Headteacher's Newsletter May 2026

Respect, Excellence, Determination

Positive Pathways

A big well done to all our students for their continued hard work and commitment in earning house points! The total number of positive house points awarded this academic year has now reached an impressive 191,006. This reflects the fantastic number of students consistently demonstrating our core values of Respect, Excellence and Determination. It is also great to see the high number of achievement badges worn proudly by our students. The lunchtime ‘Queue Jumper’ privilege (Gold badge) when reaching 200 house points is going down very well with the students! Thank you all – keep up the excellent work next term.

Mr Lewis, Assistant Headteacher

Well-being

We are very proud to have recently achieved the 'Well-being Award for Schools' for the second time. Thank you to everyone who completed the well-being surveys, which helped create a picture of how we support all stakeholders with their well-being. The purpose of the award is to help us continually review and assess our well-being provision and look at the ways that we can continue to support our community, as well as to raise the profile of the importance of well-being and to break any taboos around discussing our mental health.

Mrs Rose, Assistant Headteacher

Dinner and a Show

The TWGSB Development Department has experienced an exceptionally busy and productive few months.

As the school department tasked with networking, marketing and fundraising on behalf of the school, it is a pleasure to host events to 'info-tain' our community of staff, parents, students, alumni and friends of the school, to inspire collaborations and to create partnerships that help our school rise ever-upward.

Hot on the heels of our STEM Rising launch in February, a critical fundraising drive to modernise our tired DT and science laboratories, we began Term 5 with a stunning 70th Celebration Dinner on a Friday evening at the end of April. And what an evening it was to salute our 70 years of positive impact on the world! 

Held in the school’s main hall at the Tunbridge Wells campus, in partnership with Thackeray's Events and Fuggles Beer Café, this fine dining event was stellar from start to finish. Attracting guests from our staff, board, parents and alumni and showcasing 25 of our senior students as ‘front of house’, two more assisting in the kitchen and five music students helping with sound and performing on the night, we were enormously proud of all who played their part in our hall that evening.

Multi-degreed scholar (Dr. Philos. in Engineering and Sciences), former UK diplomat, futurist, author, academic and TWGSB alumnus Dr Woodgate was our after-dinner speaker, while more alumni played their part as professionals on site in cuisine, the live beer café, the after-dinner dance music space and the professional photography. Seldom have we enjoyed such a rich diversity of TWGSB-connected people enjoying themselves in such a memorable way right here on campus!

Visit the Home | TWGSB Connect alumni site for a full photo gallery from the event.

TWGSB Fashion Show

Less than two weeks after the 70th Dinner, we held a fundraising fashion show at our Sevenoaks campus. The success of the evening was thanks to three key elements: the energy and creativity of TWGSB parent and stylist, Sarah Lilley; the incredibly generous response from our school community, who donated high-quality preloved clothing; and the invaluable support of volunteers on the night, including members of staff who took to the catwalk. Together, these brought to life a fantastic event enjoyed by over 50 attendees, and that raised over £1,600 for the TWGSB School Fund. As one parent commented on our Facebook page: ‘It was a fabulous evening. The staff models were fantastic’.

In addition, one lucky raffle winner took home a superb ‘Meal for Two’ voucher, generously donated by our new support partner, Thackeray’s restaurant. We are extremely grateful to Thackeray’s for their sponsorship, and to everyone who supported the event.

Due to popular demand, we are planning to host another fashion show at the Tunbridge Wells campus in October – please look out for further communications in due course.

TWGSB Giving Day

Lastly, we wanted to let you know about our first-ever TWGSB Giving Day, a special 48-hour online fundraising event 9–10th July.

Giving Day is the simple invitation to our entire TWGSB community to give what they can within these 48 hours, in support of our students and school through the School Fund. The event will be launched at our summer concert, 'Hope 4 the Future' on Wednesday 8th July, and will conclude on the Friday evening following a fun Colour Dash in the afternoon at both campuses involving students and staff.

