Headteacher's Newsletter April 2025

Respect, Excellence, Determination

Positive Pathways

It’s been a great term for house points and we are thrilled to see our students moving up through the positive pathway boundaries by showing the school’s values in their day-to-day life. Every act of kindness, respect, responsibility, determination, effort and achievement counts. The total number of positive house points given out this academic year is now a fantastic 195,382! To mark this, all students who managed to reach 150 points and above were invited to a celebratory breakfast at their campus on Thursday. We are enormously proud of all your efforts – please keep up the good work exemplifying our school values! 

Mr Lewis, Assistant Headteacher – KS4

The students loved their celebration breakfasts. At Tunbridge Wells the exam desks were still in situ in the Main Hall following the recent mocks. The students said they quite liked the seating arrangements – probably the first time that's been said!

Well-being

We have been asked to share with parents and students the recently published Sevenoaks Youth Council Mental Health Survey Report, which presents insights from 250 young people aged 11–18 in the Sevenoaks area. The report sheds light on key mental health challenges, including academic pressures, self-image concerns, and bullying, as well as young people’s perspectives on improving mental health awareness in the community.

The report highlights that while over 70 per cent of young people feel comfortable discussing mental health, a significant proportion remain unsure where to seek help. The findings emphasize the importance of fostering open discussions and providing clear access to mental health support. To read the full report online, please visit: www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk/Youth_Council_19892.aspx

Exam stress

Parents of students taking exams this year may find it useful to refer to the Exam Support Guide 2025, also available in MyEd under School Information > School Resources > Exams/Revision Stress. The guide includes explanations of what stress might look like, how to keep on top of revision planning to ensure stress is managed well, self-care tips and links to further support.

Mrs Rose, Assistant Headteacher

TWGSB updates

Renovation works

This summer we begin a phased programme of works with KCC to renovate the oldest parts of the Tunbridge Wells campus. The main block is part of the original build of the school, dating back to 1956. We are really excited to report that the old single glazed windows in the main block will be replaced with double glazed units and smart new insulated panels over the summer holiday. The roof will also be replaced. These improvements will make the Geography, Business, Sociology and Psychology classrooms, as well as Compass and several offices, much more comfortable and energy efficient. The school has started its journey to Net Zero by 2030 and we are expecting these works to make a big impact on reducing our energy use and carbon footprint. Many thanks to the team of staff and governors who have relentlessly campaigned to KCC over a number of years to make this happen.

Falconry

TWGSB has started to receive visits from falconers at our Tunbridge Wells campus, who bring along specially trained birds of prey to help keep the local gulls under control. These majestic birds come to patrol the skies over our playgrounds and disrupt the visiting patterns of scavenging birds, who have been causing a nuisance at break times. Take a look out of the window when the falconer is here, and you may see one of the Harris hawks or falcons, Atom, Geronimo or Jipp at work. You will certainly hear the noise as the gulls leave the area!

Mrs Ross, School Business Manager

MCAS (MyChildatSchool) parent portal

We are excited to have launched the parental engagement application, MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) to parents and carers this term, with the ultimate aim of bringing all our digital applications for parents under one umbrella. We are now using MCAS for catering payments, absence reporting and exam timetables and will be introducing more features in the months to come. We hope that parents/carers are finding MCAS easy to use, and thank you for your patience while we all learn the intricacies of a new system.

The majority of our parents/carers have now activated their MCAS accounts. If you need a reminder on how to do this please click HERE.

School Fund update

Regular monthly donations set up by you, our parents, are incredibly important. They allow us not only to plan for the future but also to offer your children the rich and diverse experiences that are a mark of a TWGSB education. As a registered charity we can claim back Gift Aid on some of our donations, and we have recently submitted a claim that will add an additional £8,542 to the regular donations received in the previous 12 months! This is a valuable contribution and allows for many activities to take place that would not otherwise be possible.  If you would like to contribute to the School Fund or you already do so and would like to sign a Gift Aid form details can be found HERE.

