YEAR 9 LETTERS
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As we come to the end of another successful academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your daughter's new Head of Year 9 from September 2026.
Firstly, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr Garnham and Miss Moher for their dedication, care and commitment to supporting the Year Group. Their hard work has provided strong foundations in KS3 that has supported students to grow both academically and personally.
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Following valuable feedback from parents/carers, we are sharing your daughter’s Pastoral Summary Report at this point in the year, rather than waiting until the very end of term. By doing so, we hope to give families the opportunity to review the information carefully and follow up on any areas where further support or improvement may be helpful.
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We are writing to request that any students wishing to sit a GCSE in a home language at Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form (TGS) in the next academic year (Year 10) indicate their interest in doing so by Monday 13 July 2026.
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I am writing to inform you of the upcoming assessment fortnight for Year 9, which will run from Thursday 11 June to Thursday 25 June 2026.
As students are now approaching nearly a third of the way through their GCSE journey, we see this as a valuable opportunity for them to showcase how much they have already learnt. We are incredibly proud of their progress and achievements so far and this assessment fortnight will allow them to demonstrate this growth, whilst also helping staff to identify strengths and areas for further development.
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We are very proud of the positive start our Year 9 students have made to Key Stage Four. This term, they have been developing their reading skills as part of the English Language GCSE. Next term, we will begin studying poetry, including both unseen poems and the Power and Conflict anthology.
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As part of Whole School Curriculum Day (WSCD) on Friday 22 May 2026, Year 9 will have the chance to take part in a choice of curriculum trips. There are seven activities to choose from; each one will enrich and compliment the GCSE and co-curricular programme. Students will be allocated one activity for the day. Year 9 have had an assembly to explain the trip offer and arrangements for the upcoming WSCD and the presentation has been shared with students on Microsoft Teams.
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In connection with our World Book Day celebrations, we have been fortunate to secure a visit by Sue Wallman, an award-winning writer specialising in crime fiction for young adults.
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We will be hosting a Year 9 Parent Coffee Morning focused on supporting families whose daughter may find attending school challenging. This session is for parents and carers only and will not be open to students.
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Your year 9 child’s teenage vaccinations are now due.
This includes two single injections:
• The 3-in-1 teenage booster (Td/IPV)
• Meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY)
Along with these vaccines, your child can receive the following vaccination, if they are missing one or both doses:
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine (MMR)
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Join our upcoming information session to learn more about the vaccines that are offered to your child in year 8 and 9.
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I am writing to inform you of the upcoming assessment period for Year 9, which runs from Monday 12 January 2026 to Friday 23 January 2026.
Year 9 students have successfully completed the first term of their new GCSE courses and we are eager to monitor the progress your daughter is making. At Year 9 Parents’ Evening in November 2025, staff were able to provide feedback on how well students had settled into Year 9 and their GCSEs.
This first assessment fortnight is another valuable opportunity for Year 9 students to consolidate their learning and for staff to provide feedback on the progress they have made and highlight areas for further development.
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Mrs E Mortimer, our Director of Science & Social Sciences, providing important information regarding the upcoming Year 9 Whole School Curriculum Day, which will take place on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
We kindly ask you to take a moment to read the letter for further details. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Miss S Brownbill, our PSHCE Coordinator, providing detailed information regarding the upcoming Year 9 Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Unit. The letter aims to inform you about the content and objectives of the unit, as well as any important considerations or opportunities for further discussion. We encourage you to review the attached document carefully and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
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Miss K. Pearce, Teacher of English, regarding the Year 9 English curriculum focusing on the play Macbeth. In her letter, Miss Pearce provides an overview of the key themes and learning objectives for the unit, outlines the main areas of study, and details any resources or preparatory work required. She also highlights assessment criteria and offers guidance on how parents and carers can support students' understanding and engagement with the text at home. This correspondence aims to ensure that all stakeholders are well-informed about the teaching plan and can contribute to a meaningful exploration of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
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We are delighted to welcome Year 9 back to school as they undertake the first year of their GCSE courses. I, alongside Assistant Head of Year Mrs Law, and the rest of the Year 9 team, are looking forward to working alongside you to support your daughter as she starts this three-year journey.
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At Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form (TGS), we are committed to nurturing not only the academic success of our students but also their personal growth and lifelong love of learning. One of the most powerful tools we can give our young people is the habit of reading for pleasure.
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The Young Reporter Scheme is an extracurricular opportunity run by Newsquest Media Group for students in Year 10 to Year 13, allowing them to experience what is like to work for a real live newspaper… click the links below to find out more.