Welcome
Year 7
Parents
Parental Impact
How much impact does research show that parental involvement have on
students’ achievement?
• 10%
• 20%
• 50%
• 80%
“What parents do with their children
at home is more significant than any
other factor open to educational
influence.”
(Warwick University research)
•Tour on first day
• Ongoing support from mentor, college
leader, students
• Groupings- very carefully balanced
•Small numbers
•Currently just year 7!
• 4 colleges N, E, S, W…….gate
• Colleges different to teaching groups
• Colleges mixed in each teaching group
•College colours
Rewards
 Star Stickers
 Phone calls
 Letters & Postcards
 Certificates
 Prizes & vouchers
 Star Studded Celebration of Success
Feel Good Fridays!
The School Code
 We respect everyone’s right to learn
 We listen to staff and follow instructions
straight away
 We listen to each other
 We bring the right equipment for learning
every day
 We respect the school environment
BfL- ‘Choices’ System
C1C2C3C4C5-
Warning from teacher
2nd warning
Teacher sanction- e.g. detention
Sent to another teacher
Removal from lesson
ALSO C3s around the school….
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Inappropriate behaviour
Chewing gum
Mobile phone
Cycling on site
Littering
Sanctions
 Removed from lesson
Detentions
Call home/ letter home
Community Service e.g. litter picking
 Students on report
Fixed term exclusion
Uniform/ appearance
Navy blazer with logo
College tie
Black shoes -here
Grey school trousers
Grey pleated skirt to the
knee
White school shirt
Appropriate hair
Navy jumper/ sleeveless
jumper with gold stripe
Black/ blue headscarves
Small clips/ hair bands
School bag
One pair of studs
Black/ grey/ flesh plain
tights
Attendance & Punctuality
 School starts at 8.40am
 Holidays in term time
 Keeping the school informed
 First day calling
 Keeping an eye on things…..Insight
Student Leadership & Student Voice
 Student leaders- opportunities before Christmas
Head boy & Girl; Junior
Leadership Team
 Baraza- student voice
Biometric System
 No money in school
 Speeds up queuing time
 Parent pay
 Know what your child eats
 Ensure money gets where you want it to go!
Finger print
Trips
 The school is much bigger!- Extended learning
territory!
 Medical information
Lots on offer!
Opera Trip- September £7.50
The School Day
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School opens
Mentor time
P1
P2
BREAK
P3
P4
LUNCH
P5
OOSHL
8.00
8.40- 9.05
9.05- 10.05
10.05- 11.05
11.05- 11.25
11.25- 12.25
12.25- 1.25
1.25- 14.00
14.00-15.00
15.00- 16.00 (Tues, Wed, Thurs compulsory)
The Timetable
 Each student will study a 5 period day
 Each period is 1 hour long
 We operate a 2 week timetable, so the
lessons studied in Week 1 will be different to
those studied in Week 2
Social
What is needed
for a balanced
learning diet?
Awareness
Creativity
Physical
Numeracy
Activity
Reflection
Literacy
Learning
skills
Subjects
 English
 Maths
 Science
 History & Geography & RE & PSHE
 Discovery **
 Modern Foreign Languages
 Creative Arts (Drama, Music, Art, Tech)
 PE / Games
 ICT
Curriculum Enrichment
(6 periods)
(6 periods)
(4 periods)
(10 periods)
(2 periods)
(5 periods)
(9 periods)
(4 periods)
(2 periods)
(2 periods)
Discovery **
Learning how the universe can be explained using
Science and explored using Mathematics
Focus on application of maths and scientific problem
solving
Real world settings used to deliver practical hands on
Science and Mathematics.
Team working plays a vital part in the projects set in
Discovery
Links to USA
Assessment Changes from September
2015
Your children will not receive a key stage 2 SATs level
in Mathematics and English.
The government has decided to remove levels as a
measure of progress in both Primary and Secondary
schools in England.
Assessment Changes from September
2015
Use of GCSE grades A* to G- for all year groups.
‘Emerging’, ‘Developing’ & ‘Establishing’ the skills
needed to access the secondary curriculum.
Don’t be concerned about end of year targets being
GCSE grades.
Assessment Changes from September
2015
High expectations and aspirations for all students.
Flightpaths
What is Curriculum Enrichment in Year 7?
• An opportunity to study something new.
• Lessons designed to complement “normal” lessons.
• A chance to experience subject areas which may be
offered at GCSE and beyond.
• Lessons planned to enhance learning skills
Curriculum Enrichment
Examples of what can be on offer:
- Horrible History
- Mandarin
- Photography/ Art
- Choir
- Video making/ media
- Dance or drama
How will it work?
• 1 lesson a week of enrichment
• 3 different Enrichment Subjects across the year
• Each subject lasts 12 weeks / 1 term.
• Vertically taught
OOSHL activities
Choir
Library club
Drama
Fitness
Homework Club
Athletics
Rugby
Netball
Creative
Writing
Dance
Chess
Cooking
And many, many more…
Out of Hours School Learning
We are a Children’s University School
The Children's University is an international
organisation
It helps provide OOHSL activities and experiences
It will reward students for their involvement in
OOHSL activities through Awards and graduation
ceremonies at ….
Parental involvement
• Parent governors
• PTA- Friends of Finham 2
This summer we have a challenge for
you
What might it be?
Your Transition Passport
What is it?
A tool to help you record and reflect on your past
and present reading
What’s it for?
To encourage you to read and to help your
teachers get to know you as a reader
So what do I need to do?
Stage 1 – Reflect on your reading at primary school
Stage 2 – Complete ‘The Summer Reading Challenge’ over the holidays
http://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/
Stage 3 – Something to look forward to when you join us in September!
Thank you for listening
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