Teddington School Newsletter
Friday 5 June 2026
Dear Families
It has been a great first week back, and it has been brilliant to see our students return with such positivity, focus and enthusiasm.
A huge congratulations to our Year 10 boys' football team, who were crowned Borough Tournament Champions yesterday. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to their hard work, teamwork and determination. We are incredibly proud of them and the way they represented our school.
Today also marks the start of our annual Year 9 Paris residential visit. We wish all students and staff a wonderful trip filled with memorable experiences, cultural enrichment and plenty of opportunities to practise their French! We look forward to hearing all about their adventures when they return next week.
Our Year 11 and Year 13 students continue to work exceptionally hard as they complete their examinations. Their commitment and maturity throughout this period have been commendable, and we are very proud of their efforts. We look forward to celebrating their achievements at their upcoming proms. The Year 13 Prom will take place on Tuesday 23 June at The Wharf in Teddington, and the Year 11 Prom will be held on Thursday 25 June at The Stoop in Twickenham.
We are expecting to receive our Ofsted report in the coming weeks and will share it with parents and carers as soon as it becomes available.
Finally, we are pleased to announce that student celebration events will take place on 7 and 9 July. These events will provide an opportunity for us to thank our students for the important role they played during our recent Ofsted inspection and to celebrate this significant milestone together. Further details will follow shortly.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. I wish all our students, families and staff a restful and enjoyable weekend.
Kind regards
Mr P Grills
Headteacher
🏈 Huge congratulations to our Year 8 Mixed NFL Flag Team!
On Thursday before half term, the team competed in the London NFL Tournament, facing off against borough champions from across the capital. After a fantastic day of competition, they finished an incredible 5th place in London!
This is a first for our school, and we couldn't be prouder of their commitment, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
A fantastic achievement and a memorable milestone for our school. Well done, team! 👏🏆
🔬🧪 Year 12 Chemistry students have been investigating how temperature affects the rate of reaction.
Through practical experimentation, students collected and analysed data to explore the relationship between particle movement and reaction speed, applying key chemical principles in a hands-on setting.
A great example of scientific enquiry in action!
🚴♀️🚴♂️ An incredible achievement over the May half term!
Six of our teachers took on the challenge of cycling the entire 250km circumference of Lake Constance (Der Bodensee), one of Central Europe’s largest lakes, which borders Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
A fantastic display of determination, teamwork and resilience. Congratulations to all involved on completing this impressive journey! 👏🌍💪
⚽🏆 Congratulations to our Year 10 boys' football team on winning the Borough Tournament yesterday!
The team showed fantastic determination, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the competition. We are incredibly proud of their achievement and the way they represented the school.
Well done, boys! 🎉👏
From Monday 29th June, we are hosting a Culture Week to celebrate and showcase the cultural diversity of our school. Cucina will be serving a special menu at break and lunchtimes and various activities will take place throughout the week.
The main event will be our Culture Day Fair, with stalls representing nations from around the world. We need student volunteers to represent each nation and encourage those from all cultural backgrounds to get involved.
Please encourage students to sign up via their year group Team for a huge celebration of global cultures!
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 'Misogyny Research'. 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.
