Archive for 2024

As the autumn term comes to a close, it is a great opportunity to reflect and celebrate all of the fantastic moments the past few months have brought.  It has been a wonderful term full of special times, memorable trips and events and a lot of hard work from our pupils.  The last two weeks […]

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Last week, some of our musicians attended a concert by the Hungarian Radio Orchestra at Middlesbrough Town Hall. This professional orchestra is currently on tour performing two programmes of amazing repertoire and we were treated to such an inspirational evening of music. A pre-concert talk was held in the Fire Station building, with the piano […]

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Students in Years 7 to 12 have the exciting opportunity to visit Iceland as part of a school-wide trip, running from Thursday 19 February to Sunday 22 February 2026. This residential trip has been organised to study volcanoes, plate tectonics and the impacts of climate change so, as such, has a Geography focus. However, the […]

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We are delighted to inform you that we are now accepting applications for our Senior School and Sixth Form Scholarships. Awards offered in Academic, Music and Sport Scholarships are awarded annually to students in Year 7 and 12 for Academic, Music and Sport disciplines. More details can be found on the following page: Scholarships and Bursaries. How does my son/daughter apply? Further details […]

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We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our annual Winter Concert on Thursday 12 December at 6.30pm in the  Main Hall. What can I expect? Our Winter Concert consists of performances from students across multiple year groups, showcasing their outstanding musical talents and creating a warm and festive environment for all.  This […]

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As we approach the festive season, it has been a busy and eventful time at THS, with students and staff coming together to create memorable experiences and celebrate important causes.  I am proud to share highlights of some of the wonderful events we have enjoyed so far, as well as look ahead to the exciting […]

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As the countdown to Christmas begins, it is very important to us at THS that we are thinking of those less fortunate than ourselves and helping where we can. We are proud to share  some of the ways that we, as a school community, are supporting local charities this Christmas. Mission Christmas  We are thrilled […]

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I hope you all had an extremely enjoyable half term holiday and all of our students’ batteries are recharged ready for their next six weeks of school. Family Fireworks Night success Our annual Family Fireworks Night was back with a bang at the very start of this half term, with our largest audience yet of […]

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We are very excited to invite all Year 11, 12 and 13 students to our very first Senior Christmas Social on Saturday 7 December, 7.00pm-10.00pm, taking place in the Main Hall.  What can I expect? This is intended to be a fun, social event for our oldest students to celebrate the festive season. There will […]

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The festive season is upon us, and there’s no better way to kick off the celebrations than hosting our annual Christmas Market! The event will be held in the  Senior School Building between 10.00am and 1.00pm.  Whether you are looking for unique stocking fillers, tasty treats or a chance to meet Father Christmas himself, our […]

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In October, myself and Mrs Mackenzie risked dealing with the highly complex emotional needs of thirteen (unlucky for some!) teenagers as we attended a fantastic performance of Heathers, The Musical at Stockton Globe.  This musical is based on teenage angst viewed through the eyes of Veronica, who doesn’t quite fit in with the cool kids […]

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We would like to invite you to join our school community for our annual Remembrance Service, which will be held in the Main Hall on Monday 11 November. The Remembrance Service will begin at 10.30am and continue until 11.30am, after which you are warmly welcome to join us for refreshments in the Coffee Bar. If you […]

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I hope you are looking forward to an enjoyable half term. Trips and visits There have been some fantastic announcements over the last couple of weeks for our students. The Senior School 2025 Christmas Ski Trip to Austria and the Year 7 summer residential trip to Dukeshouse Wood have both been launched and, alongside the […]

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We would like to invite you to our Sixth Form Open Evening, which will start in our Main Hall on Wednesday 13 November, 6.00pm-8.00pm. The Sixth Form Open Evening is an opportunity for our Year 11 pupils and those from other schools in the locality to come along and explore what THS Sixth Form has […]

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We are excited to announce that the talented Cleveland Philharmonic Choir is set to perform at Teesside High School on Saturday 16 November. This event takes place at 4.00pm in our Main Hall.  Who are the Cleveland Philharmonic Choir? The Cleveland Philharmonic Choir is a group of approximately 100, including individuals from Middlesbrough, Stockton, Darlington, […]

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There is an excitable buzz around school as fixtures, trips and school events leap into action. We were thrilled to welcome all of our new families joining us this academic year to their corresponding introductory events in the last fortnight, and we hope to see even more new faces in the future due to the […]

