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The Inter-School Philosophy Club
The second of the four Inter-School Philosophy Clubs, took place on Monday 20th November, this time hosted by Wellington School. Co-founded by TS, this after-school club was designed for those Sixth…
On this day in 1955
Each Tuesday the intrepid team of TPS History detectives meet to delve into the past and research famous events to coincide with the publishing date of The Courier that week….
The Headmaster's view on the benefits of boarding
In Assembly last Monday, I took the opportunity to share with the children what a great weekend the boarders had enjoyed. I am delighted that at TPS we have a core of weekly…
Advent Sunday
I always think it a slightly strange paradox that, just as we are drawing to the end of our calendar year, we have ‘Advent Sunday’ in early December to mark…
Inspirational Speakers
On Wednesday the Nursery Manager Karen McGough, myself and Nursery 3/4 team leaders Sarah and Laura attended a fantastic Early Years teaching conference. We heard inspirational speakers and participated in…
Weekly Awards
It was a great pleasure this week to award six ‘Learner of the Week’ certificates in assembly, as well as the usual recognition for Sportsman, Sportswoman, Musician and Citizen of…
Surving the seas
PAC were treated to a personal survival training session from Ms Pike, Head of PE in the Senior School. The children began by learning how to enter the water safely…
I love my job!
I love my job! It’s not often you get the chance to dance and have a cuddle with a big yellow bear at 3pm on a Monday afternoon – PUDSEY…
Feeling charitable
A very happy Children in Need day to all! On Monday, we were really excited to have Pudsey Bear and Claire Carter from BBC Somerset visit us as part of…
BTEC – is it the right option for you?
TS is next year launching the Business Extended National Diploma. Building on the success of the Sports and Exercise Science BTEC we aim to give a further option for students…