I hope that you all enjoyed a restful half-term break - despite the awful weather that descended upon us.

We have a wonderfully busy half-term ahead of us, with events and trips planned; alongside ongoing AP3 assessments for Years 7-10 and the second week of GCSE Mock Examinations for Year 11.

For those that are either celebrating Diwali, or wishing to take a moment to reflect on Remembrance Day this weekend, I wish you; and all in our RTS community, a lovely weekend.

~ Ms K Dooley | Head Teacher

The Year 10 Boy's Rugby Team went out onto the new pitches for their first league fixture of the season this week. They played against Richmond Park Academy and came out winners! The final result was 39-17. The team have shown dedication and perseverance to achieve this win, accomplishing many drawn matches along the way since Year 7.

Well done to Harry N., Jimmy, Johnny, George M., Louis, Rhys, Harry W., Elliot, Robert, Bobby, Caleb, Lleyton (Y9), Jake, George N., Joshua, and Charlie B.

Thank you to Mr Verity for accompanying them.

• Monday 13-Friday 17 November: AP3 Assessments Y7-10

• Can you tell our parents and students about your teaching career

Before I started teaching in England, I taught in Spain for 2 years in a school in Jerez de la Frontera teaching English. I also did private tuition for different people of different ages in my hometown of Cádiz. I started training in 2019, and due to COVID continued my training through online teaching.

• One piece of advice you give to all your students

• What's your favourite memory from your own school days as a student?

• If you could teach any subject other than your current one for a day, what would it be?

Our incredible catering team enjoying menu matching to events and celebrations and have been exceptionally this term.

On Monday 06 November the team offered a Bonfire night themed menu of 'Bangers and Mash' and on Friday 10 November they celebrated Diwali with some homemade Indian sweets.

At the end of the month is Thanksgiving and we have been promised a few American inspired items on the menu on the day.

If you have concerns in relation to a student at RTS or indeed with regards to your own child, you may want to contact Single Point of Access (SPA) which acts as a central information hub for all professional agencies in Kingston and Richmond.

Richmond and Kingston SPA

The SPA phone lines are now open as follows:

• Monday-Thursday 08.00-17.15 and Friday 08.00-17.00 - the phone number during these times is 020 8547 5008

• Out of hours: 020 8770 5000

Hounslow Early Help Assessment

• Telephone number: 020 8583 6600

• Out of hours: 020 8583 2222

• Email: earlyhelp@hounslow.gov.uk

NSPCC:

Speak to a counsellor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Telephone number: 0808 800 5000, or text 88858

• Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

• Signvideo using British Sign Language (Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm)

Full-term dates and Inset day information is available on the school's website:

• Autumn Term 2: 06 November 2023 - 20 December 2023

• Spring Term 1: 08 January 2024 - 09 February 2024

• INSET Days: Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 February 2024

If you wish to contact the school, the School Office is open (term time only):

• Monday-Thursday - 08:15-16:30

• Friday - 08:15-15:00

Please use the Parents Communications Summary for guidance on types of queries and where advice may be found/who to direct your query to.

Email: info@rts.richmond.sch.uk
Website: https://www.richmonduponthamesschool.org.uk/
Location: Egerton Road, Twickenham TW2 7SL, UK
Phone: 0208 891 2985

PTA volunteering opportunities

If you would like to be part of the fundraising team please email fortssecretary@rts.richmond.sch.uk

We cannot function unless we have a pool of volunteers. All money raised goes to the full benefit of the RTS pupils through enhanced enrichment opportunities.

Pre-loved uniform

If you have any uniform donations please ask your child to drop them off at reception when they enter school.

Rugby Parking

Marshalling the school car park on rugby and event days is the biggest money maker for FoRTS. If you are interested in joining the marshalling team’s Whatsapp group please email Rob on fortsparking@rts.richmond.sch.uk

Your FoRTS team,

Carmelle (Chair and Acting Secretary) and Jason / Somi (co-Treasurers)

Secretary: fortssecretary@rts.richmond.sch.uk

Parking: fortsparking@rts.richmond.sch.uk

Voluntary donations: Peoples Fundraising

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