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Update 24th January 2020 Imperial College Summer School Holocaust Educational Trust - Zigi Shipper BEM Attending summer school is a great way to discover what it is like to study at Imperial and what life is like as Zigi was born on 18th January 1930, to a Jewish a student in London. Imperial London is currently family in Łódź, Poland and attended a Jewish running a range of fascinating courses for secondary school. When he was five years old his parents school students. Applications are now open for: divorced but, because they were Orthodox Jews and divorce was frowned upon, he was Year 10 Insights into Science and Engineering told that his Summer School mother had died. Year 11 STEM Challenge

Year 11 Medical Summer School

Find out more here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/be- www.het.org.uk inspired/student-recruitment-and-outreach/schools- and-colleges/students/on-campus-activities/summer- schools/

Holocaust Memorial Day Luke in Year 9 spoke at a local Holocaust Memorial Day School Show - Dates for your Diary! event about the newspaper that students from schools Bugsy Malone will be held in the Mall School's Theatre around our Borough have written to raise awareness in on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd about Holocaust Memorial Day. April 2020 at 7pm.

He was pleased to present a copy to Holocaust survivor, There are two principal casts, so if you come both nights Zigi Shipper. you'll see two different sets of main characters.

You can learn more about Zigi Between our live band, performers and back stage here: https://www.het.org.uk/survivors-zigi-shipper helpers we have around 70 students involved.

Forthcoming Events Missing LuluLemon Coat 30th January – Y8 Parents’ evening 5th February – Friends of Turing House School meeting at One of our students has mislaid a black LuLuLemon coat. The Railway, 3 Victoria Road, . 7pm It was last seen at our Hampton site the day that the Year 17th-22nd Feb – Half Term Week (Y11 revision sessions) 10s did their RP mock exam there. As both sites have since th 24 February – INSET day (students not in school) been thoroughly searched for this item we would be 28th February – Y7 Science Museum trip

13th March – Comedy evening, more information on the last grateful if parents could have a look out to see if it has page of this newsletter. been brought home by mistake, and let the school office

16th April – GCSE RP Revision – Year 10 know so we can return it to its owner.

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Headteacher’s Update Turing House School 24th January 2020 15 of our Year 10/11’s are involved in the National The continued success of THF is dependent on new Theatre's Connections project. people joining us to bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm!

The will be performing a brand-new play called 'The It' We’d love to hear from you – please get in touch on the following dates: [email protected] Monday 10th February, 7pm at Heatham House in Save the date: Wednesday 5th February, 7pm, to be Twickenham held at the The Railway, 3 Victoria Road, Teddington. Tuesday 17th March, 8:30pm at the Soho Theatre in University of Oxford the West End Follow Oxplore (@letsoxplore) on Twitter. This is The Heatham House performance is a preview which the home of Big Questions! will be watched by a director from the National Theatre who then gives us areas to improve which we work on Brought to you by the University of Oxford with the aim for our West End debut! of engaging those from age 11-18 with ideas that go beyond the classroom. Year 8 Parents’ Evening The initiative can also be found on Instagram at @lets Our Year 8 Parents' Evening will be held on Thursday oxplore. 30th January at our Hampton site and will enable parents/carers to see subject teachers. In order to provide the opportunity for all Valencia Trip parents/carers to see some staff, the appointments are Thank you to all limited to 6 per student and will last 5 minutes. parents who have To ensure the smooth running of the evening, we have paid their Valencia set the online booking system to ensure that deposit; places are appointments are booked with 5 minute gaps in now confirmed and between. Please book your appointments here: more information regarding flight times will follow in April. https://turinghouseschool.parentseveningsystem.co.uk Synagogue Trip

A small cohort of students in Year 9 attended a session Turing House Friends – New Members at Richmond Synagogue on the Jewish Holocaust this Welcome! week. This event will be beneficial both to their studies in RP and in their work on WWII in history. Feedback Turing House Friends needs new members to help plan from the event was excellent with huge praise was events and fundraisers for our school community. given for the behaviour and conduct of our students. Being part of the PTA at a secondary school Well done to all those who attended. is very different from primary school: no class reps; no cake sales; no summer fairs or Christmas fetes to organise.

