Last Friday a record number of 9 pupils from The Island Free School came together with teams from 7 other secondary schools across the island to represent their school in the annual inter school’s dressage competition. Horses and riders performed a set test gaining a mark out of 10 for every movement, combined with collective…
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TIFS entered pupils into 44 different classes for Music at The Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival this year and others were entered independently for Dance and Drama competitions too. There were also independent Music entries for pupils who have lessons outside school. Many trophies were won by our pupils, with all competitors…
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On Wednesday evening we held our Spring Concert, showcasing musical talent from across the school. Every year group was represented in a varied programme of group and solo items and everyone is to be congratulated on the high standard of their performing. We raised a wonderful £140 for The Wave Project, a charity that improves…
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Over the last two weeks, our year 8 and 9 boys took part in the Island Basketball tournament hosted at Media College. Despite this being the first time this year both teams had played together, they gave 100% effort and played some great basketball. Mr Suter’s MVP’s go to Jenson from year 9 and Riley…
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On Tuesday 21st March, pupils from years 8 and 9 were invited to attend a Rugby tournament along with 21 other schools at the Trojans RFC. The girls won a number of their matches and lost against some teams that progressed onto the next level of the tournament, which allowed our pupils to develop their…
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On Monday 13th March, pupils in year 8 Rosea visited Havant and South Downs Campuses to find out about further education in the local area, and how their GCSE choices might impact their future pathways. Pupils experienced a tour of both the sixth form and vocational Campuses, and listened to a talk about what it…
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On Saturday 18th March, Katie B from year 9 took part in the English Schools Cross Country Championships at Wollaton Park in Nottingham. The competition brought together the best 8 athletes in each of the 46 Counties in England. There were 338 competitors in Katie’s race (under 15s). Katie finished in 162nd place and was…
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On Sunday 19th March the Vectis U13 Rugby Team travelled to Havant to play in the final of the Hampshire Bowl. Four of the team were TIFS pupils, Finley B, Oliver W, Arthur W and Herbie C (all from year 8), who contributed to a fantastic game leading to the team coming away victorious with…
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On Thursday 9th March, we were pleased to welcome serving members of the British Army to TIFS for an Elite Skills and Careers Day. Pupils in Year 10 had a careers presentation delivered by CPL Jallow which they found interesting and engaging. They were surprised by the range of roles in the Army, from logistics…
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On Monday 20th March, year 8 Flavi visited City of Portsmouth College for the day for an insight into further education and how their GCSE options can support their future study plans. First, pupils had a tour of the Tangier Road Sixth Form campus, where they were surprised by the broad range of A level…
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