Headteacher's Bulletin
22/05/26 - Edition 98
Mr Lisseman - Headteacher
Dear Parents & Carers,
As we reach the final week before the half term break, there has been a real sense of reflection and celebration across Twickenham School.
Students took part in Achievement Award assemblies this week, recognising the hard work, effort and progress shown throughout the term. It is always a pleasure to celebrate the many successes of our students and the positive contributions they make to school life each day.
Meanwhile, GCSE examinations continue for our Year 11 students, who are conducting themselves brilliantly during this demanding time. Today marked their final official day at school before the exam season continues independently. Students took part in an incredibly emotional farewell assembly, reflecting on their five years at Twickenham School and the memories, friendships and experiences they have shared along the way.
It has been wonderful to see how much they have grown and developed into thoughtful, resilient and impressive young people. We are incredibly proud of them all and look forward to seeing all they go on to achieve in the future.
We wish all students and families a restful half term break and look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the academic year.
Ms Green - Head of Drama
Last week’s Twickenham’s Got Talent was a brilliant evening full of creativity, confidence, and unforgettable performances, with the winners decided by our judging panel.
There were so many fantastic acts, and we are incredibly proud of every student who took to the stage. It takes real bravery to get on stage in front of hundreds of audience members.
🎭 Third place went to Edith for her creative Shakespeare mash-up drama performance.
🎹 Second place was awarded to Yesha, who performed a beautiful piano solo while singing along.
🎤 The audience vote went to Oyinda who wowed the crowd with her incredible voice singing a song from Wicked.
But the overall winner was Muhammad, whose comedy sketch about a parents’ evening at school had the entire audience crying with laughter. His confidence, timing and humour made for a truly unforgettable performance.
A huge well done to all the acts who took part. The talent and effort on display made it such a special night for everyone involved.
Muhammad's tutor class of 7P are so proud of him!
Ms Martin - Assistant Headteacher and Head of Careers
A reminder that work experience week runs 08-12 June. Students preparing for their WEX placement should ensure they are fully organised before starting. Please confirm important details such as placement hours, dress code requirements, lunch arrangements, travel plans, and any other expectations with your employer.
Students who are still arranging a placement need to act quickly and secure one as soon as possible through Career Thread.
Ms Cutting - Head of Year 7
As we reach the end of another fantastic half term, it is hard to believe that Year 7 are already approaching the final part of their first year with us. It feels like only yesterday that they were arriving in September, finding their way around, meeting new teachers and settling into secondary school life. Since then, they have grown in confidence, embraced new opportunities and achieved so much across the school.
This half term alone has seen success in the Maths Challenge, wonderful performances from the Year 7 Band, strong participation in the Barometer Tutor Challenges, excellent attendance, sporting achievements, Teaching and Learning Awards, impressive assessment results and enjoyable reward trips. We are also incredibly proud of the students who have been selected for Transition Ambassador training. These students, chosen for their attendance, behaviour and improvements across different areas of school life, will become Year 7 student leaders, helping to host Year 5 open days, Year 6 taster days and primary school visits next half term. It has been wonderful to see so many students getting involved, trying new things and representing the year group so positively.
There is already so much to celebrate, and with the summer term still ahead of us, I know there is even more to come. Well done, Year 7!
Ms Wilson - School librarian
A huge thank you to all the parents who have already purchased a book. We are so grateful for your generosity.
To celebrate the National Year of Reading, we’re inviting parents and carers to support our school library by purchasing a book from our library wish list. Each book bought goes directly into our collection, helping to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Your generosity will make a real difference, giving students access to exciting new stories, information books, and authors they might not otherwise discover.
Every book donated is enjoyed by many students for years to come – a lasting gift that supports learning, imagination, and a vibrant reading culture across the school.
The books on the Wish List are all available for donation and many of them will also earn us 20p in extra free books for every £1 you spend.
If you decide to order something from the list, you can do so securely online directly from Scholastic and your donation will be delivered directly to school.
Thank you for helping us make reading flourish this year and beyond.
Twickenham School
Percy Road
Twickenham
TW2 6JW
0208 894 4503