesdays at 3:45pm in Mr Cragg’s room, MU1. All students and staff are welcome to perform on any instrument or voice.

Science club

Science club will take place at 3:30 every Tuesday in Lab 4 (on the second floor). All KS3 scientists are invited to join us. Mr Rayne

Knitting Club

There is to be a new knitting club on Mondays at 12:45 in ICT 2. All Year groups welcome. Mrs Gill

South Africa Wine Tasting Postponed

Unfortunately the South Africa Wine Tasting Evening on Friday 28 November has been postponed until February, exact date to be confirmed.

Early Closure 19 December 2014

The School will close early on Friday 19 December 2014 for the Christmas Holidays. Students will be dismissed at 12.45pm

Parents’ Forum

Following our successful Parents’ Forum on 18 November please see below for the future scheduled dates. 4 February 7-8pm 11 March 7-8pm 13 May 7-8pm 8 July 7-8pm We look forward to seeing you there.

Year 7 Subject Consultation Evening Questionnaire

Thank you to all the families who answered this questionnaire. Responses have been collated, discussed, and, where possible, acted upon.. A summary and details of answers can be seen on the school website. Ms J Corston

Communicating with Families

Here are some key dates for the next term you may find useful. Year 12 16 January: Reports issued. Year 11 16 January: Mock Reports issued. Week beginning 2 March: Final report issued. Year 10 Week beginning 23 February: Interim reports issued. Year 9 26 February: Key Stage 4 choices evening at 6:00-7:45pm. Week beginning 9 March: Reports issued. 18 March: Consultation evening. 26 March: Deadline for Subject Choices Forms. Year 8 9 January: Interim reports issued. Year 7

Week beginning 2 March: Interim reports issued.

Who to contact, when and how?

General school information

I need to find out about term times Visit the school website at www.teddingtonschool.org

I am interested in my child coming to Teddington School

For a place in years 7-11, visit the school admissions section on the Richmond Upon Thames website at www.richmond.gov.uk/school_admissions

For 6th form places, telephone a message to the Head of 6

th Form on 020

8943 0033

I need to find out about school events Visit the school calendar published on the school website.

I want to email the school You can either email info@teddingtonschool.org or use the enquiry form.

I want to write a letter Teddington School, Broom Road, Teddington, Middx, TW11 9PJ

I want to phone the school Call the main reception on 020 8943 0033

I need to know the names of my child’s teachers

All teachers’ names are in the front of your child’s planner

There are adverse weather conditions – will this affect the school?

Check the school website and/or telephone the main reception on 0208 943 0033

I would like to become a Governor Telephone a message to the Director of Finance & Administration on 020 8943 0033

I would like to contact or join the parents’ forum

Email pta@teddingtonschool.org

I would like to contact the school to say thanks

Email the Headteacher’s PA at CLHeadsPA@teddingtonschool.org

I would like to make a complaint Visit the school’s complaints procedure on the website at www.teddingtonschool.org

For lettings enquiries Telephone a message to the Premises Manager on 020 8943 0033

General matters regarding your child

My child has forgotten part of their uniform

Write a note in the student planner

My child has forgotten their packed lunch

Notify the main reception on 020 8943 0033 and arrange for the lunch to be brought to school where a member of the office staff will deliver it to your child

I’m unsure about an educational visit my child is going on

Telephone the main reception on 020 8943 0033

Contacting the School

If in doubt?

Call the main reception on 020 8943 0033, or

For personal issues, write a note in your child’s planner

My child has lost a personal item at school

Telephone the main reception on 020 8943 0033

My child has no credit on their lunch card

Telephone the main reception on 020 8943 0033

My child is unable to take part in a PE lesson

Write a note in the student planner

My child needs to go to another family member’s home after school

Telephone the main reception on 020 8943 0033 and a member of the office staff will inform your child

My child with be late into school Telephone the main reception on 020 8943 0033

My child is late home from school Telephone the main reception on 020 8943 0033

My child cannot attend a detention Write a note in the student planner

Curriculum matters

I have a query about one of my child’s subjects

Telephone a message to your child’s subject teacher on 020 8943 0033

My child needs help with their Post-16 option choices

Telephone a message to the Assistant Head in charge of the 6th form on

020 8943 0033

I would like to meet with a teacher or Form Tutor

Telephone a message to your child’s subject teacher or Form Tutor on 020 8943 0033

Pastoral matters

My child is ill Telephone the main reception on 020 8943 0033

My child has a medical appointment Write a note in the student planner and telephone a message to the main reception on 020 8943 0033

My child has a family issue which may upset them

Telephone the main reception to inform your child’s Form Tutor on

020 8943 0033

My child is unhappy about something Telephone the main reception to inform your child’s Form Tutor on

020 8943 0033

PTA News

A quick update on upcoming events and how you can help the PTA help our school. FASHION NIGHT – Friday 5 December, 6.30pm until 10.00pm Starts at 6.30pm so please even if you are going out why not pop along first? We have had some fantastic clothes donated. Still looking for more clothes and would love handbags and accessories. I have been to year 7 and 8 assemblies this week so if you check rucksacks you will hopefully find a programme for the event. Check out our sponsors, what’s happening on the night and what stalls we have. Something for everyone. Adults and students welcome. CHRISTMAS TREE SALE – Saturday 13 December, 9.30am until 12 noon Do come along to buy your tree at school – always a fantastic atmosphere. We receive 20% of all monies taken so please don’t head to the nearest garden centre, but come along to school. Donations of cakes will be needed on the day, plus helpers as always. Please contact Laura (newbould176@gmail.com) if you can donate/help. RAFFLE TICKETS Being sent home next week so please check out the rucksacks. £1 per ticket (£5 per child). Please support us and potentially win prizes for dinner out, theatre and much more. Will be drawn at the Christmas Tree Sale on 13 December. TEDDINGTON TRADING Penny tells me she has had lots of adverts already for the forthcoming edition. Don’t forget to mail her before Sunday if you have anything to sell/advertise (penny.lov@btinternet.com). REMINDERS Helpers List - If you have not signed up the for helpers list would love to hear from you (fionanossiter@gmail.com). Example this week was a request for goodies to fill the hamper for the Christmas Raffle. Thanks everyone who has left things in my porch! It is looking good. Christmas Puddings – Orders need to be in by Sunday so please email Helen (hcabarnett@blueyonder.co.uk ) if you have been meaning to complete the form but have not fitted that one in yet! 50:50 – Still time to join. First draw takes place on Monday at the PTA Meeting. Easyfundraising – Easy to forget but please log on via this site when internet shopping for Christmas – such an easy way to raise money for school. PTA Meeting – Monday evening from 7.30pm in Room 101 (entrance via the sports centre). Finish by 9.00pm. Fiona Nossiter Teddington School PTA Follow @TeddSchPTA