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The Unsung Heroes
The following is an extract from the Headmaster’s speech given at Commemoration, the Schools’ end of year celebration. Today is the day to make it clear that I am…
Miles claims GBR gold at Sailing Event
Year 10 student Miles Leah recently competed for Great Britain in the French Nationals sailing event, winning Gold in the open age category. Miles was part of a team of…
Legacy: 'Proud to Wear the Badge'
As we enter the final weeks of term my thoughts are straying to next year – what does a Taunton School education mean to our students? What sort of legacy…
Ollie storms the seas with impressive first place swim
A 14-year-old Taunton School student has claimed first place in the Boscombe Beach “Salty Dog Long Swim” beating 150 competitors, including many adults. Year 9 student Ollie Heard swam the…
The Future of the Foundation and Farewell to David Bridges
Fundraising teams in schools like ours, tend to change shape, grow, adapt and in many cases, with properly resourced departments, create a positive impact on school life. Philanthropy – broadly…
Anna selected for Somerset Women’s cricket team
17-year-old Anna Parkinson, has just received her first cap playing for the Somerset Women against Wales. As well as playing for the firsts and seconds at Taunton School, all-rounder Anna…
Pre-Med: It's Not Just About Good Grades
Over the last few years Taunton School has become a bit of a specialist centre in what are commonly referred to as ‘competitive entry courses’. This is in the form…
Taunton School wins Environmental award
Taunton School has been recognised for its environmental achievement with a Green Award in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards. The Green Award for Environmental Achievement recognises the innovative…
Four-legged friend helps to ease exam stress
Students have been beating exam stress with the help of a very special chocolate Labrador named Larry. Eight year-old Larry is a registered therapy dog and belongs to Head of Biology,…
Musical Education: Stormzy v Mozart – The Modern v Classic Debate
There has been some interesting coverage in the news this week regarding music teaching in schools, under the eye catching headline ‘Stormzy v Mozart’. This relates to a 4 year…