Prep May 2024
A Message from Head of Pre-Prep & Nursery, Becky Lewis
At our Pre-Prep, we believe that fostering a love for learning is one of the most valuable gifts we...
A Message from the Head of Prep
The Parents’ Association: the unsung heroes of Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep! Over the course of the year, I have...
An Evening in Tribute to Barnaby Webber, 4th July – Tickets On Sale
Please come and join us for an incredible evening that will raise funds directly for newly registered charity, the...
Year 8 Pupils Contribute to Football Cup Final Win
Congratulations to two of our Year 8 pupils, Finley Beviss and Dexter Middleton-Smith, who recently won the Taunton Deane...
Year 3 Take Part in Egyptian Workshop
Year 3 pupils recently took part in an exciting Egyptian workshop at school led by the Somerset County Museum!...
Scholarship Pathway Pupils Enjoy National Gallery Workshop
Last week, TPS pupils in Years 5, 7 and 8 from our scholarship pathway participated in a live National...
Year 1 Visit Dunster Castle
Year 1 enjoyed an exciting day at Dunster Castle this month! Spotting battlements, arrow slits, fortified doors and marching...
Students Contribute to National Hockey Success
Eight Taunton School students across prep and senior have recently competed in the finals of the Supra Hockey League...
Prep Boarders Enjoy Fun-Filled Trip to Crealy
The Summer Term started in fine form for a prep school boarders with a trip to Crealy Adventure Park!...
Invitation to Taunton School’s Charity Ball 2024
We are delighted to invite you to this year’s Charity Ball on Saturday 2nd November 2024. This year we...
Thone House Boarders Visit Exmouth
Thone House had a fabulous day in the sunshine at Exmouth Beach last weekend. We dusted off the buckets...
Students Take Part in House Cricket Competition
Our House Cricket competition was completed last week and we’re thrilled with just how successful it was! The competition...
Students Spend Easter Holidays in Fun Locations
Students kicked off the Easter break in style last month with a Devon adventure and skiing trips in the...
Cox Brothers Crowned Champions of Skiing Competitions
Jack and Lucas Cox spent their Easter holidays taking part in separate skiing competitions in France and we are...
Equestrian Students Trot to Success
Our Equestrian Club has been busy as always over the past month, with lots of competitions taken part in...
Taunton School Named Best Secondary School in Europe
Taunton School has been named the best secondary school in Europe at the 2024 StudyTravel Secondary School Awards! Voted...
Year 6 Take Part in Engineering Workshop
On April 22nd and 23rd, Taunton School hosted GKN Engineering to engage with Year 6 students about the field...
Year 5 Venture Down to Cornwall
Year 5 recently experienced a magical residential trip to Cornwall, taking in the stunning views, hearing about the local...
Join Our 2024 Cricket Day with the Lashings World XI
The time has come for our 2024 Cricket Day with the world-renowned Lashings World XI! Join us at Taunton...
Taunton School Enterprises Announces Stellar Summer Event Line Up – Book Your Tickets
International cricket stars will take to the playing fields of Taunton School this June, heading up an exciting Summer...
TPS Shine in Chapel Summer Concert
Last week we held our much-anticipated TPS Summer Concert in the chapel, celebrating the talent of all prep school...
TSIMS Students See Sights of London
This month TSIMS students travelled to London for three fun filled days of tours, museums and theatre shows. Day...
TSIMS Welcome Residents of Local Elderly Care Home
Previously, the student leaders from TSIMS have visited a local elderly care home, and now the residents have returned...
TSIMS Enjoy Education Outside the Classroom
Learning outside the classroom is an integral part of the student’s education at TSIMS. The interactive nature of the...
Year 4 Sample Mayan Food as Part of History Project
As part of our cross-curricular study of the rainforest, our history lessons have focused on the Mayans this term!...
Year 4 Visit Bristol Zoo Project
Year 4 had an incredibly exciting day at the Bristol Zoo Project, perfectly complementing their cross-curricular studies in Geography...
Prospective English Channel Swimmers Complete Longest Ever Training Swim
Last Saturday our prospective Channel Relay squad completed their longest swim yet at Clevedon Marine Lake! When coaching children...
Member of Staff Due to Retire After 30 Years at Taunton School
Bridget Holmes, a Boarding House Domestic for Fairwater House, is due to retire at the end of the academic...
Year 6 Pupil Crowned Double Winner of Somerset Writing Competition
Year 6 pupil, Emma Johnson, was the double winner of a Somerset writing competition at the weekend!! Emma won...
Taunton School Hosts 99th Meade King Cup
On Friday 10th May, we enjoyed hosting the 99th year of the Meade King Cup. As usual, the event...
Summer Activity Camps at Taunton School
We are excited to introduce our Summer Activity Camps designed to keep children aged 4-12 years old active and...
TPS Triathlon Club Heads to IAPS National Triathlon Championships
After many months of weekly training sessions in the gym, pool and outside courses, members of the TPS Triathlon...
Staff, Students & Parents Complete Mighty Marathon
If you want to run fast, run alone. If you want to run far, run together. On a sunny...
Cricket Teams Enjoy Fantastic Start to the Season
As we head towards the end of this half term and with the weather improving all teams have competed...
TPS Swimmers Qualify for IAPS National Finals
Seventeen prep pupils have qualified for the IAPS National Finals! They will compete at the London Aquatic Centre on...
Taunton Deane Swimming Club Looking for New Members
Did you know Taunton School is home to Taunton Deane Swimming Club? We’re super proud to host such a...
Boys and Girls Cricket Team Captains Meet Somerset County Cricket Club Players
Our boys’ and girls’ cricket captains had the brilliant opportunity to visit Somerset County Cricket Club last week to...
Artist Darrell Wakelam Returns to TPS
We were lucky enough to welcome artist Darrell Wakeham back to the Prep School this month! Darrell spent two...
TSIMS Host Annual May Fayre
On 11th May, TSIMS staff and students hosted the residents of Kingston St Mary village and students from TSI...
TPS Pupil Scores His Second 50 in U11s Cricket Fixture
Before the rain set in at the U11A’s fixture vs Exeter on Wednesday 22nd May, Taunton had managed to...
Year 7 Visit Coleridge Cottage & Watchet
Year 7 recently followed in the footsteps of Samuel Taylor Coleridge with an engaging and informative tour of Coleridge...