Activities supported by the School Fund this term include The Fellowship of the Reads, sporting events including football and cross country and the setting up of a new Robotics Club.

Sixth Form

UCAS

Every year the Sixth Form team take all of Year 12 to a UCAS Discovery Exhibition. The aim of the trip is to inspire and motivate Year 12 students who are starting to make decisions about their post-18 education and career choices, and it gives them the chance to talk to a variety of of exhibiting universities and apprenticeship providers. This year the exhibition was held at the Amex Stadium, Brighton. There follows an account by Amy S: 

‘The seminar explaining that changes to personal statements have been made was particularly helpful and clear about what changes this included as well as what things universities are looking to see in our personal statements. Those representing the universities were either postgraduates or still at the university, which meant they were very knowledgeable regarding the campus and the courses offered. Overall, the trip was informative and many of us took away valuable knowledge about the universities, especially those we wish to visit in the next couple of months.’

Police talk on tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Thanks to a local initiative by Kent Police two policewomen recently came into school to address Sixth Form students on the topic of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). VAWG covers a range of crimes, the common theme is that they disproportionately affect women and girls. The talk was well received by the students and some of their comments follow:

‘The talk that the police came in to give us was really helpful for understanding the different points of view in cases of violence against women and girls. It made us more aware of the issues regarding it and gave us useful advice on how, as guys, we can help to avoid allowing it to continue.’ Ben C

‘I feel as though I received greater understanding on the subject in relation to the options available for girls. Additionally, it highlighted crimes that I might not have previously categorised as serious enough to be reported. Overall, its clear and direct information sends a message of support.’ Evie C

‘The assembly about VAWG helped us understand how serious the issue is and why it’s important to treat everyone with respect. The speakers talked about the different types of violence and how it affects people’s lives. They also explained how we can help by speaking up and making sure everyone feels safe. The message was clear, and it made me think about how we can all play a part in stopping violence and creating a better, more respectful space for everyone, that makes women and girls feel more safe and comfortable in their environments.’ Sophie P

‘The violence against women and girls' assembly really widened my eyes to experiences in my everyday life that I wasn't previously aware of as an issue. It has instilled me with the confidence and courage to speak up against unacceptable behaviour. I thought it was very informative and opened people's minds to issues girls have to face on a daily basis. The assembly was very inspiring, and I would recommend it to all young people, girls and boys alike.’ Amelie C and Jess H

Co-curricular

Smashed

We recently hosted a team from Collingwood Learning with the project Smashed, a live performance and interactive workshop for Year 7 students at Tunbridge Wells. During the session students observed, explored and reflected on vital underage drinking themes:

• The social and emotional causes of underage drinking
• Its impact on young lives
• Social influence and decision-making
• Where and how to help yourself and others.

By participating in the Smashed experience, students learn to recognise social dynamics at play and consider the important role of personal responsibility, decision making and communication in the choices they make around alcohol. To find out more about Smashed, visit: www.smashedproject.org and click here for the Parents' Guide.

Mrs Rose, Assistant Headteacher

Silver DofE Practice Expedition to Bewl and Weald of Kent

It could be considered risky starting the DofE expedition section at the start of March in what could be a very cold and wet time of year; not this time! On Friday 7th March, 90 Silver DofE participants started their journey at Horsmonden village green with a heavier rucksack than Bronze but wiser to the challenge ahead of them. In their groups, participants traversed the surrounding areas of Horsmonden, Cranbrook and Lamberhurst before arriving near Bewl Water. Unfortunately, due to problems at the Bewl Water campsite, we had to go to another campsite nearby but the participants shone in being able to adapt their navigation skills.

The Friday was an important day for participants to reacquaint themselves with DofE skills and being able to eat DofE-style too! Many groups went for pasta and sauce but there were a few delicacies being cooked on the Trangia stoves, too, to the delight of the participants and their assessor. 

