<![CDATA[Tetherdown School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:02:07 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:02:07 GMT <![CDATA[ Book a Tour of Tetherdown School ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=118 Do you want to be part of a terrific community where happy children are inspired to be the best they can be? ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:48:01 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=118 <![CDATA[ 🌈 A Colourful Celebration of 25 Years! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=432 Honouring Annie Ashraf & Teresa McMeakinπŸŽ‰πŸ’– ]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:02:07 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=432 <![CDATA[ πŸ’» Exploring the London Waiting Room Website ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=431 New London Waiting Room Website 🌟

Parents took part in an engaging workshop led by the creator of the NHS London Waiting Room website. The session helped everyone understand how the platform supports families during healthcare journeys. 

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:20:39 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=431 <![CDATA[ 🎁 Playtime Boost from OPAL Bingo! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=430 Thank You for Your Outdoor Equipment Donations🌈

We’re thrilled to share that our school has received donations for our outdoor play and learning from our Bingo Wish List donations! 🧺✨

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:03:37 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=430 <![CDATA[ 🌿 Make, Do & Mend Magic! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=429 Sprucing Up Our School Grounds Together πŸ› οΈβœ¨

Our school community rolled up their sleeves this week for a fantastic Make, Do & Mend session! 🌼From repairing playground equipment to refreshing garden areas, everyone worked with teamwork, care, and plenty of smiles. πŸŒ³πŸ’š

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:55:47 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=429 <![CDATA[ ​​​​​​​A Special Visit from the Granddaughter of a Holocaust Survivor ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=428 Remembering Together πŸ•―️

Tetherdown had the honour of hearing a powerful and heartfelt talk from the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor. 

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:27:55 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=428 <![CDATA[ 🎬 Lights, Camera, Congratulations! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=427 Celebrating Our Short Film Superstars 🌟

πŸŽ‰ A huge well‑done to all our budding filmmakers who took part in this year’s Short Film Competition. Your creativity, teamwork, and imagination lit up the screen. Special congratulations to our winning children — we’re so proud of the stories you brought to life! πŸŽ₯✨

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:27:28 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=427 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Chameleons Class Swimming ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=426 Year 5 Chameleons class have made a fantastic start to their swimming programme this term.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 10:09:41 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=426 <![CDATA[ Y3&4 Girls' Football Tournament ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=425 Our Year 3 and 4 girls' football team impressed everyone with their skill and sportsmanship.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 09:50:32 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=425 <![CDATA[ Y5&6 Indoor Athletics ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=424 We’re incredibly proud of our Year 5 and 6 girls' and boys' athletics teams.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 09:52:08 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=424 <![CDATA[ OPAL NEWS! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=423 Lots and Lots of OPAL News!

]]> Mon, 9 Feb 2026 14:05:25 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=423 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Regent Hall Trip ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=422 The children were captivated by the music.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:22:37 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=422 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Chameleon fantastic WW2 assembly ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=421 Year 5 Chameleons impressed everyone with their fantastic WW2 assembly.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 09:24:05 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=421 <![CDATA[ Exploring Outer Space! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=420 Reception have been having a fantastic time exploring their space topic.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 09:21:48 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=420 <![CDATA[ Double, double toil and trouble! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=419 Year 6 Phoenix delivered an incredibly successful class assembly inspired by Macbeth.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 09:19:45 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=419 <![CDATA[ Poppy Appeal - THANK YOU! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=418 Thank you for the Poppy Appeal 2025 ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:50:22 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=418 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Ancient Greek Day ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=417 Year 6 had a wonderful Ancient Greek Day last week. ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:35:44 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=417 <![CDATA[ Sleeper Chair Appeal for the Whittington Hospital ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=415 We made a promise to dad that we'd stay by his side. ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:35:31 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=415 <![CDATA[ Santa Dash & Christmas Jumper Day! Thank you everyone for taking part and donating! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=414 Thank you for taking part and donating to the Santa Dash and Save the Children! ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:01:57 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=414 <![CDATA[ Year 3&4 Football ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=413 The team performed brilliantly in the group stage, finishing joint first. ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:31:48 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=413 <![CDATA[ Hi 5 Netball Success ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=412 The team showed fantastic determination, teamwork, and enthusiasm. ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:32:03 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=412 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Methodist Church Visit ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=411 Year 5 enjoyed a wonderful visit to the Methodist church this week. ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:17:01 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=411 <![CDATA[ Year 5 WW2 Day! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=410 Our Year 5 pupils had a fantastic WW2 Day at school! ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:12:40 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=410 <![CDATA[ Year 3 Iconic London Buildings ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=407 They mapped out iconic landmarks such as The Shard ]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 15:27:01 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=407 <![CDATA[ U9 and U11 London Junior Team Chess Championship held at Frith Manor Primary School ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=409 We are so proud of our U9 and U11 Tetherdown Chess Teams ]]> Fri, 5 Dec 2025 16:20:17 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=409 <![CDATA[ Tetherdown School bags Β£1K from Tesco's Stronger Starts Scheme ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=416 Annie Ashraf, Headteacher, said, “for small schools like Tetherdown, grants like this allow us to help more children and families with their childcare needs and provide them with a wealth of resources to remain engaged in activities whilst in our care.”