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Join us at our annual Family Fireworks Display We are delighted to once again launch our THS Family Fireworks Display, which this year takes place on the big night itself – Tuesday 5 November! This is the perfect opportunity to get together with family and school friends after the half term break and enjoy a […]

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World Challenge trip of a lifetime to Norway, July 2024 In July 2024, a group of Year 10-13 students set off for an exciting World Challenge expedition to Norway. The itinerary promised white-water rafting, high ropes courses, hiking and wild camping. However, the trip started with an unexpected twist. Upon arrival at the airport, we […]

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We are thrilled to share recent changes made to the Design & Technology facilities at Teesside High School. The DT room was previously designed around a textiles facility, and with the changing curriculum and focus on increasing STEM provision in schools, it was decided an investment would be made to provide a facility update this […]

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Transition from Year 6 to Year 7 The next step in our active Year 7 transition programme is an evening for parents of pupils in Year 6, both at THS and from other schools in our community, on Tuesday 8 October. Although it may seem like the academic year has only just started, we are […]

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Start of the autumn term Welcome back to the start of the autumn term. After a long summer holiday, it has been wonderful to hear the corridors and classrooms come alive with the sound of learning once more. And what a start to the term it has been! With trips to London and Amsterdam launched, […]

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We are delighted to share the incredible success of our Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Frau Butterfield. After a rigorous selection process, Frau Butterfield has been selected to become a German Expert Mentor (GEM) with the Goethe-Institut, alongside just 28 other German teachers from across the UK, Sweden and The Netherlands.  What is the Goethe-Institut? The […]

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The Governors of Yarm School and Teesside High School have announced that after productive discussions over the last twelve months, they have agreed to work together to enhance independent education in the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire and County Durham area. Mark Thompson, Chairman of Governors at Yarm School, said: “This co-operation agreement will enable us […]

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We are looking forward to welcoming prospective families to school on Saturday 21 September for our first Whole School Open Day of the 2024-25 academic year. What can I expect from an Open Day? Teesside High School Open Days are relaxed and informal events which allow you to find out more about our small class […]

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Students at Teesside High School are celebrating a sweep of outstanding high grades on GCSE Results Day 2024. High achievement at GCSE Almost 40% of all examination entries have been awarded the highest possible grades 9-7 (A**-A). Over a third of the cohort secured 5 or more top grades, equivalent to A**/A*/A, including: Ed Mogie, […]

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A Year 11 student at Teesside High School has achieved the highest grades possible in two mathematics subjects at A-level, despite sitting the examinations early. A* result in Further Mathematics Edward, 16, from Norton, has today secured an A* in Further Mathematics, adding to an incredibly impressive sweep of early A-level examination results, including A […]

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A-level Results Day – Thursday 15 August 2024 Year 13 students at Teesside High School Sixth Form are celebrating a 100% A-level pass rate for the sixth successive year. Almost half of all examination entries secured a prestigious high grade (A*-B). 100% success rate continues for medicine applicants Amongst a host of first choice university […]

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We are delighted to share with you plans for a full refurbishment and exciting extension to the school’s riverside tennis courts, commencing August 2024. The works will include the installation of a new multi-sports surface course, laid to Lawn Tennis Association, the governing body of the sport in Great Britain, and British Standard. A change […]

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We have reached the end of the 2023-24 academic year, and what a year it has been! From our Family Fireworks Display, countless school productions and PTA Christmas Market to our 125th anniversary Summer Fair, Speech Day, termly concerts, LAMDA showcases and everything in between – we have had so many occasions where the THS […]

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Following on from our hugely successful and enjoyable trip to Paris last year, I am delighted to share with you a proposed itinerary for a multi-subject cultural enrichment trip to Barcelona in July 2025. This trip is open to pupils in Years 7-12 and makes strong curriculum links to a wide range of subjects, including […]

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Our summer term events are in full swing as we approach the end of the academic year. Last week gave us the chance to see our future year group cohorts come together as our summer term Transition Days took place.  Prep School pupils got the chance to experience a day in their new year groups […]

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We would like to invite all parents to a unique showcase of outstanding pupil work and achievement in the Creative Arts subjects at our annual Creative Arts Evening on Thursday 27 June. For those who have attended this event before, this year we will be hosting the evening slightly differently. The evening will begin at […]

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THS Sixth Form offers personalised learning in an inspirational setting. We have a track record of high achievement and our specialist staff aim to raise students’ expectations and turn aspirations into reality. THS Sixth Form students excel in a wide range of subjects whilst developing essential life skills through exceptional co-curricular opportunities and bespoke university […]

