Master learner programme

Twickenham School students are encouraged to challenge themselves in every lesson, and through a variety of enrichment opportunities. We expect, with the guidance of skilled teachers and leadership, all our students to strive for the best outcomes and become Master Learners.


What is the Master Learner Programme?

The Master Learner Programme (MLP) has been designed to help guide students in their transition to further study, to develop academic and transferable skills and reach beyond their GCSE targets.

The experiences timetabled within the MLP programme enables all students, in all years, to achieve their full potential, including more able provision which is embedded to provide a vast range of opportunities to ensure our most able students thrive.

All students are welcome to participate in Master Learner activities and the below strategies are used to nurture every student; supporting and accelerating learning and personal growth. Subject teachers however will identify students who have shown particular potential in their subject area and invite them to participate within the programme.


Already underway, we are pleased to publish the Spring Term Master Learner Calendar. Opportunities representing a wide variety of challenging, and aspirational experiences are available throughout the term across subjects. With a range of selective and open-to-all prospects, we encourage families and students to explore as many of them as possible to enrich and enhance their potential.  Where will the MLP take you?

Follow us on social media to keep up to date with the events as they happen…

Spring-Master-Learner-Calendar-2024.pdf


How students access the Master Learner Programme

When joining Twickenham School, all students have instant access to the programme through:


Lessons

  • Teacher intervention and high challenge
  • Challenging and engaging content
  • Opportunity for leadership and varied groupings
  • Mentoring and extension.

Enrichment

  • Broad range of interests and skills sets are encouraged
  • Masterclasses and expert professionals
  • Local, national and international experiences
  • Access to Russell Group university visits and opportunities
  • Careers guidance from Years 7 to 11.

Supra curriculum

  • Additional qualifications
  • Sponsorships across a range of subject areas
  • Private and personalised tuition opportunities
  • A Level tuition and college experiences with our partner schools including Hampton Boys, Esher College and Richmond College.

Each term the Master Learner calendar is published bringing new challenges and fresh starts to ensure that all students have something to strive towards and challenge themselves with.

We are pleased to launch our Autumn Master Learner Programme 2022 for the most ambitious students at Twickenham School. With something for everyone, we are already pleased to see students challenging themselves inside the classroom and beyond. In addition to our comprehensive enrichment programme, these opportunities provide further challenge and depth to our curriculum ensuring students benefit from a wealth of academic and professional experiences. Aspire, Achieve, Enjoy.

We have been thrilled to see many Master Learners show initiative in their studies both inside and beyond the classroom, however for those that have not yet participated - there is always time to get involved!

For further information about activities please view the Master Learner calendar below.


Examples of Master Learner activities

Master Learner opportunities are updated throughout the year, however below is a sample of some of this year's activities open to students.


English

  • Literary Lunch
  • Poetry by Heart Competition in collaboration with Drama
  • A Level Taster sessions (Year 10)
  • Wider reading lists found on Learning Journeys
  • Torch Magazine contributions and editorial team

Maths

  • UKMT competition
  • Elite mentoring; Level 2 FSM Additional Maths Qualification

Science

  • Crest Award
  • STEM club
  • 6th form masterclass links

History and Geography

  • Young History book critic -  book review of historical fiction
  • BET Climate Conference (KS3)
  • Green Plan It

Drama

  • Poetry by Heart Competition in collaboration with English
  • Richmond Upon Thames Parliament Square Performance

Dance

  • Twickenham School Dance Company (TSDC) performance for IGNITE
  • RUTC Master classes
  • Royal Opera House trip; Romeo and Juliet Ballet with live orchestra

Music

  • Richmond Music Trust tuition
  • Royal Opera House trip; Romeo and Juliet Ballet with live orchestra

Business

  • FTSE ‘Fantasy’ Fund Manager

 


How we ensure our students are supported

Designed to support and accelerate learning and personal growth, Twickenham School families will receive communication, resources and support both for 'at home' and external opportunities.

