ALUMNI
We like to stay in touch with our ex students and we take a keen interest in their lives once they have graduated from the Post 16 Centre. Many of them revisit to talk to existing students about university, art college or their career paths. These sessions are always the most popular feature of our Pastoral programme. These pages will feature the personal stories of a variety of our alumni. Click the names to find out more...
Jessica's Story
Jessica came to Tallis for her A levels and studied art history at university. She now works at the V&A and is featured on a recent Sky Arts series as a portrait artist. Find out why she thinks Tallis provided her with a 'vibrant learning culture' in which to thrive. |
Gus's Story
Gus is committed to social justice through his work with trades unions. Find out what he considers to have been the most valuable lesson he learned at Tallis. |
Sophie's Story
Discover how Sophie's life-long love of learning and a career devoted to developing children's literacy were forged in the Post 16 Centre at Tallis. |
Solomon's Story
Solomon remembers the opportunities he had to develop his creativity, skills he still uses on his degree course to this day. |
Ben's Story
What makes Tallis special? Ben describes his experiences of the Post 16 Centre and attempts to define the Thomas Tallis School culture of learning. |
Daniel's Story
Find out how Daniel's first experience of acting and the support of teachers at Thomas Tallis School inspired him to get a place at Oxford and become a film director. |
Foad's Story
Foad is a remarkable young man, an award winner for his incredible academic achievements and a student at Oxford University. Discover why he considers Thomas Tallis School to be such "a wonderful place". |
Alicja's Story
Discover how finding your passion, working hard and playing hard, can lead to a real sense of fulfilment. |
Ihsan's Story
Find out what inspired Ihsan to pursue a career as a dancer and why he considers Tallis to be a "cultural hub". |
Sarah's Story
Find out how Sarah has created a career in supporting young people to take advantage of living and working abroad. |
Sarah's Story
Sarah remembers how important it is to "get involved" and how the students and teachers at Tallis exemplify this attitude to life. |
Monika's Story
Monika aspires to be a Spatial and Interior Designer and is currently studying at Chelsea College of Art. Find out why she owes such a debt of gratitude to her teachers at Tallis. |
Yasmin's Story
Yasmin came to Tallis for her A levels. She's now studying Make Up & Prosthetics for Performance at London College of Fashion. Here she remembers the "close community' of the Post 16 Centre. |
Leila's Story
Find out why Leila dreams of becoming a novelist and how she was inspired by her teachers at Thomas Tallis School. |
Claire's Story
Claire reflects on her time at Tallis and her ambitions to be a writer. Find out why she thinks Tallis is a "brilliant, brilliant school." |
Jane's Story
What has prompted Jane Clossick to remain in education for 21 years? How does she combine a career as an academic and a practising architect? Check out her story to find out. |
Kat's Story
Kat shares with us two life-changing experiences she had at school that influenced her decision to pursue a career in performing arts and helped shape her strong convictions. |
Harry's Story
Harry shares some exciting news about his post graduate studies. |
Nick's Story
Nick shares some reflections on life at Tallis and beyond and the importance of "getting out there!" |
Amber's Story
Amber reflects on an important lesson learned in Photography, the importance of friendships forged at Tallis and her ambition to make it in the London art world. |
Helen's Story
Why did Helen choose to move from her private school to the Post 16 Centre at Tallis and what caused her to consider a career in education? |
Luke's Story
Luke shares a story about A level Philosophy, the debating team and how he became a barrister. |