Teddington School Newsletter
Friday 8 May 2026
Dear Families
As we approach the end of another busy week, there is much to celebrate across the school community.
Firstly, we would like to say a huge good luck and farewell to our Year 11 and Year 13 students, who have completed their final day with us today. We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved and wish them every success in their upcoming exams and future pathways.
Congratulations also go to the students who have recently taken part in their Duke of Edinburgh qualifying bronze and practice gold expeditions. It has been fantastic to see such strong determination, and resilience throughout these challenging and rewarding experiences.
We also wish our students on the Vienna High Flyers trip the very best as they continue their visit. The trip took off yesterday and early reports suggest a brilliant start, we look forward to hearing a full report when they return.
Sport has been a real highlight again this week. Yesterday saw two fantastic football fixtures to mark the end of school for our leavers:
- Our Year 11 boys’ match, split into Blue and Red teams, was a close game that ended level before going to penalties, with the Red team narrowly taking the win.
- After school, the Year 13 vs Staff match provided another exciting contest, finishing 2–2 before also going to penalties, where the teachers took the victory.
Well done to everyone who took part in both events and helped create such a positive atmosphere.
A reminder to all families about the importance of uniform expectations, as well as maintaining high standards of behaviour when travelling to and from school, including on buses and in Langdon Park. We appreciate your continued support in reinforcing these expectations.
Finally, with just two weeks remaining until the May half term, please ensure students continue to attend school every day and arrive punctually, ready to learn and make the most of every lesson.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Kind regards
Mr P Grills
Headteacher
Huge congratulations to Ellena in Year 13! 🌟
After a strong performance at the GB Championships, she’s been back at the London Aquatics Centre for the past two consecutive weekends competing in the London Regional Championships. Taking on 6 events, Ellena delivered an incredible performance bringing home 6 medals, including an amazing Gold! 🥇
We’re so proud of your dedication and achievements Ellena, what a fantastic accomplishment! 💙🏊♀️
Celebrating 100 years of inspiring the natural world 🌍🌱
During Period 1 on Wednesday, our students planted bulbs around the school to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday this week. A wonderful way to promote biodiversity, support local wildlife, and help our school environment flourish 💚
⚽️ YEAR 11 FOOTBALL SHOWDOWN ⚽️
A brilliant afternoon of football was had yesterday with Chris and Iskander leading their teams in a fantastic Year 11 match! 👏
After a closely fought game, it all came down to penalties… with Iskander’s team holding their nerve to secure the victory! 🏆🔥
Well done to everyone involved for the effort, teamwork, and great sportsmanship shown throughout and a huge congratulations to the 🔴 RED TEAM 🔴 on the win!
👏 Teddington Leadership Team Meeting with Cucina 🍽️
This week, members of the Teddington Leadership Team met with representatives from Cucina to discuss students’ experiences of the school canteen. The meeting gave students the opportunity to ask questions directly, share their views, and suggest ideas for improvement.
Our students represented the student voice exceptionally well, showing maturity, thoughtfulness, and respect throughout the discussion. Their balanced and constructive feedback highlighted what is working well and where positive changes could be made.
A huge well done to everyone involved for contributing so positively and helping to shape our school community! 🌟
🌟 Huge congratulations to Peyton! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to share that Peyton in Year 10 has received her first England call-up for the U15s camp, taking place at the end of May in Portugal ⚽
This is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of her hard work, dedication, and talent. Everyone at school wishes her the very best of luck for the camp and this exciting opportunity at international level.
Well done Peyton! What an amazing milestone! 👏
⚽ Year 13 v Staff Football Match ⚽
Yesterday saw a brilliant afternoon of football as our annual Year 13 v Staff match took place to celebrate the end of Year 13’s time at school.
It was a closely fought contest, finishing 2–2 after full time, with plenty of quality, determination, and great moments from both teams. The teachers eventually claimed victory in a dramatic penalty shootout! 🏆
A huge well done to everyone who took part and supported the event, it's a fantastic way to mark the end of an important chapter for our Year 13 students. 👏
🏅 Sports Ambassador Programme Assemblies ⚽🏀
This week, our Sports Ambassadors led assemblies to promote the school’s Sports Ambassador Programme and encourage students to get involved in sport and leadership opportunities across the school.
Our ambassadors spoke confidently and enthusiastically about the importance of teamwork, participation, and representing the school community through sport. They did a fantastic job inspiring others and showcasing the positive impact of the programme.
Well done to all of this year’s Sports Ambassadors for leading such engaging and informative assemblies! 👏
🌍👏 Huge congratulations to Louie in Year 10!
Louie recently represented Teddington RFC U15 at a tournament in France, competing against strong teams from across the UK and France. He showed great determination and teamwork throughout the day, contributing to an exciting and hard-fought set of matches, with his team going on to win the tournament! 🏆
A fantastic experience and a brilliant achievement all round! Well done Louie! 🏉
📰 The newest issue of The Kingfisher is out now!
The latest edition of our school newspaper was published this week, with every student receiving their copy during Tutor Time.
This issue’s front cover story explores how one teacher is using the hit TV show The Traitors to engage students in lessons. Inside, you’ll also discover school news, interviews, features, quizzes, and plenty more to enjoy, there really is something for everyone!
If you missed out on a copy, you can collect one from Reception or the Library. Happy reading! 📚✨
Welcome to this week’s digital parenting update, part of our series designed to help you support your child’s online world. Each week, we share advice from Internet Matters with practical tips and resources. This week’s resource is titled 'ABC Online Checklist'. You can see a snippet of the resource pictured, please click on the image to view the whole document.
As your child develops digital independence, smartphones and social media can support connection but also bring risks to wellbeing, sleep, and self-esteem. Open conversations, clear expectations, and family agreements are powerful tools to create balance. Download templates here.
Key points for parents/carers:
- Mobile phones are banned at Teddington School.
- Smartphones can affect sleep, wellbeing, and expose children to bullying, harmful content, and peer pressure.
- Most social media platforms are not age-appropriate: WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok (all 13+). These limits help protect against unsuitable content and privacy risks.
At Teddington School, Year 7 and 12 students receive school-managed iPads to support learning. Devices include safety settings and educational apps, with clear guidance for use. Please see our iPad Parent Guide for more information.
We have also produced a Parent EdTech Guide, which provides a simple overview of the online platforms we use, with links and login support.
Thank you for your continued partnership in promoting safe and healthy digital habits.
