Teddington School Newsletter
Friday 26 June 2026
Dear Families
As we come to the end of another busy week, I would like to thank all of our students, staff and parents for their support during the recent heatwave. The high temperatures have certainly been challenging, but our students have shown great resilience and maturity throughout. We are incredibly proud of how well they have adapted and continued to work hard in the classroom. As outlined in my communications earlier this week, our priority has been to keep the school open for our community, supporting our families while ensuring that our students remain safe, well and able to continue their learning throughout the school day.
This week has also been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our Year 11 and Year 13 students at their respective prom evenings. Both events were fantastic celebrations of their time with us and a chance to reflect on the friendships, achievements and memories they have made. We wish all of our leavers every success and happiness as they take their next steps, whether that is into Sixth Form, further education, apprenticeships or employment.
With the warm weather set to continue into next week, students will continue to wear their PE kit until temperatures return to a more comfortable level. Thank you for your continued support with these arrangements.
I would like to wish all of our Year 10 and Year 12 students the very best as they begin their work experience placements next week. This is an exciting opportunity to develop new skills, gain valuable insight into the workplace and build confidence for the future. We hope they enjoy the experience and make the most of every opportunity.
Finally, thank you to everyone who has already completed our parent survey. We have extended the deadline by one week to give as many families as possible the opportunity to share their views. If you have not yet completed the survey, we would be grateful if you could do so using this link by Friday 3 July. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continue to improve and provide the very best experience for our students.
Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Kind regards
Paul Grills
Headteacher
⛳ Our Golf Team recently competed in their first competitive fixture, taking on Glyn School at Kingswood Golf Club.
A fantastic experience for the team and a great opportunity to put their skills into practice. We are proud of how they represented the school and look forward to many more fixtures to come!
👏 Well done, team!
Whether they were learning new skills, working together to steer their canoe, or encouraging each other along the way, every student embraced the challenge with a positive attitude. It was great to see everyone supporting one another and making the most of the experience.
Well done, Year 10! 👏💙
This week, we were delighted to welcome approximately 90 Year 10 students from Hampton High and Twickenham School for our Sixth Form Taster Session Day. ✨
Students took part in a range of A Level Subject Experience Sessions, giving them the opportunity to explore subjects in greater depth, meet our teachers, and gain an insight into life in our Sixth Form.
We hope everyone enjoyed the experience and left feeling inspired about their future studies. Thank you to all the students and staff who joined us, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Well done to our tennis team on a fantastic victory over Kneller Hall last week!
A brilliant team performance, showing great skill, determination and sportsmanship throughout. We're incredibly proud of your hard work and the way you represented the school.
Congratulations to everyone involved, keep up the great work! 👏🏆
This summer, our own Mr Spyridakis, together with former Learning Support Assistant and much-loved member of our school community Mr Lamy, will take on an incredible challenge: cycling 600km from London to Luxembourg to raise funds for Make-A-Wish UK.
Setting off on 18th July, the pair will travel entirely under their own pedal power through England, France and Belgium before finishing in Niederanven, Luxembourg, where Mr Spyridakis grew up. While the ride will be a significant test of endurance, it is motivated by a cause that is deeply personal.
We wish them both the very best of luck and encourage our school community to support this inspiring fundraising effort. If you would like to make a donation, please do so via the link below.
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 'Internet Insights Tracker'. 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.
