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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Last week, 30 players and four members of staff from TIFS travelled to Nottingham, Highfields Hockey Centre for the annual U14 State School National Hockey Festival – the largest school hockey festival in the country. This marked TIFS’s fourth year attending in the event, which continues to be a fantastic way to round off the…
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On Thursday 26th March, we were delighted to host two events celebrating the creativity and talent of our pupils. We first welcomed families into school for our Year 10 Art Exhibition, showcasing an impressive range of artwork. It was fantastic to see so many people supporting our young artists and appreciating the creativity, effort and…
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On Tuesday 17th March, TIFS proudly took two girls teams and one boys team to compete in the South Central State Schools 7-a-side hockey festival, hosted by Reading Hockey Club and officiated by South Central umpires. Our U14 boys team delivered a strong performance in the group stages, finishing third and qualified for the Cup…
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We celebrated World Book Day in style again this year with some fantastic creative costumes and ideas. Pupils participated in literary themed activities, dressed up as a character from a book or story and had fun guessing who all the staff had dressed up as. It was lovely to walk around the building today –…
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As a reward for 100% attendance and excellent behaviour, pupils were put into a draw for our Autumn Term ethos trips. On the last week of term, those whose names were pulled were lucky enough to go on either the KS3 ethos trip to Harry Potter Studios, or the KS4 ethos trip to Ninja Warrior.…
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We had a wonderful time at Open Day today and it was fantastic to meet so many island families and prospective pupils. Our visitors listened to Mr Boyd speak about our ethos, expectations of pupils, and what our families can expect from us as a school. They also sampled treats provided by our wonderful catering…
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On Friday, the 2025 Cohort embarked on the traditional Year 7 hike, accompanied by their mentors and other staff members. Pupils were dropped off at different locations across the Island before navigating their way back to school. Despite the drizzly conditions, pupils’ remained in high spirits and embraced the challenge wholeheartedly. Each Year 7 earnt…
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