Head's Newsletter 28 May 2021

POETRY BY HEART COMPETITION

The inaugural Poetry By Heart competition took place virtually this year, with students from years 8 to 12 sending in their submissions during lockdown. Many thanks to all the students who expressed an interest, and who took part. The entries were all of a high standard, but ultimately, only two students were chosen to go forward to the regional selections: Ibrahim Ejaz in 12SJC/PP, and Suhaas Karthikeyan in 8MMB. We are delighted to state that Ibrahim has made it through to the National Final of Poetry By Heart with his performance of 'Lucifer in Starlight' by George Meredith and 'The Second Coming' by W. B. Yeats. Congratulations are also due to Suhaas, who was Highly Commended by the Poetry By Heart judges for his heartfelt delivery of 'I've Learned To Sing A Song Of Hope' by Georgia Douglas Johnson and 'Spellbound' by Emily Brontë. The final will take place on 19th July at the Globe Theatre on the Southbank, and the finalists' performances will be available on the Poetry By Heart website.

MATHS CHALLENGE

This year, for the first time, all students in Years 7 and 8 took part in the UK Maths Trust Junior Maths Challenge on 27th & 29th April. Nationally, just 40% of participants are awarded certificates but our students' outstanding performance earned them 119 Gold, 135 Silver and 61 Bronze certificates. Special mention goes to Akshat Bhardwaj who achieved "Best in School" and who goes on to compete in the Olympiad in June along with 8 others. Congratulations to all the students for their enthusiasm and the hard work behind such fantastic results! Relationship and Sex Education Policy The school's Relationship and Sex Education Policy has been revised to meet the updated statutory requirements for RSE. Parents can view the policy on Insight. In line with government guidance, parents may give feedback on the RSE policy via the email RSEpolicy@tiffin.kingston.sch.uk . Please send any feedback by Monday 14th June.