Head's Newsletter 17 June 2022

ROWING

FRENCH

Bonjour, On Wednesday the 14th June, 11 Year 7 students took part in the Love Languages 2022 competition organised by the City of London Freemen ’ s school. Competing against small groups ranging from year 5 to year 8 from the most prestigious schools in London, we quickly realised that the standards were very high and this would not be a ‘ walk in the park ’. But this did not deter our Tiffinians. They performed their short play on protecting the planet perfectly (and all in French!) in front of a crowd of 150 people. Although we were disappointed not to win the ultimate Shield, our group was awarded the trophy for Most Confident and Enthusiastic Group with Outstanding Use of Language. Hearing the cheers and seeing those proud smiling faces is part of what makes teaching at Tiffin such a uniquely rewarding experience. And BRAVO to: Tife, Hugo, Finley, Ocean, Eesah, Tom, Harry, Reuben, Cillian, Iason and Mika, all from 7JXE!

TSBC took 13 crews to National Schools regatta over the 27th - 29 th May, including a first of 4 crews from Tiffin Girls' school. In cut - throat time trials where scant seconds decided the outcomes crews raced well and made several finals. Our girl's crews , whilst not yet making a final,acquitted themselves well showing much potential for 2023. The J16s made the B final in a brutal competition full of private and selective rowing schools. They are now focusing on Henley. The result of the day was our J14s ( Year 9s ) who narrowly missed out on a medal this time but have the recognition of knowing they are the 4 th fastest crew in the UK.