Thursday 21 July 2016 Curriculum Enhancement Day Tuesday 19 July was the Teddington School Curriculum Enhancement Day. There were a variety of activities for students to participate in and we were delighted to see them taking full advantage of all the experiences on offer. A particular highlight was the visiting Zoo. Upcoming Events Thursday 18 August As Level Result Day Thursday 25 August GCSE Result Day Monday 5 September & Tuesday 6 September INSET Days Wednesday 7 September Year 7 Return Thursday 8 September Years 8, 9, 10 & 11 Return Thursday 8 September Year 12 Induction Day Friday 9 September Year 12 and 13 Return It was a very enjoyable day for all. Follow us on Twitter @teddingtonschl Follow Teddington PTA
The Railway Children Theatre Trip On Wednesday 13 July Teddington School Drama Department took 30 Year 7, 8 and 9 students to see The Railway Children at The Kings Cross Theatre in London. The set and design elements of the show were amazing. The performance was set in traverse with the audience either side of the tracks with a full size steam engine entering down the tracks. A particular highlight was the scene set in the tunnel which had a black gauze curtain pulled across so you could no longer see the other side of the audience but could still see the action which took place inside the tunnel. This allowed tension to be built along with the increase in pace and the sound of the train getting closer and closer. The performance was excellent and allowed students to use their imaginations to see what is truly possible in the world of theatre and hopefully inspired them to adapt these ideas and apply them to their own work in lessons. The students thoroughly enjoyed the show and were as ever great ambassadors for the school. Miss Kelly Jenkinson Subject Leader of Drama Year 12 Treasure Hunt On Tuesday 19 July Year 12 spent their Curriculum Enhancement Day on a treasure hunt in London. They put themselves into teams and received their challenges on The South Bank at 10.30am. These involved collecting various items and taking photos by famous landmarks. Despite the heat, the teams approached the day with energy and enthusiasm. Several cooled off in the South Bank fountains at the end of the day. The winning teams will be announced, and prizes given, in the first assembly in September. Do not forget to email your photos to Mrs Carroll. Mrs Jo Carroll Sixth Form Administrator
German Exchange From Thursday 14 July to Tuesday 19 July, 27 Teddington School Year 9 students and 3 staff visited our German exchange school in beautiful Konstanz. We would like to thank our partner school, the Geschwister Scholl Schule, for their fabulous hospitality. During our visit we went on day trips by boat to Friedrichshafen, Meersburg and also Stein am Rhein in Switzerland. Teddington students thoroughly enjoyed the lake and all the water activities on offer. Konstanz is such a brilliant location and the students really made the most of the opportunity to immerse themselves in German culture and language. The German teachers, head teacher and families always make us feel incredibly welcome and some great friendships were formed. The German students will make the return trip to Teddington in September and we are all really looking forward to welcoming them here.
Term Dates 2016 Autumn Term 2016 Staff Training Days Year 7 return to school Year 13 Results Review Days Year 12 Induction Days Years 8 11 return to school Years 12-13 return to school Staff Training Day Half Term Staff Training Day Monday 5 September Wednesday 21 December Monday 5 & Tuesday 6 September Wednesday 7 September Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 September Wednesday 7 & Thursday 8 September Thursday 8 September Friday 9 September Friday 21 October Monday 24 - Friday 28 October Monday 5 December Music Extra-Curricular Timetable Autumn Term 2016 Monday lunchtime: String group (Ms Bowman MU2) Monday lunchtime: Boys singing group (Mr Cragg MU1) Tuesday lunchtime: Year 12 singing group (Mr Cragg MU1) Tuesday 3:15-5:00: Open Mic Night (Mr Cragg MU1) Wednesday lunchtime: School Choir (Mr Cragg MU1) Wednesday 3:15-4:30: School Orchestra (Ms Bowman and Ms Wells MU2) Thursday 12:45 1:05: Lower School Harmony Singers (Ms Wells MU2) Thursday lunchtime: Year 10 singing group (Mr Cragg MU1) Thursday 3:20 4:45: Soul Band (Mr Cragg and Ms Wells MU1) Friday lunchtime: Upper School Harmony Singers (Mr Cragg MU1) Friday 12:45 1:05: Ukulele Group (Ms Wells MU2)
Teddington School PTA Update To keep up with the latest PTA news and events follow us on Twitter @teddschpta or follow us on Facebook Uniform Did you know the PTA sells second hand uniform? Please contact Emma Johnson with any uniform enquiries. Donations always welcome. Help Needed Can you spare an hour or two to help the PTA? Opportunities to help are coming along all the time. House drama competition on 6th July. Can you spare an hour to help serve drinks to parents watching the plays? pta@teddingtonschool.org October: Bollywood Nights. We need lots of help on the bar and many other jobs December: Christmas tree sale. This is incredibly popular and sells out every year. Can you spare an hour to lug trees around, sell trees, make tea or coffee, or drop leaflets in local roads. Even an hour makes a difference Just want to help? email us and we can offer suggestions: pta@teddingtonschool.org 50/50 Club Raise funds for the school and have a chance of winning. 50/50 Club: If you would like a chance to win some money while at the same time raising funds for school, take part in our 50/50 club by completing this form and emailing it to pta@teddingtonschool.org. Half the money raised goes directly to the school and the other half of the money is distributed as prizes. Be in it to win it. Teddington Trading - Local businesses advertising to all parents Teddington Trading - Local businesses advertising to all parents Please click the link below to access the July edition of Teddington trading https://fluencycontent2-schoolwebsite.netdna-ssl.com/ FileCluster/Teddington/Mainfolder/TTmasterJuly16.pdf To advertise or if you have any questions please email pta@teddingtonschool.org