(Calling any volunteers with Colour Run expertise – I would be delighted to hear from you. Please email me at IRoberts@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk.)

Thank you warmly for your ongoing support.

Mrs Roberts, Development Manager

Sixth Form

Fun run

The Sixth Form Fun Run at the end of April was a fantastic event, bringing together both Year 12 and Year 13 students in support of our Head Students’ chosen charities: Sands and Hospice of Hope. There was an incredible sense of community spirit, with students embracing the occasion in an amazing array of creative and colourful fancy dress outfits, adding to the fun and energy of the event.

Most importantly, the run successfully raised valuable funds for two very meaningful causes, demonstrating the compassion and generosity of our Sixth Form. The final fundraising event of the year for our Year 13s, the fun run marked the turning point in the year when the responsibilities and roles of the school’s senior students are passed on to Year 12, while Year 13 turn their focus to exams and beyond. A huge thank you to everyone who took part and contributed to the event.

Click HERE for a gallery of more photos.

Year 13 Leavers’ Day

The Year 13 Celebration Assembly was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on two memorable years. The day began with an assembly featuring good luck messages from Ms Simpson, the KS5 team and Form Tutors, whose heartfelt words, stories and poems captured the spirit of the year group. A fun highlight was the crowning of the Bop It champion!

Students also enjoyed good luck video messages from departments across the school, followed by awards recognising their achievements. The culmination of the assembly was a photo montage video of the past two years, reminding everyone of the shared memories and experiences. In addition, the Head Students Will and Olivia proudly presented £1,573.33 to each of their chosen charities, Sands and Hospice of Hope, reflecting the generosity of the cohort.

The celebration ended with students enjoying doughnuts and shirt signing outside. It was a fitting farewell to a fantastic group, and we wish them every success in the future. Do remember to stay in touch and join Home | TWGSB Connect for our alumni (see below).

Click HERE for a gallery of more photos.

Mrs Brooker, Head of Year 13

Year 11 Leavers' Celebrations

This year is the first time we have had a cohort of Year 11 students at both campuses, so it was twice the celebrations with our inaugural Year 11 leavers event at Sevenoaks.

The Year 11 leavers’ celebrations held on the final day of Term 5 were vibrant and uplifting occasions that marked the close of a significant chapter in the students’ school journey. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as students came together to celebrate their achievements and the friendships they have built over the years. As has become tradition, the students enjoyed burgers and ice cream, while the bouncy inflatables – including the Bungee Run, and the competitive Last Man Standing – provided plenty of laughter and entertainment throughout the morning.

They were fantastic celebrations, giving students the opportunity to relax, have fun and reflect on their time at the school before focusing on the final stages of their exams. We extend our best wishes to all Year 11 students as they continue with their examinations and prepare for the next steps in their education and future plans.

Lastly, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all Year 11 parents to please encourage your sons to return any TWGSB textbooks once they have finished using them.

Click HERE for a gallery of photos – more to be added in due course.

Mr Hart, Head of Year 11 and Ms Brydon, Head of Year Sevenoaks

Co-Curricular

School Council and White Ribbon collaboration

Both the School Council and the White Ribbon groups met this term. At the Sevenoaks campus the School Council met the Catering Manager, Dawn, who answered their questions and listened to student feedback on the food provision. The council also discussed the results of the recent survey about the food at school that was completed by students at both campuses. At Tunbridge Wells the Senior Prefect team led discussions about the survey as well as other business raised by the council. 

Mrs Rose, Assistant Headteacher

The White Ribbon initiative got underway as meetings took place at both campuses with the police teams leading the project. Students discussed their next steps for raising the profile of Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG). More information about this will follow in due course.