Day 2 brought warmer weather with only a light drizzle of rain in the middle of the day. Most groups navigated around Bewl Water, taking in the very scenic surroundings. It was a long day, with students up before sunrise (around 05:30). Thankfully, having been on their feet for two days, they opted for an earlier night on the Saturday!

It was great to see the students still in high spirits for the third and final day of the practice expedition. The final day was very sunny with unexpected sunburns for March! It was great to see so many participants determined to get to the finish at Benenden. With an average of 19km walked over seven hours each day, the participants were definitely looking forward to finishing their expedition. 

Well done to all 13 groups who successfully completed their practice expedition. Each group will now have some time to work on their areas for improvement, as discussed with them at their debrief, before they embark on their assessed expedition in May. 

A reminder to all DofE participants that if they are coming towards the end of their sections, they need to get their assessor's reports uploaded. Please see the Microsoft Team on how to do this. 

Mr Hamilton, Assistant Headteacher

Apprenticeship Fair

On Friday 21st March students from Year 11 attended the annual Apprenticeship Fair at Mote Park in Maidstone, organised by local MPs. With over 44 stands representing both local and national companies the event offered an amazing opportunity for students to take a look at what apprenticeships can offer. The variety of stalls and the chance to get advice from Google staff on CV writing skills as well as interview skills resulted in an inspirational trip for those students involved.

Mrs P Fedrick, Educational Visits Coordinator 

Robotics Club

Some Year 12 A Level DT students have been successfully mentoring younger students this term at their lunchtime Robotics Club:

‘With the start of Robotics Club this term, we have made great progress with soldering and CAD. Each student has had, or very soon, will have the opportunity to solder together the components for their project – a robotic glider! They have designed their chassis (some from scratch!) and soon they will start programming. We look forward to many projects ahead and getting stuck back into it next term.’

Jacob B and Jim R, Year 12

Eco Club launches!

We are proud to announce the successful launch of our school's Eco Club, following a brilliant first meet-up driven by the enthusiasm and hard work of a dedicated group of boys – Luke, Harry and Joshua from Year 8. From the outset, their commitment to environmental action has been truly impressive – organising, promoting and planning the club’s first session with care and determination (and even cookies!)

The launch meeting was a real success with over 30 students in attendance, bringing with them positive energy, thoughtful ideas and a clear sense of purpose. The boys led discussions on practical and impactful initiatives, including litter picking, plastic-free schools, planting wildflowers and vegetables, and launching a school garden space. Their goal? To make our school greener, cleaner and more connected with the local environment.

One exciting outcome was Luke’s plan to attend the Sevenoaks Climate Fair on the Vine on Saturday 3rd May, where he asked for volunteers to help him with his human fruit machine stand to raise funds for Surfers Against Sewage. Please come and support his team!

Well done to everyone involved so far – your drive to make a difference is already making waves. Watch this space for more updates as the Eco Club continues to grow! The boys will be co-ordinating with the School Council, SLT, Facilities Team and our School Business Manager and the wider community to make this a truly sustainable initiative. Any help from parents – either time, expertise or donations are warmly welcome, please email zpiper@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk.

The Library

Book sale

To raise funds for the library we held a book sale of duplicate books earlier this term at both campuses. We exceeded our target of £200 – just!  On top of this we had a heart-warming, anonymous, target matching donation from a parent. Grand total £408.15!

 Fellowship of the Reads

The Fellowship of the Reads (FOTR) Book Club concluded with a visit from author Stewart Foster. Sixty TWGSB students from across both campuses joined 100 students from The Skinners’ School and Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Girls for the author event. It was hosted by Skinners’ and the students enjoyed pizza and brownies as a pre-talk snack. A bookseller at the event was very busy thanks to huge demand from the students to purchase books, including those by Stewart Foster. There was a long line of students queuing for Stewart to sign his books for them – they very much enjoyed meeting ‘a real author’ and chatting with him.

