The end-of-term finish line is nearly on the horizon, but with a few more weeks to go let's look back on the biggest stories from Teddington School this autumn.

Raising awareness for MPs in Parliament for World Diabetes Day (14 November) was Seren in Year 8; Seren was representing the Big Balloon Challenge: demonstrating how living with diabetes is a constant balancing act, it's like doing everything in your daily life while keeping a balloon in the air. 

Henri playing in the Lord Mayor's show. (Photo: Teddington School)

It was a proud moment when Henri in Year 11 played at the Lord Mayor's show on Saturday 11 November, and then played the Last Post at Teddington Memorial on Sunday 12 November. An incredible honour and achievement! 

Yeare 11 of their Duke of Edinburgh expedition. (Photo: Teddington School)

Remember your Duke of Edinburgh? In a blast to the past, Year 11 cohort completed their qualifying silver expedition from 3 – 6 Nov. Ms Lee said: "[I'm] Very proud of our students for showing incredible determination in challenging weather conditions!" 

Year 11 on their Duke of Edinburgh expedition.(Photo: Teddington School)

Continuing the sporting theme, Martha in Year 7 has been selected for the International Topper Association (GBR)! She recently attended her first Winter Training Camp Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy and enjoyed two days of good winds and weather. 

Martha was selected for International Topper Association. (Photo: Teddington School)

More sailing news, Vincent in Year 10 was re-selected for The RYA London & South East Regional Training Topper. Not only that but he is one of only 24 selected to join the Invitational Training Camp in January 2024. 

Vincent has been re-selected for The RYA London & South East Regional Training Topper. (Photo: Teddington School)

In foreign affairs, Teddington School welcomed Geschwister Scholl Schule students and teachers in its annual German exchange. The Mayor of Richmond also greeted the 80 students from Konstanz. Students met for the first time back in July in Germany, and the exchange marked an incredible opportunity for our students to make friends and gain different perspectives. 

Teddington School welcomed German exchange students.(Photo: Teddington School)

Teddington school invested in brand new MacBooks in both music rooms, enabling students to devise their own musical compositions. Listen to the best of student beats on the backing music to Teddington School's social media videos.

New Macbooks have arrived. (Photo: Teddington School)

Starting the academic year as it means to go on (and on), Teddington School welcomed over 1200 prospective pupils and teachers through its doors for its Open Evening. Soon-to-be secondary schoolers learned about Teddington School's community and what it means to study there. 

Head teacher Mr Grills takes to the stage for Open Evening.(Photo: Teddington School)

Special shout out to the PTA who worked over October half term to bring the beauty of wild flowers to the school's environment. Many parents helped out or donated to make the school bloom with nature. wildthomasgardens.com were on hand with its expertise! 

PTA brought wild flowers to the school's environment. (Photo: Teddington School)

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