Our #annual enrichment programme is funded by our School Fund and brings all students more opportunities every single day, the very things that make Tonbridge Grammar School the extra - vibrant and special community that it is.

This enrichment is is bringing:

A well stocked library and a school librarian; Mother-tongue language assistants for confidence in foreign languages conversation practice; an award from Japan Foundation for conversation practice and further cultural understanding; a school minibus; more sport; more arts; more STEAM; more music; careers advice; clubs and societies including debating; community outreach; a speaker series.

Giving tax efficiently boosts a gift of £100 by £25. Payroll giving schemes often offer gift matching. Other tax giving schemes offer personal tax reliefs. 

#Volunteering your time and professional experiences combine to raise the aspirations of our young people in a highly personal and relevant way. Both are invaluable. 

• Professional expertise inspires post school pathways 
• Referrals to other useful resources
• Volunteering alongside our vibrant PTA 
• Shop and raise extra funds 

#Keeping our facilities at the forefront of educational aspiration and delivery.

Looking back ....

The Hands Building (2008), The IBarn (2015), Music upgrade (2016), Outdoor Sport (2018). Boilers, solar panels, window replacements, security gates, access stairs to Mitchener Hall, STEM Environmental and Meadow (2021), Wellbeing Hub (2021), Fitness Suite (2021). 

Looking forward ....

Following preliminary consultations led by architects Bond Bryan, followed by in depth consultations with all stakeholders lead by architects HMY, Vision for Future School group is working towards realising a short and a longer term development plan, which will meet and reflect the changing needs of education and environment targets.  A high priority is for the whole school site to be accessible to all users, both internally and externally.

The objective for 2024-2025 is to realise works in the Technology Block: A lift, and upgrades to teaching classrooms in DT and in Science.

Our own fundraising must play an important role in realising our ambitions.  We are able to start our plans and campaign journey thanks to donations to Facilities Development and former staff  Miss Joy Debney’s legacy.

# transforming lives 

At TGS every  student is supported to achieve the best that they can, and we strongly believe that no student should be excluded from any aspect of the education and activities that we offer.  

Bursary fundraising provides both discretionary financial assistance, and extends the financial support for students eligible under the government led pupil premium and 16 - 19 schemes. We can support students who would otherwise be excluded from activities due to their personal financial circumstances.  

There is a detailed package of support. It starts with students in primary schools years 4 and 5 right through to leaving school. 

Tonbridge Grammar School is able to offer additional financial assistance thanks to generous donations including benefactors the Coan Family and Miss Joy Debney former staff and the Debney Endowment Trust set up in her name. 

Please contact Pippa Blackstone if you’d like to further discuss how gifting a bursary could make a difference. 

CONTACT PIPPA BLACKSTONE

#Legacies to advance teaching and learning for generations to come  

Our legacy programme is named after our benefactor legator Miss Joy Debney, teacher of History and school archivist, who was associated with Tonbridge Grammar School for many years.  

Her devotion to the School and students is remembered in many aspects of school life, including Debney House.  On the anniversary of her birthday in March we express our thanks for Joy’s Legacy and the legators who follow her commitment.  

The School is incredibly grateful for the bequests received over the years, which have enhanced school life. Joy Debney’s legacy has created an endowment for bursaries, The Debney Endowment Trust, and is providing essential funds for developing the school campus. 

We hope that you will consider leaving a legacy to Tonbridge Grammar School as a fitting testament to the value you place in the transformative power of education.  We recognise that giving in this way is very personal and encourage you to contact Pippa Blackstone to talk through the particular area of school life where you’d like your legacy to make a difference. 

CONTACT PIPPA BLACKSTONE

#Event Sponsors. #Co-curricular Sponsors 

Tonbridge Grammar School (TGS) seeks mutually beneficial, working relationships with businesses and service providers whose vision and aims are in line with those of the School. The partnerships we build through sponsorship are highly valued. 

The sponsorship income pays for enrichment opportunities and activities to enrich and extend the educational experience of all students. For a business, sponsoring TGS offers the opportunity to increase your business brand awareness within our school community comprising students/potential students, alumni and their families and service providers. Working together may also assist you to meet your CSR objectives and establish your business in the wider community.  

Contact: pippablackstone@tgs.kent.sch.uk

With thanks to our Event Sponsors 24.25

MxM Communications | Bond Bryan Architects | Alex Day

HMY Architects | Warners Solicitors | IOMed Ltd | TGS Enrichment School Fund

Throughout the year TGS PTA organises fun events for our whole school community to enjoy. Life long friends are made and much needed funds are raised for the School: Mascots, wellbeing dogs, equipment for Sixth Form cooking club, drama productions. TGS PTA runs the Second Hand uniform shop. A calendar of events includes: Year 11 celebration assembly breakfast, Year 13 celebration fizz event, Year 6 picnic in the park, Year 7 disco, PTA Quiz, PTA Winter Fair, Winter hamper raffle.

TGS PTA is entirely run by a fantastic army of volunteers.

Contact PTA pta@tgs.kent.sch.uk PTA website https://www.pta-events.co.uk/tgs/

1.  Ways to get involved

2. Give to School Fund 

3. Development office information, forms and about payroll giving