All students will participate in an activity within the Complimentary Studies Programme. These will take place almost exclusively on Wenesday afternoon when the timetable is clear.

The following is a list of extracurricular classes offered at Turton. Also see the Clubs and Societies section of the VLE for a complete list of Groups and Clubs; many of the organizations on this list welcome beginners and offer learning opportunities at all levels.

There is no limit to the amount of activities in which you participate, a brief overview of what is available is listed below, or a full timetable can be downloaded here

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Age Concern Project

The sixth form is involved in a joint project with Age concern which consists of hosting a special afternoon twice a month for a group of about 10 local elderly people. Sixth Form volunteers are required to help and support our elderly visitors and generally befrend and socialise with them.

Days:

First and third Wednesday of each month 1.30-4.15pm

Film/Book Club

The film club will provide you with the opportunity to watch some cinema "classics" - both old and new - and to discuss the merits and contribution of these films. For those of you who love a good book, the book club is the ideal place to chill out and indulge yourself. Both clubs are open to everyone.

Days:

Wednesday Afternoons

School Support

Learning Support— over the past few years, many sixth formers have provided an invaluable service to the Learning Support Dept by working with individual Lower School pupils who have learning difficulties or special needs.

Birtenshaw Support— Turton Sixth Form has long had a special relationship with the staff and pupils of Birtenshaw school, five-minutes walk away. Many of the children are severely physically and mentally disabled and require a lot of support both in their lessons and in their leisure.. Sixth Formers go to help with horse riding, dancing, swimming, trampolining etc.

Primary School Support— Those who take part work with a particular class of pupils usually for a full year so they can get to know the pupils and become familiar with teaching and learning strategies, follow progress/development etc.

This kind of experience is particularly valuable to those who are interested in teaching or a similar career but anyone's help is welcome and all those who have taken part in the scheme have found it most rewarding.

Days:

Wednesday Afternoons

Sport

5-a-side Football— Takes place on the MUGA pitch and is open to players of all abilities.

First or Second XI Football Teams— The 1st and 2nd XI football teams play in the U19s colleges and Sixth Forms league and last season were the league champions.

Netball—The netball team play matches against other colleges and schools, usually in conjunction with the boys' football fixtures.

Skiing—Rosendale Ski Slope, specialist instruction is provided at a cost of £6 per session

Days:

Wednesday Afternoons

Student Magazine

During last year, a group of sixth former's wrote and published two editions of a Student Magazine. New members are welcome to join the team and make contributions to future issues

Days:

Wednesday Afternoons