It's much more light touch and less time- consuming. But it is a great way to support the school, help build a strong community and meet other parents. turinghouseschool.org.uk Turing House School [email protected] Headteacher’s Update Turing House School 24th January 2020 Year 11 Spanish Revision Booklets Museum of London – Wed 19th Feb 6-7pm Year 11 parents - the revision guides recommended The Ethics of Surgical Innovation by Professor Roger below at parents’ evening are available to purchase on Kneebone. Amazon. Scientific knowledge is advancing at dizzying speed and each day brings new breakthroughs in medical understanding. Unprecedented advances are opening possibilities that only a decade ago would have seemed like science fiction. Yet a deep anxiety pervades our society, raising questions about the wisdom and motives of experts and the implications of new technology. This lecture uses examples from cutting- edge science and medicine to explore the ethical questions which advances in robotics, personalised medicine, transplantation and artificial intelligence pose for doctors, patients and society.

No reservations are required for this lecture. It will be run on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture

Jack Petchey Foundation’s 21st Birthday

This year is the Jack Petchey Foundation’s 21st birthday! The Story of the Elizabethans: BBC History They have been inspiring young people to achieve since Magazine Special Edition 1999. Perfect for GCSE Historians, this in-depth special edition In true Jack Petchey Foundation style, they are looks at how the era of exploration, entertainment and celebrating in lots of different ways, with young people empire had a darker side, where poverty, violence and at the centre of their plans as always. persecution plagued the lives of ordinary people. They want you to get involved! They want to be sent as Discover: many birthday cards as possible, and we plan to share - Fresh perspectives on Elizabeth I and her court every single one with our fantastic Founder, Sir Jack - The daily lives of ordinary people Petchey CBE. Here’s a few guidelines: - A new era of public entertainment - An age of exploration and adventure Cards must be handmade; Somewhere in the card, it must have a ‘21’; Anyone can send us a card! Where to post them: Price: £9.99 + £1.50 delivery Eleanor Fox, The Jack Petchey Foundation, Dockmasters Buy here: house, 1 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 8JJ. https://www.buysubscriptions.com/special-editions/the- Deadline: July 31st 2020. story-of-the-elizabethans-2019

turinghouseschool.org.uk Turing House School [email protected] Headteacher’s Update Turing House School 24th January 2020 Health & Social Care Careers Open Evening No reservations are required for this lecture. It will be run on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture

Find out more here:

https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and- events/hospitals-hospitality

A Youth Programme like no other - NCS Designed especially for 16 and 17 year olds, the NCS experience will give you a clearer idea of what you want from your future.

NCS is a three-week summer programme. So far, nearly half a million young people have taken part in NCS. For almost a decade, they’ve been working with local businesses, youth centres, football clubs and grassroots initiatives. Together, they’re aiming to make the world a fairer, kinder, more compassionate place. If you take part in NCS, you’ll mix with a new crowd, and take on fresh challenges together.