Stewart spoke to the audience about his writing, his influences and inspiration and took a mammoth number of questions from the students. His book Check Mates, one of the 12 FOTR shortlisted books, is a popular story about a boy with ADHD:

‘Some people think that I’m a problem child, that I’m lazy and never pay attention in lessons. But the thing is, I’m not a problem child at all. I’m just a child with a problem.’ No one seems to know how to help him until Grandad has the bright idea to teach him chess. It is an engaging book looking into the relationship between a grandson and his grandfather and Grandad is the star with his dry wit. There is also Grandad's back story, how the Cold War happened and the division of East and West Germany with the Berlin Wall.

Check Mates is also a story of loyal friendship, a theme that Stewart was keen to talk about. He tied it in with two of our boys, Liam and Jaden in Year 8 who impressed and touched him with their purchase of his books, not just for themselves but for a sick friend who had been unable to attend the event.

Over the sixth months of FOTR we read 12 books and enjoyed many fun weekly sessions with the students completing a lot of book-related challenges. Two boys in particular, Ashwin and Rithvik in Year 7, handed in a lot of book-related challenges and achieved a Headteacher’s commendation for their amazing effort.

Mrs Musselwhite Steel, Library Manager

Art

Newsletter header competition

We hope you will have noticed the beautiful 'headers' that have been used for the newsletter recently. So far, these have featured archive work by students. In January, however, Mrs Spink launched a new competition for current students to design the newsletter headers.

Congratulations to Valerii in 8E who created this term's design (see above), the first of the new student pieces! As well as his work being featured here for all to see, he has also been awarded 5HP as his prize. Well done Valerii! There will be the opportunity for students to submit a design for the next set of newsletters in the next academic year – watch this space!

Ms A Kublik, Head of Art

Tate Modern trip

This term our Art exam group students visited the Tate Modern. This was a research trip that the students are using to inform their NEA or ESA/Exam projects. The students had the opportunity to explore the gallery’s permanent collections; seeking out work and artists linked to their themes.

While we were there all students also visited the Anthony McCall 'Solid Light' Exhibition, described as where 'Your movements and interactions bring artworks to life. Beams of light projected through a thin mist create large three-dimensional forms in space, which slowly shift and change. As you move through these translucent sculptures of light, you’ll create new shapes and discover your own mesmerising perspectives.' (tate.org.uk).

Overall, it was a great day – the students came back inspired with new ideas having discovered works they had not seen before. Below is Oliver P's summary of the trip:

‘On the 6th of March, the GCSE and A Level Art students from TWGSB visited the Tate Modern in London, to find references for our portfolios. At the Tate Modern, we saw lots of famous pieces of art, such as the "Hyundai Commission" by Mire Lee in the turbine hall and "Babel" by Cildo Meireles. My favourite part of the trip was when we visited the "Solid Light" exhibition where we could interact with the piece and take lots of amazing photos. 

Overall, the Tate Modern Trip was very interesting and helped influence my artwork and my overall understanding of art. It helped me understand the different types of media that artists use and how effective they are.’

Biology

This year marked the inaugural year of our KS5 Biology students competing in the British Biology Olympiad. This was a great challenge and the students were given the opportunity over two online papers, to use their biological intuition, logic and imagination to answer questions. They were presented with topics and ideas which they were not familiar with, so competed using  their problem-solving skills and understanding of core principles.

We achieved great success against the national profile and even a few Silver awards (top six per cent nationally)! Eighty-one per cent of our students were awarded a certificate, against 60 per cent nationally.

Congratulations  to all: Leo C, Hayden M, Rebecca D, Amelia D, Sam A, Daniel C,  Chris C, Aaron P, Ben D, Jake Mc D, Jess H, Rory K, Cohen H, Will P, Harry W, Harry P, Zak Q, Blessen T, Lewis G, Fionn O’D and Sebastian T.

