Archive for 2025

Our U14 netball squad has officially secured a place in the Regional Round of the England Netball National Schools’ Competition after a fantastic County Tournament at Barnard Castle School on Tuesday. England Netball National Schools’ Competition These girls are one of only a few teams in Teesside High School’s history to secure this achievement and […]

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Students have really hit their stride this half term and it has been brilliant hearing their many highlights from a very busy few weeks. Match reports in PE Our PE department has been especially busy, with daily fixtures in netball, hockey and rugby. From Lower-Prep tag rugby to our eldest students competing at District level, […]

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We were delighted to welcome the Directors of German from Cambridge University and Durham University for a morning of linguistic and cultural discovery with our Year 9 and 10 German students recently. The importance of German The morning began with an assembly about the importance of languages and how studying German can give students the […]

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Teesside High School was filled with music, laughter and unforgettable memories as we welcomed the Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir from Uganda for a truly special day of cultural exchange and celebration. Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir The Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir was founded in 1983 by Molly and Paul Wasswa, two teachers who […]

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Following our last successful trip to Wimbledon in 2023, the Physical Education Department is very excited to once again offer the opportunity for Senior School students to experience two full days of tennis at Wimbledon in the summer term. Trip itinerary The Wimbledon trip will see students enjoy two fantastic full days’ play on Court […]

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THS Sixth Form Open Evening Year 11 students and their parents are warmly invited to attend our Sixth Form Open Evening, which will take place in the Main Hall and Sixth Form building on Thursday 16 October, 6.00pm-8.00pm. The Sixth Form Open Evening is an opportunity for Year 11 students at THS and those from […]

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Welcome back As a new academic year begins, I would like to wish a warm welcome back to all of our families, particularly those who are new to our school community. The autumn term has had an exciting start with trips to Rome and Paris launching, and visits to Austria, Iceland and Munich all on […]

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We are delighted to warmly invite parents of Year 6 pupils to our Year 7 Information Evening on Tuesday 7 October to discuss transition into the Senior School in September 2026. Year 7 Information Evening Although it may seem like the academic year has only just started, we are very proud of our active transition […]

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Join us for our annual Family Fireworks Display We are delighted to invite you to our annual THS Family Fireworks Display, which this year takes place on Wednesday 5 November. Join us for a fun-filled evening – a perfect opportunity to come together with family and school friends to enjoy a spectacular riverside fireworks show, […]

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At Teesside High School, our approach to education goes beyond just ‘teaching’ information; we focus on ensuring students truly learn and understand the new information they are exposed to. We believe learning is an active process: a consequence of thinking and talking, not just passive listening.  THS Learning Experience Our unique ‘THS Learning Experience’ provides […]

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The Modern Foreign Languages department is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for all students in Years 7-12 to take part in a linguistic and cultural experience in Paris from Friday 16 October to Monday 19 October 2026. Paris Paris is the capital of France and the city of love known for the Eiffel Tower, […]

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We are excited to welcome prospective families to experience just what makes Teesside High School so special during our next Whole School Open Day, taking place on Saturday 20 September. What should I expect? Teesside High School Open Days give families the opportunity to explore what our school has to offer in a relaxed and […]

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Teesside High School is celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results today, as Year 11 students mark the culmination of their hard work with a wave of top grades. Teesside High’s GCSE headlines An impressive one third of students achieved five or more of the highest possible grades (9-7), equivalent to A**-A.  Among the standout […]

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The Classics department is thrilled to offer the opportunity for students from Years 6 to 12 to take part in an exciting trip to Rome, Italy, from Monday 15 February to Thursday 18 February 2027. This trip will open on ParentPay on Monday 1 September to priority students – those who have expressed an interest […]

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Year 13 students at Teesside High School are celebrating a host of outstanding achievements on A-level results day – including a 100% pass rate for the seventh consecutive year. Prestigious high grades 20% of examination entries have been awarded prestigious A*-A grades, reflecting the hard work and dedication of students and staff alike. 57% of […]

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As another exceptional academic year draws to a close, we have much to celebrate and reflect upon. Year 11 Prom and Year 13 Leavers’ Ball These past two weeks have seen two truly memorable milestone events for our older students. Our Year 11 Prom and Year 13 Leavers’ Ball were both held at the beautiful […]

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Pupils from Teesside High School teamed up with two local primary schools to raise an impressive £3,256 for Teesside Mind through a fun-filled fundraising event earlier this term. THS hosted a lively and colourful Colour Run in its riverside grounds on Thursday 22 May. Students from The Links Primary School and Hartburn Primary School were […]

