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12

Feb

Head’s Blog – Distance Learning Diary Friday 12 February 2021

A rather unusual – but no less enjoyable – half term draws to a close. As we approach a week away from school without the usual distractions a half term holiday would bring, it is a great time to reflect on the last six weeks – and what an unusual six weeks it has been. […]

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11

Feb

Addressing STEM subject statistics – Teesside High School Sixth Form Thursday 11 February 2021

As the offers continue to come in for our university applicants, it is interesting to look at the STEM figures released by UCAS every year and reflect on these with our own students, who are about to encounter what they mean in reality. Laura in Year 13 is applying to read engineering at university. In […]

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2

Feb

Prep School children catch the reading bug! Tuesday 02 February 2021

Children in the Prep School are thoroughly enjoying our new online reading platform, Bug Club. They have collectively read over 250 books in just three weeks so far! The importance of reading for children cannot be underestimated. Reading for pleasure can benefit a child’s social and cognitive development, their well-being and their mental health. Research […]

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28

Jan

Hands-on learning through lockdown – Creative Arts at THS Thursday 28 January 2021

Not being in their usual practical learning environments has not stopped our Creative Arts students from excelling during lockdown. Lockdown Learning In Design Technology… Over the last two weeks, students in Years 7 and 8 have been working towards an entry for this year’s Design Ventura competition. A live brief set by the Design Museum, […]

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22

Jan

Head’s Blog – Distance Learning Diary Friday 22 January 2021

I am so impressed with #teamTHS and our pupils’ approach and attitude to learning from home once again. Teesside High School students have shown fantastic spirit and expert resilience, approaching their distance learning with confidence. Parental feedback has been very positive; we have taken on board your comments from the first lockdown and boosted our […]

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4

Jan

Urgent announcement to parents – Monday 4 January Monday 04 January 2021

Following tonight’s announcement by the Prime Minister, all schools and colleges in England are being forced to close with immediate effect. With a heavy heart, this means that Teesside High School will only be open to vulnerable children and children of key workers from tomorrow. If you fall into this category, our key worker provision […]

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31

Dec

Amends to government plans, return to school January 2021 Thursday 31 December 2020

Dear Parent, Re: Amends to government plans, return to school January 2021 I am writing following the government announcement yesterday evening regarding amends to plans for the return to school in January. I was hoping to receive further clarification from the Department for Education (DfE) overnight but in the absence of further detail, the following […]

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21

Dec

(Postponed) January Open Day – Teesside High School Monday 21 December 2020

Please note, this event has now been postponed in light of new lockdown restrictions. Register here to receive information on our next event, date TBC. We would like to extend a warm invitation for prospective families to attend our next Open Day on Saturday 23 January from 10.00am. Small class sizes, inspirational teaching, outstanding pastoral care and excellent […]

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26

Nov

Admissions update in light of Tier 3 restrictions Thursday 26 November 2020

In light of this morning’s announcement around the Tees Valley being placed under Tier 3 restrictions from next week, Taster Days will continue to be postponed here at Teesside High School. We are grateful for your support as we adapt our admissions procedures to best ensure the safety of our school community. It is safe […]

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25

Nov

University offers at THS Sixth Form Wednesday 25 November 2020

Students in Year 13 at Teesside High School have begun to receive university offers for 2021. Excited anticipation is growing as students see their potential futures branching out in front of them. Teesside High School Sixth Form pupils benefit from mock interviews with academics in their field as well as internal support with application forms […]

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