Turton Parent Podcast: Episode 2 Just before we take a break for the Autumn half-term break, it’s time for episode two of our parent podcast! Produced on 27th October, 2023. On this episode… 0:00 Introduction. (Mrs Blakeley) 0:48 The School’s Culture, Standards & Attendance. (Ms Gorse) 3:56 Priorities for Key Stage 4 Students. (Mrs Read More …
Dear parents, Yesterday, we sent home the end-of-year reports for our students in year 7, 8 and 9. We hope that you have found them useful. If your child was not in school, or you had requested a second copy for parents living at different addresses, then we have posted this home. Please Read More …
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Year 7 Curriculum Evening It was so lovely to see so many of you come into school. We really appreciated your time and your kind feedback! For any parents that couldn’t make it, our new KS3 Curriculum Booklet is available from reception or from Mrs Lane’s office – just ask your son/daughter to pop Read More …
SUMMER LEARNING – YEARS 7, 8 AND 9 Summer is a time for rest and relaxation; it’s also a time for developing curiosity and having cultural experiences. Most pupils do have a dip in their learning over the holidays, so take our summer challenge. We’ll be emailing you interesting articles and podcast links once a Read More …
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 …