This week the members of the Safeguarding team, Mr Peace and Mrs Curtis, along with Mr Berryman with his IT expertise, spoke to all pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 about how they should keep themselves safe online. Pupils were told of the dangers that they could face online, the consequences of unsafe online…
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After almost a month being back at school, Jenson in Year 8, has solved our Treasure Chest riddle! For his brilliant efforts he won a Metal Detector. After testing the metal detector quickly before his enrichment yesterday, Jenson is hoping to find something special down at the beach this evening. Congratulations Jenson!
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It was wonderful to be together in person again yesterday for one of the most important days on the TIFS calendar our Summer Show event. Pupils picnicked on the field whilst entries were judged by the Chale Show judges, inside Rew Valley. After lunch, they were able to go inside, in their bubbles, to see…
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Today, Monday 19th July, saw The Island Free School’s annual Bonnie Challenge at St. Boniface Down. Our year 7’s rose to the occasion and participated with enthusiasm and determination. We had beautiful sunny conditions and everyone did themselves proud. James R of Rubeum had the fastest time overall and took first place in the challenge,…
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Our wholehearted thanks to author, journalist and public speaker Chris Hemmings for spending the last two days working with boys in years 9 and 10 on perceptions of masculinity. Chris began each day by delivering an honest appraisal of his own mistakes in younger life whilst also challenging both our boys and girls to consider…
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Friday 21st May saw our 2016 cohort come together to celebrate their time at TIFS, and say goodbye to fellow pupils and staff. In an emotional yet humbling day, the year group were played in to their Leavers Assembly by our talented Year 11 Jazz Band. Mr Boyd led the assembly, and gave everybody…
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Several of our pupils have taken part in the Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival which was held virtually this year, due to Covid restrictions. Notable successes came from: • Hallam S, in Year 11 who won his Grade 8 and above woodwind class, • Ellie W, in Year 9 winning her piano…
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Friday 23rd July 2021 It is that exciting time of year again when we all start thinking about the Summer Show. This will be held on the last day of term, Friday 23rd July 2021. All year 7,8,9 and 10 pupils are required to submit at least one entry; they may enter as many classes…
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The Royal Academy of Engineering have created a series of engaging activities for young people interested in STEM, with the theme ‘Engineering in a Pandemic’. The engineering community plays a vital role in our daily lives, and engineers have been essential in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic has had devastating global effects,…
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On Thursday 1st April, budding Year 9 journalists took part in BBC Young Reporters Day. This is the BBC’s journalism & media project encouraging young people aged 11-18 to share their stories and get their voices heard. To read the news stories written, filmed and edited by our pupils, please visit our BBC Young Reporters…
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