Welcome
Welcome to Whitley Academy
“Be the best you can be”
Purpose of this evening
• To welcome you to Whitley Academy
• To meet key members of the team that supports
your child’s transition to Whitley Academy
• To meet your child’s tutor
• To answer any questions you may have
Year 7 Key staff
• Miss Bloom – Assistant Vice Principal (SLG link to Yr 7)
• Miss McCoy - Year 7 Pastoral Support & Progress Manager
• Year 7 Tutors:
– Miss Routledge (7KRO)
– Mrs Daniel (7LDA)
– Mr Samuels (7LSA)
– Mrs Wilson (7JWI)
– Mrs Anderton (7JAN)
– Miss Bibby (7RBI)
– Miss Reynolds & Miss Smith (7ERE)
• Mrs Adekanmbi – Teaching Assistant
• Mrs Shellard – Teaching Assistant
• Mrs Winterburn – Assistant SENCO
The School Day
• On site at 8.45, first lesson start at 8.50
• 2 lessons before break, 2 after break,
lunchtime/assembly/tutor period, 2 lessons
after lunch
• Enrichment on Monday (finish at 4.10)
• Finish at 3.10 (Tuesday – Friday)
Expectations for Uniform
• Whitley Academy blazer
• Collared white shirt (tucked in)
• Whitley Academy tie
• Black trousers / skirt (reasonable length)
• Black shoes (All black, no trainers)
• A large school bag (no handbags)
For all optional items and PE kit please check the parent’s information guide
Uniform is available to order on the school website (collection from School
office), available from Andy Blair shop in town or visit school office from 7th
August to 1st September between 10am-2pm
Expectations for Uniform
• Jewellery should be kept to a minimum (one chain,
studs or small sleepers in ears, no body piercings, one
ring. Jewellery must be removed for PE lessons.
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If hair is dyed it should be one colour and not bright
colours such as pink, blue etc.
• No make-up should be worn.
Mobile Phones
• Can be brought in to school
• Should only be used at break or lunch
• If you are found to be using your phone in
lessons it will be confiscated.
• You are responsible for looking after your
phone
Being Ready to Learn
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Check timetable and equipment
Sleep
Breakfast
Punctuality
Uniform and Equipment:
• Pens
• Pencils
• Ruler
• Planner
• Rubber
• Calculator
• PE kit
Classroom Expectations
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Be prepared for lessons
Listen carefully
Show respect
Help ourselves and others to learn
Be responsible for our own learning
environment
• Present our work neatly
• Be the Best you can Be!
Homework
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Opportunities to review and reinforce classwork
Preparation for future lessons
Improves thinking skills
Application of skills
Creates resilience
Promotes time management
Creates independence
Improves memory
Improves student’s progress and attainment
30 minutes – 45 minutes every night
Attendance
• All students should aim for 100% attendance, (96%+
is very good)
• Attendance is monitored robustly – expect to be
contacted if your child’s attendance becomes a
concern.
• 80% is 1 day off a week (nearly 8 school weeks off)
• We don’t encourage and cannot authorise holidays in
term time. Holidays taken during term time may result
in a Fixed Penalty Notice.
• Rewards for tutor group and individuals with excellent
or improved attendance.
Behaviour For Learning
Rewards
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Verbal praise
Comments in planner
Enterprise points
Letters and Postcards
Certificates
Phone calls home
Rewards trips
Consequences
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1st Warning (verbal)
C1 name on board
C2 Teacher sanction
C3 Detention
C4 Withdrawal from
lesson in department or
with the Inclusion team.
Support
• The Base
– Inclusion
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Mentoring
Success card (positive reinforcement, rewards)
Circle Time
Support Groups
Counselling
– SEN
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Group Work
Year 7 Residential
Book Tonight in Form Rooms!
Manor Adventure:
Monday 20th November - Wednesday 22nd November 2017.
SUMMER SCHOOL
• Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th August
9.30 am - 2 pm
• 35 places available on a first come, first
served basis
Important Dates
• Start of Autumn Term – Wednesday 6th September 2017
• Settling in Evening - Thursday 19th October 2017
(provisional)
• Manor Adventure - Mon 20th November to Wednesday
22nd November 2017
• Academic Review Day - Thursday 8th March 2018
(provisional)
After Tutor Meetings
• Refreshments in Canteen
• Manor Adventure Deposits
• Senior Team, SEN and Opening Minds
staff available for questions
We look forward to seeing you again on
Wednesday 6th September
Now: (Please remember, groups are subject to change
based on new SATs Data)
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G18
G20
G08A
G08
F08A
F08
F07
G07
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7KRO
7LSA
7JAN
7LDA
7RBI
7JWI
7ERE
SEN