Readathon 2019

The Readathon is back again for another year. It provides an opportunity for students to challenge themselves and support the wider school community. As we get ready for this year’s event, students that have volunteered to participate in the Thamesmead Readathon are busy collecting sponsors. The aim of the event is to promote literacy and… Read more »

Y7 Thames Young Mariners

Students had an amazing day at Thames Young Mariners in Ham at the end of September. Here they are on the canoeing and raft building adventures.

Year 8 – High Ashurst

Year 8 Adventure to High Ashurst On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September, nearly 70 Year 8 students went to High Ashurst Outdoor Education Centre, enjoying a weekend of challenging activities and survival skills. Students had the opportunity to develop team and communication skills as they negotiated a series of obstacles on a low rope… Read more »

Year 11 Army Engagement Day

Army Engagement Day On the first day of the new academic year our year 11 students had a great opportunity to work with the Army Youth Outreach Team.  This is a specialist team of soldiers, educating young people about the role of the British Army in this country and abroad, serving the British people.  The… Read more »

2019 GCSE results

Fantastic results from our Class of 2019 Thamesmead School Year 11 students, staff and parents are celebrating continued success at GCSE as they received their exam results. 85% of students achieved a standard pass in Maths and English which means that they gained a 4 grade or higher in both subjects. This is an improvement… Read more »

District Athletics success

We are delighted to announce amazing results in the District Athletics held at the Excel Centre during w/c 17th June. Congratulations to all who took part and to those who are now District Champions Year 7 and Year 8 District Athletics Championships on Tuesday 18th June 2019 Girls came 4th  overall Boys came 6th overall Thamesmead achieved… Read more »

Heathrow Lego Coding Challenge

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical careers (STEM) were the focus for Thamesmead Year 8 students who took part in the Heathrow Lego Coding Challenge last week. Staff and volunteers from Heathrow Airport delivered the challenge to students who thoroughly enjoyed this team event. The challenge was based upon the Heathrow Pods; the Personal Rapid Transit… Read more »

March & April news

It has been a busy time at Thamesmead in the run up to the GCSE exam period. Many option subjects had their exams in the early part of the term with PE, Dance, Music, Food & Nutrition and Drama completing the practical elements of their GCSEs. The standard in all subjects was very high and… Read more »

Grease – the school musical

What an amazing performance of ‘Grease’ that our students put on at the end of the Spring Term. Many students took part in the show and the standard of singing, dancing and acting was superb. It was a wonderful showcase of Thamesmead talent and a fantastic way to end the term. The Mayor of Spelthorne,… Read more »

New Minibus

We are delighted to finally announce the arrival of our new minibus. We thank everyone who has contributed to the funds for this and supported fundraising events, including Mr Reeves and Miss Phillips marathon run. We look forward to participating in many sports fixtures, careers events, curriculum trips, DofE expeditions and other learning and extra-curricular… Read more »