One of my favourite moments to date has to be using Minecraft as a method of notetaking during my Computer Science class.

My favourite moment has been scoring goals in all of the Year 12 vs Year 13 football matches so far, I love how much the crowd enjoys it!

The IB Diploma Programme was the leading factor in my decision to stay at TGS for Sixth Form. Not only proving academic recognition globally, the IB encourages the development of important life skills through its CAS programme which will help me to thrive in the future.

The TGS Sixth Form experience has been so enriching! What is particularly special is the tight-knit community. Each teacher motivates you to be creative, confident and to do your best. These two very important features create an environment which I look forward to studying in every day.

My favourite moment to date was performing as Nial Borin' in a One-Direction tribute act for culture day during the culture day fashion show. 

The number of opportunities to engage with the community at TGS and the community itself is very unique to TGS, in that it provides a positive environment for every student to have a voice and shape their experience at school. The willingness of staff members to give up their time to support students if they are finding something challenging is also an incredibly precious aspect of the Sixth Form.  The inclusive environment and excellent facilities are also what I enjoy so much about TGS. 

After TGS Daisy travelled to the University of Richmond to study a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Cognitive Science and she graduated in 2024 Summa Cum Laude.

Geography is my favourite subject because we have an amazing teacher and she teaches us the current issues of the world around us.  

Product Design is my favourite subject because we always do such creative projects that are usually based around a problem that we need to solve which I like doing because it gives me the chance to try solving real-world problems. For example, in Year 7 we made puppets to help children with their fears and a lot of our projects avoid harming the environment by trying to save resources. I also enjoy Chemistry because it involves lots of experiments that always have interesting results.  

Out of many amazing moments at this school, I feel that the Bewl Water trip was the best, as there was a variety of activities to participate in, especially the canoeing, as it was perfect for the hot weather.  

I love a lot of things about TGS! I love how welcoming everyone is and how nice it is too! My favourite thing must be the friendliness of everyone! 

I have not decided about what I would do in the future, but after spending almost 3 years here, I understand what I enjoy doing and I believe I probably would study engineering, but as of now, I’m uncertain which branch of engineering I will take further. 

The IB is a very full and rewarding programme so I have been learning that the students here are always very busy and there is so much going on!  There is always something happening and this makes being here feel very exciting. 

 I feel particularly motivated to be involved in the TGS Marvellous Meadows project as I am passionate about getting young people to engage with nature; I also believe that this project will demonstrate that rewilding small areas can have a big impact. It can act as a model for other schools to develop their green spaces and re-wild local areas; this may encourage students and staff to use similar methods in their gardens and surrounding areas.  

The variation in the school community is what I enjoy most about teaching at TGS. I think we're really lucky to have staff and students with so many different backgrounds and approaches to living and learning. I think that's something to be respected and harnessed.

Currently studying Fine Art Printmaking, Georgi is exploring pursuing a career in Art or Speech and Language Therapy.

The IB Diploma prepares students well for life after school. The fact is we only have a vague idea of what challenges the students of today will be facing in their future. This means the only sensible system of education is one which equips students to be reflective learners and to cultivate the skills and values which will make them dynamic and flexible in facing these issues. I think the IB does this through its broad academic curriculum and emphasis on a value-based education.

I choose to teach in an IB school because the philosophy is really aligned with what I think education should be all about. The IB programmes in the middle years and the Sixth Form are academically rigorous and encourage students to think critically. I value being part of a learning community which is culturally aware with an international outlook. 

We, as a school, have a great sense of community. Each person is unique but we are able to gel together and still celebrate our differences. TGS is very caring – with everyone often coming to the help of others.