Taunton School opens new Sixth Form Centre

Posted: 4th October 2022

Students at Taunton School are settling in to a new Sixth Form Centre which opened this term as part of a ยฃ750k autumn investment in facilities.

The centre, known as โ€˜The Guvvyโ€™, is based in the schoolโ€™s 19th century building and features study pods, social areas and unisex toilets.

Head student Charlie Franks, 18, said: โ€œI feel that the space is appreciated by students, as we had a hand in creating the design of the space, making the time spent in there fulfilling and enjoyable as it reflects what we wanted in it.

โ€œThe new space is amazing. It provides a relaxed area where friends can come and socialise with one another, alongside a collaborative working space in which sixth form students can complete work.โ€

Terry Harris, Head of Estates at Taunton School, said: โ€œWeโ€™re delighted that the students are settling in well to their new environment.

โ€œThe new centre adds a contemporary feel to our beautiful 19th century building, retaining period features such as stained glass windows while offering a bright, airy and modern designated space for our Sixth Formers.โ€

The Guvvy is named after a member of Taunton School staff known as โ€˜The Governorโ€™, who ran the tuck shop in the 1880s.

Taunton Schoolโ€™s new library is due to open in October and work is currently in progress to create a โ€˜green heartโ€™ in the centre of the school, scheduled for completion in December. The school also plans to transform sports facilities over the next two years and open a brand new
international school in 2026.

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