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Turnditch is a small village in the beautiful Amber Valley in Derbyshire. The Primary school is the hub of the community. Find out more about our school by using the menu above. |
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Here's one of our lively classroom displays.
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The school was opened as a National School in 1846. It has been extended several times: in 2001, the interior was redesigned and a years 3 and 4 classroom built and in 2005, a new Reception classroom was added. The school will have its own garden in 2006.
As a Church of England Aided Day School for boys and girls up to the age of eleven years, the Diocese of Derby appoints seven of the twelve members of the Governing body. |
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There will be 72 children on roll in the Summer Term of 2007. The Governors intend to admit 10 children in the year commencing September 2007.
The Trust Deed for our school specifies that it shall be a place of learning for children and adults residing in the chapelry of Turnditch and the neighbourhood. |
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Our Mission Statement
| The school aims to be a place of learning which promotes the educational, physical, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all its pupils through the enthusiasm and commitment of the staff and children in a caring, Christian atmosphere.
In recognising and accepting this responsibility the school aims:
- to promote an ethos based upon traditional Christian values of respect for people and property, courtesy and positive attitudes.
- to provide an educational environment in which staff are committed to providing a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum to meet the needs of children of all aptitudes and abilities.
- to enrich the lives of the children through close links with the church and the local community.
- to involve parents and friends in the life of the school.
- to promote learning in the context of the National Curriculum and R.E. in a good working environment.
- to work with other schools for the benefit of staff and children.
- to use the advice and expertise of outside agencies such as the Diocesan Board of Education. the LEA and National Society for the benefit of the school.
- to prepare our pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges of secondary education.
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What we do...
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Turnitch is an place full of active learning in many different ways. Students are equipped and encouraged to enjoy the learning experience.
In this section find out about the National Curriculum and how it is followed at Turnditch, discover out about some of the regular extra-curricular activities that the pupils are encouraged to do.
Don't forget to have a look at the "our work" section too! |
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