Month: June 2014

Athletics Success

Turney

Athletics success

We are incredibly proud at Turney School in the mature manner that four of our young athletes were able to represent the Borough of Lambeth at the recent London Youth Games. John, Desiree, Daniel and George were all selected to race for Team Lambeth. We were joined by our other friends from Lansdowne, Elm Court and Elm Green schools.

The London Youth Games took part in east London at the Mile End Stadium. They were organised as a serious sporting competition, but with an emphasis on fun and supporting all of the competitors.

The Turney pupils all took part in the 100m race. Desiree also ran in the 200m. Sprinting is a skill that we have been learning with Mr. Jones during our regular Turney PE sessions. The London Youth Games were the ideal opportunity to put the theory into practice!

We were very impressed with the outcome. Team Lambeth finished in seventh place out of the 32 boroughs. Daniel was able to win a bronze medal for his superb performance in the 100m sprints.

We will continue to improve our athletics skills across all year groups back at Turney School. As well as track events such as sprinting, the pupils are also learning the skills to be successful field athletes in events such as the javelin.

Blue Class Electricity

Turney

The Blue Class pupils at Turney School have been experimenting with electrical circuit building. We introduced a number of resources such as a power source, a bulb, a switch and a set of wires. We allowed each class member to experiment with the equipment to see if they could build a circuit.

The pupils have been learning how electricity needs to flow in a complete circuit. We made sure that all of our devices were connected with the wires.

Worksheets have been completed that show an understanding of the various electrical symbols. Blue Class have been learning how it is important to label an electrical circuit whenever we present this information in our books.

You can watch a video of a young Blue Class circuit builder above.

Blue Class

Yellow Class Maths

Turney

Yellow Class

Yellow Class have been looking at the concepts of long and short during our maths learning for the summer term at Turney School. We have been comparing two sets of lines, and then asking the pupils which is longer, and which is shorter.

A large part of this work involves making the connection between small short, and big and long. The pupils have completed a worksheet that involves drawing a pair of lines, and then labeling which one is longer, and which line is shorter.

This work has been advanced by the Yellow Class pupils to include an understanding that the last number that we count tells us how many units we have. We have been able to compare the short and long lengths using these measurements. If one line covers 6 squares on our page whilst a second line only covers 3, we know that the 6 squares line is longer.

Class 1M Art

Turney

Class 1M

Class 1M have been using recent art lessons to help further improve our motor skills. Being able to work with art tools and resources such as scissors and glue are a valuable skill for us to have.

Each class member has completed a mosaic style design showing an insect. We thought about what colours we would like to use to make our images appear realistic. The pupils were then asked to work as independently as possible to cut up the coloured paper to complete their pictures.

Class 1M

Class 1M

Class 1M

Class 3E History

Turney

Class 3E

Class 3E have been researching some famous historical figures as part of our humanities work. The students started off this work by looking at some of the leading English historical figures.

We have researched the lives of William Shakespeare, Florence Nightingale and Winston Churchill. The pupils have used the Turney School timeline to locate these famous figures in historical context.

Our historical research in Class 3E has now shifted focus to other countries. The pupils are undertaking a detailed research project learning about the life of the great American inventor and writer Benjamin Franklin.

We have been learning about many of his inventions such as bifocal glasses, the lightening rod and the wood stove. Each pupil has completed a comprehension worksheet to show our knowledge of Benjamin Franklin.

The next stage of this work will include some independent research. We have asked each pupil to think of three key questions that they would like to research. We will be using the Turney iPads to help us with our work, before putting together a brief presentation.

You can listen to a couple of the Class 3E historians explaining more about their work in the podcast below.

listen to ‘Class 3E History’ on Audioboo

Class 10 Science

Turney

Class 10

Class 10 have been examining different metals as part of our science learning for the summer term. This is in preparation for the GCSE Entry Level work that the students will be starting when they return as Class 11 pupils in September.

We have been looking at what is meant by the scientific word of un-reactive. Class 10 have seen how this is used to describe a metal that is not altered by air, oxygen or water. Gold, silver and platinum are all un-reactive – this is why they are a good metal to use in jewelry.

Each student has completed a science worksheet matching up different types of metal with different uses. An example might be aluminum, which is strong, light and doesn’t rust. This is the perfect metal to use for the handlebars on a bicycle. Bridges are often made of iron because this is a strong metal.

We finished off our recent session by re-capping some of the knowledge that we will later need for our GCSE work. We asked Class 10 about copper, aluminum, lead, iron, gold, silver and platinum. Each pupil was able to describe the properties of these metals.

