At Thomas Tallis, we believe that everyone has the right to a happy,healthy and rewarding life. We areproud of our inclusive approach to education. We value every member ofour community and have high expecta-tions for all. We share a love of learningand the joy and delight which learningbrings. We recognise the uniqueness ofthe individual and work hard to provide apersonalised curriculum which has flexibility to meet everyone’s needs.

We share a belief in the value of creativity for all. We celebrate our talents, similarities and differences andshare in each others’ successes. We encourage students and staff alike to develop new skills, forge imaginativeconnections and seek innovative solutions. We believe that successfullearners are responsible for their own development and we support our youngpeople on their journey to becomeindependent learners and thinkers.

We care for each other and our environment because we are committedto responsible, compassionate citizenship. Thomas Tallis is a listeningschool; we value and act on the opinionsof our students, parents and carers. We recognise that everyone benefits fromhaving a sense of belonging, feeling safeand facing appropriate challenges.

We are proud of our Arts College andLeading Edge specialisms. They are symbolic of our ambition to create a vibrant learning community which extends beyond the school.

School Vision...

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Here are some of the experiences available to ourKS4 students...

Theatre visits supplemented with workshops led by actors and directors Involvement in the Shakespeare Schools FestivalTheare in Education projectsLinks with the BBCIntroduction and routes of entry to City Employment workshopsBusiness visits to Covent Garden and Camden MarketExtra Curricular GCSE’sHigher profile school council role in conjunctionwith sixth form committeeEuropean visits to places such as Paris, Germanyand Spain

and there’s more...

Euro DisneyGreenwich Park Environment Study

BETT ConferenceFilm Club

Beat Bullying ConferenceLondon Fire Brigade Training

Fashion ShowsDebating

Residential in outdoor pursuit centresRock climbing

Humanities FieldworkArts Festival

Duke of Edinburgh AwardOffsite Sport

Management of Market Gardene-learning

TTRA Celebration

Work ExperienceIn Year 9 students develop greater independenceof mind and interests. They seek deeper connections between learning and the worldaround them. Choosing the right subjects andgaining the right experience will give students abetter chance of obtaining the career of theirchoice.

Work experience will help students understandwhat it might be like to work in a particular job.This will support students in deciding what theywant to do for a career and also develop skills andattitudes essential for the world of work.

CareersThe on-site Connexions Office and the School Careers Co-ordinator can provide advice on yourshort and long term course and career choices.

Useful websites...

www.qca.org.uk/14-19

www.ocr.org.uk

www.edexcel.org.uk

www.aqa.org.uk

www.ucas.ac.uk

www.yourlondon.gov.uk/choice