Turing House offers a wide range of sporting, musical, creative and other options. Most clubs run from 3.15pm - 4.15pm, although some activities operate at lunchtime or before school. We encourage all of our students to participate, though we are aware that many already have heavy commitments outside of school that may prevent them from being able to do so.
Unless otherwise specified, all clubs are for both boys and girls. The programme of activities varies seasonally, and evolves from year to year, taking students' interests into account. Students should check the school noticeboard for the latest clubs timetable, and updates are also published in our school newsletter.
- STEM:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects are vitally important to the 21st century economy and job opportunities for young people. STEM education develops critical thinkers, encouraging students to be curious, ask questions, and make connections as to why the world exists as it does. It equips students with skills and competencies they will use in future life, even if they don't pursue a career in STEM, such as problem solving, innovation, logical thinking and collaboration.
In addition to offering weekly after-school STEM clubs, we have participated in national initiatives such as the Chemistry Olympiad, Cambridge Chemistry Race, Biology Olympiad, trips to Amsterdam, Paris, and Bletchley Park, the UKMT Maths Challenge, Maths Olympiad, and more.
- Music:
In addition to our core music curriculum, all students have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument alongside their studies. We normally hold an instrumental taster day at the start of Year 7, in collaboration with Richmond Music Trust (RMT), during which students are introduced to a wide selection of instruments and have the chance to try them out. Take-up of music lessons at Turing House is high, both inside and outside of school. There are a wide range of opportunities to get involved with extra-curricular music; we have an orchestra, choir, bands, and music technology club, and some older students manage small ensemble groups themselves. We normally have at least two concerts a year - at Christmas and in the Summer term - and a live band who accompany our annual School Musical. We work collaboratively with local primary schools and arts organisations, such as the Richmond Orchestra with whom the Turing Singers performed in Summer 2024. The Turing Singers are looking to hold our first overseas tour to Paris in Autumn 2025.
- Sport:
Our aim is to equip all of our students to live a balanced, healthy adult life. We are proud of our students' very high level of participation in sport. Our extra-curricular clubs, and inter-form and inter-school competitions provide many opportunities for them to get involved, and their achievements are proudly celebrated in school assemblies, and in our weekly newsletters.
We run a vast range of sports at club and competition level. These change throughout the year dependent on the season, alongside Richmond Borough, Surrey and Middlesex competitions.
Unfortunately, we do not permit visitors for sporting fixtures onto our school site for safeguarding reasons. Although it is a great opportunity to watch your child in a fixture, we hope you understand that our priority is the safety of our students. Occasionally we do relax this rule for specific games in the school calendar, These tend to be cup finals etc. In these cases, specific arrangements are made and additional staff are deployed to ensure student safety.
- Performing & Creative Arts:
In addition to our core drama curriculum, we have a varied and popular extra-curricular drama offer. As well as dance and stage combat clubs, students are given the opportunity to join in with our whole school musical. With over 130 students performing on stage or in the band, or working backstage on lighting and sound design or props, set, make up and costume, it provides students with a chance to work alongside like-minded students from other year groups to create life-long memories. Our shows are entirely inclusive, with every student who wants to get involved being given a role. Recent shows have included Bugsy Malone, Shrek, We Will Rock You and Matilda.
We work closely with the Old Vic who provide our GCSE and A-Level students the opportunity to take part in their popular schools' programme where they take part in workshops with professional theatre makers and see Old Vic productions at no cost. Our students also get the chance to see theatre at both local and Westend level. Recently our students have seen Operation Mincemeat and Ocean at the End of the Lane in the Westend, as well as productions of That Face and 2 Billion Beats at the Orange Tree. Our A-Level students also have the opportunity to see a Punchdrunk show at their base in Woolwich.
- School Trips:
We offer a wide range of trips to enrich students' learning and personal growth. Students enjoy exciting opportunities such as visiting historical landmarks, attending theatre productions, and taking part in cultural and educational experiences.
Examples of trips we run in the UK include visits to Hampton Court Palace, the Imperial War Museum, the Globe Theatre, and the Natural History Museum, as well as events such as rugby matches. Internationally, students have explored destinations such as Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, and Amsterdam, with opportunities linked to subjects including music, history, and science. Furthermore, our ski trips to Austria and Italy, as well as our cultural visits to Seville and Auschwitz-Birkenau provide unforgettable experiences that broaden students' horizons.
The selection of trips varies each year, offering a diverse array of options to suit different year groups and interests. Whether local or international, our trips inspire curiosity, and create lifelong memories.
You can see a table outlining what trips we have coming up here.
- Community Service:
All students are encouraged to have some involvement in community service during their time at school. School fundraising activities are often led by our Student Leadership teams. This includes our Lead Students, Senior Prefects, Year 11 Prefects, and Student Council. The Student Council and Senior Prefects also represent students' interests to the school's Leadership Team and Governing Body. We offer the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to students in Year 10 and above, and have a volunteering scheme (VISA) in Sixth Form.