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From 8-22 July, a team of recent leavers will be getting in touch with OTs and parents to talk about our vision for the future.
By 2028, Tonbridge aims to increase the number of transformation Foundation Award recipients to 80 boys, in the year that the School celebrates its 475th anniversary.
PS 15-20
I am currently studying Electrical and Information Engineering at the University of Cambridge.
What do you hope to do in the future? After university, I am working in management consulting. Additionally, I have a strong interest in startups, and it is my ambition to leverage my technical skills in the future to become an entrepreneur.
What did you like most about Tonbridge School? One of the most cherished aspects of Tonbridge for me was its unique boarding house community. It provided an enriching experience that not only fostered lifelong friendships but also made Tonbridge feel like a home away from home. The relationships formed with fellow students, as well as with matrons and tutors, added depth to my experience, enriching my time there. From exhilarating house sports competitions to the simply eating together as a house, the boarding house became the source of many of my fondest memories.
What is your favourite memory from Tonbridge? One of my fondest memories is winning the house music competition. The weeks of practicing together were incredibly enjoyable, and performing in front of everyone with such energy was exhilarating. The best part was celebrating the victory with the entire house afterward.
Why did you want to be part of the Campaign? I thought it was a good opportunity to reconnect with and give back to Tonbridge.
Fun Fact: I’m really interested in travel and languages. I am currently learning to speak Hindi.
WH 17-22
I am currently studying Maths and Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.
What did you like most about Tonbridge School? The thing I liked most about Tonbridge was the chance to get involved in so much sport and music.
What is your favourite memory from Tonbridge? Winning our final rugby match on the fifty in the last play of the game.
Why did you want to be part of the Campaign? I wanted to join the campaign as I loved my time at Tonbridge and want others to have the same opportunity I did.
Fun Fact: I’ve spent a month living in a monastery in Nepal teaching monks how to speak English.
CH 19-24
I have just finished studying at Tonbridge, with A Levels in Maths, Economics, History, and Spanish.
What do you hope to do in the future? Study Economics at UCL.
What did you like most about Tonbridge School? The wide range of activities and societies on offer.
What is your favourite memory from Tonbridge? Playing Rugby for the School.
Why did you want to be part of the Campaign? I wanted to help Tonbridge to continue to offer a first class education for boys.
Fun Fact: I grew up in Nigeria.
CH 19-24
I am hoping to take a gap year, visiting family in Austria and New Zealand, before I head to university.
What did you like most about Tonbridge School? The life-long friends that I made
What is your favourite memory from Tonbridge? CCF and sport
Why did you want to be part of the Campaign? I want to give back to the school, as it has provided me with such a great education and a multitude of experiences!
Fun Fact: I speak German.
OH 15-20
I am currently studying an MSt in English (1700-1830) at the University of Oxford, Harris Manchester College.
What do you hope to do in the future? Next year I am undertaking a Foundation course in fine art at The King’s Foundation, and I plan to continue studying fine art afterwards. My long-term ambitions are to make a living making art and writing.
What did you like most about Tonbridge School? Even though the extra-curriculars were superlative and the facilities are second to none, I would have to say the English Department. I was lucky to be taught by Mr Edwards, Mr Carpenter, and Mr Evans during my time at Tonbridge. They inspired me to read English at university and taught me so much I’m still thinking about.
What is your favourite memory from Tonbridge? Winning House Music with Oakeshott (2019). My brother and I arranged the electric piece and it was a whole-house collaboration. We worked hard practising the piece and it paid off. It’s one of my favourite memories.
Why did you want to be part of the Campaign? What made you get involved? The more time that passes since I left Tonbridge the more I appreciate what an extraordinary place it is. I want to be part of the Campaign to give back to the school and help to provide others with the opportunities I was fortunate enough to receive. As an academic and art scholar at the school I think it is so important to support the bursaries scheme so that anyone bright and capable enough is able to attend.
Fun Fact: I’m an amateur jazz trumpet and squash player (though not at the same time!)
WW 21-23
I am currently studying Economics at the University of Bath.
What do you hope to do in the future? Aspiring to work in finance. Then to have my own restaurant in the future.
What did you like most about Tonbridge School? The inclusive environment and always being encouraged to take part in new things.
What is your favourite memory from Tonbridge? Being on stage in the school plays.
Why did you want to be part of the Campaign? The bursary scheme has helped me in the past, so being able to be a part of this campaign and continue widening access to Tonbridge is what made me want to be involved.
Fun Fact: I only have nine toes.
CH 17-22
I am studying International Relations (BA) at the University of Exeter
What do you want to do in the future? I am currently unsure on what specific sector I want to go into. I am interested in working in the city, with keen enthusiasm for finance, diplomacy, trade,and politics.
What did you like most about Tonbridge School? I most enjoyed the range of co-curricular activities that Tonridge had to offer. In particular, I enjoyed the vast amounts of sport that was available. I really enjoyed playing hockey, cricket, football and tennis competitively.
What is your favourite memory from Tonbridge? Helping out at the local food bank every Wednesday.
Why did you want to be a part of the Campaign? I got involved with the campaign because I am grateful for my opportunities at Tonbridge and would like to give back. I also firmly believe in the bursary programme, and any way I can help would be a pleasure. Finally, I am very proud of Tonbridge School, and I enjoy remaining connected with the School.
Fun Fact: I speak Dutch as well as English, and hold three passports (Dutch, Canadian, and British).
OH 18-23
I am currently studying Philosophy at the University of Nottingham
What do you hope to do in the future? Right now I am not too certain, hopefully either a carer in London surrounding finance or I hope to go abroad and find something completely new, potentially surrounding environmental work.
What did you like most about Tonbridge School? The friendships made along the way, spending six days a week with my friends has formed relationships that I believe will last for the foreseeable future. Not only this but I think relationships formed with teachers was also unique to Tonbridge, the support available and the care put into teaching was exceptional and I will always be grateful for the support I received.
What is your favourite memory from Tonbridge? My favourite memory was doing house drama, it came from a joke conversation about doing it considering I had never done something surrounding drama. I ended up accepting the role of Miss Grissworld, a role that required me to put on a croaky middle aged woman’s voice for forty minutes. It gave me a new type of confidence and gave me loads of great memories not just from performing but also from rehearsals and watching my friends enjoy it as well.
Why did you want to be part of the Campaign? I believe that one of my strengths is talking to people, I enjoy conversation with anyone, I saw it as an opportunity to test myself on this front and believe it will give me even more confidence surrounding this. I also think it will look good on a cv, the task of asking people to give money is something that most would find tricky, so I believe practice in this topic of conversation will mean that I will be well equipped for any type of conversation in the future.
Fun Fact: I have earnt my ESP open water scuba diving licence and have explored ship wrecks and found ancient Roman pottery in deep waters in the Mediterranean.
CH 17-22
I am currently studying Philosophy at the University of Nottingham.
What do you hope to do in the future? I would love to do something in a marketing or sales sports sector
What did you like most about Tonbridge School? The amount of sport and activities that were available all the time
What is your favourite memory from Tonbridge? Winning house football!
Why did you want to be part of the Campaign? I wanted to be part of the campaign as I truly believe it is for a great cause for those who may not otherwise be able to experience a great school life Tonbridge has to offer.
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