Fourteen @ Fourteen

28 of our brave and beautiful year 9 students agreed to take part in a portrait photographic project. 14 female and 14 male students, who are currently fourteen years old, were selected to be part of the project that was exhibited on Year 9 Progression Evening. The selected students also completed a biography detailing their experiences of being a fourteen year old in 2011.

Lucy Garrod, MediaArts technician and professional photographer was assisted by Year 13 BTEC Art & Design student, Lucy Wier. They worked with the students to produce a portrait of each individual in our specialist photography studio.

Thoroughly enjoyed the 14@14 Exhibition – what an original idea. I would love to see the same students comment as they prepare to leave TRS at 19 – their views were fascinating regarding their hopes and ambitions. The students thoughts highlighted what independent thinkers they are. I’m sure the families will also be thrilled to have such professional portraits of their children.

Mrs Goulds


Absolutely fantastic ! The experience of having a study photograph taken, the format of the prints, their size, sheer quality and the display gave the individual students an opportunity to see themselves in a totally different way. The whole exhibition and the individual portraits were so striking, I’m sure it must have raised their self-esteem simply by being part of it.

Mr Fordham


The 14 @ 14 photography exhibition was fantastic, the portraits were beautiful allowing the viewer to see and read about our talented students.

Miss Collins