On Tuesday 14 July 2026, we were delighted to welcome students, parents and carers, colleagues, governors and distinguished guests to our first Pride of TDMS Awards since joining the newly named Four Stones Gateway Trust. 

The afternoon ceremony celebrated the achievements of students in Years 6 – 9, while the evening event recognised the accomplishments of students in Years 10 – 13.

Throughout both celebrations, we recognised students whose achievements embodied the very best of TDMS. Awards included our School Values Awards, Subject Braids, Representative Ties and a range of Special Awards and were presented to students who distinguished themselves by high standards of work throughout the year, by work of outstanding quality in a particular area, by exceeding expectation through hard work, grit and resilience and through responsible and generous efforts for the benefit of the community. 

These qualities deserve recognition because they are the foundations of successful, fulfilled and compassionate adults.

The title of our celebration events – Pride of TDMS – perfectly captured what we hoped every student would feel as they left. Not simply proud because they had received an award, but proud to belong to our school, proud of all they have achieved and inspired by what they might yet become.

We were honoured to welcome our guest speaker, Mr Manny Singh Kang, recipient of a national Pride of Britain Award, recognised for his extraordinary commitment to serving others through tireless fundraising and community work. Through remarkable endurance challenges, Manny has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity, particularly in support of Dementia UK, demonstrating that one person’s ambition, commitment and integrity really can make a lasting difference to countless lives.

Sharing his reflections after the event, Manny said:

“Last night I was delighted to be invited to TDMS in Evesham. I presented awards to all the year groups and had an opportunity to speak to them and their families. Thank you Mrs Allen and Mr Jones for the warmest of welcomes and to the students! You have everything you need and more. Stay safe but be brave to speak and connect with others and your life will take a beautiful path.”

Congratulations to every student who received an award and thank you to everyone who joined us to make the celebrations so special. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise not only achievement, but also the character, determination and kindness that make our school community so special.

We are already looking forward to celebrating even more success at the Pride of TDMS Awards 2027!