Miss Mawn, Lead Practitioner Science (Biology)

Design Technology

Mr Stevens retires after 22 years at TWGSB

A sad occasion this week as we say farewell to Mr Stevens who retires after more than 22 years at TWGSB. He joined in September 2002 as a DT teacher, moved on to assume SENCO responsibilities and later became Head of Design Technology. In his own words: ‘I will miss the school very much, but I have been given an opportunity to retire at 60 and am in a fortunate position that I can continue to develop my passion for woodwork, gardening and music.’

We wish Mr Stevens all the very best for the future and a very happy retirement.

Mr Stevens is succeeded by Miss Bramham of whom he says ‘she will make an excellent Head of Department’.

New CAD CAM technology

The photos below show work produced by students, using the new CAD CAM technology that the department has invested in in the last three years (laser cutter, CNC machine, 3D printers, VR headsets and industry standard design software). This has allowed students to realise their ideas in both solo and collaborative projects – reacting to ‘real world’ briefs and client situations. The work here shows one-off pieces of furniture designed for an existing environment, and also modular pieces that are designed to solve multi-use problems presented by the client. It’s been exciting to see the scope of the DT department develop, and encouraging to see students' ideas come to life in ways that were previously not possible.

Mr Griffin, Design Technology

Designing to brief

Year 12 Design Technology students have been designing and making furniture in response to a real client brief. The design task challenged students to think like a product designer in their approach to a commercial opportunity and managing design constraints. The Year 12 students built on their practical skills: to 3D model designs using industry standard CAD software, rapid prototyping concepts, and fabrication using CNC and power tools. I look forward to seeing their proficiency in design and engineering continue to grow next term.

Miss Bramham, Design Technology

Drama and Theatre Studies

It has been a busy month in the Drama Department. Both Year 11 and 13 Drama students have had performance exams, in which they perform extracts from plays, in groups and individually. They did amazingly well and we are really proud of what they have achieved this year. 

Mrs Rose, Drama and Theatre Studies

Food and Nutrition

It is so gratifying in the Food Department when keen students bring in photos to show us what they have been cooking at home. The photos below have been produced by KS3 students, including the amazing solar system cake made by Harry K and Joshua M in Year 8.

Year 11 GCSE students have recently carried out their Food Preparation Assessment Task NEA 2. Unfortunately we cannot show you any of the pictures as it is part of their GCSE assessment, but I can assure you that their food tasted and look delicious!

Mrs Geer, Food and Nutrition

Geography

During the final week of Term 4, Year 10 Geography students visited Greenwich as part of their GCSE studies. The key question being answered was ‘To what extent is Greenwich Millennium Village an effective example of sustainable urban living?’  Starting at the O2, we walked south down the Greenwich Peninsula to investigate and evaluate the different sustainable strategies employed in area. These include the creation of a ‘village square’ to foster a greater sense of community, the formation of an eco park to encourage green spaces and biodiversity, solar panelled and wind turbine street lighting, electric car club sharing, and a combined heat and power plant, to name but a few. 

Having explored Greenwich Millennium Village, we then walked west along the River Thames until we reached the Cutty Sark. Here students used the same investigative techniques but this time with Historic Greenwich as a ‘control’ so that the effectiveness of Greenwich Millennium Village could be set in context. It was extremely beneficial for students to see real-life examples of sustainable development and also to carry out Human Fieldwork, a requirement of Paper 3 for GCSE Geography.

Mr Carr, Geography

PE

Rugby trip to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Year 7 and 8 students recently had the exciting opportunity to take part in a rugby-focused trip to Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. The day began with them taking part in a training session at Roslyn Park, led by qualified RFU coaches. This practical session offered a fantastic chance for the students to develop their rugby skills and gain further insight into professional training techniques. 

Following this, the boys explored the World Rugby Museum, which houses a wide range of historic rugby memorabilia, including shirts, trophies and interactive exhibits. A highlight was seeing the Calcutta Cup restored to its rightful place in the museum!