Year 10 and 12 Trip to Athens

During the Easter break, a group of Year 10 and 12 students of Classical Civilisation, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies enjoyed a school trip to Athens. Students enjoyed visits to iconic Ancient Greek sites and museums including the Parthenon and Agora in Athens, plus Mycenae, Delphi, Theatre of Epidaurus and the Temple of Poisedon further afield, as well as amazing restaurants and a creative mask-making workshop. Below are excerpts from write-ups kindly provided by three Year 12 students – the full versions of their accounts are available HERE.

...The third day began with a visit to the Tomb of Agamemnon in Mycenae as if we were entering the world of the book that we had been studying... Joel M

...After our brief visit there we got back on the coach to see the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, almost perfectly preserved and a great way of visualising how ancient Greek drama was performed (also one of my favourite parts)... John P

...We had additional activities that really tied the trip together, such as the open-air theatre...not to mention the bowling and mask-making, which made it feel like both a holiday and academic adventure... Billy-Joe F

Click HERE for a gallery of more photos.

Newsies Jr

On Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April, students from the Drama and Music departments came together to stage a spectacular production of the musical Newsies, telling the rousing story of newspaper-selling youngsters fighting for a fair deal on the streets of early 20th-century New York. What unfolded over the two evenings was nothing short of a triumph, showcasing the talent, commitment and teamwork of everyone involved.

This ambitious collaboration began back in October and was the culmination of seven months of dedication and hard work. Students committed to almost daily drama rehearsals across both sites, alongside weekly music rehearsals involving a select group of musicians. The scale of the challenge was considerable: actors not only had to memorise a full script but also master demanding choreography, while the band worked intensively to rehearse an impressive 31 musical numbers in a very tight time frame. We were also fortunate to welcome a small number of instrumentalists kindly lent to us by Bennett Memorial and Skinners' School, whose contribution helped lift the musical accompaniment to a higher standard.

Under the confident and inspiring leadership of Teddy Gillinder, a strong cast of principal characters supported by a large and energetic production chorus delivered a compelling and authentic portrayal of the toughness, resilience and camaraderie required to survive life on the streets of New York. With each performance, the cast grew in confidence and cohesion, and by Thursday evening the show felt like a finely tuned, well-oiled machine.

The powerful ensemble numbers, filled with punchy choreography and bold harmonies, were a particular highlight, stirring the audience and bringing the spirit of Newsies vividly to life. These were expertly interspersed with memorable solos and duets from characters such as Jack (Teddy Gillinder), Davey (Luca Jinks), Crutchie (Wilf Jones), Medda (Zachary Brown) and Katherine (William Dean), all of whom delivered outstanding vocal and dramatic performances that drew warm and enthusiastic applause.

Audience feedback across both evenings was overwhelmingly positive, with many commenting on the professionalism, energy and sheer enjoyment radiating from the stage. It was clear that families, friends and staff were immensely proud of the students and the remarkable standard they achieved.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this production possible: the performers, musicians, production team, staff, partner schools, and supportive families who helped bring Newsies to life. The show was a true celebration of collaboration, creativity and commitment, and a resounding success for all involved.

Click HERE for a gallery of photos taken by our audio-visual technician, Mr Tidy.

Miss Turner, Head of Drama, and Mr Joris, Head of Music

Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition

Hot on the heels of their highly successful practice expedition, nearly 60 Year 10 Silver DofE participants ventured further afield for their assessed expedition, taking them to the unexplored territory of East Kent. In stark contrast to the practice weekend, the weather was extremely pleasant with sunshine on all three days!  

Starting out in Barham, Canterbury, nine groups made a positive and impressive start with their assessor. Routes, route cards, meal and project plans were all completed prior to the expedition. In an unexpected turn of events, as the last of the groups were leaving, we were visited by the local constabulary! Fortunately, they were so impressed with seeing how we were operating that one of the officers wanted to sign up to become a DofE assessor himself! It was a proud moment to hear how impressed the officers were with our conduct.  

