Turton School to become an Academy ( Please read )

AcademisationDespite last week’s TUC article in the Bolton News, Turton’s governing board actually only voted on whether to academise or not on Monday.  The vote was overwhelmingly in favour of academisation and there are very good reasons for this. Turton’s aim is to maintain its strong position as a community school that serves the local area, Read More …

A visit to Canon Slade to see Author Chris Riddell. By Grace Higginson (Year 7)

A visit to Canon Slade to see Author Chris Riddell. On the 16th November, I and a group of 25 fellow year 7 went on a trip to see the amazing, current children’s laureate author, Chris riddell. It was a great experience to meet this wonderful author and illustrator. Aged just 54, he has already achieved Read More …

Bolton Futsol Club Vs Barcelona

Bolton Futsol Club VS BarcelonaYear 7 student Billy Kirkman was recently given the fantastic opportunity to represent Bolton Futsol Club against Barcelona and 3 other teams.  The tour provided some professional training from the Futsol team coaches, several games, all in fantastic purpose built facilities, plus the opportunity to watch a senior team game and Read More …

Newsletter: February, 2016 (Issue 92)

Newsletter (Issue 92, February 2016)”As we begin to emerge from a relatively mild winter into lengthening days, we are looking forward to a bright spring where staff and students will start to see the benefits of their hard work this year…” Download Newsletter Latest NewsNewslettersEventsRising StarsGovernors BlogMediaInformation

Careers Talk: Civil Engineering

On Tuesday 1st December, the Rising Star group and a few other lucky students from across the years were invited to listen to an outstanding talk delivered by a woman who works within the Civil Engineering industry. She told us that there are plenty of jobs within the area and really engrossed us into her job Read More …