Taunton Prep School Co-Curricular

A broad educational experience

In Sport, Art, Design Technology, Music, Drama, Dance and a wide range of other co-curricular activities, the expertise of our staff and the tremendous facilities combine to give our pupils a wonderfully broad educational experience.

Alongside our focus on ensuring excellent academic progress for each pupil, we believe in providing outstanding opportunities in all other areas of school life so that children unearth their potential whilst growing up as well-rounded individuals with a mindset for life.

Our pupils thrive in a diverse range of over 60 activities throughout the week

Opportunities in computer programming, horse-riding, golf, chess, jazz and modern dance, climbing, table tennis, judo, and cookery. Performing Arts, including Music, Drama, and Dance, are integral to our creative atmosphere, while Art, Design Technology, and Computing are taught by expert specialists with high-quality resources in specialist classrooms.

Our energetic physical education and sports program offers three weekly games sessions, dedicated PE lessons, inter-school matches, and various sports specific clubs, providing ample opportunities for students to excel and enjoy a well-rounded educational experience. All of this is underpinned by the ethos of the Taunton twelve, where pupils have the opportunity to showcase these values and are equally nurtured to help them develop.

After School Clubs

Our inclusive clubs’ program is seamlessly woven into our school culture, extending beyond the curriculum to foster curiosity and encourage students to embrace new challenges. With offerings before, during, and after school, our students are inspired to adopt a culture of ambition so that they explore and try and new things.

Music activities are strategically scheduled in the morning or at lunch, allowing broad participation. Led by our expert staff these activities promote commitment and ambition, emphasizing themes of kindness and humility. Pupils choose clubs through our digital portal, reinforcing a sense of responsibility and family involvement.

While some clubs are invitation-only, most are open to everyone, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity. Recent activities, from Outdoor Pursuits to STEM and drama, showcase the diverse opportunities where pupils can thrive, embodying the values of kindness, humility, and ambition. Join us in nurturing well-rounded individuals with a passion for exploration and a heart for others.

Performing Arts at Taunton Prep School

At TPS, the Performing Arts, which includes Music, Drama, and Dance, serves as a lively platform where ambition, humility, and kindness intertwine to shape versatile individuals. Here, pupils are encouraged to pursue their artistic dreams with determination, whether through mastering musical instruments or singing, participating in dramatic productions, or expressing themselves through various dance forms.

Our emphasis on humility ensures that achievements are acknowledged with grace, recognizing the collaborative spirit of each participant. In this vibrant artistic community, kindness is the cornerstone, fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students uplift one another, share ideas, and collectively create moments of artistic brilliance. Join us in cultivating the next generation of performers, where ambition, humility, and kindness harmoniously come together to craft a masterpiece of artistic excellence.

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Prep Sport

We operate a comprehensive physical education and sports program, embodying the values of kindness, humility, and ambition. Led by our dedicated Prep sports department and ably supported by a wide range of our teaching staff each pupil engages in two weekly games lessons, a fixtures afternoon, and a dedicated PE lesson. Our highly qualified staff, including professional sports people and professional sports coaches, impart skills and promote health and fitness. With small class sizes, teachers who instil a culture of ambition and outstanding facilities, pupils receive individualised coaching, fostering a culture of ‘individual excellence’ whilst working for the great good of the team.

We take pride in every pupil representing the school in main sports, encouraging teamwork and achievement. From rugby and hockey to swimming and athletics, plus opportunities in Biathle, laser run our diverse sports offerings promote participation at regional, county, and national levels. Whether in competitive events or friendly house competitions, pupils learn the importance of collaboration, achieving outstanding results, and having fun.

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Long Distance Swimming - we swim the Channel

The Long-Distance Swimming Club is truly unique, a whole school club that operates throughout the year, with students and staff of all ages training alongside each other in the school pools and then, as the weather improves, out into the coastal waters, of the Southwest. Students join in Year 7, but some of our younger swimmers join earlier with the goal of swimming the English Channel as part of a relay team in Year 7 and 8. We currently have 55 students and 6 staff who have completed this awe-inspiring challenge with another 13 pupils preparing to attempt a crossing this summer.

All our swimmers complete a plethora of Southwest swimming challenges, such as the St Michael’s Mount Swim (2.4km), Burgh Island (1.4km) and Plymouth Breakwater (4km). Our swimmers also enjoy the opportunity to participate in outstanding overseas opportunities, including our biennial swim camp to the Greek Islands of Lefkada where students swim 7km per day around the smaller satellite islands of The Ionian Sea, culminating in a long crossing to mainland Greece.

The ethos of the club is about achieving great things together, as a team. Their coach believes that confidence is built, not born and that strong teams build each other up. Together this club does thus, and all become so!

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