The groups traversed the more challenging terrain towards the coastline, encountering several larger-than-expected hills, unmarked woodland and, of course, the DofE staple favourite, a golf course. The first camp of the expedition was at Little Satmar Campsite, Capel-Le-Ferne.  

With the rising of the sun on Saturday, participants were up and ready to go, with the last group leaving site by 08:00 – a remarkable achievement considering they were given the option to leave a little later. Saturday’s journey took them from Capel-Le-Ferne, through the Dover hills or town towards Hawthorn Campsite at Martin Mill. The determination of the groups to get in to camp was evident, with the earliest back by 14:00. We were joined by a local grammar school on the same site and it was good to see participants showing how to conduct themselves properly on camp, despite letting their hair down for the final camp of the Award. 

Bright and early on Sunday morning, the groups left camp by 07:00, with the main aim to get to the finish line at the Cliff Top Café in Capel-Le-Ferne by 14:00! They had proved on the practice expedition that they could finish earlier than expected (allowing staff to finish on time!) so the challenge was on to do it again! Many groups had to traverse through Dover town and harbour area to head towards the finish line. The first group finished just after 13:00 with the last group finishing just after 14:00, still earlier than the expected 16:00 finish time.  

The look of accomplishment and euphoria on all the participants' faces when they heard they had passed was a great scene to witness. Well done to all the Silver participants – a highly successful expedition! Now they have to deliver their project work in school in order to complete the section.  We look forward to seeing all participants complete the rest of their sections, complete their award and celebrate with their peers at the Celebration Evening in November.  

In other news, for students in Year 11 who have completed their Silver award and looking to do their Gold, they have been sent a letter inviting them to start their Gold Award as soon as they are 16. We are aware that a number of participants are still continuing with their different sections post the Silver award so it would be great to see their continued activities count towards the next challenge.  

Next term we turn our attention to the Bronze participants with their training day, practice and assessed expeditions. With over 230 participants taking part, it is a busy term ahead for DofE.  

Click HERE for more photos.

Mr Hamilton, Assistant Headteacher

The Library

It has been a very busy time in the library with lots going on this term. For the National Year of Reading we have had lots of boys earning prizes and house points for their 'Read Up' and 'Shelf Talker' challenges.

'Read Up' is a reading-and-review challenge with rewards and prizes based on our reading lists, which can be found in the library. They can be downloaded from Oliver, our Library Management System, which can be easily accessed via the home page of the school website in the Quick Links drop-down menu.

'Be a shelf talker' is a competition for the recommendation of books by students to students. Winning entries will be displayed on the library shelves and participants will receive rewards and prizes.

Our current champion is Year 7 student Blaise who has completed three loyalty cards and earned 42 house points for his reading.

We are also well under way with Carnegie Shadowing 2026 with our team made up of enthusiastic readers from both campuses. Our weekly meetings and activities are fun filled and underline that reading is a pleasurable activity!

The first ever Booker Prize for Children has been launched nationally. We responded to the call for young people to be part of the judging panel and are happy to have a group of TWGSB students who would like to be nominated. Fingers crossed that they are lucky enough to be chosen by the Booker Prize Foundation for what would be a fantastic experience.

Mrs Musselwhite Steel, Library Manager

Design and Technology

Thanks to Ms Hannah's lunchtime club, which starts next term, Year 12 girls will soon have the opportunity to take part in the Design for Real Women in STEM project, an exciting initiative that combines creativity, engineering and problem-solving to address real challenges faced by women in STEM environments. Through research, design development, prototyping and testing, students will create innovative products focused on areas such as well-being, safety, comfort and productivity. The project aims to promote inclusive design thinking while developing valuable Design and Technology and STEM skills through hands-on learning and collaboration.

Miss Hannah, Design and Technology

English

Theatre trip to A Doll's House

Earlier this term, our Year 12 A Level English Literature students had a fantastic opportunity to see a production of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House at the Almeida Theatre in London.  