Along the way, you’ll also get a taste for independence and pick up skills that’ll help you smash your future goals. And if that’s not enough for you, you’ll also be given a platform to have your voice heard and pursue a Museum of London passion project. The NCS experience might last just a few weeks, but the impact? That lasts a LOT longer. What Medicine Can Learn from Restaurants about Care – Wednesday 13th May 2020 6pm – 7pm ‘Technically’ a place on NCS costs £1,500 but because we’re government funded, the most we’ll ask you to Professor Roger Kneebone contribute is £50. And at certain times of the year it Medical care often frames patients as the passive could cost even less! We also have a bursary scheme ‘recipients’ of expert professional knowledge and skill. available that’s 100% confidential. If you’re not sure you can afford it, just get in touch and we’ll see what we can This lecture explores what comes into view if we do. reframe clinical treatment as hospitality, and patients as guests. Over 500,000 people have already done NCS – want to join them? Find out more here: Drawing on collaborations with leading restaurants and https://wearencs.com/what-is-ncs their chefs, this lecture explores parallels between the worlds of fine dining and medical care. In a hospital, as in a restaurant, what happens out of sight (in the operating theatre or the kitchen) must be matched by sensitive care at the bedside, in the clinic or at the table. turinghouseschool.org.uk Turing House School [email protected] Headteacher’s Update Turing House School 24th January 2020 February Sports Camp Year 9 Parents’ Evening 2019 (Nov)

58 parent surveys returned Agree or strongly Strongly Agree

from 96 who attended agree

The school helps me to support my 100% 67% child’s learning

My child is taught well at this 95% 67% school

My child receives appropriate 95% 67% homework for their age

I receive valuable information 100% 62% from the school about my child’s progress

The school is helping my child 100% 62% become mature and responsible

The school makes appropriate 100% 62% provision for my child's spiritual, moral and cultural development

My child makes good progress at 100% 67% this school

My child is well looked after at this 100% 71% school

The school makes sure its students 100% 57% are well behaved

The school deals effectively with 95% 48% Surveys bullying Throughout the year we regularly ask for you feedback The school is helping my child to 100% 48% in order to help us review how we do things. Here are develop a healthy lifestyle the latest surveys. Thank you as always for your The school is making sure that my 100% 62% continued support in making this school great, which in child is well prepared for the turn attracts the best teachers to provide an excellent future education for your children. The school is led and managed 100% 71% effectively Induction 2019 (Oct) The school takes account of my 100% 57% suggestions and concerns My child has enjoyed the first few weeks at 95.79% Turing house The school meets my 100% 52% child’s particular needs My child enjoyed the induction day on the 91.55% 2nd July. The school works closely with 100% 57% parents My child enjoyed . 97.19% The school provides a wide variety 95% 62% The information evening was useful to find 87.14% of activities/opportunities outside out how my son/daughter is settling in. of lessons

My child feels safe at Turing House 95.78% I would recommend Turing House 100% 90% to other parents

turinghouseschool.org.uk Turing House School [email protected] Headteacher’s Update Turing House School 24th January 2020 Year 11 Survey (Jan) Munira Wilson

35 parent surveys returned from 87 Agree or strongly Strongly Agree We were delighted have Munira Wilson at Turing House who attended agree recently – her first visit to a Richmond school since The school helps me to support my 100% 68% election. Ms Wilson met with Mr O’Sullivan, Mr child’s learning Mackinlay and Ms Hilton (Chair of Governors) to discuss My child is taught well at this 100% 60% next steps, our move to Whitton and our successes so school far. Ms Wilson will be back soon to speak to our AS My child receives appropriate 100% 69% Politics students. homework for their age

I receive valuable information from 94% 77% Free Courses for Richmond Residents the school about my child’s progress

The school is helping my child 97% 71% become mature and responsible

The school makes appropriate 97% 72% provision for my child's spiritual, moral and cultural development

My child makes good progress at 100% 68% this school

My child is well looked after at this 100% 80% school

The school makes sure its students 100% 58% are well behaved

The school deals effectively with 100% 74% bullying

The school is helping my child to 85% 53% develop a healthy lifestyle

The school is making sure that my 94% 57% child is well prepared for the future

The school is led and managed 100% 77% effectively

The school takes account of my 97% 56% suggestions and concerns

The school meets my 100% 59% Y11 Tapas revision evening and Y8 Tapas trip child’s particular needs Please pay and confirm by 31st January. Thank you. The school works closely with 94% 74% parents

The school provides a wide variety 97% 47% of activities/opportunities outside of lessons

I would recommend Turing House 100% 85% to other parents

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