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Archive for 2018

17

Dec

Save the date – Teesside High School Open Day, Saturday 26 January 2019 17th December, 2018

We would be delighted to welcome you to our next Open Day on Saturday 26 January, 10.00am-12.00pm. Teesside High School provides a truly unique environment for learning. We combine excellent teaching, small classes, exceptional co-curricular opportunities and a friendly, caring environment where each child is stretched, challenged and supported. We are a small school which […]

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12

Dec

Charitable giving at Christmastime 12th December, 2018

We are so proud to have donated almost 800 Christmas gifts and food items to disadvantaged families across Teesside this December. Teesside High School launched its charity drives for both the Trussell Trust foodbank scheme, based at the Hebron Church in Stockton, and TFM Radio’s Mission Christmas at the end of November. Staff, students and […]

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29

Nov

Teesside High School Sixth Form ranked 13th best in country 29th November, 2018

Teesside High School has been named amongst the best performing schools in another national league table. THS Sixth Form has been named the 13th best small independent sixth form in the UK by The Telegraph; the only provider in the North East in the top 20 based on the proportion of students achieving A*/A grades […]

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24

Nov

Teesside High School named amongst best performing North East independent schools 24th November, 2018

Teesside High School has once again been recognised as one of the top ten best performing independent schools in the North East region by the Sunday Times. The school has climbed a further two places to be ranked 6th, the highest placed of any non-selective school in the region. This follows the school’s outstanding high […]

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23

Nov

Students (and chickens!) visit Reuben Manor Care Home 23rd November, 2018

Year 9 students are becoming regular faces at Reuben Manor Care Home on Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe. Members of staff and THS Chicken Club students have launched a friendship initiative with the care home, volunteering during their lunch breaks to go along to meet the residents to provide stimulus and company. Chicken Club is in its […]

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23

Nov

Putting life-saving skills into practice at North Tees 23rd November, 2018

Some of our Able, Gifted and Talented pupils in Years 5-7 made a special trip to the University Hospital of North Tees yesterday where they were able to meet the highly qualified resuscitation team. The children watched hospital staff role-play a cardiac arrest and then used mannequins themselves to follow CPR guidelines. They were even […]

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21

Nov

Teesside High School Christmas Market 21st November, 2018

The Friends of Teesside High School warmly invite you to their annual Christmas Market, to be held on Thursday 6 December, 4.30pm-7.00pm, in the Senior School Hall. The Christmas Market will be a fantastically festive event, combining a wide range of stalls, yuletide food and drink, choir singing and beautiful gift ideas. There will also […]

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16

Nov

Supporting school at Christmas 16th November, 2018

We would like to inform you of an Amazon initiative which supports registered charities. AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of a net purchase price (excluding VAT, returns and shipping fees) of eligible purchases to a charitable organisation of your choice. As a registered charity, Teesside High School is included in this initiative. If you would like to […]

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15

Nov

Visit to the University Hospital of North Tees 15th November, 2018

Some of our Prep AG&T children and aspiring medics are looking forward to a visit to the University Hospital of North Tees next week. Children will have the opportunity to meet the resuscitation team who will deliver a basic life support session as well as talk to them about the many different careers available in the […]

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9

Nov

Remembrance Service at Teesside High School 9th November, 2018

Pupils and staff at Teesside High School have dedicated over four weeks to creating a special cascade of poppies as part of the school’s Remembrance Day commemorations. The display, made up of over 300 poppies, has been produced using plastic bottles as part of our eco-school status and commitment to protecting the environment. The idea […]

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18

Oct

Friendship initiative with Reuben Manor Care Home 18th October, 2018

We are delighted to launch a friendship initiative with Reuben Manor Care Home. Our wonderful Year 9 girls have volunteered their lunchtimes to take their THS Chicken Club on tour, meeting the elderly residents at Reuben Manor and providing them with stimulus and friendship. Chicken Club is in its third year at Teesside High School. […]

