Headteacher's Bulletin
13/06/25 - Edition 65
Mr Lisseman - Headteacher
Dear Parents & Carers
It’s been a brilliant Green Week at Twickenham School, with activities ranging from litter picking, tree planting and garden projects to assemblies, sustainable canteen options, and a tech-powered approach to reducing our footprint – all helping raise awareness across the school.
Year 10s have made a very strong start to their mock exams in the hall - we are so proud of them,
Year 11s are nearing the end of their GCSEs - keep going Year 11 - you are doing amazingly well. We can't wait for the prom next week on the 20th June.
Our Verona travellers returned full of stories and sunshine. They had an unforgettable experience exploring the history and culture of Italy, bringing their studies to life.
Around the school, the mystery of our next school production is building with musical clues and much speculation… all will be revealed soon!
A reminder that from Monday, summer uniform is still permitted – blazers can be left at home, but shirts must be tucked in while in the building or a detention will be issued. We've had two weeks of warnings in assembly and reminders; now it’s time to raise the bar and stay smart.
Ms Cutting - Head of Year 7
This week, students took part in Green Week, a celebration of sustainability and caring for our planet. Each day focused on a different eco-friendly theme, encouraging everyone to make small changes that add up to a big difference.
🌱 Meat-Free Monday kicked things off with delicious vegetarian options in the canteen and discussions about the environmental impact of our food choices.
🧹 Tidy-Up Tuesday saw students roll up their sleeves to help clean and care for our school grounds. Everyone was welcome to join us as we gave our local area some TLC. We met outside Twickenham School reception at 3:30pm for a community litter pick. It was a great way to connect with others and help keep our local area clean.
🦔 Wildlife Wednesday focused on nature, with students learning about local species and creating bird feeders and bug hotels.
🚲 Travel Thursday encouraged everyone to walk, cycle, or use public transport to reduce carbon emissions.
😊 Feel-Good Friday rounded off the week with the opportunity to show support by wearing an article of green clothing to school. Donations were gladly accepted, and the money raised will be used to further beautify the outdoor area with plants. Donations can also be made via the school shop on Arbor.
Even the staff got involved with the green dress up!
Ms Wilson - Librarian
We have created a Wish List of books that we would love to have in our library.
These books are by authors from around the world and cover a wide variety of topics supporting and providing further reading on personal, social, cultural and health education though the power of stories.
Thank you to all the parents who have purchased books on our wish list already. It's not too late to contribute towards our library to help foster a love of reading at Twickenham School. It’s quick and easy to order on-line and the books will be delivered directly to the school.
Every £1 spent will also raise a 20p donation for the school too!
Mr Hayes - Head of PE
Well done to our Year 7/8 Girls’ Rounders Team for another competitive match against Christ School. Your teamwork and determination continue to impress!
Congratulations to our U15 Boys’ Cricket Team for their strong performance in the semi-final against RPA. A fantastic effort from all involved for their first year in the hardball league
Finally, a shout out to the U13 Girls cricket team for their 5th place finish at the Richmond Borough Sports cricket tournament
Borough Athletics – Wednesday 18 June at St Mary’s University
If your child has been selected to represent Twickenham School at the Richmond Borough Athletics event, please note the following important details:
Arrival Time:
All students must arrive at St Mary’s no later than 8:30am.
Javelin and Triple Jump competitors must arrive by 8:00am, as their events begin promptly at 8:15am.
What to Bring:
- Full PE kit (no tracksuits)
- Suncream (please apply before arrival and bring extra)
- Hat
- Food and water for the day
- Running spikes (if available), plus a pair of trainers for when not competing
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mr Hayes via info@twickenhamschool.org.uk.
