WHOLE SCHOOL LETTERS
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May I start this letter by commending our students for the sensible way they have managed the
challenging weather conditions this week.
We have been monitoring the situation throughout the week and although a number of special
arrangements have been put in place to help manage the exceptionally hot weather, I have made
the decision to close the school at 12.45pm tomorrow, Thursday 25 June 2026.
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You are warmly invited to attend our Summer Music Concert, taking place on Wednesday 8 July 2026 in the Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form (TGS) school hall. The event will feature a range of musical items from our Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form Choir, Jazz Band, small groups and soloists. It will be an opportunity to showcase all the amazing music making taking place at TGS and celebrate the students' musical achievements.
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The Mental Health Support Team will be offering a parent/carer workshop on Monday 29 June 2026 for 'Helping Teens with Worries and Anxiety' and a second workshop on Monday 13 July 2026 for 'Helping Teens with Emotional Regulations'.
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Following on from my communication on Monday 2 February 2026, we will be making our school a phone-free space to improve teaching, safeguarding and learning using a secure lockable phone pouch system. This is in line with the latest Department for Education guidelines which make clear schools must be phone free.
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Following on from previous years’ highly successful Sports Days at Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre, we are returning there once again for our annual Sports Day. Sports Day is a whole school event and will take place at Wier Archer Athletics Stadium, Kingston Road, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3PB. This is a compulsory day for all students in Years 7 to 10.
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On occasions, students are allowed to wear clothes other than the usual school uniform. This may include ‘mufti’ days to raise money and awareness for charities, as a Year Group reward or when on school trips or excursions.
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I am delighted to announce the outcome of the recent Parent Governor election.
Following the nomination period, Mrs Louise Hedges was the sole nominee and has therefore been elected unopposed as a Parent Governor, subject to the completion of the usual eligibility checks. Mrs Hedges will serve a four-year term of office once all checks have been confirmed.
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Dear Parent/Carer,
In the Autumn Budget, the Chancellor increased National Living Wage from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour, combined with continued high levels of food inflation (4.5% In January 2026 & expected to rise to 9% by the end of this year) and with the added uncertainty around the price of energy and ongoing pressures on food supply chains and rising costs, it is with reluctance that we are removing the free drink in all Meal Deals from Monday 1st June 2026.
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We have a vacancy on the board to serve for a four-year term of office with effect from June 2026. All parents/carers of a registered student at Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form (TGS), whether or not they live with them, are invited to consider standing as a Parent Governor. The term parent/carer relates to any person who has ‘parental responsibility’ as defined by the Section 576 of the Education Act 1996. No prior experience is required. Training, support and guidance are available to any successful candidate to help them grow into the role.
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I hope you had a wonderful Easter break and that your daughter/son is refreshed and ready for the term ahead.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff, we will be carrying out a lockdown practice during the coming week.
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Next term we are launching a new system for sign-up to extracurricular clubs. We would like parents/carers to sign students up for extracurricular clubs via Arbor
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The Mental Health Support Team will be offering a carer workshop on Monday 23 March 2026.
This workshop will focus on teenage and parental anxiety with the aim to help support your teenager. The workshop will take place in the Inclusion Department, at Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form from 3.30pm until 5.00pm.
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Please find attached a flyer from the Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form Parents and Friends Association regarding the spring mufti day on Friday 20th Match 2026.
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We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity of a place for your daughter on the Ski Trip 2027. The ski trip will take place during the Easter holidays, departing on the evening of Friday 26 March 2027, returning the afternoon of Saturday 3 April 2027. The total cost for this trip will be £1,480.00 which is ABTA and ATOL protected.
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At Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form (TGS), we are committed to ensuring that every student and their families feel included, supported and empowered to succeed, both academically and personally.
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We are aware of a number of recent posts circulating on social media which appear to encourage students to carry weapons and target other schools.
