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Talbot Heath is a leading independent through school in Dorset that offers girls aged 3-18 an outstanding education within a strong and supportive community.
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Welcome to our extraordinary school
Our motto at Talbot Heath is ‘Honour before Honours’. It encapsulates the ethos of our school, an ethos that can be found in every aspect of the daily life at our school: discovering who you are, the importance of supporting others and striving to be the very best you can be. When you join Talbot Heath you become part of a unique empowering community where expectations are high and there are no limits to what our girls can achieve.
Part of the family
It is always good to put a face to a name, here are just a few key staff you may have contact with at Talbot Heath.
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Tracy Harris
Head
Tracy Harris
Tracy Harris joins Talbot Heath with a strong background in the leadership of high performing girls’ grammar schools. She has previously held posts as Head of Parkstone Grammar School and Senior Deputy Head of South Wilts Grammar School.
Tracy was raised and educated in the south west, from her childhood upbringing in Christchurch, to reading History at the University of Exeter, where she also studied for her PGCE. She is currently completing an MSc in Psychology to explore cognition and learning, along with child development. In her educational career, Tracy has taught in three other girls’ grammar schools in the area and will bring a wealth of experience to Talbot Heath. Her subject specialisms are in teaching history and politics. She has also been an Ofsted Inspector for eight years and inspected both secondary and all-through schools. In addition Tracy has acted as a School Improvement Advisor for two secondary schools, including a selective school, where she worked with senior leaders and governors on school improvement priorities. Tracy is a keen amateur musician and plays in a brass band performing in concerts and contests.
Tracy has a considerable track record of leading and delivering academic excellence in schools, coupled with outstanding pastoral care and experience of developing a productive vision. She is very excited to be leading the team at Talbot Heath towards the next phase of its rich and exciting journey.
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Helen Chapleo
Assistant Head, Teaching and Learning
Helen Chapleo
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Ian Cradick
Assistant Head
Ian Cradick
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Anna Karanja
Designated Safeguarding & Behavioural Lead
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Liz Pugh
Head of Junior School
Liz Pugh
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Sarah Breeze
Assistant Head of Junior School (Academic)
Sarah Breeze
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Jo Brown
Assistant Head of Junior School (Pastoral)
Jo Brown
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Gerry Ives
Director of Finance
Gerry Ives
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Adam Poole
Facilities Manager
Adam Poole
![A wellness routine is a daily schedule that incorporates all your healthy habits — like your meal plan, workout routine, self-care activities, and a solid night’s sleep.
The perfect wellness routine will support you on the tough days and give you an extra boost on the best days.
Not sure where to start? Mix and match ideas from the lists to create a customised wellness routine that fits your goals and schedule.
You can always make adjustments until you figure out exactly what works best for you! Give it a go this coming summer holiday! ☺️☀️💓](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/447016480_966484218816931_2461270412769539979_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=bFSrHK_AIGYQ7kNvgH3nioQ&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYAdFpjGfsurfYLxd7Q-A4apMWKByLRkDFa0lG16fc6luQ&oe=66AA6DEC)
A wellness routine is a daily schedule that incorporates all your healthy habits — like your meal plan, workout routine, self-care activities, and a solid night’s sleep.
The perfect wellness routine will support you on the tough days and give you an extra boost on the best days.
Not sure where to start? Mix and match ideas from the lists to create a customised wellness routine that fits your goals and schedule.
You can always make adjustments until you figure out exactly what works best for you! Give it a go this coming summer holiday! ☺️☀️💓
For the second year running, we have been awarded the School Games Gold Sports mark award! This is in recognition of all of the opportunities we offer for students of all ages and abilities to be physically active – through the curriculum, clubs, fixtures, events, festivals and leadership opportunities we attend and lead. 🤩
A great way to mark the end of the year! 👏🏼
![Three days into the 2024 LTA Youth Schools National Championships held at the Nottingham Tennis Centre, Talbot Heath @westhants Academy players are already enjoying huge success.
The TH team won their matches on Wednesday: 12-0 against Peter Symonds. This places Talbot Heath in the top 8 schools in Britain.
On Thursday they face Culford (3rd seed), and as a good luck charm the team posed by former TH pupil and rising star, Jodie Burrage. The school community wish them every success!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/444479898_986474046817948_1316276725876614207_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=laQCP2vthIgQ7kNvgGxpSuR&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYCJ3zFbjwEAU04npCzlSen5LmHKlJ2Z0cMpJNvv0y6r-w&oe=66AA68E2)
Three days into the 2024 LTA Youth Schools National Championships held at the Nottingham Tennis Centre, Talbot Heath @westhants Academy players are already enjoying huge success.
The TH team won their matches on Wednesday: 12-0 against Peter Symonds. This places Talbot Heath in the top 8 schools in Britain.
On Thursday they face Culford (3rd seed), and as a good luck charm the team posed by former TH pupil and rising star, Jodie Burrage. The school community wish them every success!
![Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnuts
& other treats, all £1 - £2. (cash or card)
Gluten free & Nut free will be available
Seniors School, 1-2pm, Boarders Green
Junior School, 3.30-4.15pm, Outside Jubilee Hall
Senior pupils may visit the stand during lunch, Pre-Prep and Juniors may visit
at the end of the day, accompanying Adults are encouraged to treat themselves too!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Talbot Heath PSS](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/448952010_986471243484895_3156423036341559153_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=CvkzV6dfiz4Q7kNvgFo1jQC&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYB2lQly73ohjDXGgmda3HdpDCdbzGbtkzMfklJU4o3aGA&oe=66AA84B8)
Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnuts
& other treats, all £1 – £2. (cash or card)
Gluten free & Nut free will be available
Seniors School, 1-2pm, Boarders Green
Junior School, 3.30-4.15pm, Outside Jubilee Hall
Senior pupils may visit the stand during lunch, Pre-Prep and Juniors may visit
at the end of the day, accompanying Adults are encouraged to treat themselves too!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Talbot Heath PSS
![As part of the Sixth form Enrichment programme, L6 students enjoyed a Personal Statement talk by Gail Alani, Head of Student Recruitment at Southampton University. She took students through the writing process and structure of a personal statement, with lots of advice thrown in. It was a great session with plenty of great questions from our L6. Gail will be returning in September for one to one sessions with our students at the start of their U6 year.](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/448389613_976264361172250_1122984247535014513_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=1eyz_ha24U8Q7kNvgGf-Ruj&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AYA2KFiY4LB7mg9avQ6OPwLumKZpNTtjW04X6mrPVV0sMg&oe=66AA75C5)
As part of the Sixth form Enrichment programme, L6 students enjoyed a Personal Statement talk by Gail Alani, Head of Student Recruitment at Southampton University. She took students through the writing process and structure of a personal statement, with lots of advice thrown in. It was a great session with plenty of great questions from our L6. Gail will be returning in September for one to one sessions with our students at the start of their U6 year.