In the Easter holidays, a small group of pupils in Years 9 & 10 took part in a DJ Workshop with Brave Island. DJ Ed Eldridge, who has impressive experience in the industry including performing abroad, kicked off the day with a “History of the DJ” session. Pupils learnt about the progression of electronic music,…
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Well done to all who entered the “Movement” themed photo competition; there were some fantastic entries again this time. The standard of work was so high that we have selected multiple pupils as winners this time, and the winners are: Ruby D, Noah G and Sophie L-P all in year 10, along with Mioko W…
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Year 10 spent the weekend at Kingswood on a 2-night, 3-day residential. Our pupils were treated to a variety of activities including: aeroball, fire lighting, shelter building, ziplining, leap of faith, problem solving, nightline and orienteering. The TIFS/Kingswood Staff vs. TIFS pupils’ dodgeball match was definitely something to remember! The group also reflected on the…
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The Under 13 girls’ cricket team had a surprise visit during their recent cricket match versus Haileybury School from Hertfordshire. The match was part of Haileybury’s Easter tour to the Island which was impacted by the wet weather, so the teams headed indoors to play at Rew valley. The Southern Vipers and England spin bowler…
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Following a successful home performance on Thursday 23rd March, the cast and crew of Innocent Creatures travelled to Chichester Festival Theatre on Saturday 1st April to close the week long National Theatre Connections Festival. The group participated in an engaging workshop and had a Q & A with National Theatre mentor director, Nel Crouch. Our…
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As part of the Endangered Art enrichment, pupils from years 9, 10 and 11 have been learning about the importance of conservation in protecting animals – focusing particularly on Tigers, Lemurs and their endangered status. Conservation is a major aspect of the Isle of Wight Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown. Their mission is to protect…
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TIFS Swap Shop will be open next Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th April, during the Easter Holidays, from 10am – 1pm. Please bring cash to buy used items at reduced cost, or swap small items for larger sizes.
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We’re very excited to share that TIFS have been awarded ‘Top Sporting School of the Year’ at the Island Sports Awards evening, last night! This would not be possible without our dedicated team and pupils! Congratulations must go to the PE department, who work very hard to give our pupils additional opportunities, often giving up…
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TIFS have won both the U13 Girls and Under 15 Girls Indoor Cricket leagues, making them County Champions! Since February half-term the U13 girls have played their matches individually against other Secondary schools on the Island, winning all of them. The Under 15 Girls played all their matches in an afternoon tournament hosted by Medina…
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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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