The production was a contemporary reworking of Ibsen’s influential social problem play, with Romola Garai playing the lead character Nora Telmer. The 19th-century patriarchal structure was transferred to a capitalist society where the themes of free will and deception were explored, and it was interesting to see how they maintained the central premise of how a marriage might crumble once the lies we tell to keep things sweet at home start to unravel.

Ibsen had said the play was 'really a domestic family drama, dealing with contemporary problems in regard to marriage' and, while the problems were updated, the stifling tension between Nora and her husband Torvald, played by Tom Mothersdale, against the backdrop of technological and economic difficulty and the US air strikes and impact on global oil prices, was completely maintained. The final ending (without giving anything away!) was more ambiguous than the 'final door slam' of the original and gave us much to discuss afterwards.

It was a wonderful opportunity to see the production on stage, as students study this in preparation for the Non-Examined Assessment unit of their A Level. Our students did us proud, discussing the provocative themes with their usual maturity and intelligence in the subsequent lessons.

Miss Steane, Head of English

Geography

At the end of April, on consecutive days three separate field trips departed TWGSB (two from Tunbridge Wells and one from Sevenoaks) as Year 10 Geography students once again 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?’  This ties in with the fieldwork section in Paper 3 and also helpfully provides a sustainability case study for the Urban unit.

On each day, starting at the O2, students walked south to the Greenwich Peninsula to investigate and evaluate the different sustainable strategies employed in the Greenwich Millennium Village. These included 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 panels and wind turbine street lighting and electric car club sharing. It always amazes the staff (who visit each year) how much the area continues to develop and change.

Having explored Greenwich Millennium Village, students then walked west and then southwest along the River Thames until they reached the Cutty Sark in Historic Greenwich. Here students used the same techniques as the previous site, but this time with Historic Greenwich as a ‘control’ so that the sustainability of Greenwich Millennium Village could be compared and contrasted.

Mr Carr, Geography

Maths

Archimedes Award success

Earlier this year all TWGSB students were invited to participate in The Archimedes Awards 2025/26, an international competition for young mathematicians inspired by the great mathematician Archimedes of Syracuse. The award aims to nurture a global community of students, educators and enthusiasts who share a passion for mathematics and lifelong learning. The Maths Department was thrilled to see students from across the school demonstrating outstanding enthusiasm and talent by taking part in the Archimedes Award.

The first competition round took place in October, with an impressive 265 students participating. Their results were exceptional, with 173 of our students achieving a Distinction and a further 62 awarded a Merit. Special congratulations go to our top scorers in this round: Xavier F and Oscar O in Year 11, Krishna H in Year 9, and Year 7 students: Mark G, Leo H-B, Ryan D and Ayaan M.

Following these outstanding performances, many students were invited to compete in the final round in April. Of the 129 students who took part, results once again reflected a very high standard, with 33 Distinctions and 95 Merits awarded. We are delighted to congratulate our 'Best in Year' recipients:
Aditya B (Year 11), Alex G (Year 10), Joshua H (Year 12), Kaya J (Year 9), Adam S (Year 8) and once again Ayaan M (Year 7).

It is fantastic to see so many students choosing to engage with challenging mathematics in their own time and achieving such success on an international stage. Congratulations to all who took part in the Archimedes Award – your dedication, perseverance and love of learning are truly commendable.

UKMT Maths Challenges

KS4: In January, Year 10 students from the Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks campuses took part in the Intermediate UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Maths Challenge, tackling a set of demanding problems designed to test logical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

All students who participated are to be congratulated for their motivation, perseverance and willingness to engage with challenging mathematical puzzles. The results reflect an excellent level of achievement across the cohort, with awards gained at all levels. In total, TWGSB students achieved seven Gold certificates, placing them in the top 8–9% nationally, alongside 35 Silver certificates (next 16–17% of entries) and 66 Bronze certificates (next 25% of entries).

