Open Mornings & Tours
Our next Open Morning will take place at 9.15 am on Friday 27th September 2024. We would be delighted to welcome you to the school to meet staff, current parents and most importantly our wonderful Year 8 boys who will give you a tour of their school. You will also have a presentation from Neill Lunnon, the Head and have a chance to talk to him and the Deputy Head, should you have any questions.
We also offer tours of the school by the Head in small groups every Thursday morning if the Open Morning date is inconvenient for you. If neither of those work, we can organise an individual tour too.
In addition, every term we have a number of musical recitals, class performances and other events that you would be very welcome to attend.
For any enquiries regarding attending an Open Morning, organising a personal tour, or questions to do with entry to Tower House, please contact our Head of Admissions, Caroline Booth, who will respond as soon as possible:
Telephone: 020 8876 3323
Email: admissions@thsboys.org.uk
Your Child's Journey Begins Here
Choose the stage you are considering for your child and learn more about the process to join our Tower House Family
Reception - Visit Us
We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our Open Mornings to meet staff, current parents and most importantly our wonderful Year 8 boys who will give you a tour of their school. You will also have a presentation from the Head and have a chance to talk to him and the Deputy Head, should you have any questions. We also offer tours of the school by the Head in small groups every Thursday morning if the Open Morning date is inconvenient for you. If neither of those work, we can organise an individual tour too.
Register
Once you decide that you would like your child to attend Tower House, we ask you to submit the online registration form, with the required registration fee of £100.
Reception - Place Offered
As Tower House is a non-selective school, there is no entrance test to start in Reception. Siblings of children already in the school have a confirmed offer. The first twenty pupils, including siblings, to register in each year are considered as guaranteed places.
Reception - Get Ready to Settle In
For our new Reception boys we know that starting school is an extremely important milestone in every child’s life and can be an anxious time for parents too. With this in mind, we have developed a detailed induction programme in the summer before the boys start, to allow parents to meet more members of staff, get to know other families and most importantly for the boys themselves to become familiar with Tower House and make some new friends. Reception staff also visit each pupil in their home as an opportunity to get to know the families and each boy in an informal and familiar setting. For more information on the induction process and the events organised, please contact the Head of Admissions, Caroline Booth.
Reception - Starting School
Reception boys come in for half a day at Tower House for the first few days of term to help them settle in and this is built up over the first week until the boys remain at school for the whole day. Our staff develop a careful timetable in the first term to ensure that the boys settle in quickly, are happy and excited about coming into school.
Inducting our new THS families
The Tower House families are right at the heart of the Tower House community and we are proud that lifelong friendships are made at our school events and functions. The Friends of Tower House (FOTH) provides a wonderful network of supportive parents that are happy to answer questions and provide assistance to new families. The school introduces new families to FOTH as soon as is convenient to new parents.
Reception School Day in the Life
08:30AM
Reception Registration
The Reception teacher welcomes the boys into school and helps them prepare for the day ahead. The children complete ‘morning challenges’, sing songs together and complete the register.
08:40AM
Assembly
The school comes together twice a week to celebrate achievements and recognise hard work. Topics and themes such as local charities and mental health awareness are often discussed. The Junior School will join together with the Senior School once a week.
09:10AM
Reception - Lessons begin
The children have daily phonics sessions where they learn the skills involved in learning to read and write. The boys then work their way through a ‘carousel’ of activities aimed at supporting and developing their skills across the Early Years Foundation Stage.
09.40AM
Reception - Breaktime
The Reception children mix with the Year One boys on the playground.
10.00AM
Specialist teachers
The children attend lessons run by specialist teachers, from music and a trip to the school library, through to a session in the IT suite, a games session or the weekly trip to Forest School; they thoroughly enjoy the breath and width of the curriculum.
11:45AM
Reception - Lunch
Lunch at Tower House is a very social and lively time. The catering team designs a varied and healthy weekly menu with regular themed lunches such as Thai, Mexican or French food days. Where possible ingredients are sourced locally and seasonally to create fresher, healthier and environmentally friendly lunches. Playtime is with the Year 1 boys.
01:00PM
Reception - Afternoon register
Afternoon register is always followed by daily maths sessions.
02:00PM
Time to think independently
The children have ‘thinking for themselves’ time, this is an opportunity to ‘self-select’ from enhanced continuous provision in the classroom.
03:00PM
Story Time
The children sit on the carpet and are read a story by their class teacher.