We understand this may be concerning to parents/carers. Please be assured that the police are aware of these posts and have implemented a local policing plan to provide increased visibility around schools, particularly at the end of the school day. Police will respond firmly to any reports of violence or disorder.
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We hope the break provided a chance to rest and recharge. As we begin the new term, we look forward to building on students’ progress and continuing to support them in achieving their best.
We are proud of the focus, effort and maturity that so many of our students showed last term. Their commitment to learning and the positive way they contribute to school life make a real difference, and we look forward to seeing this continue.
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I am writing to inform you about an initiative that has been in development at Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form to further support students’ focus, wellbeing and safety. From after Easter, all students in Years 7 to 10 will be required to use secure mobile phone pouches during the school day.
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We are excited to announce our updated Spring Enrichment Programme. This can be found on the school’s website. Extra-curricular activities provide valuable opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop new skills and build meaningful friendships.
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At Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form, we are committed to continually improving the experience we provide for our students and their families. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand what we are doing well and where we can make meaningful improvements.
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As we approach the Christmas holidays, I wanted to remind you of the arrangements for the last day of term as well as the first day back in January.
Friday 19 December 2025:
All year groups are expected to be in school.
Food will be available in the Windmill for purchasing during break time.
Years 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 will be dismissed at approximately 10.45am.
Years 7 and 8 will be dismissed at approximately 12.30pm.
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We have now concluded yet another successful Scholastic Book Fair which as well as proving inspirational to many students and creating interest and excitement about books and reading, also raised an incredible £91.39 worth of books which we have been able to add to our stock.
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I am writing on behalf of the Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form (TGS) Parents and Friends Association (PFA). We are excited to announce our Christmas fundraising events for this year for students, parents and carers. These events bring together our local community, students and supporters to raise funds for the ‘extras’ that are not always able to be provided by the school’s main income and which make learning more stimulating and exciting for students.
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Following the announcement of the sad loss of a much-loved teacher, Catherine Murphy, I would like to inform you of the arrangements for her funeral, which will take place on Friday 5 December 2025 at 1.00pm.
We want to give staff and students who were close to her the opportunity to celebrate her life. A number of staff will attend her funeral in person, which will have an impact on the wider school.
We would also like to make available the opportunity for staff and students to watch the live streaming should they wish to do so.
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Dear Parent/Carer
Please be advised that there is a Personal Development Day for staff on Monday 1 December 2025, therefore the school is closed to students.
Yours faithfully
Tolworth Girls’ School and Sixth Form
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Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in attending our Inclusion and Wellbeing Webinar taking place today, Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 6.30pm. We appreciate your engagement and the thoughtful questions already submitted.
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We are delighted to announce that we will once again be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair during the week from Monday 24 November to Friday 28 November 2025.
The book fair was a great success last year, proving both inspirational to many students and creating interest and excitement about books and reading. We hope that you will continue to support your daughter in developing literacy skills and a passion for reading.
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Dear Parent/Carer
On Friday 28 November 2025, the Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form Parents and Friends Association are hosting a non-uniform day for students in Years 7 to 11. Please find attached a poster with further details.
We politely ask that a £2.00 contribution is made via ParentPay in advance of the day.
Yours Faithfully,
Mrs R King
Senior Assistant Head
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At Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form (TGS), we are committed to ensuring that every student feels included, supported and empowered to succeed, both academically and personally.
We understand that families may have questions about how we support students with special educational needs (SEND), mental health challenges, and wellbeing concerns.
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I am delighted to inform you that Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form will be holding its first ‘Careers in the Curriculum Week’ commencing Monday 17 November 2025, taking place across lessons.
