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The past two weeks in Thone have been action packed. The vast array of activities available on-site have meant that we have been largely oblivious to the impact of lockdown and our Thone Family have been having a ball. Marble run building, swimming, board game making, crafts, hockey, quizzes, film watching, birthday celebrations, sports hall…

This week’s Head’s Assembly was led by history teacher Mr Gallimore who before his teaching career served as a British Army Officer in the Welsh Guards for 17 years and served four tours of Afghanistan. He delivered a poignant talk in which he remembered Old Tauntonian Frank Blaker, a member of Wills West house, who…

We will remember them: In the modern world, great wars and conflicts of the past may, for many, seem a distant memory. Since the end of the Second World War in 1945, one could argue that the world has been in the constant grip of political pressure; ‘warfare’ being led, during the latter part of…

I hope that you all enjoyed a great half term break and are looking forward to the exciting and busy second half of term leading up to Christmas. The National Lockdown mark 2 has caused me to feel hugely grateful again that we are able to continue to give our children the first class education…

On Thursday 5th November the sun shone brightly and the students took part in “Outdoor Classroom Day” – all lessons took place in the grounds at The Grange. One group made Iron Age Roundhouses from clay and sticks they had collected; another learned how to make a fire safely. The junior science groups collected different…

James Smith has organised The Great British Job Search, a three day online event for anyone whose job has been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The event, which takes place 11-13th November, offers a uniquely holistic approach to the job hunting process which recognises the additional challenges of looking for a new role during the current…

After what was for many a restful half term, the Year 11 students at Taunton School International arrived back to the opportunity of learning even more about all the fantastic possibilities of a Taunton School education, when they attended the 6th Form Information Evening. At the end of their first day back in lessons, the…

One of the net positives of the uncertain environment that was forced upon us during the CoVid-19 pandemic is that we have had the time to stop, breathe, reflect and evaluate and adapt many aspects of the school education, but in particular for me, our co-curricular offer within the whole school. It would be fair…

Ten talented students from the Senior School have been nominated to try-out for the national squad at U16 & U18 levels. The players will travel to one of three venues this half term to take part in three days of intense training and game play. They will be tested on their physical, mental, psychological and…

Two Taunton School students have been awarded the opportunity to play with a professional orchestra after being recognised for their outstanding talent at a Concerto Competition. Violinist Anthony Knight and trumpeter Hetty Christopher, both in Year 10, performed their concertos in the annual Concerto Competition in the beautiful chapel at Taunton School, alongside nine fellow…