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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…
How do the Taunton School Beehives survive winter?
One of the most important aspects of the winter survival of our bee colonies is knowing when and how to feed the bees in the winter. Some beekeepers lose their…
Looking for Good News
I think I have become a news addict. I know I’m not the only one. I have noticed that I am spending an increasing amount of time reading news websites….
How can parents support remote learning?
As parents, it can be hard to support students in this unusual situation of remote learning. However, there are a few things that students can do to try to ensure…
DofE students lead the way
The DofE scheme is a major part of the school’s co-curricular offering, with well over 300 students working toward Bronze, Silver or Gold awards. Our students have not allowed the…
Staying Safe at Home
Over the course of the week I have been recording screencasts for each year group about how to keep themselves safe over the next few weeks. During the first lockdown…
Philanthropy at Taunton School, then and now
An update from the TS Foundation The Taunton School Foundation was founded nearly 20 years ago with a mission to engage a global community of Old Tauntonians, parents and friends…
The Princess Royal officially opens new dining room at Taunton School
The Princess Royal travelled to Taunton to meet students and staff, and formally opened our new state-of-the-art dining room and kitchens. The Princess Royal was introduced to Taunton School Headmaster…
Anti-Bullying Week at TSI
Even in this modern age of acceptance and individual expression, bullying is, unfortunately, still a problem that society has to deal with relatively frequently. Often stemming from the personal struggles…
An action-packed time for Prep boarders
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…