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We are pleased to confirm that Harrisons Catering will be providing Christmas lunch in The Windmill Café on Thursday 11 December 2025 for Years 7 and 8 and on Friday 12 December 2025 for Years 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. The cost of the lunch will be £3.80. Please see the attached menu for the details of what will be on offer. There will also be options for other dietary requirements…Please click here to read more
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Dear Parent/Carer
Please find attached instructions showing how to log an unplanned absence using the Arbor app. Please also be reminded of the following:
• Unplanned absences (e.g. illness) - log on the day, before 8.30am via the Arbor app
• Pre-planned absences (e.g. medical appointments) - notify us in advance using the attendance e-mail attendance@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk or sixthformattendance@tolworthgirlsschool.co.uk Thank you for your continued support.
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Please find attached a letter from Ms. S Thornley, Deputy Headteacher, regarding an important update to the process for reporting student absences.
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Ms. S Thornley, Deputy Headteacher, which provides important information regarding safeguarding procedures and student wellbeing initiatives. We encourage you to read the letter carefully to stay informed about the support and measures in place to ensure the safety and overall welfare of all students. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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As we settle into the new term, we wanted to take a moment to touch base about school life and expectations. We are incredibly proud of the way our students contribute to the positive and respectful culture at our school. This has been especially clear at our recent Open Evening and Open Mornings, where students represented our community brilliantly - not only through their conduct, but also through the smart way they wore their uniform.
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I hope you are all well. I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about our expectations
around mobile phone use in school. Our policy is very clear, mobile phones should not be used, this includes being seen or heard at any point during the school day. If a student uses their phone, it will be confiscated and a detention will be issued in line with our behaviour policy.
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On Friday 24 October 2025, we will be supporting the national ‘Wear It Pink’ campaign by holding a one item mufti day for all students.
‘Wear It Pink’ is one of the UK’s largest fundraising events for Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity dedicated to helping those affected by breast cancer. Funds raised contribute to life-changing research and vital support services for patients and their families.
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We use Arbor as our main school communication and information system and we need all parents/carers to sign up if they have not already.
Arbor is designed to make it easier for you to stay informed, engaged and in control of key aspects of your daughter’s/son’s school life – from attendance to school reports to behaviour updates.
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In line with Tolworth Girls’ School and Sixth Form’s (TGS) growing enrichment provision, tying in with our vision of creating empowered women through our House system, we are excited to announce TGS’ Autumn Enrichment Programme.
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I hope you had an exciting, relaxing and restful Summer. We are very much looking forward to welcoming all our students back on Monday morning.
We had a very successful year and we were very pleased with both our GCSE and Sixth Form outcomes, which enabled our students to progress to the next stage of their educational journey.
The results from last year reflect the effort, hard work and commitment of students and staff as well as the invaluable support from parents and carers.
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I hope you and your families have had an enjoyable and restful summer. We are very much looking forward to welcoming students back for the new school year.
A reminder of our staggered start dates and times:
• Friday 5 September 2025 – Years 7, 12, and 13 return
• Monday 8 September 2025 – Years 7 and 8 at 8.25am and Years 9 to 11 at 9.30am
We are excited to see all our students and start the year positively. Our focus continues to be on creating a safe, supportive and ambitious environment, with high expectations for every student.
Whole School Archived Messages
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We are writing to invite you to the Year 8 Parent/Student Consultation Evening which will be held virtually on Tuesday 3 March 2026 from 3.30pm until 6.15pm. During this evening, you will have the opportunity to meet with a selection of your daughter’s subject teachers to discuss her work, attitude and progress.
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Please find attached the proposed assessment and reporting calendar for the academic year 2025/2026. These are the times each Year Group will have a formal graded assessment in their subjects and the results will be reported back to parents/carers. Smaller, more formative assessment practice will take place during lessons throughout the year.
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As previously shared in my letter dated Tuesday 10 June 2025, we are excited about the refurbishment of the building structure and science laboratories taking place at school over the summer. Our funding bid to the Education Funding Agency for much needed remedial works to our science accommodation was approved. These works are for the replacement of the existing double apex science roof.
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Dear Parent/Carer I am writing to inform you that the school will be closed, closing early or opening late to students on the following days. Please refer to the letter about the start of term arrangements.