Head's Newsletter - 16 October 2015

As part of the programme of speakers coming in, we are fortunate to also have other prominent and well known figures coming to Tiffin, including Sir Vince Cable in November, Dr Nick Lane in December, and Professor Steve Jones in January. Particular credit goes to the sixth formers who organise the talks, and especially Ahmed Alhussni, one of our Deputy Head Boys. On the Music front, we also have our annual Year 7 Inter-Form Singing Competition from 7.00—8.30pm next Thursday 22 nd October, the venue for which is Kingston Parish Church, in the centre of Kingston. All Year 7 take part in what is always a most enjoyable event; please do come along and support your sons in their musical performance. There are many interesting developments in education at the moment, and I was pleased to attend meetings of the Grammar School Heads’ Association on Tuesday to discuss some of the current issues, including the significant problems of school funding that are affecting schools. In the evening it was also good to take the opportunity to continue the dialogue with the Secretary of State for Education, Nicky Morgan, as well as other MPs, at a reception in the House of Commons. We break up for half term at the usual 3.30 finish on Friday 23 rd October, and return to School at 8.30 on Monday 2 nd November. Here is a reminder of some Year 7 Inter-Form Singing Competition

important dates:

 Monday 9 th November: U6 Parents’ Consultations: School finishes at 2.40  Friday 4 th December: Twilight Staff INSET: School finishes at 2.00  Tuesday 15 th December: L6 Parents’ Consultations: School finishes at 2.40  Friday 18 th December: Break up for Christmas holiday: school finishes by midday

I wish all pupils and parents a very relaxing half term holiday.

Mike Gascoigne Headteacher

With Phil Phillips, Chair of Governors, on the Terrace of the House of Commons