This has been a week of mixed emotions. Those of you whom had children in our first original cohort in 2017 will remember that we started our RTS journey in a corridor of the old Richmond upon Thames College. This week the demolition of the college reached the front of the building and 'our' corridor and first home of the school is no more. We certainly made some memories in that space and I look around me now at our beautiful building and think just how far we have come and how proud I am of what we have achieved since those first days.
There is still so much to come and now that Year 11 have finished their GCSEs (the last one was Food Technology on Wednesday) and officially left the building, we very much look forward to celebrating with them, and their families, at the Graduation event on Tuesday evening.
This is very much a time of transition. As we celebrate one cohort leaving, we are deep in plans for the transition of our next cohort - Transition day is on Monday 01 July and we look forward to welcoming our new Y6-7 students through the doors as they met their tutor groups and form tutors for the first time.
So I end the week with excitement for what is to come rather than sadness about what has passed.
Wishing you all a lovely and sun-filled weekend.
~Ms K Dooley | Head Teacher
Marko in Year 7 has been busy - not only is he achieving great things in Judo, but he took part in the English Handball Association U14 Nationals with his club, West London Eagles on Saturday 15th of June.
West London Eagles boys won and became national U14 Champions. West London Eagles girls also won the U14 national competition.
Well done Marko - what's next for you?!
This week we move across to the Humanities Team and meet Ms Stewart, Teacher of Geography:
Describe your teaching style in three words:
- Reliable, creative and enthusiastic.
If you could invite any sports personality or musician to speak to your class, who would it be and why?
- It would be a very tough decision between Dave Grohl or Billy Joel - tune after tune, the pair of them. If we’re making miracles happen - Freddie Mercury and George Michael are also both welcome in for a sing-song.
If you could redesign your classroom any way you wanted, what would it look like?
- This is actually a hot topic with my form group - some of their suggestions include bean bags instead of chairs, a class pet you can take home at weekends, LED lights under desks and a buffet-style snack bar at the back of the classroom. My dream classroom would have lots of warm-light lamps - at home, I am very anti-'big light' (it is only to be used in emergencies)!
What would be your one piece of advice to parents of your students?
- Continue pushing them to be the best version of themselves!
County Lines, gang affiliation, grooming and exploitation
The MET Police Central Youth Team, are currently running a project, offering FREE and online, parent/ carer engagement webinars in partnership with IVISON Trust. The sessions will give advice to parents/ carers, on how to spot signs of County Lines, gang affiliation, grooming and exploitation. The input will include a lived experience speaker who will explain how they themselves or their children, became involved with gangs and exploitation. The charity will also offer free long term support, to anyone who needs it or believes their young people have been or are being exploited.
Please click on the flyer for more invitation (or follow this Eventbrite link) and to reserve your free place. We would like to have as many people as possible joining the inputs.
The session for the West London boroughs (Hillingdon, Ealing, Hounslow, Wandsworth, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham) will take place on Tuesday 25th June, 6.30pm – 7.30pm.
Stevensons
Stevensons' appointment service that they offer for new starters enables peace of mind to parents to have an hour booking with one of their trained members of staff to go through the school’s full uniform, allowing for a tailored experience and ensuring that the correct uniform is purchased ready for the start of the new academic year at a new school.
Kew Fete
Looking for something to do tomorrow? The weather looks good!!!
Why not come along to the KEW FETE
Location: Pond Side, Kew Green, Kew, London, TW9 3AP
Over 100 stalls, Reuben Bond's Vintage Fairground, Entertainment on the stage all day, The famous Kew Fete Friendly Dog Show, The infamous Kew Fete Tug of War, Charity Raffle
Arts Richmond will be running their famous Affordable Art Tent with hundreds of fantastic pieces of art by local artists, all at very affordable prices, so come and bag a bargain! We will also be running a raffle to win a piece of art and sharing all the other things Arts Richmond do in the borough.
��A SHOUT OUT TO FOOTBALL-LOVING YEAR 7 GIRLS ��
Hearts of Teddlothian is seeking new players to join its Bobcats Team (u13s in September).
We’re looking for all positions, but we’re really keen to recruit:
⚽ A Keeper
⚽ Defenders
⚽ A Centre Forward
We play our home games at Waldegrave School, Twickenham, and are one of the only clubs in the
area that plays home games on a Saturday (Sunday morning lie-in anyone?!).
We’re lucky enough to be trained by @platformcoaching on a Tuesday, so have an emphasis on both fun and developing the girls as players.
Interested? We can’t wait to hear from you. Drop us a line at girlsfootball@heartsofteddlothian.com
or WhatsApp Kate on 07368134273.
Got a daughter in a different age group who’d be keen? We have spaces in various age groups
so drop us a line.
Netball Summer Camps
Join Netball Coach UK for a summer & pre-season netball camp in Richmond Upon Thames.
Our camps are open to children in School Years 2-9 and are suitable for experienced and aspiring ballers, as well as those new to the game.
What to expect: Expert coaching by qualified coaches, skills development and the chance to make new friends and tons of match play!
Summer Camp
25 & 26 July at Tiffin Girls School, KT2
Pre-season Camp
29 & 30 August at Grey Court School, TW10
Cost: £40 per session, 9am-12noon
Book at: https://netballcoachuk.com/richmondcamp
Netball Coach UK believes in the power of sport to elevate and inspire young people. Our company is run by netballers for netballers to provide high quality, fun and accessible netball provision across London.
Amazing residential camps
We’re really excited about our summer holiday residential camps, in partnership with PGL, now available to book for 8-16 year olds. This is a great opportunity for children to grow in confidence and independence during the school holidays.
What’s more, we’re happy to offer exclusive discounts for your school community!
Parents just need to add OFFER20 in the promotion box to receive an extra £20 off their booking for any 4-night stays. Or for any 7-night stays, add OFFER30 in the promotion box to receive an extra £30 off their booking.
We wouldn’t want your school parents to miss out on this exclusive offer and would really appreciate it if you could promote this in your newsletters
With 4 night and 7 night options at 2 great locations in Suffolk or Surrey to choose from, they’ll enjoy beautiful surroundings, modern accommodation, dining facilities and high adrenaline activities!
See our residential camps here: https://www.barracudas.co.uk/locations-prices/residential-camps/
We really appreciate the relationships we build with local school communities. Please do share our assets with your parents and staff in your updates and newsletters. We look forward to welcoming your school’s children to camp this year.
If you have a PTA or school association group that would be interested in partnership opportunities, please feel free to forward this on to them and get them to contact us.
