Tuesday 20th July saw us host another whole school event, TIFS Sports Day. Pupils from all year groups participated in running events, long jump, high jump, discus, shotput, indoor athletics, sports challenges and multi-skill relay. Remaining in their bubbles, pupils moved to each event and were able to have at least one attempt at each…
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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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Year 7 pupils spent the morning studying Islam. Pupils used strips of coloured paper to create prayer mats, the prayer mats have been weaved together to create various patterns and colours. Pupils also spent time watching an animated video which explained Zarat; the third pillar of Islam- this represented giving, purity and charity. From this,…
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Tuesday 6th July saw the inaugural TIFS Roman Regatta Day event and, as another first in the history of the school, the Roman Flag was raised on the school flagpole in recognition of the day. To begin, pupils watched some clips created by Year 9 GCSE Latin pupils on living conditions in Roman times. They…
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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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During their final lessons the Year 11 Geologists had a friendly competition of volcano making. They were tasked with constructing model volcanoes from cardboard, yogurt pots and paper mache. Once constructed, their challenge was to use vinegar, baking soda and food colouring to create a volcanic eruption. Pupil groups were marked out of 10 for…
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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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