I extend a very warm welcome to Great Torrington School. We are a Specialist School in Sport and Applied Learning. Something we are very proud of at GTS. It impacts on everyone with respect to their learning and development.
The fact that we achieve such excellent results indicates the high level of staff and student performance and the high expectations the staff have of themselves and every pupil in the school.
But that is just the tip of the iceberg! Exam results alone do not ensure that our children are able to cope in a complex and changing society. Developing our children's skills, personal qualities and emotional intelligence is essential in the education that Great Torrington School offers, whether this happens in the classroom, on the sports field or up a mountain!
Working with you, our parents, is what will ensure success for our children. We look forward to building that relationship with all of you over the coming years. I hope the website provides you with some helpful information about Great Torrington School, but nothing can replace meeting us in person. Therefore, please do not hesitate to contact us to find out more about the opportunities to visit the school.
The school's work as a specialist sports college is very effective in promoting pupils' health and fitness and developing their self-esteem. - Ofsted 2006
News
Vertical Tutor and House System Launch
As we have highlighted in previous newsletters we will be moving to our Vertical Tutor Groups (VTG) following the half term break.
For information about Awards Day and Vertical Tutoring please open the attached letter. Click Here
Posted on: 30/04/2012
School Uniform
The new school uniform can now be ordered, all information is available here. The main order form can also be found on this page, or here
Posted on: 18/05/2012
Book Return
Can any ex-pupils please return outstanding books to GTS asap. They can be returned to reception or come back via siblings still at the school. Many thanks.
Posted on: 16/05/2012
Ten Tors 2012
Congratulations to all that participated in the Ten Tors Challenge event at the weekend. After months of training in all sorts of weather conditions, you had a marvellous weekend to tackle your challenge.
The weekend turned out to be excellent weather, which made a change from what seems to be months of training in some of the coldest and wettest conditions we have had. Congratulations to all of you that completed your challenge.
See here for images and videos from ITV News.
Posted on: 16/05/2012
Gold Medals at Devon County Championships
Great Torrington School pupil, Briony Harris aged 14, won two Gold medals at the Devon County Championships Athletic Association on Saturday 12th May 2012 at Exeter Arena. Briony competed in the discus and smashed her personal best with a 22.99m which was 3.5m ahead of her nearest opponent. In shot Briony threw another personal best of 8.61m which was 0.6m ahead of her nearest opponent. Briony said "I am thrilled to win and pleased with my new personal best at the discus and shot". Congratulations Briony we are extremely proud of you.
Posted on: 16/05/2012
Tennis
Ryan Andrews has won the Tarka Tennis Club under 14s competition "Road to Wimbledon Tournament" on Sunday 29th April 2012. HE beat his team mate and doubles partner in a close fought final. He now goes on to the county finals in June/July. We will wish him success in his next tournament.
Posted on: 16/05/2012
Our School
Fixtures
22/05/2012
Rounders Years 7-10 v Bideford & Braunton
24/05/2012
Athletics Years 7-10 v NDS Pool B
29/05/2012
Cricket U15 v Bideford College
Athletics Years 7-10 v NDS Pool B
31/05/2012
Cricket U13 v Bideford College
13/06/2012
Swimming Years 7-10 v All North Devon Schools
14/06/2012
Athletics Years 7-10 v NDS Pool B
15/06/2012
Surfing Years 7-10 v All North Devon Schools
19/06/2012
Rounders Years 7-10 v Pilton
20/06/2012
Tennis Years 7-10 v All North Devon Schools
21/06/2012
Girls Football Finals U14 v Devon Schools
27/06/2012
Athletics Finals Years 7-10 v All North Devon Schools
Beach Volleyball Years 7-10 v All North Devon Schools
03/07/2012
Golf Years 7-11 v Inter School Competition
Results
19/01/2012
Rugby Year 9 - 0 GTS v Chulmleigh 48
Rugby Year 7 - 0 GTS v Chulmleigh 35
17/01/2012
Rugby Year 8 - 27 GTS v Chulmleigh 12
