SHOULD THE VOTING AGE BE REDUCED TO 16?By Martha Smith, Eleanor Martin, Libby Roberts and Ayesha RaufA third of the world’s population is under 18 yet they lack any representation and have no say in how their country is run. In 2009, the UK Youth Parliament debated the minimum voting age and whether it should Read More …
LGBT – Do We Have Equality Yet?By Megan Heeks and Lexie HorrocksRecently, schools have been trying to fight homophobia in the classroom, but is this enough as more LGBT students are being discriminated against every year? We recently completed a survey in a classroom asking “do you think schools educate students enough about LGBT discrimination?” Read More …
BBC School Report 2018: EBACC Options at Turton School Students and staff give their views on the new EBacc Pathways Team:Libby Hill, Daisy Mather, Ellie Deighan, Stacie Lok.
[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”51″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_pro_slideshow” image_crop=”0″ image_pan=”1″ show_playback_controls=”1″ show_captions=”0″ caption_class=”caption_overlay_bottom” caption_height=”70″ aspect_ratio=”1.5″ width=”100″ width_unit=”%” transition=”fade” transition_speed=”1″ slideshow_speed=”5″ border_size=”0″ border_color=”#ffffff” ngg_triggers_display=”always” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Special thanks to Sir David Crausby and Tom Howard (UCL) who visited Turton School for the first time today. It is particularly pleasing that both are recognising and showing their support for our Read More …
Happy International Women’s Day to all staff.[ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”50″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_slideshow” gallery_width=”600″ gallery_height=”400″ cycle_effect=”fade” cycle_interval=”5″ show_thumbnail_link=”0″ thumbnail_link_text=”[Show thumbnails]” ngg_triggers_display=”never” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] We are in a strong position of influence, working with young people, to press for progress.Let’s be explicit in our gender inclusivity. As well as raising awareness of all the girls around the world Read More …
During the Spring half-term, preparation for new gas pipes and electricity supplies was carried out.Over the next two weeks, the foundations will be completed, and once this is done, the steel frame aims to be erected by Easter – weather permitting.
An opportunity for parents, guardians and members of the public to book a tour of our ongoing expansion work with Kier Construction…http://opendoors.construction/site/283 [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”49″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_pro_horizontal_filmstrip” image_crop=”0″ image_pan=”1″ show_playback_controls=”1″ show_captions=”0″ caption_class=”caption_overlay_bottom” caption_height=”70″ aspect_ratio=”1.777″ width=”80″ width_unit=”%” transition=”fade” transition_speed=”1″ slideshow_speed=”5″ border_size=”0″ border_color=”#ffffff” override_thumbnail_settings=”1″ thumbnail_width=”240″ thumbnail_height=”160″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ ngg_triggers_display=”always” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]
Exam re-sits on ParentPay (Sixth Form) The link below is for Turton School’s Summer 2018 Exam Re-sits payments Shop on ParentPay.This facility allows you to enter and pay for the re-sits you want to sit in the next exam session – Summer 2018.The only method of payment for examination re-sit fees is online using a debit or credit card. Read More …
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 Support our School Lottery Today! Orla appointed the Mayor’s Cadet for 2025/2026! KS3 Newsletters (Spring, Read More …
School bus fare changes 2017/2018From the start of the next academic year, there will be some changes to the fares which are charged on the majority of TfGM subsidised school buses. These changes should make school fares easier to understand for both passengers and operators.From 1 September, the fare structure will be simplified so that Read More …