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Posted on Facebook - 27 Jul 2026
At the recent Google UK and Ireland Community Celebration in June, Tring School and Mrs. Emma Ferris were presented with the prestigious "Legacy Legend" award. 🏆
This accolade serves a dual purpose: it commemorates our milestone decade-long status as a global Google Reference School, while honoring the dedication and hard work of Mrs. Emma Ferris, Digital Learning Lead, for her pivotal role in the early adoption and continued integration of Google for Education.
Becoming a Google Reference School ten years ago was not merely about introducing new hardware; it was about fundamentally transforming our educational landscape. Since embarking on this journey, our one-to-one Chromebook scheme has revolutionized classroom dynamics.
This award is a testament to the hard work of our entire community—our forward-thinking staff, supportive governors, and exceptionally adaptable students. By embedding these tools into our daily routines, we have fostered an environment defined by heightened collaboration, instant, high-quality teacher feedback, and deeply personalised learning paths. Our most recent Ofsted inspection beautifully validated these ongoing efforts, explicitly praising Tring School as being "at the forefront of online learning."
Emma’s dedication to educational technology is well-known; she was previously recognised on a national stage as the UK and Ireland Google Reference School Teacher of the Year. The "Legacy Legend" award highlights her extraordinary, long-term commitment. From the initial rollout a decade ago to our current strategic initiatives, Emma has been one of the driving forces behind our digital evolution.
Emma has provided unwavering, patient support to both colleagues and pupils, ensuring that technology serves as a tool for empowerment rather than a source of stress. Her work focuses on using technology to reduce teacher workloads and enhance the quality of classroom resources, while always ensuring that critical thinking and digital citizenship remain at the heart of a Tring education.
"This milestone reflects a decade of shared vision. Technology at Tring School has never been about replacing the human element of teaching, but rather amplifying it so every student can thrive." — Mrs. Emma Ferris
As we celebrate this milestone, we remain firmly focused on what lies ahead. The landscape of educational technology moves at an extraordinary pace, but with our robust digital foundation and world-class staff expertise, Tring School is perfectly positioned to remain a leading light in innovation.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Mrs. Ferris and our profound gratitude to everyone who has contributed to making Tring School a beacon of digital excellence over the past ten years! 🌟✨
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Posted on Facebook - 23 Jul 2026
🏆 HOUSE CUP RESULTS 2026 🏆
What an incredible year! After many house competitions and thousands of points awarded for hard work, effort, and school spirit, we finally have our champion... 🥁
Congratulations to Waddesdon House for taking 1st place! 🎉
1st: Waddesdon
2nd: Halton
3rd: Ascott
4th: Claydon
A huge well done to every single student who earned points and represented their house this year. Enjoy the summer break—the race starts again in September! 🌟
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Posted on Facebook - 22 Jul 2026
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Posted on Facebook - 21 Jul 2026
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Posted on Facebook - 21 Jul 2026
Last week across two evenings, we held our annual Pride of Tring School Awards! 🏆
They were fantastic evenings celebrating our students’ contributions to school life over the past academic year, from academic achievements to extracurricular participation.
A huge congratulations to all our amazing award recipients, and a big thank you to everyone who joined us to make it so special! 👏🎉
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Posted on Facebook - 17 Jul 2026
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Posted on Facebook - 17 Jul 2026
From September 2026, the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals (FSM) will be changing. From the start of the new school year, all parents/carers who are in receipt of Universal Credit will be eligible for Free School Meals, regardless of the amount received. This includes, for the first time, our Sixth Form students.
For more information see letter linked below:
https://tringschool.reactfiles.co.uk/uploads/lettershome/Free-School-Meals-Letter-June2026.pdf?t=1782462423
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Posted on Facebook - 17 Jul 2026
Second Hand Uniform Donation Request
Do you have any branded Tring School uniform that your child has outgrown? If you would like to donate it to our second hand uniform sale, please drop it off at St Peter and St Paul Church, Tring. The church is open daily between 9.00am and 4.00pm.
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Posted on Facebook - 17 Jul 2026
The Geography department completed their final day of fieldwork for the school year this week, visiting the River Chess with our Year 10 geographers. It was a bit colder in the river than some expected, and one shoe even tried to make a breakaway! However, the students were excellent at collecting data and understanding all the fieldwork methods, ensuring they are well-prepared for their Paper 3 exam.
Thank you to all the staff who have supported our fieldwork this term, and to our amazing students for giving us some great days out!🙌
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Posted on Facebook - 16 Jul 2026
On Saturday, September 12th, the Tring Music Partnership present The Big Tring Music Thing - a gala concert at the Desborough Hall. Featuring Tring Community Orchestra, Tring Phoenix Brass Band, Tring Phoenix Big Band, and Tring School Swingband. The evening is designed to inspire any young person who has started learning an instrument or is thinking about doing so. There will also be opportunities to try out instruments and speak to some of the young musicians in the ensembles.
Ticket details can be found on the flyer.
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Posted on Facebook - 16 Jul 2026
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Posted on Facebook - 16 Jul 2026
Last week, as part of their A-level course, our Year 12 Biology and Environmental Science students took part in their annual field study visit to Broadhaven in Pembrokeshire. Students used sampling methods in rock pools🦀🔎, studied algal succession, and conducted river and tree sampling 🧪🌳. It was a fantastic opportunity for our A-level students to master practical ecological techniques, build teamwork, and enjoy the beautiful Welsh scenery. 🌊☀️
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Posted on Facebook - 15 Jul 2026
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Posted on Facebook - 14 Jul 2026
Subject Focus: Geography
🌍 Geography, but make it virtual! 🕶️
Mr. Stirling’s GCSE Geographers kicked off their 'Our Living World' topic last week by stepping right into the action. Using VR headsets, students travelled the globe in seconds—exploring diverse biomes, from dense tropical rainforests to scorching deserts, all without leaving the classroom!
There is nothing quite like standing inside your case study to bring learning to life. Brilliant work, everyone!
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Posted on Facebook - 9 Jul 2026
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Posted on Facebook - 9 Jul 2026
🏆 Pride of Tring Awards🏆
Our Pride of Tring Awards Evenings are taking place next week! We can't wait to celebrate our students' incredible achievements from this academic year:
🗓️ Tuesday 14 July: Ascott & Claydon
🗓️ Wednesday 15 July: Halton & Waddesdon
The evenings will be a wonderful celebration of both academic and extracurricular success, as well as student contributions to school life.
📨 Important Note: Invitations were sent out on Monday. We would be grateful if you could RSVP using the Google Form by Friday 10 July.
See you there! 🌟
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Posted on Facebook - 8 Jul 2026
Last week, our Year 9 and Year 12 Design and Technology students headed to London for a visit to the New Designers Exhibition.
As a showcase for top graduate design talent, it was the perfect environment to inspire our students and allow them to explore the possibilities of a career in design. From cutting-edge innovation to beautiful craftsmanship, the exhibition provided great inspiration.
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