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15

Oct

Freestyle Fitness Yoga at Teesside High School 15th October, 2018

What? Freestyle Fitness Yoga When? Monday evenings, 5.00pm-6.00pm Who? Parents, family, friends, students in Year 11 and above, members of our local community Where? Teesside High School, Prep Hall We are delighted to invite you to take part in a unique Freestyle Fitness Yoga programme, which will run for five weeks from Monday 12 November at […]

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12

Oct

Prep children quiz career representatives 12th October, 2018

Prep children in Years 3-6 loved meeting people from the world of work yesterday, when our Aspire2Be event rolled into the Prep Hall for the first time. The event is part of our comprehensive Able, Gifted and Talented programme, led by Mrs Bryson, which encourages children to aim high in school and beyond. The carousel […]

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3

Oct

Family Fireworks Display – Monday 5 November from 6.00pm 3rd October, 2018

We are thrilled to invite pupils, parents, families and our local community to our fantastic Family Fireworks Display on Monday 5 November from 6.00pm. Enjoy a dazzling display of fireworks and visit our range of delicious food and drink stalls, all set in our beautiful riverside grounds. Don’t forget to bring your pumpkins for our […]

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24

Sep

THS Sixth Form Open Evening – Tuesday 2 October 24th September, 2018

Date: Tuesday 2 October, 6.00pm Venue: Teesside High School, The Avenue, Eaglescliffe TS16 9AT We would like to invite you to our Sixth Form Open Evening which will be held on Tuesday 2 October from 6.00pm. The Open Evening is an opportunity for you to meet informally with teachers of our wide range of A-level […]

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24

Sep

Big Adventures Holiday Camp – booking now for October half term 24th September, 2018

We are now taking bookings for our popular Holiday Camp provision for October half term! Big Adventures Holiday Camp will run from Monday 22 October – Friday 26 October and includes exciting trips to Locomotion Railway Museum in Shildon, Creepy Crawlies in York and Middlesbrough Football Club. Places are limited and sell out quick, so […]

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21

Sep

Aspire2Be careers event planned for Prep children 21st September, 2018

We encourage our children to aim high and believe anything is possible. As part of our Prep School Able, Gifted and Talented (AG&T) programme, we have organised a fantastic opportunity for pupils in Years 3-6 to learn first hand about a range of exciting and aspirational careers. On Thursday 11 October, we will host visitors […]

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17

Sep

Teesside High School – Year 7 Open Evening 17th September, 2018

Date: Wednesday 10 October, 6.00pm-7.30pm Venue: Teesside High School, The Avenue, Eaglescliffe TS16 9AT As many parents begin to consider the next step for their son/daughter after primary school, we invite you to find out more about Teesside High School at our Year 7 Open Evening. Our Senior School is renowned for providing a stimulating […]

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10

Sep

Incredible LAMDA results at Teesside High School 10th September, 2018

Students at Teesside High School have achieved an array of incredible results in their summer London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) examinations. Of all entries, 41 achieved a Distinction, 5 a Merit and 1 a Pass. A special mention must be made of then Year 7 student Rosa (pictured), who recently returned to […]

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7

Sep

Teesside High School’s Music examination results – summer 7th September, 2018

Our latest music results are in and, once again, they are nothing short of outstanding! Well done to the following: London College of Music (LCM) Pop Vocal Catherine Hewitt – Grade 8 – Merit Millie Holmes – Grade 6 – Distinction Harry Gates – Grade 6 – Distinction Maia Bausor – Grade 6 – Merit […]

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23

Aug

Science success at Teesside High School 23rd August, 2018

Students at Teesside High School have excelled in their Biology, Chemistry and Physics examinations, securing a combined 81% A*-A grades. The high grade success continues across wider STEM subjects, in Computing, Maths and Further Maths, with each subject achieving a 100% pass rate and outstanding high grades. Each subject performed as follows: Biology: 60% A*  […]