To round off the day, the students had a guided tour of the stadium, giving them the chance to experience behind-the-scenes areas normally reserved for players and officials. Highlights of the tour included visiting the changing rooms, walking through the match tunnel where players run out before a game, and even sitting in the royal box. Throughout the tour, the guide shared fascinating facts about the stadium, the England rugby team, and how professional players prepare on match days.

The trip was a fantastic experience for all involved, providing students with a deeper understanding of the game, its history, and what it takes to perform at the highest level. A big thank you to all the staff and coaches who made the day possible.

Mr Stevens, PE

Inter-house sport

This spring term has seen an incredible buzz of energy and excitement as students from across both our Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks campuses have taken part in our inter-house sport competitions.

At the Tunbridge Wells campus, students enjoyed competitive fixtures in touch rugby, basketball and table tennis, with excellent participation across all year groups. Meanwhile, at the Sevenoaks campus, students battled it out in thrilling touch rugby and basketball matches.

Across both campuses, students have shown fantastic commitment, working hard for their house teams while demonstrating our core school values of Respect, Excellence and Determination. Whether it was the teamwork on the rugby pitch, the fast-paced skill of basketball, or the focus and precision in table tennis, the level of engagement and enjoyment from all involved has been outstanding.

The results are shown here:

Well done to everyone who took part – we’re already looking forward to the summer round of inter-house competitions!

Mr Woods, Head of PE

Cross-country

A few weekends ago at the 2024 cross country cup held at Leeds, the TWGSB seniors team delivered a commendable performance, securing eighth place overall. The tension got built up after the event was called off in December 2024 due to bad weather and postponed to Saturday 1^st March.

Toby B showcased exceptional endurance and skill, finishing ninth overall in a highly competitive field. It was a surprisingly warm day up in Leeds Grammar School, which lead to an especially quick race.

The team are now looking forward to next session, focusing on the local and regional event with their eyes set on the 2025 cup.

Aidan M (Year 12)

Two TWGSB football teams reach ESFA National Cup Semi-Finals but late heartbreak for both

Year 8 U13 B: This team has had a brilliant season reaching both the Kent Cup semi-final and the ESFA National Cup semi-final. The team had a fine 6-1 win in the ESFA National Cup quarter-final against Sir Bernard Lovell Academy from Bristol. For the ESFA National Cup semi-final the team travelled to Brighton & Hove to play Cardinal Newman Catholic School. TWGSB found themselves trailing 1-0 at half-time and then 2-0. With 25 minutes remaining a change to a more attacking formation led to two TWGSB goals to make it 2-2. The game was very tense and exciting, and it looked like TWGSB may go on to win the game. Then in the final minute of the game Cardinal Newman were awarded a penalty. They converted this to make the final score 3-2. It was a tremendous effort by the TWGSB team and we are very proud of what the team has achieved this year.

Year 7 U12 B: Having won the Kent Cup final 5-0 against Simon Langton GS from Canterbury the team looked to progress in the ESFA National Cup. In the Last 16 we won 3-1 against Hurstmere from Sidcup. The team then travelled to Bournemouth to play Glenmoor & Winton Academies in the quarter-final. Another excellent performance resulted in a 5-1 victory. Reaching a national cup semi-final is an outstanding achievement. On Saturday 29th March the team played against Shenfield High from near Brentwood in Essex. The team played brilliantly in the first half and led 2-1 at half-time. Shenfield equalised with 15 minutes remaining and then scored the winning goal in the last minute directly from a free kick resulting in a 3-2 defeat. This was extremely cruel on the TWGSB team who had been the better team on the day. This group have been outstanding, losing just one game all season. We are very proud of all of the members of the squad.

The competitive season comes to a close. Having participated in 27 cups, A and B teams at Kent and National levels we are very proud of the progress the teams have made. Two Kent Cup victories and reaching the latter stages in numerous national competitions.

Term 5 will see the start of the Year 7 Inter-Form football competition. This will have 160 Year 7 boys taking part from both campuses.

