Rhys Orton

How long have you been at Teesside High School?

I have been at THS since Year 7 and it has been an absolutely amazing school.

What has been the highlight of your time at Teesside High School?

The highlights of my time at THS would be the school trips, especially Wimbledon and Germany.

Which subjects are you studying?

I’m studying Maths, Physics and German.

What are your aspirations beyond Teesside High School?

I would like to pursue a degree apprenticeship while keeping consistent in the gym and at tennis.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I like playing tennis every week and playing chess as much as I can. Recently captaining a team in the B division for Thornaby Chess Club. I’m frequently found either in the gym or gaming when I’m not studying. I also really like learning languages and have been learning a bit of Spanish and Japanese outside of the curriculum.

What are you going to bring to your role?

I’d love to be a role model and someone to look up to as a passionate sportsman. Not only am I helping out with Rugby every week but also running a chess club every week along with a couple of my classmates.