For further information about the Master Learner Programme - please access the resources below. If you have any questions or queries please contact Mrs Thackeray.


 

Master Learner Programme Brochure

Downloads

Page Downloads Date  
Autumn Master Learner Calendar 2023 19th Oct 2023 Download

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- Mar 28
"The library is a busy hive of activity every Wednesday morning when the Year 10 Reading Leaders read with our Year 7 students!" - 📚#TwickenhamSchool #AspireAchieveEnjoy #Twickenham #Whitton #Hounslow #Feltham #Richmond pic.twitter.com/lELw8Zzqeb— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 28, 2024
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- Mar 27
Mehra in Year 11 has been inspired by the iconic artist, Van Gogh! She has been creating her own impressionist pieces! Do you have a favourite artist that has inspired your work? 🎨#TwickenhamSchool #AspireAchieveEnjoy #Twickenham #Whitton #Hounslow #Feltham #Richmond pic.twitter.com/9xlYBqZjRE— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 27, 2024
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- Mar 27
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- Mar 26
Romeo and Gary Lee enjoyed learning new cooking techniques to made delicious samosas in Food Tech. Yum! 😋#TwickenhamSchool #AspireAchieveEnjoy #Twickenham #Whitton #Hounslow #Feltham #Richmond pic.twitter.com/bJEsgeR3lB— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 26, 2024
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- Mar 25
"Members of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Student Group have been delivering assemblies on the theme of Religious Festivals. They have spoken to Years 7-11 about Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr and Easter. Well done!"-Ms Green ☪️✝️ #Twickenham #Whitton #Hounslow #Feltham #Richmond pic.twitter.com/nc6o5oSzYw— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 25, 2024
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- Mar 25
In our latest TS Spotlights Ms Charlton, Head of Literacy, discusses the amazing benefits reading can have for all subjects and how to nurture a love of literature. 📖Read the article over on our newsletter. https://t.co/Em27qv3B1a #TwickenhamSchool #AspireAchieveEnjoy pic.twitter.com/e77IUGgnPU— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 25, 2024
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- Mar 23
Alex from Team Rubicon skate school ran a session with Year 7, 8 and 9 girls on Thursday , teaching the basics of skateboarding - they loved it! 🛹 @teamrubicn_#TwickenhamSchool #AspireAchieveEnjoy #Twickenham #Whitton #Hounslow #Feltham #Richmond pic.twitter.com/8r1yLoAB1I— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 23, 2024
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- Mar 22
Mr Ryan has been running CPR and defibrillator use courses after school. So far, 34 students have learned this lifesaving skill. We hope that they will never have to use it, but are thankful that they are well prepared if the occasion ever arises! #Twickenham #Whitton #Richmond pic.twitter.com/Bw9t3JNwwV— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 22, 2024
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- Mar 21
"A massive well done to the Year 9 football team who finished the league season in their highest position to date in 4th place!" - Mr Hayes⚽#TwickenhamSchool #AspireAchieveEnjoy #Twickenham #Whitton #Hounslow #Feltham #Richmond pic.twitter.com/203gr1mTJC— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 21, 2024
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- Mar 20
We welcomed Year 5s to celebrate British Science week. They learnt what happens when copper sulphate crystals are heated and then decided if this was reversible or irreversible. We look forward to welcoming them back again soon! #Twickenham #Whitton #Hounslow #Feltham #Richmond pic.twitter.com/9sIEt8mmB2— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 20, 2024
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- Mar 19
Our Geography Master Learners participated in an engaging workshop with Grace Crannis, Senior Planning Engagement Officer for Richmond and Wandsworth Council. Students developed sustainable ways to improve our community and showed amazing presentation skills. @LBRUT #Twickenham pic.twitter.com/riohrTnDky— Twickenham School (@Twickenhamsch) March 19, 2024
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- Mar 18
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