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Seven of our strongest track athletes represented Stockton district at the County Athletics Competition, held at Middlesbrough Sports Village on Tuesday afternoon. We had some remarkable performances that showcased the skills and tenacity of our athletes. Tinashe delivered an outstanding race in the 200m, securing a well-deserved second place finish. Kyle dominated the 1500m, crossing […]

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We are delighted to share that Teesside High School has been awarded Foundation level of the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of our work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in […]

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Our Senior School provides the perfect environment for children to feel challenged and supported while giving them room to develop into independent thinkers who are ready to take the next step in their journey. Academic excellence and aspiration are key ingredients to this, but by no means what we believe fully prepares a child for […]

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As you can see from the front page, our Senior School students performed incredibly at the District Schools Athletics Competition. I am unbelievably proud of you all – this is a huge achievement for our school. Well done to our PE department, too, for their continuous dedication and efforts. Over the past three weeks we […]

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Our Prep School is the perfect setting for children aged 4-11 to feel stretched, challenged and supported.  We combine traditional school values with a flexible and inspirational approach to learning and find that our children develop independent and inquisitive minds alongside a positive and confident outlook. Small class sizes mean we are able to provide […]

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What a day at the District Schools Athletics Competition; where 12 schools from across Stockton arrived at Middlesbrough Sports Village to compete across a range of track and field events.  Firstly, our Preliminary Girls (Year 7) Tinashe, Flo, Betsy, Amelie and Evie were unbelievable.  Out of 8 events, they won five and finished second in […]

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We warmly invite prospective parents and their little ones to join us for a special summer-themed Nursery Stay and Play event! Our summer Stay and Play will take place in our Nursery classroom on Thursday 13 June, 9.15am-10.30am and is open to both current and prospective Nursery pupils (aged 2+) and their families. During the session […]

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Choosing a Nursery and the first step in your child’s education is a huge decision and rightly a top priority for parents. Nursery is a magical time and a wonderful place for children to start their Teesside High School journey. Our children thrive in a safe, secure and vibrant learning environment where purposeful play is […]

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After a coach journey and then a 40 minute walk, Upper Prep pupils arrived at Robinwood. They had already navigated the narrow, steep roads, crossed a bridge and made friends with some sheep! The students were then divided into three groups: Waterfall, Spring and Stream, ready to complete various challenges. Archery proved a firm favourite […]

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School Scholars After a long break, it is lovely to see the school corridors buzzing once again as we begin an extremely important final few weeks of the year, particularly for those at the top of the school. I was delighted to present our Scholars for the 2024-25 academic year with a special pin badge […]

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We had a fantastic finish to last season with the final sporting results published for both Hockey and Netball. This made for super reading and provided more evidence of the hard work and dedication from our pupils and staff in PE. Our accolades were as follows: District Netball Under 16 Premiership League Final Winners Year […]

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We are delighted to invite you to the THS Staff vs Parents Cricket Match that will be taking place on Friday 21 June, 4.30pm. It would be great to have the opportunity to come together as a school community and enjoy an evening of cricket in (hopefully!) nice weather towards the end of the academic […]

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We are delighted to be hosting a special Careers Lunch on Thursday 2 May with guest speakers from the Great North Air Ambulance Service. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) brings pioneering pre-hospital care to the scene of any incident, rescuing hundreds of severely injured or ill patients every year.  The organisation is not […]

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The House system here at Teesside High offers a myriad of opportunities for students to engage in varied activities, compete against one another and develop an array of skills. There are several sporting opportunities, alongside problem-solving tasks and creative arts competitions. The opportunities continue to grow every year and we are always impressed at how […]

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An audience of around 500, a cast of 23, 78 bespoke cast t-shirts, three wonderful performances, three enthusiastic partner primary schools, one large, tasty Dominos pizza order, plus lots of Victoria Sponge and ‘Rosie Lee’: that’s how our Oliver! JR production shapes up in numbers, alongside what has felt like infinite rehearsal hours!  But what […]

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Teesside High School’s outstanding public speaking team has swept to victory in the regional round of the English-Speaking Union’s prestigious Churchill Public Speaking competition. Max, Lou and Isaac, in Years 10 and 11, were crowned winners of the competition’s incredibly hard fought Regional Final, and will now go head-to-head with some of the country’s fiercest […]

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Over the past fortnight, our students have achieved some impressive accolades. As you can see from the front page, our amazing Public Speaking team swept to a glorious victory in the North East Final of the prestigious ESU Public Speaking Competition. This is a huge accomplishment for the team and I wish them the very […]

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