Toby Percival

Head of Sixth Form and Higher Education @shrewsburysch and Classics teacher inter alia.

[RSSBC at Shrewsbury School @ShrewsburyRSSBC]

Congratulations to Tara L who has been offered an athletic scholarship to study and row at Boston University. ⁦@TerrierWROW⁩ ⁦@MosersHall⁩

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A full-on but exhilarating US college tour saw me head to 4 States and 10 universities; it was great to catch up with more OS this time and see they’re thriving. More on LinkedIn but these should give a flavour:

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And in proud tutor moment number 2, a phenomenal achievement from former tutee Cam, running the length of the Severn for @MindCharity.

[BBC Midlands @bbcmtd]

Cameron Bates and his friend Tom Probert ran 219 miles in six days for mental health charity Mind. https://t.co/1UWmI7XNpy

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In proud tutor moment number 1 this week, it was grand to see a phenomenal goal from Louis C at the ESFA final, capping a tremendous five years playing for @Shrewsbury_Foot.

[Football at Shrewsbury School @Shrewsbury_Foot]

What an end to an amazing day for this unbelievable squad, the football club and the whole Salopian community. Thank you so much for all the support and messages of congratulations. #floreatsalopia

[UCAS @ucas_online]

If you've grown up with a parent or carer serving in the UK armed forces, learn more about the additional financial and educational support you may be entitled to: https://t.co/TKZtqTpju2
#MotMC #MonthoftheMilitaryChild

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Delighted to welcome Miriam from @UofT today to find out what Shrewsbury’s all about and to meet potential applicants 1:1. She also caught up with @_Ridgemount Tom and @Ingrams_Hall Charlie, who will be heading to Toronto in Sept to study Engineering and Computer Science.

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My annual quick expedition to the SW offered me a chance to visit @UniofExeter and catch up with some of the 40 or so OS studying there. Lovely to be able to support the @Shrewsbury_Foot 1st XI in their ESFA 1/4 final win, too. #seriousfun

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A fantastic and thoroughly deserved achievement. All those who helped him along the way can be very proud - not least @PembrokeHouseKe, @hill_shrewsbury, @Shrewsbury_Foot, @ShrewsburyPCE, @Shrewsbury_PA, @brennankevinj & @LeoWinkley. He’ll make a great @MoreheadCain scholar!

[Shrewsbury School @ShrewsburySch]

Congratulations to OS Joss Gowar who has been awarded the prestigious Morehead Cain Scholarship to the University of North Carolina.
Joss is one of only 3% of applicants that has received this scholarship and is a very deserving recipient of this award.
https://t.co/q4hUWW6AjR

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Proud tutor moment: an excellent way for captain Louis to cap off a tremendous week. Great to see him and Oscar solidifying their places after their debuts for @isfafootball U18 in the same match last year.

[Football at Shrewsbury School @Shrewsbury_Foot]

An honour to host @isfafootball U16 and U18’s for the games against the Australian Schools. 1st XI striker Louis was made captain and got on the score sheet and 1st XI captain Oscar C also started in a dominant ISFA display. Great to see both excelling on the international stage.

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A quick dash from Severn shore to @UNC (well, to its UK home in Bloomsbury) this afternoon for the @MoreheadCain reception. Great to catch up with Tim and Ann, and to meet some of the inspiring alumni doing great things.

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We were delighted to welcome Kelli from @UofT as one of the few schools in the UK she is visiting to talk about the astonishing range of options available over great campuses. More Salopians are applying, which is great to see.

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And in a nostalgic moment, I reminisce on over 100 individuals donning the maroon and old grey in five plays over the past five years, with hopefully fond memories. It has been a privilege to share in their experience.

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“From the start, it has been the theatre’s business to entertain people; it needs no other passport than fun.” Channelling Brecht’s words, these 67 @hill_shrewsbury gents have hopefully done that in the way a House play should, enjoying the experience even if in a Type 3 fun way.

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A buzzing start to the term has allowed me the chance to talk to all of the U6 about their uni planning and the 5F about the exciting possibilities out there. It’s been great too to welcome @ucl and @UBC to Severn shore to ignite a spark or two and to host a US symposium!

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Whilst back in my hometown, it was grand to pop in to see @Shrewsbury_Foot on their preseason tour and tutee Rhys (and Theo W) play for @englandcricket U19 lions vs Australia. @lborouniversity looking resplendent, as ever.

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It was great to welcome back 20 OS to talk to the L6 about their experience at uni as part of their ‘all things university’ afternoon. Lots of useful chats had, alongside Personal Statement workshops and UCAS talks.

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A final tutorial with this fine lot. Cricketers, footballers, hockey players & runners; actors, musicians, debaters & artists; heads of sport, societies, activities & school. A privilege to share in their Salopian journeys: au revoir, not goodbye. #ShrewsburyforLife #TeamTPP