Particular congratulations go to Harrison M, who achieved 'Best in Year' and 'Best in School'. Further recognition goes to Billy B, Harrison M and Conrad W, all of whom progressed to the Pink Kangaroo round, an additional challenge for high-performing students.

It is wonderful to see such strong engagement with mathematics beyond the classroom and to celebrate the determination and success of our Year 10 mathematicians. Well done to all who took part!

KS3: In April, Year 7 and Year 8 students at both campuses took part in the Junior UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Maths Challenge, achieving excellent results and demonstrating impressive problem‑solving skills. The challenge encourages students to think logically, reason carefully and persevere through unfamiliar and demanding puzzles, and our students rose to the occasion.

Highlights from this year’s competition include 'Best in School' awarded to Arlo L (Year 8), and 'Best in Year' awards for Laurence B (Year 7) and Arlo L again.

A key achievement was progression to the next stage of the competition, with the top 5–7% of all national entries invited to continue. Eight TWGSB students – two from Year 7 and six from Year 8 – progressed to the Kangaroo round. This is a fantastic accomplishment given that the follow-on competition is typically for the top 10,000 and 15,000 students nationally.

Certificate successes were also outstanding across both year groups:

• Gold certificates, awarded to the top 8–9% of entries, were achieved by 16 students (four in Year 7 and 12 in Year 8).

• Silver certificates, awarded to the next 16–17%, were earned by 120 students (60 in Year 7 and 60 in Year 8).

• Bronze certificates, awarded to the next 25%, were achieved by 190 students (88 in Year 7 and 102 in Year 8).

These results reflect the hard work, enthusiasm and mathematical curiosity of our younger students. Congratulations to everyone who took part – your achievements are a credit to your dedication and love of mathematics.

Miss Keyes, Head of Mathematics

MFL

Year 10 trip to Madrid

Starting out very early, this morning, on the last day of Term, 50 Year 10 students and five members of staff embarked on a cultural and language awareness trip to Madrid. All present and correct for the trip ahead! Their planned itinerary includes a visit to the Real Madrid football stadium, a cookery lesson, walking tour of Madrid, day in a theme park, language lessons, an evening flamenco show with tapas and a visit to Las Ventas bull ring. Look out for more photos from the trip on our social media and in the next newsletter.

Ms Blenkin and Mr Hamilton

Music

Drumming workshops

Samba: On Monday 11th May, our school was buzzing with energy as 86 students took part in an exciting and highly successful samba drumming workshop. The session was filled with vibrant rhythms and broadening of horizons, as students quickly picked up techniques and worked together to create a powerful, unified sound. Teamwork and careful timing were at the heart of the experience, with many students stepping out of their comfort zones and fully embracing the experience. The workshop leader, Ollie Tumner, was tireless in his enthusiasm throughout five hour-long sessions, sharing his passion for the genre with skill and dedication!

African drumming: On Wednesday 20th May, Lucky Moyo, a native Ghanian, visited the school to deliver an African drumming workshop to a selection of 80+ Year 7 students. Lucky started in Tunbridge Wells before travelling to the Sevenoaks campus to ensure students from both sites could enjoy the opportunity. Lively rhythms with high levels of energy were employed to invoke the spirit of Africa and create joyful – if rather loud – music. Starting with basic patterns, the workshop grew to a crescendo as more complex rhythms were combined into polyrhythms. For some, the completely new musical experience was a highlight of their first year at TWGSB so far, offering something completely different to anything they had tried before. It's always great to see students expanding their horizons!

Summer concert, ‘Hope 4 the Future’, Wednesday 8th July

We are looking forward to our upcoming summer concert ‘Hope 4 the Future’, to be held at the Tunbridge Wells campus on Wednesday 8th July. It will be a unique concert, celebrating both the power of music and the exciting career pathways it can offer. While the evening will feature a range of live musical performances from our current students, the central focus of the event will be to inspire and inform students about future opportunities in music. We are especially pleased to welcome back former students, who will share their journeys since leaving school and offer insight into the many directions a musical career can take. 

