Alan Mathison Turing was a pioneering British computer scientist, mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, mathematical biologist, and marathon and ultra distance runner.  He was very influential in the development of computer science, providing a formalisation of the concepts of “algorithm” and “computation” with the Turing machine, which can be considered a model of a general purpose computer.  Turing is widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.   During the Second World War, Turing worked for Britain’s code breaking centre.  For a time he led the section responsible for German naval cryptanalysis.  He devised a number of techniques for breaking German ciphers.  Turing’s pivotal role in cracking intercepted coded messages helped enable the Allies to defeat the Nazis.  Throughout his life Alan was persecuted for being homosexual and in 1952 he was convicted of this as, at the time, it was considered a crime. Queen Elizabeth II granted him a posthumous pardon for this in 2013.   Turing House students will approach college life with the same determination, commitment and enthusiasm as shown by Alan.  Turing House students will be dynamic, self-motivated learners who, like Turing, will not let problems or people stand in their way.  They will seize every available opportunity to ensure they achieve and will welcome recognition for their success.

House Leader: Mrs Sarah Brettle

Worked at HTCS: 5 Years

Subject Specialism: Mathematics

My Mission: Turing House ethos will be characterised by our intellectual brilliance, our commitment to truth and ethics, our pursuit of knowledge, and our dedication to using our talents for the betterment of society.

Contact: sbrettle@hightunstall.hartlepool.sch.uk

We are very keen in Turing to support CAUSE Foundation – a charity that is dedicated to supporting families in Teesside. The CAUSE Foundation started out in 1987 when they delivered their first 25 Christmas hampers to families in need. As it began to grow, this became known as the Christmas Hamper Campaign, and each year received nominations from social services teams, local schools and other local charities. What started out as a ‘once a year’ appeal developed into a year-round support focused on those who are most disadvantaged.

House Competitions

September

• Interhouse Handball – Led by Sports Science
• MFL Language Challenge – Led by MFL
• Times Table Challenge/Countdown/Anagrams – Led by Maths and Communications
• Literacy Points Competition – Led by Independent Learning Hub
• Dinosaur Naming Competition

October

• Interhouse Handball – Led by Sports Science
• Science Escape Rooms – Led by Discovery
• Pumpkin Carving Competition – Led by World Affairs
• Times Table Challenge/Countdown/Anagrams – Led by Maths and Communications
• Horror Poetry Competition – Led by Independent Learning Hub
• Halloween Creative Writing Competition – Led by Communications

November

• Interhouse Handball – Led by Sport Science
• Masterchef – Led by Technology & Enterprise
• Bebras (Manchester University) Competition KS3 – Led by Technology & Enterprise
• FIFA Challenge – Over 2 Half Terms
• Anti-Bullying Week Design Challenge – Led by Independent Learning Hub

December

• MFL Christmas Card Competition – Led by MFL
• Year 9 Photography Competition ‘Life at our School’ – Led by Mr Stoddart
• End of Term House Challenges – Lead by Heads of House
• HTCS Swimming Gala – Led by Sports Science
• FIFA Challenge – Over 2 Half Terms
• Interhouse Chess Competition – Led by Students
• Taskmaster – Led by Mr Underwood and Mr Leary

January

• Interhouse Spelling Bee – Led by Communications & ILH
• Musical Performance Competition
• Interhouse Darts Championship – Led by Heads of House
• FIFA Challenge

February

• Interhouse Multi-Sports – Led by Sports Science
• Sustainability Design Challenge – Led by Technology & Enterprise
• Internet Safety Competition – Led by Discovery
• Short Story Competition – Led by Independent Learning Hub
• The Big Culture Day Creative Task – Led by Mr Leary

March

• Pi Day Recital Competition and Inter-form Quiz – Led by Maths
• World Book Day Challenge – Led by Communications
• Years 8 & 9 Interhouse Maths Challenge – Led by Maths
• Science Week Challenge: Elements Bee/National Comp – Led by Discovery & Heads of House
• Interhouse Multi Sports – Led by Sports Science

April

• Interhouse Multi Sports – Led by Sport Science
• World Affairs Quiz Competition – Led by World Affairs
• Interhouse Game Show Competition – Led by Heads of House
• Spring Creative Writing Competition – Led by Communications

May

• Interhouse Quiz – Led by Heads of House
• Hub Competition – Lead by ILH
• The Masked Performer – Led by Students

June

• Interhouse Sports Day – Led by Sports Science
• Interhouse Maths Challenge – Led by Maths
• PSHXE Day Challenge – Led by Mr Leary and Mr Turner

July

• Chess Competition – Led by Chess Club
• Interhouse Maths Challenge – Led by Maths
• End of Term House Challenges (Includes Construction Challenge) – Lead Heads of House
• Taskmaster – Led by Mr Underwood and Mr Leary

For any feedback and ideas, please contact Mr Leary – jleary@hightunstall.hartlepool.sch.uk 

Interhouse Trophy Wins

2018 – 2019

2020 – 2021

2021 – 2022

2022 – 2023

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