The GTS team is instrumental in organising many of these events, often produced jointly with pupils. Great Torrington’s Got Talent, Summer and Christmas Concerts, GTS Film Premiere, Junior Sports Leader programmes, Rotary Club competitions such as Young Chef, Photographer and Writer of the Year and, of course, the Youth Speaks debating competitions are all fine examples of what is on offer across the board.

We provide the opportunity for pupils who already compete in equestrian disciplines on their own ponies, to compete in school competitions. This may be at National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA) competitions, British Show jumping (BS) competitions or at local level in the North Devon Schools Show Jumping League (NDSSJL). If you are interested, then please speak to Mrs Mounce.

Extra Curricular Timetable

• Sports Extra Curricular Timetable - Jan 2026.pdf
• Full list of Extra Curricular Clubs – Autumn 2025.pdf

Library

GTS Library is at the heart of our school to encourage and support reading for pleasure.

Open 8am-4pm daily – Ask Mrs Ward for your next book recommendation & take part in the GTS Reading Challenge (3 books = reward points for your House Competition).

• A quiet place for reading and homework
• Online library catalogue available with Reading Cloud
• Supported by Devon School Library Services
• Books chosen by our parents, pupils and staff to fully support our curriculum and pastoral needs
• Keyword: Shelf Help for guidance with dyslexia, health, friendships & growing up
• New titles arriving daily
• Meet authors with Appledore Book Festival
• Bookbuzz: putting free books into the hands of all GTS pupils
• Shadowing the Yoto Carnegies - book awards for writing and illustration

Duke Of Edinburgh

What is the DofE?

A life-changing experience. A fun time with friends. An opportunity to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement; respected by employers.

The DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate adult life.

14-24 year-olds can do a DofE programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

There are four sections to complete at Bronze and Silver level and five at Gold. They involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition.

Any young person can do their DofE – regardless of ability, gender, background or location. Achieving an Award isn’t a competition or about being first. It’s all about setting personal challenges and pushing personal boundaries.

Through a DofE programme, young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life, such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and uni and job applications. Top employers recognise the work-ready skills Award holders bring to their business.

The DofE licenses organisations that work with young people to run DofE programmes, such as schools, colleges, youth groups and clubs. Through the Licensed Organisation (LO), young people (or their parents / carers) pay for a Participation Place and are supported by leaders who support them through their programmes, helping them to choose their activities, set their objectives and achieve their Award.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a registered charity, funded by donations, Participation Places and licences. The charity works with LOs across the UK to increase opportunities for young people to gain the benefits of doing their DofE.

If you are interested, then please speak to James Britton.