Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #5)

Science Homework (Year 11):  Core Stability #5Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #5’)Homework  Topic:Question 1Which evidence from light tells us that further away galaxies are moving away from us faster than closer ones?P1Question 2What effect can a high salt diet have on the body?C3Question 3What is the name given to Read More …

We are now a “Fair Achiever” School

Turton School is now a “Fair Achiever” school.  This is the highest certification for Fairtrade schools and will run from 2016 to 2019.‘This is a really great policy – it is clear to see that you have considered each of the requirements of the FairAchiever award and worked hard to incorporate this into your policy. This Read More …

PHOTOS: GCSE Art & Design Enrichment Visit to London

GCSE Art & Design Enrichment Visit to London (21st-23rd October 2016)Our Art & Design students were absolutely fantastic and a real credit to the school…Whilst in London we visited:Tate BritainThe Saatchi GalleryTate ModernThe National GalleryLondon Eye Miss. L. Gray(Head of the Art Department)   

Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #4)

Science Homework (Year 11):  Core Stability #4Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #4’)Homework  Topic:Question 1State the climate of ancient Britain and the process which led to coal formation.C3Question 2How can plasticisers become dangerous when used in PVC water bottles and baby toys?C3Question 3How old do we think the Universe is?P1Question Read More …

Author Visit: Joshua Khan ( 20th October, 2016 )

 Author Visit:  Joshua Khan – “Shadow Magic” Author Joshua Khan was in Turton on Thursday afternoon entertaining year 7 with a talk about his new book Shadow Magic and the things that inspired him to write it. Books were on sale after the talk which he signed in between letting students take lots of selfies.  A Read More …

Homework Challenge: Science (Core Stability #3)

Science Homework (Year 11):  Core Stability #3Please answer the following questions in your exercise book (entitled ‘Core Stability #3’)Homework  Topic:Question 1How did salt deposits end up in Cheshire?C3Question 2Prescribing a placebo in a trial for a brain cancer is not very ethical… why?B2Question 3A simple name for an object emitting radiation is a __________??P2Question 4Give two Read More …

Year 11 Celebration Evening – (Wed, 9th November, 2016)

Year 11 Celebration Evening  (9th November, 2016) Dear Parent,It is with great pleasure that I invite you and your son/daughter to the Year 11 GCSE Certificate Presentation Evening, to celebrate your child’s success at Turton.  All certificates gained during the period 2015/2016 will be presented on this evening. The evening will take place on Wednesday 9th November Read More …