Talbot's House

This week saw the grand opening of the school's new theatre, The Quarry at St Luke's. The play chosen for the occasion was Henry V which is no small ask. To take on the performing of Shakespeare with a cast of mostly fourth and Remove formers for the...

This week has been a quiet week in Talbots with many boys leaving for their much deserved summer break. We have a few lower sixth boys with us as the rest are relaxing in the sunshine or chilling at home. We won the junior house cricket this week-well...

Last night was Mr Chance's last ever duty in Talbot's house, after nine years of faithful service it was sad for all, but especially his tutor group to say goodbye. Mr Chance has written us a fantastic poem to express his gratitude to the house and...

Last night was the final duty in the house for Mr Chance. He has been an amazing tutor in Talbot's for the last 9 years and will be missed by us all. Charlie led a special house meeting to thank him for his efforts and noted that he was one of the kindest...

As we well know Friday celebration is about making a big noise about the great things the men of Talbot's do. As I write though the greatest thing is happening - 2 big games of football and volleyball with mixed ages, nationalities and year groups all...

On Monday night we had a great trip to Box End park to do kneeboarding and wakeboard img on their cable tow. It is a great venue with very friendly staff by the way!The night didn't start do well as the glorious sunshine that had been around all day...

On Sunday we had our first house volleyball competition. Five teams competed for the prize (a sweet and delicious one no less) by playing in a round robin in the afternoon sun. It was a glorious day and the choc ices for between game snacks went down...

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Sasha is the man with the golden stag this week! This week has been one of intense exam focus with every boy in the house on exam leave. This has meant a low merit count and fewer activities. However, there is never a dull week in Talbot's and there...