Huge congratulations to the TIFS 2021 cohort. They are rightly celebrating a fantastic set of exam results with 75% of pupils passing both Maths and English. In the same measure almost a quarter of the student body achieved a grade 7 in both these core subjects. Of particular note this year are the outstanding Maths,…
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The day started with pupils, staff and parents taking their entries over to Rew Valley ready for judging by the Chale Show judges. Whilst the judges meticulously went through each class, the whole school gathered on the field for Speech Day. Progress Awards and Overall Progress Awards were handed out for each subject, as well…
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Pupils went across to Rew Valley where they took part in a range of fun sporting activities, to win points for their house. They participated in track events, field events and even traditional events such as the sack race and egg and spoon race. Inside Rew Valley Sports Centre they also took part in team…
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At the weekend, 71 Year 9 and Year 10 pupils took part in their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions, with our Bronze participants completing their final expedition and our Silver participants undertaking their practice expedition. Our Silver group camped at Compton Farm on Friday night before joining the Bronze groups at Carisbrooke Castle on Saturday.…
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Today saw our annual Bonnie Challenge event, where year 7 pupils completed their “right of passage”run up to the downs. The route was lined by the rest of the school and pupils in year 7,8,9 and 10 cheered on our youngest pupils as they took part in the challenge. Well done to everyone who took…
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Yesterday and today we welcomed our 2026 cohort for their two Transition Days with us. Pupils got to meet their year team and classmates for the first time, coming together to experience a preview of TIFS life. After their welcome assembly, pupils took part in taster lessons, enjoyed lunch in the canteen, then met with…
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Another incredible AWE (Activities Week & Expeditions) is almost complete at The Island Free School! While our Year 10 pupils have been tackling their mock exams on site, our Year 7,8 & 9 pupils have been making memories that will last a lifetime. From photographing breathtaking landscapes and exploring ecology in Scotland, climbing Vesuvius and…
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Today we said a fond farewell to our year 11 pupils. Following the Spanish GCSE this morning, the main hall was transformed from an exam room back to its traditional theatre setting. The 2021 cohort, accompanied by their mentors, took their seats for their Leavers’ Ceremony. Firstly, Mrs Boyd spoke to the pupils, reminding them…
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We’re proud to receive this Certificate of Appreciation from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Over the last year, our DofE pupils from years 10 and 11 contributed an incredible 1,001 hours of volunteering, creating an estimated £7,557 of social value for our community. A fantastic achievement—well done to all involved! We are excited to see…
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