Work has started on the creation of a ‘Green Heart’ as part of a plan to provide an outdoor
haven in the centre of Taunton School.

The £360k plan will see the current asphalt roads and paths between the Pre-Prep, Prep and
Senior schools transformed into an eco-friendly pedestrianised area for students to relax and
enjoy their green surroundings.

It will include trees, plants, seating and sensory areas to promote student wellbeing and
provide a place to relax and socialise.

Terry Harris, Head of Estates at Taunton School, said: “We’re excited to be starting work on
the Green Heart phase of Taunton School’s development plan.

“It will give students space in which to take a breather and relax in pleasant surroundings
right in the heart of our beautiful 19th century campus.”

The Green Heart project is part of a multi-million pound campus development plan for the
school, which also includes new sports facilities and a new £15 million international school.
The school has already opened a new Sixth Form Centre this term which will be followed by a
redesign of the Prep School playground.

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For more information contact Calista Lewis, PR & Communications Manager, on 01823 703285
or email calista.lewis@tauntonschool.co.uk
Notes to Editors
Taunton School is one of the South West’s leading co-educational independent day and boarding schools
for children aged 0-18 years. Founded in 1847, the school’s 56-acre site is home to five separate schools: a
nursery, a pre-prep school, a prep school, senior and sixth form school and an international school.