Salve! – May Edition
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Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
Some of our year 8 and 7 students had the fantastic trip to Weald and Downland Open Air Museum. Pupils had the opportunity to see historic houses and agricultural buildings dating from the 13th century to victorian times, rescued from destruction and rebuilt in a magnificent parkland setting. They also took part in a variety…
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TIFS (80.4) beat CTK (61-7)
U13 Girls Cricket playing CTK In the first round of the Under 13 Girls outdoor Cup TIFS had a tricky fixture against CTK. In cold conditions and strong wins TIFS batted first and reached a pleasing score of 80 run for the loss of 4 wickets. With tight bowling and fielding TIFS restricted CTK to…
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Dressage Competition – 2016
On Friday April 22nd three of the schools aspiring dressage riders braved the wind and rain to represent the school for the second time in the annual inter schools dressage competition. Tammy kicked off the afternoon for team TIFS, producing a good, accurate test with Mr Curly Wurly in Prelim 18. Kirsty secured individual 4th…
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ORCA
On Monday all year 8 students took part in a whale and dolphin workshop given by Anna from the whale and dolphin conservation charity, ORCA. Students learned about how to identify different species of dolphins, whales and porpoises around the British Isles. Anna also highlighted particular species that may be observed locally as well as…
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TIFS 10 – 1 CTK
The year 8 boys played their final rugby match of the season, after a long Easter break the boys picked up exactly where they left off. Beginning the game strong with some great defence and leading into some brilliant ball movement in attack. T.Crews was on the end of an excellent team move to score…
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Cricket – Lady Taverners U13 Finals
This Wednesday TIFS Under 13 Girls cricket team travelled to Bristol to compete in the South-West Regional Lady Taverners U13 Finals. The 8 schools were split into two groups,TIFS were drawn against the County winners from Devon,Wiltshire and Wales. TIFS had the best of starts with a comprehensive victory over Clarendon Academy(Wilts) by 93 runs…
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Science Trip – Natural History Museum
Having travelled to the natural history museum to check out the different exhibits, our pupils got a chance to take part in a guided session by the museum staff. The pupils had a go at identifying unknown museum exhibits ranging from rocks, to bones and actual insects as well as animal skins. The students had…
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TIFS receives fantastic feedback from parents
Thank you to all parents who completed the feedback survey. Each term we ask parents to complete the Ofsted questionnaire as part of our self evaluation. This term almost 80% of parents have completed the survey and have agreed that their child: Feels safe at school Is well looked after Is well taught Is making…
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Reminder that on Monday the 18th of April there is a meeting for all Parents of children attending the Italy trip. The meeting starts at 18:30. Many thanks
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