The latest edition of the Turton Trail Bulletin looks at a few of the thousands of jobs related to chocolate to build up your anticipation for Easter Sunday. Turton Careers 9b – 03/4/2019 Easter Holidays – Special Edition
The latest edition of the Turton Trail Bulletin looks at higher education provision and more specifically the local providers of higher education- this is more relevant to sixth formers but it might be worth some year 11s starting to think about the opportunities out there and perhaps planning some open day visits to see what Read More …
Maths Learning WalkOn 5th January 2016 fellow Governor, Dave Miller and I met with Deputy Head Teacher, Mrs Bach and Ms Gorse the Head Teacher. Initially we observed their book scrutiny of a selection of pupils’ work books from various classes and years. Their very thorough scrutiny was to ensure consistent teaching and marking was Read More …
Sixth Form Learning WalkOn 5 November I undertook a learning walk with the Director of 6th Form Pete Tiltman. I was shown around 5 classes incorporating English, Biology, Graphics, Computer Studies and Chemistry lessons. In Biology it was interesting to note the differentiation in teaching; ensuring high ability pupils were fully stretched. In both the Read More …
Learning WalkSchool Governor, Brian Northey, took part in a Numeracy Learning Walk on 21st November 2013. Here are his comments. I have found the educational benefit of Learning Walks superb, showing the need for Maths, or the basics and methods, in other subjects covered by the school such as Music, Geography, Art, Design Technology and Read More …
Learning WalkSchool Governor, Marie Foley, took part in a Learning Walk of the Sixth Form last Monday, 21st October 2013. During discussion, after the walk, Marie said that she was impressed with the learning and teaching she had observed, the focused and encouraging learning environments, the excellent independent and group work and outstanding behaviour and Read More …