Dear Families,
As you are aware we were recently inspected by Ofsted. This was a two day inspection with a team of five inspectors. We have now received our report which I have great pleasure in sharing with you all. I would like to thank you all for your on-going support without which TGS would not be the special place it is. To have words such as ‘outstanding’, ‘high aspirations’, ’captivated’, ‘passionate’, ‘impeccable behaviour’ and ‘exemplary’ used by Ofsted recognises all that we have worked so hard to achieve.
You can by the first to read the Ofsted Report here: 10345401 - Thomas Gainsborough - 141639 final pdf.pdf
Free School Meal - Christmas Family Food Boxes
Families are reminded that the vouchers will be sent out from Suffolk County Council before the Christmas holiday - please keep a lookout for these in your inbox. Any problems, please contact freeschoolmeals@suffolk.gov.uk
Free Activities
A reminder of the free activities offered by Explore Outdoor and Abbeycroft - www.tgschool.net/news/free-christmas-activities-from-explore-outdoor-and-abbeycroft.
There are still a number of Christmas Food Boxes available for families who are unable to attend the Family Park Cooking sessions. Please contact HAF@acleisure.com for further information.
Careers Newsletter & Reminders
This week’s career’s newsletter is packed full of opportunities and events for your young person click here to make sure they don’t miss out. https://padlet.com/kosborne48/tgs-careers-newsletter-13th-december-2024-da4velfjmstxavzg
Year 11s - Please ensure your young person has made an application to 6th form or college by the end of next week. If they are struggling to make a decision please contact Mrs Osborne so she can make time to see them next week (kosborne@tgschool.net)
Year 10s - If your young person has not yet applied for work experience with Mrs Cook please encourage them to visit Morrisby.com for ideas and visit the carers hub next week to register their interest in one or more options. Currently 30% students have made initial enquiries and 6% have completed work experience. In order to place the remaining students prior to June (when they sit their mock exams) we do need students to take action asap to ensure they do not miss out on this important opportunity.
Trips and Visits
A number of our students are off to Germany on Sunday. We wish them a safe journey and an enjoyable time visiting our partner school in Regensberg.
Christmas Concert
We would like to invite you to our Winter Showcase on Wednesday 17 December. Time to celebrate and get into the Christmas spirit. The concert starts at 6pm. No tickets are needed, just your Christmas jumper!