Year 7, 8 and 9 rewards trip – Important information

Posted on 18 June 2015

Year 7, 8 and 9 rewards trip to Woodlands Country Park
on Saturday 20th June.

Your child must be at college by 0800hrs on morning of 20th June.
Returning at 1730hrs (5.30pm).
Please ensure you have made arrangements for your child to be
collected promptly.

Students will need-

  • A sun hat/ sun protection lotion
  • A packed lunch, mid-morning snack and afternoon snack with enough water to last them the day. There are kiosks on site to purchase additional drinks if necessary.
  • Comfortable shoes, Woodlands have steep paths and uneven surfaces.
  • Socks, a long sleeved top and trousers (some slides require students to cover their feet, arms and legs)

Year 8 Girls Cricket

Posted on 18 June 2015

The year 8 Girls’ Cricket team played fantastically well on Wednesday 17th June came runners up in Devon in the county finals in Torquay.

Playing against Torquay Academy and South Dartmoor College, Tavistock were both strong with the bat and decisive in the field.

Izzy Hillier and Darcey Brown were our highest run scores and our main wicket takers were Leah Parnell-Moses and Captain Mione Shaw.

Tavistock won their opening game in the tri-series beating Torquay by 4 runs and with Torquay losing their other game to South Dartmoor, it left a showdown in the final game.

Tavistock set a target 59 off their 60 balls and took early wickets. However, with a good batting performance South Dartmoor surpassed the target making a further 26 runs.

Well done to all of the students involved:

Mione Shaw, Darcey Brown, Sophie Isaac, Katie Gray, Katelyn Lees, Mia Cole, Izzy Hillier, Charlotte Able, Catlin Bond, Niamh Matthews, Leah Parnell-Moses.

Ross Corkell

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Mathematics visit to Exeter University

Posted on 17 June 2015

On Friday 12th June, 10 year 9 mathematicians visited Exeter University for a day to experience what a future using mathematics might hold for them. The girls were treated to various sessions introduced by female mathematicians and how they use maths in the careers. These ranged from the chief pharmacologist from Torbay Hospital, a quantity surveyor and a fascinating and thought provoking session from mathematicians from the met office in Exeter. The girls also received a talk from a first year student and a 4th year student on how they have enjoyed their time at university and the opportunities they have had. The girls were an absolute pleasure and thoroughly enjoyed their day in the exciting new campus buildings.20150612_143226

 

Year 10 Rounders

Posted on 16 June 2015

We had a great turn out from the GCSE and other members of year 10 for a rounders fixture against Launceston. The boys played first and had a great game with some excellent batting and fielding skills which resulted with the boys gaining a win.

The girls then had a great game where they kept a close scoreline until the last 8 balls when the Launceston boys got several of our players out. The final result was a lose but it was a great close game.

The final game was a mixed team which was very exciting it went down to the last ball when Ryan Brimacombe had to get a rounder to win the game, so no pressure at all!!! Ryan played a great game and secured a rounder which meant we won the game.

The year 10s played with great sporting etiquette and where a credit to the College.

Well done

Mrs Doyle

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Tavistock College Sixth Form

Posted on 10 June 2015

James O’Connell our head of sixth form will be leaving the College at the end of term. He has secured a Deputy Head post and we wish him well. Mrs Sally Hubbard will be leading the Sixth form next year. Sally is a very experienced pastoral leader and she will continue to improve and develop the sixth form.

Year 9 Rounders

Posted on 10 June 2015

Our year 9 girls rounder’s team recently attended the West Devon championships. Playing tough opposition from our partnership school, Tavistock were unable to overcome the opposition on this day and did not progress to the next round. They played as a team who are newly formed and showed great spirit and enjoyment of the game. Special mention to Grace Morewood who took 2 catches and scored 7 rounder’s from her 12 attempts.

Scores
Tavistock 6 – 7 Okehampton
Tavistcok 3 – 10 Ivybridge
Tavistock 6 – 10 Kingsbridge

Those pupils involved were
Amy Eaton
Lauren Anderson
Molly Davies
Grace Morewood
Bryony Alford
Millie Cundy
Molly Holtom
Phoebe Smith
Evie Ward
Amber Thompson

Year 9 Rounders Team

Year 7 and 8 rounders tournament

Posted on 5 June 2015

The year 7 and 8’s had their first rounders tournament at Okehampton yesterday playing against schools in the West Devon league.

Year 7 Team
The year 7 team participated in a round robin tournament against Kingsbridge, Ivybridge and Okehampton. They started off strong, with a win of 9 ½ to 2 ½ against Ivybridge. The second match was a little tougher, with both teams producing lots of catches and good hits, and ended in a tie of 5 each. The final game was against Okehampton, who showed a very organised fielding team, which proved difficult for our year 7’s. The final result was 10 ½ to Okehampton, 6 to Tavistock. The girls worked really hard throughout the day and fully deserved their silver medals for finishing second. Well done!

Year 8 team

The year 8 team were in good spirits in the lead up to their first West Devon tournament at Okehampton. The team played in a round robin tournament against Okehampton B, Ivybridge B, Kingsbridge A and Okehampton D. Due to the strong batting game of the opposition, Tavistock A lost their first three games, but learnt from their loses to pull it back in the fourth game beating Okehampton 5-3. In the final knock out game, a close game was played with Tavistock narrowly missing out on a victory; the final score Okehampton C 4 1/2, Tavistock A 3. The team are looking to develop their batting game in training before their next fixture on 23rd June at Liskeard.

Miss Hodge

Teachers as Researchers Conference

Posted on 21 May 2015

I am delighted to invite you to the Teachers as Researchers Conference that Tavistock College, in conjunction with Plymouth University, are hosting on Thursday 25th June 2015 from 4.00pm until 6.30pm at Tavistock College.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any interested individual to come along and listen to the research that some of the professionals at Tavistock College and other schools are currently undertaking. Alternatively, if you are interested in sharing any Masters research that you have undertaken and would like to carry out a short 15 minute presentation, please let me know. We would welcome presenters from all partners to share their experiences as part of this valuable networking opportunity.

For further information, please click here