“The good quality of leadership throughout the school is driving the development of teaching and learning …”
Ofsted Inspection Nov 2007
Meet the Senior Prefect Team
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Robyn Hockley - Head Girl
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
I wanted to represent the students and make their opinions heard in order to improve the school and be an ambassador of a school which I am very proud to be a part of. .
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
I feel that at Tanbridge House students are given many great opportunities. We have fantastic sport, performing arts and ICT facilities and the students are encouraged to make the most of these.
What's your favourite subject?
I enjoy many subjects at Tanbridge like Maths and Science, but my favourite subject would have to be languages as I find them really interesting and love visiting other countries.
The person I most admire is...
Anyone in the Army because they risk their lives everyday for the good of our country.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
I don't know what I want to do, however next year I would like to study Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Geography and French at Collyers and then go on to university.
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Joe Brunning - Head Boy
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
I wanted to become a Senior Prefect so that I could help the Tanbridge community. I wanted to give back to a school who has given me four fantastic years and I hope to help make sure that future students have just as enjoyable time as I did.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
I like the friendly and welcoming environment at Tanbridge the most. From the moment you enter the school gates, everyone (staff and students) is so kind and so willing to help, which has made my time at Tanbridge so memorable.
What's your favourite subject?
All subjects at Tanbridge are fun and enjoyable but my favourite has to be History. To me, it is the most interesting and it is important to learn lessons from the past, to better the future.
The person I most admire is...
(Apart from Mr White) My Grandfather because during the Hungarian Revolution he decided to go to England. In doing so he walked half ay across Europe, proving you really can do anything!
What would you like to do/be in the future?
Firstly, I would like to go to college/sixth form and take my education further and if I am lucky enough, go to university. Then I hope to be either a lawyer or policeman, where I can make a difference in the world.
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Danni Bourne - Headteacher's Ambassador
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
I am very proud to be a student at Tanbridge House and gaining a position on the Senior Prefect Team has allowed me to further represent the school. Since I started at Tanbridge, I have been lucky enough to participate in a number if events within sport, performing arts and academically and for me, becoming an Ambassador is really about giving back to the school.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
One of the main things I like about Tanbridge House is not only the sense of community, but the individual opportunities the school presents on a regular basis, be that acadmically, within sport or performing arts, or in other areas. The ethos of the school is well reflected by the camaraderie of the students and the fact that THS is continually in the media shows its great success; something I am proud to be a part of.
What's your favourite subject?
One of my favourite subjects is Maths. I love having a problem to solve and using all areas of Maths and logic to complete it. having said that, I also love drama and P.E. Being involved many productions and team sports is great fun and I enjoy being able to express my ideas in a practical way.
The person I most admire is...
My Mum, because no matter how hectic her life is at home or work, she's the one person in the entire world I can always go to if I've ever got a problem. She'll always be there no matter what and either comfort me, make me see sense, celebrate with me or laugh with me. Like her, I also admire my true friends, they are my rock, without them I don't think I would have servived school life. They're always there to laugh with when you're feeling the stress or just in day to day life. In all, I admire most people because of certain traits. For example I admire persistance and determination to get to a certain goal. I also admire commitment, honesty and reliability.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
In the future, I either want to go into finance within business or study law at university, in particular criminal law. Maths is a subject I am passionate about and really enjoy. However, I think I would be fascinated by the cases within criminal law and would love to be paid to fight cases as a Barrister in a court room.
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Albie Aldridge - Headteacher's Ambassador
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
I wanted to become a senior prefect because I thought that if I became a senior prefect, I would be able to challenge myself by working as a team with the group of senior prefects I would learn many new skills through the experience that would help me communicate with all the students at Tanbridge and it would also help me in later life when I enter college and the working world.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
I thoroughly enjoy the sports department at Tanbridge House whether it is in lesson time or if it is extra curricular because of the range of sports you can try and give a go, like Lacrosse, American Football and Extreme Golf. There are many teams that you can get involved in for all years like, the football, rugby, cross country and athletics team where you can compete in many different competitions. However, what I most enjoy about Tanbridge is the friendliness around school and the brilliant atmosphere. All the teachers are welcoming and are willing to help if you have a problem or if you are new to the school.
What's your favourite subject?
P.E is my favourite subject as I am interested in a variety of sports and I like the theory side of it when learning about the human body and respiratory system for example.
The person I most admire is...
The people I most admire are the teachers at Tanbridge House School because of the leadership and disciplinary skills over the students which gain them a large amount of respect. I also admire them because they organise so many opportunities for us like, school trips abroad and the visit from Lord Sebastian Coe.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
In the future, I would like to take the skills I have learnt from my education and from my teachers into a coaching position in football or being able to play the sport professionally!
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Amy Carr – Deputy Head Girl (Charity)
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
I wanted to become a senior prefect because I felt that I wanted to be more involved with the school before I left Tanbridge. It is also a really good experience to help with later life.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
I love the fact that everyone knows each other. Even if you do not have a certain teacher, they will still know your name and are always friendly.
What's your favourite subject?
My favourite subject is Performaing Arts because I would love to be a performer and also my class is made up of a lovely group of people. .
The person I most admire is...
