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Taunton School students complete UK’s first alternative two-year pathway to university
TAUNTON School has seen its first cohort of international students complete a unique two-year course, which guarantees a place at leading universities in the UK and overseas. The Somerset school,…
A spring update on the Prep School’s bee hives
On World Bee Day, Mr McCarthy shares a spring update on the Prep School’s bee hives. It’s been a late start to the beekeeping season with the bluebells still out…
‘How attending TS Summer School started my Taunton School journey’: Meet Year 10 student Aimee from Germany
After attending Taunton School International Summer School, Year 10 Aimee from Germany is now a full-time student at Taunton School. Find out more about her Taunton School story and how…
Taunton School International Principal featured in international student wellbeing article
Taunton School International Principal Adrian Hallworth has been featured alongside top school leaders in an article discussing the importance of supporting international students who may not be ready for a…
World Poetry Day 2021
To celebrate World Poetry Day, our English department have put together a quiz to test your poetry knowledge. 1. What word comes at the end of the famous line:…
A Tale of Two Lockdowns
I begin with the words of Rev. Dr. Getman from Chapel this week: “It feels like a triumphant return after a lockdown wilderness experience. Remember that we have each been…
LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month: we all have a part to play in creating a fairer world. I consider myself very fortunate indeed. I realised I was bisexual when I was in…
Music Matters
Come rain or shine, lockdowns, pandemics, storms or snow, music matters deeply to us for the comfort it brings to listeners as well as the excitement and positive energy it…
The Mystery of the Clock Tower Graffiti
Our resident archivist, John Brown, who has worked at Taunton School since 1975, has been investigating the recent discovery of graffiti in the clock tower of the main school building….
Thoughts from our local community: Simon Parkin, host of the Mid-Morning Show on BBC Radio Somerset
As a school, we place huge value on playing an active and responsible role within our local community, something which is more important than ever at the moment as we…