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23

Aug

Teesside High students celebrate 10 or more straight A*/A 23rd August, 2018

Teesside High School’s reputation for exceptional exam performance has been strengthened today, with 52% of Year 11 entries achieving A*-A grades at GCSE. 28% of all entries were awarded the highest possible A* grade. One quarter of Year 11 students at the Eaglescliffe independent school achieved 10 or more A*-A passes, including: Elena, 12 A*-A, […]

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16

Aug

Teesside High School student secures Cambridge place 16th August, 2018

A Year 13 student at Teesside High School Sixth Form has secured her place to read Music at the University of Cambridge after achieving A*AA grades at A-level. Samantha Pinches, 18, from North Yorkshire, will study at the university’s Fitzwilliam College from September. Samantha is an outstanding musician; she has achieved Grade 8 Piano, Grade […]

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15

Aug

A-level results day at Teesside High School 15th August, 2018

Students at Teesside High School Sixth Form have secured an impressive rise in the number of A*/A grades achieved at A-level. 44% of examination entries were awarded top A*-A grades, an increase of 11% from 2017. 64% of all entries achieved prestigious high grades (A*-B). Furthermore: • 50% of students achieved three straight high grades […]

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24

Jul

Teesside High School gets #CaughtReading 24th July, 2018

Teesside High School has launched an exciting initiative aimed at getting more people reading this summer. The School has taken inspiration from the nationwide Get Caught Reading campaign, which promotes the fun of reading books for all ages. During the summer break, staff, parents and pupils have been challenged to get ‘caught reading’ in unusual […]

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May

Music examination success at Teesside High School 30th May, 2018

Teesside High School’s trend for outstanding music examination results continues! Well done to the following students for successfully achieving their grades this half term. Laura Havis – Piano (ABRSM) – Grade 7 – Distinction Euan Wilson – Trombone (ABRSM) – Grade 6 – Distinction Ross Clapton – Jazz Saxophone – Grade 5 – Distinction Jack […]

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24

May

Teesside High School student awarded national Geography prize 24th May, 2018

A Teesside High School student has been recognised after achieving one of the highest marks in GCSE Geography in the country. Katherine, now in Year 12 at Teesside High School Sixth Form, has been awarded a Royal Geographical Society (RGS) Excellence award, which celebrates the hard work and success of students in national Geography examinations.  […]

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17

May

Teesside High School Former Students’ Association – celebrating 120 years in 2019 17th May, 2018

We are delighted to be nearing the 120th anniversary of Teesside High School’s Former Students’ Association. 2019 will mark 120 years since the formation of the Association by Miss B L Browne, Headmistress of Queen Victoria High School for Girls.  The inauguration of the Association took place on 24 June 1899 with 67 former pupils […]

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1

May

Teesside High School Outdoor and Adventurous Opportunities – Summer 2018 1st May, 2018

We are delighted to launch our outdoor and adventurous opportunities for summer 2018. As well as our week-long MAC Activity Camps running in July and August, we are thrilled to provide students with an opportunity to push themselves further with MAC’s Challenge Camp – NEW for 2018. Challenge Camp is an overnight exploration which includes […]

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5

Mar

Teesside High School students present… We Will Rock You 5th March, 2018

With permission of www.schoolswillrockyou.com, Teesside High School students present We Will Rock You.  A fantastic production of Ben Elton’s classic which will be supported by pupils from Junction Farm Primary School. Tickets are now available for the production, which will be held in the Senior School Hall on Tuesday 20 March and Wednesday 21 March from […]

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22

Feb

THS Sixth Form; CSI Forensics Event – Monday 5 March 22nd February, 2018

We are delighted to share with you details of an inspiring CSI Forensics Event which is being held at Teesside High School Sixth Form on Monday 5 March. Teams from Teesside University, one the UK’s leading centres for Forensic and Crime Scene Science education, and Newcastle University, a centre of excellence in Forensic Psychology, will […]

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