J.M Barrie because her gave me an entire childhood of happiness by simply writing a story about the boy who never grew up.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
My ambition is to be a performer on the West End. I decided this when I was just six years old at a London performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
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Matt Kimber - Deputy Head Boy (Charity)
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
I wanted to become a senior prefect to act as a positive role model to the future generations of Tanbridge House. I felt my abilities and skills were suited to the demands of the position.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
There is a high level of consistency with standards; this creates an environment which is conducive to success.
What's your favourite subject?
I find it hard to choose any one as my favourite. I enjoy lots of subjects for different reasons. I have recently been offered the opportunity of gifted and talented philosophy with my tutor, Mr Dowsett; I feel this has greatly enriched my ability to consider the different levels of thought that can be engaged on any one idea. If I could choose a lesson to finish a week on though, it would have to be French of Geography. The quality of teaching combined with the quality of banter really sees us all learning a lot in these.
The person I most admire is...
Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg because he wasn’t afraid to fight for the cause that he believed was right. Colonel Stauffenberg was a German Army officer at the height of the Third Reich; he was one of the people behind the 20th of July plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler known as Operation Valkyrie. He and his co-conspirators were arrested and executed.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
After college and hopefully completing an engineering degree at university, I am hoping to attend RMA Sandhurst to be commissioned as an officer in an army combat engineering regiment.
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Ross Williamson - Deputy Head Boy (Performing Arts)
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
I wanted to become a Senior Prefect because I believed that I was well suited to all of the dutires and responsibilities involved. I felt as if I needed to give something back to the school and theis would be how I would do it.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
I like the community spirit of the school - we all get on really well and there is a great relationship between students and also staff. Not only that, but I like all of the opportunities given, we always have something to do that interests us and that we enjoy
What's your favourite subject?
At the moment there are two. I like Drama and always have done, its been something I've really enjoyed and been good at. BUt I also am enjoying Geography, I like the class and I am learning a lot.
The person I most admire is...
My Grandad because he shows a lot of enthusiasm and perserverance in all that he does. He's helpful amongst the community and has many friends. Not only that, but through his singing he got me into performing which led me on to drama and taking part in the productions.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
I'm not sure specifically but I want to work with a team of hardworking people, make a difference in society and mainly do something I enjoy (and that I also get paid for!)
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Craig Buckthorp - Deputy Head Boy (Student Voice)
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
I enjoy having a sense of responsibility and being a member of a team which I feel my role provides.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
I like te range of opportunities we are offered, from the PE clibs to those offered by the music department. There is an activity for everyone which in many cases can compliment the work already being done in lessons.
What's your favourite subject?
Although I don't have a favourite subject, I particularly enjoy Science, Maths and History because of the teachers I have and the topics we cover in them.
The person I most admire is...
Sir Winston Chruchill because he was a truly inspirational Conservative PM who created such a sense of partriotism in the people he led, that they managed to overcoe the most tyrannical of oppositions.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
I would like to be in a position of power and influence although also a fulfilling one which makes me happy too.
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Anna Sowerby - Deputy Head Girl (Community & Transition)
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
To serve as a positive representative for the school and improve Tanbridge House in different areas.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
It gives a valuable opportunity to young people of all ages, whatever their talents, preferences or strengths. Primarily, it gives a good academic education in all subjects, but also excels deeply into Performing Arts, Music and providing excellent facilities for students.
What's your favourite subject?
It varies. I like English, Music and Drama with a bit of Mathematics on the side.
The person I most admire is...
Tony Blair/Arsene Wenger because they are two great people who have made the world a better place (in certain areas). My admiration is based on numerous qualities they possess; particularly their intellect, tactical intuition, loyalty to principles, handling of the media and ability to talk with sincerity and meaning.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
Perhaps become a spindoctor or a ghost-writer
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Keri Harding - Deputy Head Girl (Community & Transition)
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
Because I would get a position of repsonsibility in the school and a chance to influence school life.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
The opportunity the students get for example many chances to perform in professional theatres and how the school treats everyone as individuals.
What's your favourite subject?
I enjoy all subjects but my favourites are Art and Science, Art because of the creativity and individuality of the subject and Science because it is so fascinating learning how things work.
The person I most admire is...
Beyonce because she is such an amazing artist and is famous but with both feet on the ground and is very down-to-earth. She has succeeded to maintain her position in the music industry as well as keeping herself to herself really making her a good role model.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
Either a research scientist doing medical research or a criminal lawyer (Barrister).
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Megan Holms - Deputy Head Girl (Sport & PE)
Why did you want to become a Senior Prefect?
I became a senior prefect to help make a positive contribution to the school and help younger students achieve their goals.
What do you like most about Tanbridge House School?
The thing I like most is the sense of community and the support students get from members of staff not only in subjects buy pastoral care as well
What's your favourite subject?
My favourite subject has to be PE as I really enjoy getting involved in all the extra curricular activities and making new friends in the process.
The person I most admire is...
The troops because they risk everything to fight for our country and the beliefs that they have. The ability to do this is amazing.
What would you like to do/be in the future?
Ever since I was a young girl I have always dreamt of joining the Police force and studying Forensic Psychology.