Junior School - Visit Us
We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our Open Mornings to meet staff, current parents and most importantly our wonderful Year 8 boys who will give you a tour of their school. You will also have a presentation from the Head and have a chance to talk to him and the Deputy Head, should you have any questions. We also offer tours of the school by the Head in small groups every Thursday morning if the Open Morning date is inconvenient for you. If neither of those work, we can organise an individual tour too.
Register
Once you decide that you would like your child to attend Tower House, we ask you to submit the online registration form, with the required registration fee of £100.
Junior School - Finding Out More
For entry into Year 1 or 2 we invite the prospective pupil to join their future class for an hour or so to assess their suitability and ensure he would be happy and content in this educational environment. Boys wishing to enter Year 3 and above are invited into the school to undertake online assessments in English and Maths. During this time the prospective pupil is able to meet some of the staff, spend some time in the school (often with their future class) and take part in an informal interview with the Head or Deputy Head, during which they may get an opportunity to read aloud. The purpose of the informal interview is not to test what the boy has learned, but to learn more about him, what he enjoys and what he may bring to the life of the school. We aim to assess whether we feel he will be able to cope with the educational challenges at the school. It is very important to us that the boys flourish and thrive during their time at Tower House and have every chance of emerging confident, curious and well-rounded young men. As a result of this informal interview the school reserves the right to postpone or refuse admission to a boy if it be considered necessary.
Junior School - Place Offered
Following a successful visit to Tower House, a formal offer of a place will be made and settling in sessions will be scheduled. Offers are made in order of registration and siblings of Prep School pupils are given priority.
Settling In
We invite the boys into school for a morning in the summer term or the term preceding their start. This provides an excellent introduction for each new boy, in order to make some new friends and help dispel any nerves before they start with us.
Inducting our new THS families
The Tower House families are right at the heart of the Tower House community and we are proud that lifelong friendships are made at our school events and functions. The Friends of Tower House (FOTH) provides a wonderful network of supportive parents that are happy to answer questions and provide assistance to new families. The school introduces new families to FOTH as soon as is convenient to new parents.
Junior School Day in the Life
08:25AM
Registration
Each day starts in their form rooms with a smile and welcome from their form teacher. The register is taken as the boys prepare for the day ahead in order to hit the ground running. It also gives time for some quiet reading, drawing or discussions about topics of interest.
08:40AM
Assembly
The school comes together twice a week to celebrate achievements and recognise hard work. A whole school assembly combines with a Junior School one to cover topics and themes such as local charities and mental health awareness. The Junior School boys love joining the older ones.
09:10AM
Lessons begin
It’s time for some serious learning! Morning lessons are dominated by maths and English but could involve subjects from across the curriculum. The Head either reads to or hears the boys read to him every week, which is a real highlight for him, and us!
10.00AM
Breaktime
Time to interact and have fun together as the boys head into the playground for break and the chance to mix across year groups. There is so much to choose from as the boys let off from energy through fun games and activities. The ’Octoplay’ shapes are always a firm favourite.
10:20AM
Learning continues
It’s back to class and time to further develop their numeracy and literacy or perhaps deal with some well-being issues in PSHE. The laptops may be out, enhancing the boy’s learning experience. There is lots of collaborative work as boys are set challenging task in pairs or small groups.
12:00PM
Lunch
Lunch at Tower House is a very social and lively time. The catering team designs a varied and healthy weekly menu with regular themed lunches such as Thai, Mexican or French food days. Ingredients are sourced locally and seasonally to create fresher, healthier and environmentally friendly lunches. The boys enjoy the food at THS. After refuelling, there’s more time in the playground.
01:00PM
Afternoon lessons
The array of lessons continues as the boys enjoy time in the science lab, in drama, art, music or PE, or working on their coding in the ICT suite. There are House Points or Head’s Awards to be earned for hard work and attainment in the classroom.
02:00PM
Games sessions
Sport is important at Tower House, taught from the earliest years by our specialist sports teachers. Boys are encouraged to develop their agility, skills and stamina through a variety of team games.
03:30PM
After school clubs
The school day is over but there is plenty of fun still on the cards as the boys head into the Clubs Programme. We are proud to offer a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, from pottery, coding, fencing, karate, arts & crafts and much more. There is something for everyone and opportunities for all.
Senior School - Visit Us
We would be delighted to welcome you to one of our Open Mornings to meet staff, current parents and most importantly our wonderful Year 8 boys who will give you a tour of their school. You will also have a presentation from the Head and have a chance to talk to him and the Deputy Head, should you have any questions. We also offer tours of the school by the Head in small groups every Thursday morning if the Open Morning date is inconvenient for you. If neither of those work, we can organise an individual tour too.
