From sporting success to a five-star Bugsy Malone production – Teddington School’s February roundup | Local News | News
Teddington School on Broom Road is a co-educational state school for 11 to 18 year olds offering a broad curriculum, academic rigor and opportunities for all and is currently ranked in the top 100 secondary schools in Greater London.
Nub News produces a monthly summary of major events and achievements taking place at a school at the heart of the Teddington community.
Read on for the February highlights as Teddington School kicks off 2023 in style.
Bugsy Malone production a resounding success
After months of rehearsals, 150 students from grades 7 through 13 took part in the school production of Bugsy Malone from Tuesday, January 31 to Friday, February 3.
Commenting on the remarkable success of the production, Teddington School drama teacher Ms K. Jenkinson said, “The students worked hard for hours and it really paid off in the end. It was a joy to see them bond together as a team, supporting, coaching and mentoring each other across the two line-ups and celebrating each other’s accomplishments.
“It’s amazing to see the dedication and dedication that students bring to just having fun. We also had alumni who came back to support us on the show.”
She continued, “The students made us proud and really understood what it means to be part of a production. For me it’s about inclusion: If you want to participate, you’re in. It’s a show for the students by the students and that’s all I love about being a teacher.”
Students in action during one of the school’s Bugsy Malone show nights (image provided)
Taiwanese integration program
In February, 33 students from Taiwan were also welcomed into the Teddington School community.
During their time at Teddington, the Taiwanese students attended four TEDdington TALKS, watched the Bugsy Malone performance, and participated in a series of Key Stage 4 and five lessons.
The visit provided students with an insightful comparison of cultural differences in education, and a classic football game ended the two-week visit.
In February, 33 students from Taiwan were welcomed into the Teddington School community (image provided)
Sought! Parents volunteer for the 1:1 reading program
In September 2021, Teddington School launched a catch-up reading program for students entering Year 7 with a low reading age.
The community-focused program is supported by parents, teaching assistants and 6th grade students who work with a student twice a week and listen to them read for 15-20 minutes.
The school currently needs more adults for the program and encourages parents to get involved.
Volunteer parents receive a short training session before working with a student and listening to them twice a week for 15-20 minutes between 8:35am and 9:00am
The school is looking for parents willing to volunteer for a minimum of 6 weeks and ideally a full 12 weeks.
Interested parties are encouraged to apply below [email protected]
The sports stars of the school are beaming
Year 11 pupil Elodie Osmand plays for the Elmbridge Eagles Rugby League during the summer season (April to August) and was recently voted the Best Improved Player in her age group for 2022.
Elodie was invited to No 10 Downing Street to give a Rugby League Skills demonstration during the last Rugby League World Cup and was then invited to speak at an English Junior Rugby League International Pathway Skills training day at St Mary’s University where she was coached and coached with support from the Junior England International Rugby League coaches and the London Broncos Women’s Rugby League team coach.
Kevin Rudd, former Rugby League International player/coach and current Elmbridge Club head coach, said: “The club and all its club coaches are really proud of Elodie and her achievements when she was invited to play an international Player Pathway event at which she did really well and will have learned a lot.
“She has shown tremendous courage, commitment, skill and determination – we wish her every success for the future.”
To draw attention to tennis, this month Brooke Black also competed in the 10th grade at the Liverpool Junior 2023 tennis tournament, organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
Brooke has gone gold by winning two ITF doubles titles and looks set to embark on a thriving tennis career!
Year 11 pupil Tommy Evans has also been selected to represent London at the English Schools Swimming Association (ESSA) interdivisional championships, to be held in Coventry in March this year.
Nub News wishes Tommy the best of luck!
Teddington School tennis star Brooke is pictured at right (image provided)