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:14:38 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=416 <![CDATA[ Mixed Football Festival ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=401 Great sportsmanship - a true reflection of their positive team spirit. ]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:37:29 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=401 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Benin Day ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=400 The children recreated the vibrant atmosphere of historical Benin right here at Tetherdown! ]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:49:50 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=400 <![CDATA[ Year 4 Camley Street Natural Park ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=399 Classifying Animals! ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:52:24 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=399 <![CDATA[ Year 5&6 Football Tournament Success! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=398 Incredible goals scored! ]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 14:33:34 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=398 <![CDATA[ Year 5&6 Cross Country Success ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=397 3K cross-country race, and we could not have been prouder of them! ]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 14:04:38 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=397 <![CDATA[ Intergenerational Music Workshop ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=396 Joy at Spring Lane Care Home with a Heartwarming Music Workshop ]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 12:13:56 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=396 <![CDATA[ Exciting News: Tetherdown is Now on Instagram! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=394 Tetherdown launches its own Instagram account! ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:19:37 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=394 <![CDATA[ EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Sports Day - A Day to Remember ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=393 What a brilliant Sports Day we had! Both KS1 and KS2 pupils brought their energy and spirit to a fun-filled day of activities. ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:19:03 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=393 <![CDATA[ PE and Sport ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=392 It’s been a fantastic summer term packed with energy, enthusiasm, and sporting success! ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:21:03 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=392 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Junior Citizens Trip ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=391 A hugely informative morning receiving showcases and presentations ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:41:32 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=391 <![CDATA[ Year 6 Wightman Road Mosque ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=390 An enormously interesting morning at Wightman Road Mosque ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:38:49 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=390 <![CDATA[ Chess Team Success in the National Primary School Semi Final! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=389 Congratulations to the children in the school U9 and U11 chess teams who competed in the National Primary Schools Chess Championship Semi Final ]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:18:35 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=389 <![CDATA[ Tara wins Silver and Bronze for Gymnastics! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=388 Two gymnastics medals won - silver and bronze! ]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:38:54 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=388 <![CDATA[ Youth Chinese Test at Tethedown ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=387 In the past two years, 91% of participating students successfully passed the Level 1 Youth Chinese Test. ]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:48:36 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=387 <![CDATA[ Year 3 British Museum Trip ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=386 A real highlight was seeing the famous Rosetta Stone up close! ]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:32:56 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=386 <![CDATA[ Olive Dining Breakfast Meeting 30th June ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=385 Olive Dining breakfast meeting for parents - Monday 30th June - 9am-10am ]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:34:28 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=385 <![CDATA[ Tetherdown On Track! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=384 A huge well done to all our pupils for their fantastic effort, teamwork, and determination ]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 12:02:24 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=384 <![CDATA[ Year 6 - 3D Designing & Printing in Computing! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=383 The children had the exciting opportunity to watch their creations come to life as they were printed layer by layer. ]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 11:13:51 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=383 <![CDATA[ Resilient Year 6! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=382 We celebrated by snowballing all the revision material! ]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 11:10:36 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=382 <![CDATA[ Year 1 Dragonflies Singing Mermaid Assembly! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=381 Dragonflies performed their class assembly inspired by Julia Donaldson’s The Singing Mermaid. ]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 11:06:47 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=381 <![CDATA[ Zaki Walks with Superstar Footballers! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=380 Zaki, year 4, had the immense thrill of walking out with football superstar Kylian Mbappe ]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 10:57:27 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=380 <![CDATA[ Coffee Morning Success! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=373 The parent's coffee morning focused on the topic Sleep. ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:45:49 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=373 <![CDATA[ Tetherdown U9 and U11 take part in the National Primary Schools Chess Championships Zonal Qualifier ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=372 Tetherdown U9 and U11 chess teams did amazingly well in this month's National Primary Schools Chess Championships Zonal Qualifier. ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:38:51 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=372 <![CDATA[ Tetherdown's 2025 Peer Mentors have completed their training! ]]> https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=371 We are pleased to announce that Tetherdown’s new Peer Mentors have successfully completed their training! ]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:25:30 GMT https://www.tetherdownschool.org/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=371