Students who would like to perform at the concert are invited to audition and/or to take part in the massed choir/orchestra to perform 'A Million Dreams' from The Greatest Showman. Further details can be found in the letter sent to parents recently via MCAS/email.

We hope you will join us for what promises to be an engaging and uplifting evening.

Mr Joris, Head of Music

Physical Education

Term 5 has been such a short term that there is little to report from the PE Department, other than news of Mr Boddy's retirement from playing football for Crowborough Athletic FC (see below) and an exciting win for the Year 8 B football team. This same team also won the Kent Cup football final 5–0 last year – winning two Kent Cups in their first two years at TWGSB is an outstanding achievement. In addition, the team has reached the ESFA National Cup Semi-Final two years in a row. 

This is the second Kent Cup win for TWGSB teams this season as the Year 9 U14B team won their Kent Cup Final in Term 3. There are three football Kent Cups for B teams in KS3 and we have won two of them, both this season and last.

Year 8 Kent Cup Final win

The Year 8 U13B team delivered a dominant performance at Tonbridge Angels FC stadium on Tuesday 19th May to secure a convincing 5–0 victory over Ravens Wood from Bromley in the Kent Cup Final.

The game got off to a strong start, with TWGSB establishing control early on. The breakthrough came in the first half when James delivered a superb free kick, finding the back of the net with precision. Shortly after, Jack doubled the lead with a well-worked team move, calmly finishing to make it 2–0 going into the break.

In the second half, TWGSB pushed forward with even greater attacking intent. Noah was a constant threat and added two well-taken goals to extend the lead. Benji rounded off the scoring with a smooth and composed finish, capping an excellent team performance.

A disciplined display at the back ensured Ravens Wood had little opportunity to respond, sealing an emphatic clean sheet and a deserved Kent Cup triumph for TWGSB.

Ms Brydon, PE

Copyright © Kevin Hirst Photography 2026. To purchase this photograph and view others from the game visit  www.kevinhirstphotography.co.uk.

Other News

Summer Activities

Rejuvenate

In addition, there is an exciting opportunity being offered to a limited number of students to be involved with a project at Bradbourne Lakes, Sevenoaks over the summer holidays.

Rejuvenate is a chance to spend time outdoors at Bradbourne Lakes, try something different, and get involved in hands-on activities inspired by archaeology and local history. It is an opportunity to have a go at lots of different hands-on skills that help archaeologists learn about the past. You don’t need to know anything about archaeology or history to take part. This is about having a go, learning new skills and taking part in activities in a relaxed, supportive group. Places are limited to 10 and open to young people aged 13–16. Please see the information on the attached flyer and get in touch with lina.madsen@sevenoaks.gov.uk, 07976 451 827 if you have any questions.

Marketing, Development & Alumni Relations

As highlighted above, the Development Department has enjoyed a wonderfully busy and successful few months. None of this would have been possible without the support of you, our valued community. Thank you. Please do continue to stay connected with us, and if you are able to offer your ‘time, talent or treasure’, we would love to hear from you – every act of generosity plays a part in helping us achieve our goal of ‘Touching the Future, Today’ at TWGSB.

We are always delighted to celebrate the achievements of both our current students and alumni, so please do share any news with us that we can feature either here or on our alumni platform: Home | TWGSB Connect.

Speaking of alumni, our Year 13 students are preparing to transition into this community. While many of you are understandably excited for the next chapter, as months turn into years – and eventually decades – you may come to truly value your connection with TWGSB. We strongly encourage you to register with TWGSB Connect before you leave, using your personal email address, as your school account will soon become inactive. We would genuinely love to stay in touch and follow your journey.

In the meantime, the TWGSB Development Team warmly wishes all our leavers the very best of luck in their exams and every success in the exciting paths ahead.

Ingrid Roberts, Development Manager

iroberts@twgsboys.kent.sch.uk

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