Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• The importance of behaviour for learning

  Thu 25 Mar 2021

  This week’s assembly sought to help students better understand that while academic achievement is clearly an important facet of school life we value and develop the behaviours required to be successful in both school and the workplace. We aim to develop the individual by promoting the importance of resilience and application in overcoming adversity.

  Click on the link to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdeKNsaMEI4

  Mr Fousset
  Assistant Headteacher

  

• Intermediate Maths Challenge

  Thu 25 Mar 2021

  We would like to congratulate all 58 Year 10 pupils who took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge during lockdown.

  The Intermediate Maths Challenge is a national competition that encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. To see so many of our top mathematicians volunteer to compete in this extracurricular challenge, particularly during school closures and online learning, was impressive. If you, yourself, fancy trying a few of the questions from this year’s Challenge, more information about the United Kingdom Mathematical Trust (UKMT) and it’s challenges can be found here: https://www.ukmt.org.uk/

  To recognise the highest performers in the Challenge, UKMT award the top-scoring 40% of participants Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates in the ratio 3:2:1.

  We have now received the results and certificates are being distributed in lessons this week.  A special mention to the following boys who achieved a score in the top 40% and thus a certificate:

  Silver:
  Habishek Devandhiran – Best in School
  Jack Birchmore
  Brodie Laing
  Atti Chute
  Bhavesh Sharma
  Mark Venter
  Arun Karavadra
  Markus Lopez

  Bronze:
  Max Toft
  Oscar Peace
  Rohan Dubey
  Harry Weston
  Finley Tilbury
  Arjun Bassi
  James Campbell
  Ben Wagstaff

  Again, a huge well done to all who took part!

  Miss C Hare
  Deputy Lead Maths Faculty

  

• TVLP French Spelling Bee

  Thu 25 Mar 2021

  The Thames Valley Learning Partnership (TVLP) held a French Spelling Bee competition during March.  The competition was very challenging, and all students performed well!  A student from Holyport College won the Spelling Bee scoring 100% in the last round.

  I would like to congratulate Ivan Grygorov Year 9 for getting to the final of the French Spelling Bee representing TWBS.

  Miss E Martin
  TVLP Champion

  

• Covid-19 Testing at TWBS

  Wed 17 Mar 2021

  After more than 2500 Covid-19 tests we have finally finished our three in-house lateral flow tests of all pupils on their return to school!

  This huge operation was carried out in the Sports Hall and was made so much easier by the fantastic behaviour of the boys who were a credit to their parents/carers as they travelled through our testing centre in a calm and orderly manner. The agency staff who were assisting with the testing now know the history of the house names at TWBS and commented, more than once, on the politeness of our students.

  Mrs C Flood
  Chemistry Technician