Thank you to all players, parents and supporting staff for your efforts.

Mr Menzies, Head of Football and Head of Co-Curricular Sport

Rugby sevens success

Our rugby squads have impressed this season with a series of outstanding performances in both regional and national Sevens tournaments, demonstrating not only their talent but also their resilience, adaptability and determination.

U13: The U13s enjoyed a strong showing at the Kent Sevens, finishing second in their group. They played some exciting attacking rugby, scoring tries freely against most opponents. Their only loss came in a closely contested match against Simon Langton. The team adapted impressively to the faster-paced, more open format of Sevens, showcasing real flair and a developing understanding of the tactical differences from the full-sided version of the game.

U14: The U14 team also shone, finishing as comfortable winners of the Kent Sevens Shield. They came within touching distance of qualifying for Day 2 at the prestigious Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens, just missing out after a narrow defeat to Whitgift in the group stages. Their ability to transition seamlessly to the Sevens format was particularly evident in their attacking structure and support play, which allowed them to dominate possession and create frequent scoring opportunities.

U16: The U16s showed incredible determination at the Kent Sevens, progressing all the way to the cup quarter-finals despite travelling with only ten players due to last-minute injuries. The team managed to beat the eventual finalists during the group stage and pushed Skinners’ all the way in the quarter-final, eventually falling short after injuries reduced the squad to just seven fit players. Their understanding of space, tempo and quick transitions was key to their success, and their ability to adapt to the unique demands of Sevens was commendable.

U18: The U18 squad delivered an outstanding performance, topping a tough group that included several established rugby schools. Their disciplined and dynamic play earned them a spot in the cup semi-final, where they narrowly lost to Tonbridge School in a hard-fought encounter. The team showed excellent composure and intelligence in adapting their style to suit the faster, more expansive Sevens game – combining solid defence with quick ball movement and confident attacking play.

Across all age groups, our players demonstrated an impressive ability to adapt their skill sets to the unique demands of rugby sevens. Their creativity, support play, and attacking flair were a highlight of each team’s campaign, and it was fantastic to see them embrace the open, fast-flowing nature of the format so effectively.

Well done to all players involved – a brilliant Sevens season with plenty to be proud of! 

Mr Woods, Head of PE

Psychology

One of the final topics our Year 13 students have been studying is Piaget’s stages of intellectual development. This is a component in the topic of Cognition and Development. Piaget identified that at each stage of development there is a different level of reasoning ability depending on the age of the child. Our students actively explored this through hands-on activities and group discussions by practising Piaget’s theory of conservation, and made the following comments:

‘I found it helpful as learning practically made it more memorable. I feel I am more likely to remember the study as it was fun.’  Bella W

‘I found it really interesting and exciting as a new way of learning. This meant that the knowledge we learnt will stick with me.’ Austin V

Miss Stockdale and Mrs Spain, Sociology & Psychology

Marketing, Development & Alumni Relations

Parents and students, please do get in touch if you have any news you would like to share with us. We love celebrating our current students’ achievements so let us know if someone deserves a pat on the back. Simply email Ingrid Roberts at iroberts@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk.

TWGSB Alumni Connect News 

Some inspiring news stories have been submitted on our Alumni Portal, TWGSB Connect, from former staff and students who tell us what they’ve been up to since leaving TWGSB. It's always good to hear from alumnni who can inspire our current students and recent leavers as to some of the options available to them after leaving school. 

Alumni and former staff, please click on the stories below to explore TWGSB Connect News and join our rapidly growing community if you haven't already done so: 

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We’d love to hear any of your recollections of Mr Kitto, or receive birthday wishes for him on his behalf, or memories you may have of newly retired Mr Stevens. Please send all your alumni news, recent releases, career updates and achievements to: connect@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk 

Please be aware that we will shortly be launching our new FABERS newsletter (title taken from our school motto Faber Est Quisque Suae Fortunae). It will be a great place to share stories and memories, news and views specifically from our alumni.

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