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Remembrance Day 2024
29th Oct 2024

Today, Remembrance Day, students created poppy wreaths and wrote heartfelt messages, reflecting on the sacrifices made and fostering respect and empathy. The school expressed immense pride in the students' reflections and artistry. We also watched a presentation by Mr Wickenden who when through why we continue to remember.
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Testbourne Community Fireworks
29th Oct 2024

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Fireworks event on Saturday! It was a fantastic success, and we were thrilled to see so many members of our school and local community come together. Your support made this evening truly special.
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Science Organ Dissection
30th Sep 2024

Today, Mrs. Grey’s Science class had an incredible hands-on experience with organ dissection, thanks to donations from our local butchers. The students got to explore real livers, lungs, and hearts, providing them with a deeper understanding of mammal anatomy and physiology.
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Open Evening 2024
27th Sep 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Evening 2024 and participated in our activities and presentations. We hope you found the event both informative and inspiring as we highlighted the diverse experiences Testbourne offers. If you’d like to see our school in action, sign up for one of our ‘Open Mornings’ next week by visiting go.testbourne.school/openmornings and completing the form.
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GCSE Results Day 2024
22nd Aug 2024

Testbourne Community School is delighted to congratulate its students on their fantastic GCSE and technical award qualifications this summer. Three quarters of students achieved a ‘standard’ pass of grade 4 and above in both English and Maths combined. Over 15% of students achieved the top grades 9-7 in both English and Maths.
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World Book Day 2024
7th Mar 2024

Happy World Book Day! At Testbourne, our students have been fully immersed in the world of literature while celebrating World Book Day and the joy of reading! This morning, during tutor time, students let their creativity flow as they designed inspired book covers of their favourite reads, bringing their personal touch to literary classics and contemporary gems. Also our Design Technology department were getting creative, crafting beautiful bookmarks using our laser cutter, and they look amazing!
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Year 7 Cricket Tournament 21-02-24
23rd Feb 2024

The Year 7 boys participated in an indoor tournament at Dummer yesterday. They competed against four schools: Houndsdown, Mountbatten, Brighton Hill, and John Hanson. Although they only managed to secure a victory against Mountbatten, all the games were closely contested, showcasing some superb wickets taken by both spin and pace bowling.
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First Lego League Competition
31st Jan 2024

"On Wednesday 24 January, we took the minibus to the University of Portsmouth for the First Lego League competition. We had spent weeks diving into the challenge of designing, building, and programming a Lego robot for various missions, like pulling levers or placing Lego people in specific places on the board. It was hard, but we tackled it head-on, facing competition from other local schools.
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Christmas Lunch 2023
8th Dec 2023

These past three days, the festive cheer echoed through Testbourne's canteen as we hosted our joyous Christmas lunches (one of our favourite events of the year!) Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff lent a helping hand, ensuring each student received their meal, drinks, and dessert. With a classic turkey roast and a delicious Christmas pudding, the atmosphere was filled with festive merriment as students wore their Christmas hats, pulled crackers and listened to classic Christmas music. Our final Christmas lunch day also took place on Christmas Jumper Day, adding to the holiday spirit.
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TCS Christmas Card Sale
8th Dec 2023

We are delighted to tell you about a Christmas card competition hosted by the Art department this term. Art and Photography students in Year 7 and 10 were asked to design a Christmas card with a nod to our culture and ethos. There were many entries, and the standard was very high.
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