Bag2School Fundraising Collection – 18th May, 2017 (8:15am – 9am)

Bag2School Fundraising Collection (8:15am – 9am) 18th May, 2017 Leadership LatestMr Searle’s end of year messageThe Story of TurtonA whole school Trivium curriculum for Turton School: An entitlement to knowledge and learning for everyoneAccountability or ResponsibilityVision and Purpose 3 years onFlunk and subsequently thunk Parent Zone Latest Recent Posts World Book Day 2026! Governor Elections Read More …

Science Homework #18: Year 11

Science Homework #18:  Year 11 Homework  Topic:Question 1A climbing rope would be srong in (compression/ tension) and weak in (compression/ tension). Delete the wrong ones!C2Question 2Why is the rate of extinction increasing?B3Question 3Name two products from incomplete combustionC1Question 4Give two ways in which new drugs are tested in the labs.B2Question 5Give two ways in which plants can Read More …

Science Homework #4: Year 8

Science Homework:  Year 8  (Mrs Downing)What is meant by variation?What is the definition of a species?How are polar bears adapted to the cold?Name three features you have inherited.Give an example of environmental variation.What resources do animals need from their habitat to survive and grow.Draw a food chain for the following organisms… rabbit, grass, hawk.What do Read More …

Science Homework #4: Year 9

Science Homework:  Year 9  (Mrs Downing)How does an object gain gravitational potential energy?Name the different layers of the Earth.How is igneous rock formed?  Give two examples of igneous rock.What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?Describe the process of photosynthesis. Use a word equation to help.Why does blood from a smoker contain less Read More …

Year 9 options for 2017/2018 (A letter for year 8 parents)

Year 9 options for 2017/2018 (A letter for year 8 parents)Dear parents,Over the past few years the expectations of student attainment at GCSE level has increased, following government led initiatives.   To support and prepare our students Turton staff have increased the expectations for our key stage 3 students.  During lessons students have been working hard and Read More …

Top children’s fantasy author Garth Nix to visit Turton School

Garth Nix Author Event – Thursday 30th March, 2017Dear Parent,Our school has been chosen to host a book event, featuring the author, Garth Nix, on Thursday 30th March. Garth, who is over from Australia for less than a week, to promote his new book, is one of the best children’s fantasy writers in the world and Read More …

Science Homework #17: Year 11

Science Homework #17:  Year 11 Homework  Topic:Question 1Which object that orbits the Sun follows a highly eccentric orbit?P1Question 2Sort these sources into primary OR secondary energy sources… fossil fuels, electricity, wind, nuclear, biofuels, waves and radiation from the SunP3Question 3What is the scientific name for the process of particles dropping to the bottom of a lake/ sea?P1Question Read More …