Class 10

Moving Leaver’s Assembly

Turney

Leaver's Assembly

The 2014 Turney School Leaver’s Assembly was another highly emotional occasion. There was great sadness as we formally said our farewells to the departing Class 11 students. This was balanced however with the optimism and excitement that we know lies ahead for the leavers.

Executive Head Teacher Mrs. Adams opened the assembly by welcoming the many parents, carers and friends of Turney School:

“I would like to welcome all of our special visitors to help celebrate the life of the Turney young adults. I have known the students since they were young children. It is a pleasure to see them now as confident young adults.

It has been an absolute pleasure to have every one of the Class 11 students in our school. We are always sad to see them go. This is a happy time though – it is the start of your adult life.”

The Turney School Choir was at hand to add some uplifting tunes throughout the afternoon. We started off by leading the way with a rhythmic clapping and participation song. It was great to see all the pupils in the assembly become involved.

listen to ‘Turney School Choir 3’ on Audioboo

It was then time for the teaching staff at Turney School to share their personal memories of each student. One-by-one the Class 11 students were invited to the front of the assembly to help celebrate their many achievements.

We heard many stories that reflected the overall progression theme of the assembly. Teaching staff shared some funny stories of the pupils when they were younger, and then compared these with the proud, mature young adults who were now taking centre stage. Mrs. Adams presented each pupil with a special certificate of thanks.

listen to ‘Farewell Andre’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Farewell Bobbie’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Farewell Cedrick’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Farewell Clint’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Farewell Joe’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Farewell Jordan’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Farewell Joseph’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Farewell Natalie’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Farewell Terrell’ on Audioboo

listen to ‘Farewell Tre’ on Audioboo

It was wonderful to welcome to our Leaver’s Assembly some of the staff from the work placements where the students have recently helped out. The input from the pupils to these places of work was praised highly. This was another important theme for the assembly, allowing the Class 11 leaver’s to make the connection between their past achievements and their future plans.

We were also very happy to see our friend Denise from Lambeth College attend the assembly. Denise was able to present each pupil with a certificate in recognition of their high standard of learning as part of the weekly Lambeth College Link course. We greatly value this relationship that Turney has with the college.

The Leaver’s Assembly concluded with Mrs. Adams addressing the close community of learners that we have, and the importance of the bonds between the school, parents and carers:

“All of these achievements have only been possible by working together. We can’t do this alone as a school. The success of the young people is a shared responsibility. I would like to also thank all of the staff for making the Leaver’s Assembly such a wonderful occasion.”

All pupils and staff then proudly sang the Turney School song.

listen to ‘Turney School Song’ on Audioboo

The afternoon continued with an exhibition of the amazing GCSE artwork that the students have completed. This was an opportunity for Class 11 to proudly show their work to an appreciative audience. Drinks and refreshments made this a great way in which to end the day.

We would like to thank the many parents and carers who were able to come along and share in this very special assembly. We wish all of the Class 11 students continued success in whatever future learning and employment plans that you might have. Please don’t forget to come back and share your success with us.

Leaver's Assembly

Leaver's Assembly

Leaver's Assembly

Leaver's Assembly

Leaver's Assembly

Leaver's Assembly

Leaver's Assembly

Leaver's Assembly

Diary Dates – 23 July: Final Day of Term

Turney

Find out about future events with our online diary.

26 June – Class 1G assembly.

27 June – Final day at Turney School for the Class 11 pupils.

27 June – Parent’s Group: Using apps and websites to support learning.

1 July – Class 1M trip to London Zoo.

2 July – Moving on school assembly.

2 July – Class 10 trip to the Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club.

3 July – Class 1G litter walk.

3 July – Orange Class walking trip to Brockwell Park.

7 July – Transition period for all Turney School pupils.

9 July – Singing and Signing assembly.

10 July – Sports Achievement assembly.

15 July – Class 1M cemetery trip.

15 July – Parent’s Evening, 3:45pm.

16 July – Turney School Summer Fair.

17 July – Secondary school assembly.

23 July – last day of teaching.

Blue Class Electricity Video

Turney

The Blue Class pupils at Turney School have been experimenting with electrical circuit building. We introduced a number of resources such as a power source, a bulb, a switch and a set of wires. We allowed each class member to experiment with the equipment to see if they could build a circuit.

The pupils have been learning how electricity needs to flow in a complete circuit. We made sure that all of our devices were connected with the wires.

Worksheets have been completed that show an understanding of the various electrical symbols. Blue Class have been learning how it is important to label an electrical circuit whenever we present this information in our books.

You can watch a video of a young Blue Class circuit builder above.

Blue Class