Senior School - Register
Once you decide that you would like your child to attend Tower House, we ask you to submit the online registration form, with the required registration fee of £100.
Senior School Assessment & Taster Days
Boys wishing to enter Year 4 and above are invited into the school to undertake online assessments in English and Maths. During this time the prospective pupil is able to meet some of the staff, spend some time in the school (often with their future class) and take part in an informal interview with the Head or Deputy Head, during which they may get an opportunity to read aloud. The purpose of the informal interview is not to test what the boy has learned, but to learn more about him, what he enjoys and what he may bring to the life of the school. We aim to assess whether we feel he will be able to cope with the educational challenges at the school. It is very important to us that the boys flourish and thrive during their time at Tower House and have every chance of emerging confident, curious and well-rounded young men. As a result of this informal interview the school reserves the right to postpone or refuse admission to a boy if it be considered necessary.
Senior School - Place Offered
Following a successful visit and assessment at Tower House, a formal offer of a place will be made and settling in sessions will be scheduled. Offers are made in order of registration and siblings of Prep School pupils are given priority.
Settling In
We invite the boys into school for a morning in the summer term or the term preceding their start. This provides an excellent introduction for each new boy, in order to make some new friends and help dispel any nerves before they start with us.
Inducting our new THS families
The Tower House families are right at the heart of the Tower House community and we are proud that lifelong friendships are made at our school events and functions. The Friends of Tower House (FOTH) provides a wonderful network of supportive parents that are happy to answer questions and provide assistance to new families. The school introduces new families to FOTH as soon as is convenient to new parents.
Senior School Day in the Life
08:00AM
Before school clubs
Most senior boys bounce through the gate early in order to start their day with one of the clubs on offer, including choir, orchestra and fitness clubs.
08:25AM
Registration
Each day starts in their form rooms with a smile and welcome from their form teacher. The register is taken as the boys prepare for the day ahead in order to hit the ground running. It also gives time for some quiet reading, drawing or discussions about topics of interest. There is often much to discuss!
08:40AM
Lessons begin
It’s time to start learning! Always enjoyable and engaging, the range of subjects increase and the depth of the learning expands. Completed homework is collected and the teachers allow time for boys to ask questions and review topics for which they need further support. English and maths are always taught in the morning.
10:40AM
Assembly
The school comes together twice a week to celebrate achievements and recognise hard work. A whole school assembly combines with a Senior School one to cover topics and themes such as local charities and mental health awareness. The House Point assembly is eagerly anticipated each week to discover which House has gained the most points and so heading the leader board. A ThED Talk might take place, inspiring the boys through outstanding and exciting external speakers.
11:00AM
Breaktime
Time to let off some energy and spend time with friends and have some fun. Inter-year games of football, basketball or cricket are often the popular choice but there is time for more quiet pursuits of table tennis or table-football, or just time to chat. The boys are encouraged to bring in a healthy snack for breaktime.
12:40PM
Lunch
Lunch at Tower House is a very social and lively time. The catering team designs a varied and healthy weekly menu with regular themed lunches such as Thai, Mexican or French food days. Ingredients are sourced locally and seasonally to create fresher, healthier and environmentally friendly lunches. The boys enjoy the food at THS. After refuelling, there’s more time in the playground or to take part in some of the lunchtime clubs such as table tennis or library.
01:20PM
Afternoon lessons
The array of lessons continues as the boys enjoy time in the science lab, in drama, art, music or PE, or working on their coding in the ICT suite. There are House Points or Head’s Awards to be earned for hard work and attainment in the classroom. Debate and discussion is the order of the day in all our lessons.
02:00PM
Games session
Our boys love their sport and twice a week they spend their afternoons training or playing competitive matches against local rivals in football, rugby and cricket. Alongside the major team games we also offer hockey, basketball, handball, gymnastics, health related fitness, cross-country, athletics, strength and conditioning as well as physical literacy. Our boys punch above their weight on the sports fields against other schools but there is nothing more exciting than an occasional House competition.
04:05PM
After school clubs
The end of a long and busy day but not home time for most of the boys as they participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities in our Clubs Programme. A chance to develop passions or learn something new, the range of clubs on offer is astonishing. There really is something for everyone. Clubs are regularly updated, however ever-popular clubs include drama, coding, art, karate and e-kart building.