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The school’s annual Sports Day was a spectacular event, held under glorious sunshine and filled with thrilling competition between the three Houses. The morning was dedicated to field events where the level of performance was outstanding, highlighted by a remarkable number of records being shattered. In the javelin, George S, Gideon, Harry and Oliver all […]

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Teesside High School has been placed in the top 15% of independent schools in the UK after earning a prestigious standard in its latest Independent Schools Inspection Report. We received high praise across all five key inspection areas and successfully met all standards. Most notably, Teesside High School has been awarded a coveted ‘significant strength’ […]

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On Thursday 19 June, both the Junior and Senior Girls represented Teesside High School in the Athletics League Finals with pride, passion and phenomenal performances. Unfortunately, the Senior Girls were awarded a walkover in their final. While they did not get the chance to compete on the day, they thoroughly deserved their place and enjoyed […]

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Our summer term calendar is in full swing, with exciting events such as  Prep School Sports Day and Creative Arts Evening having taken place in recent days. Welcoming new faces Although school has felt quieter in recent weeks since our Year 11 and Year 13 students have been on study leave, we have had the […]

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Sixth Form students enjoyed an exciting week of work experience placements as part of the newly-introduced Sixth Form Industry Week at the start of June. Industry Week placements Maxwell spent his time at Nosterfield Nature Reserve where he assisted the Lower Ure Conservation Trust with their conservation activity. Maxwell participated in countless fascinating tasks from […]

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Teesside High School is thrilled to announce that its outstanding Early Years team has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence in the 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards. Early Years Team of the Year This accolade celebrates the remarkable contributions of Miss Hall, Miss Graham, Mrs Candler and Miss Wilson, who together have been recognised in […]

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We are delighted to announce that we are once again hosting a Forest Adventure Holiday Camp for children in Years 3 to 6 during the summer holidays! When will Forest Adventure Holiday Camp be held? The Camp will run from 8.30am-4.30pm on the following dates during the summer break: Thursday 14 August Friday 15 August […]

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We are delighted to invite you to our Prep School Musical Performance of Cinderella and Rockerfella, taking place in the Main Hall on Tuesday 24 June at 6.00pm. Doors will open at 5.30pm and refreshments will be available for you to enjoy at your seats. Cinderella and Rockerfella Cinderella and Rockerfella is a modern, panto-style […]

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We are delighted to announce that we will once again be hosting our annual THS Staff vs Parents Cricket Match this summer term. This fiercely contested event will take place at Teesside High School on Friday 20 June at 4.30pm. It will be great to have the opportunity to come together once again as a […]

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As the penultimate half term comes to an end, it is safe to say the last four weeks have kept us all very busy indeed. Examinations Firstly, I would like to say a huge well done to all students completing examinations at the moment.  It has been amazing to see the resilience and hard work […]

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A fantastic day of athletics at Middlesbrough Sports Village saw a squad of 40 talented THS pupils compete against 10 other schools in the area. Our athletes truly excelled, delivering superb performances in both track and field events. It was an outstanding display of talent, sportsmanship and teamwork, and I cannot speak highly enough of […]

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Holiday Camp Big Adventures Holiday Camp proved to be a resounding success during the Easter break, bringing joy, excitement and unforgettable memories to more than 60 children. With a packed schedule of engaging activities, exciting day trips and a safe, supportive environment, the camp once again lived up to its reputation as a top-tier holiday […]

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Teesside High School Prep  pupils will take part in an exciting Colour Run in aid of the charity Mind, Teesside on Thursday 22 May. Mind, Teesside Mind is Teesside’s leading mental health charity, believing that everybody has the right to enjoy good mental health and have access to the best possible care and services.  Mind […]

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Teesside High School marked an exciting milestone recently, proudly celebrating its first entries into competitive school golf. Two talented Year 9 students, Izzy and Harry, represented the school at the prestigious Durham County Schools Golf Championships 2025, held on Monday 28 April at Beamish Park, Red Tees. Durham County Schools Golf Championships The event saw […]

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Happy Easter to all of our families. Recent weeks have been extremely busy with the Senior School production, Little Shop of Horrors, preparations for the Prep Swimming Gala, hockey and netball tournaments galore, LAMDA examinations and lots of exciting Easter activities, to name just a few. Easter Egg Raffle Thanks to the generosity of our […]

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Little Shop of Horrors Last week, the Main Hall was transformed into the eerie yet captivating world of Little Shop of Horrors, and what a performance it was! The talented students, backed by a live band, brought this iconic musical to life in a way that exceeded all expectations. From the thrilling music to the […]

