Wednesday 15th March saw the first Self Improvement Day for Year 10 pupils, who took part in either the ‘Speak Out Challenge’ or the ‘National Enterprise Challenge’. Both workshops encouraged pupils to work together, use their creativity, and build confidence in an interactive way. For the Speak out Challenge, delivered by the Speaker’s Trust, pupils…
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On Thursday 16th March, fifteen GCSE PE pupils from year 10 visited Bath University, a world renowned sports university with facilities to match. Pupils spent the morning participating in a hand-eye coordination session, followed by a challenging speed and agility activity. After lunch they were given a tour of the amazing sports village within campus,…
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On Wednesday, as part of our Cultural Capital and Self Development Days, some of our GCSE Dance pupils visited Bournemouth University. The aim of the visit was to give pupils the opportunity to get a feel for what Dance is like as a subject at degree level. The group got to spend the day with…
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On Friday 3rd March, pupils in Year 11 had the opportunity to visit Liz Earle’s fulfilment centre in Cowes to learn about the roles within this global beauty brand available right here on the island. Pupils learnt about the journey from order to dispatch, and how the team work together with an ethos of high…
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Monday 27th February saw the first of our post 16 trips for Year 8 pupils this year. This is a valuable aspect of our pathways programme and allows pupils to explore the options available to them, following their GCSEs. Caesitas spent the morning at the Isle of Wight college having a tour of the campus…
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On Friday 24th February, we were delighted to host musicians from the Royal Marines Band Service to deliver a workshop to our KS4 Jazz Ensemble. The Royal Marines performed a jazz number, showcasing their improvisation skills and how they work together as an ensemble. Pupils then performed a piece they have been working on in…
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On Thursday 9th February, The Island Free School hosted our first ever careers fair, which Year 10 were delighted to attend as part of their careers programme. We welcomed a range of exhibitors to the event; from further and higher education providers to representatives from the world of engineering, manufacturing, equestrian, medical, and many more!…
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On Friday 3rd February, we visited Teemill in Freshwater with a group of Year 11 pupils for the second Industry Insight trip of the term. The team at Teemill introduced the values behind the business, and demonstrated how sustainability and green manufacturing play a major role in this global brand. Pupils spoke to colleagues in…
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On Wednesday 25th January, the Royal Navy’s Outreach Team visited TIFS to deliver some practical sessions to Year 9. Pupils participated in a range of activities based on leadership, communication and teamwork. They also worked together in groups to build towers which used STEM skills. They demonstrated how these transferable skills are important for many…
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We are very pleased to share that one of our Year 10 Drama Ambassadors, Taylor M, has been successful in his application to participate in this year’s National Theatre Young Technicians programme. The programme is an exciting opportunity to develop technical theatre skills and learn all about a variety of backstage and off-stage roles from…
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