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Students at Teesside High School have had an absolutely incredible season for both hockey and netball. The pupils have shown incredible commitment and their progress has been outstanding.   Hockey Highlights U12 Boys: 2nd place North East Indoor Hockey Tournament U12 Girls: 2nd place County Hockey Tournament U13 Girls: 2nd place  County Hockey Tournament Under 12 Boys: Joint 2nd […]

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With only a few weeks of the spring term remaining, the build up to Easter is well under way. Easter preparations In the spirit of Easter, our wonderful Learning Support Team has organised an Easter egg raffle in order to raise money for  Cancer Research UK. Raffle tickets are available via ParentPay, and they will […]

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A student at Teesside High School has shared memories from filming Adolescence – the TV series judged to be ‘the closest thing to TV perfection in decades’ by The Guardian.  Year 11 pupil Elodie plays the role of Georgie in the brand new Netflix hit series, created by renowned actor Stephen Graham and skilled writer […]

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We are super excited to announce that Team GB Heptathlete Lucy Turner will be visiting Teesside High School on Wednesday 19 March. Prep School pupils will have the chance to listen to Lucy’s story and ask questions about her athletics career, before taking part in a sponsored fitness circuit in order to raise funds for […]

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We are delighted to share that the Under 12 Netball squad has qualified for the Sisters n Sport National Final Four after their fantastic game against Wirral Grammar School on Monday evening. This is a huge achievement and we could not be prouder of the team. THS vs Wirral The girls played a fabulous game […]

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We are delighted to announce that tickets for our Senior School production, Little Shop of Horrors, are now on sale! You are warmly invited to attend this year’s school musical production on Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 17 March at 6.00pm in our Main Hall. We are very excited to present this show, with […]

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The move from Year 6 to Year 7 can be a daunting one for some children; we work closely with each individual pupil to ensure their personal transition into Senior School is as smooth and seamless as possible. ‘The many carefully planned transition events meant that our daughter had made lots of friends even before […]

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As the first half of the spring term comes to an end, we have many positive things to reflect on following a busy few weeks in school. Trips and visits  Students from across the Prep and Senior School have been enjoying an array of exciting trips and visits in the last two weeks. Prep pupils […]

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We are delighted to announce that Isabella in Year 6 has been awarded 1st place in a national independent school poetry competition.  Isabella claimed the top prize in the Year 5-6 solo category in The Society of Heads Poetry Recital Competition 2024-25. Judges were extremely impressed with her performance of The Magic Box by Kit […]

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A-level pupils at Teesside High School make more progress than at any post-16 provider in Teesside, the Department for Education has revealed. The 3-18 independent school in Eaglescliffe has the highest Progress Score of 16 post-16 schools and colleges across Stockton-on-Tees (pictured below), Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington and Redcar and Cleveland. The league table outcome places […]

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The past two weeks have been filled with excitement both in and out of the classroom! Sport at THS With fixtures galore, teams at THS are thriving! Not only has there been several victories, but a clear show of teamwork, dedication and sportsmanship, too. I am immensely proud of our students and how they take […]

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The History Department is delighted to offer the incredible opportunity for students in Years 7-12 to take part in an educational and cultural trip to Munich, Germany from Friday 27 March to Monday 30 March 2026. Munich is one of Germany’s most vibrant and historically significant cities, known for its stunning architecture, world class museums […]

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Future Chef winner! We are beyond thrilled to share the news that Ivy in Year 11 won the regional final of the Springboard Future Chef Competition in Sheffield on Tuesday. Between the previous round and the regional final, Ivy received expert mentoring from an outstanding team at Darlington College.  Indeed, one of her mentors, Martyn […]

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A warm welcome back to all families; I hope the start of the spring term has been enjoyable for you all. After a long break, it is lovely to see the school corridors buzzing once again as we begin a busy second term.  I am extremely proud of our Year 11 and 12 students who […]

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On Saturday 14 December, 12 excited students from Teesside High set out for New York City. Due to missing luggage, the trip began with a quick shopping trip before heading to the Museum of Modern Art. We explored incredible artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries, with Mr Atkinson particularly excited to see Vincent van […]

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We are delighted to formally invite you to our Spring Ball which will take place in the beautiful Conservatory at  Wynyard Hall on Friday 2 May, 7.00pm until late. The Spring Ball will enable parents, family members and friends of the school as well as students in our Sixth Form (18+) to come together in […]

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We are delighted to invite pupils in Years 9-12 to our annual Careers Convention which will take place on Wednesday 29 January, 6.00pm-8.00pm, in and around the  Main Hall.  Teesside High School’s Careers Convention is an informative event which attracts over 40 universities, training providers and local businesses in order to provide up-to-date careers advice […]

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