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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College MEET THE MENTORS 1. Key dates Parent handbook 2. 3. Mentoring programme 4. Ports of call 5. Residential trip 6. Q & A Inspiring Learners For Their Future The Ridgeway School &

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MEET THE MENTORS

1. Key dates

Parent handbook 3. Mentoring programme 4. Ports of call 5. Residential trip

6. Q & A

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KEY DATES

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Thursday 5th September: Y7 Curriculum Evening & Meet the Mentor
Friday 20th September: Parent Mentor Day
Sunday 13th- Wednesday 16th October: Avebury and Barbury Y7

Residential

Wednesday 16th- Saturday 19th October: Kennet and Silbury Y7

Residential

Monday 9th– Friday 13th December: Assessment week 1
Monday 16th March- Friday 20th March: Assessment week 2
Thursday 2nd April- School finishes at 1.10pm (Y7 Parents Evening)

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PARENT HANDBOOK

Key Information  Pastoral team contacts (pg. 3)  Year 7 mentors and contact details (pg. 4)  Subject leader contact details (pg. 7)  Absence and holiday requests (pg. 9)  Wider learning (pg. 9-10)  Medical (pg. 12)  Key dates (pg. 20)

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The purpose of Y7 mentoring is to support students by:

Monitoring behaviour, achievements and attendance
Following key themes that imbed our core values
Offer guidance and support to students through personal

and academic challenges

Communicating regularly with parents to ensure all needs

are met

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THE MENTORING PROGRAMME

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THE MENTORING PROGRAMME

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The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Week A Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Chats & Checks Mentoring Activity Assembly Enrichment House Quiz/ Activity

Mentoring- half an hour per day, activities focused on the school values.
Enrichment- once per week, a chance to try different activities throughout the

year.

Assemblies/ House Assemblies- once per week (house assemblies are once per

term).

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PORTS OF CALL

As your child’s mentor, I am the first port of contact for most matters. You should contact me for any issues regarding:

friendship
bereavements/ family concerns
health issues/ absences/ medical appointments
changes to contact details
other information that you would like your child‘s teachers to be aware
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If I am not able to answer your query or concern, I will be able to pass this on to the most suitable member of staff.

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Y7 RESIDENTIAL

We want every student to experience this opportunity as it is proved to be extremely valuable to their transition. To secure your child’s place:  complete the online consent and & medical form emailed out by Mrs Stamp.  pay the initial deposit of £50 via Parent Pay. If you are having difficulties using Parent Pay, please email Adrienne Christopher: christophera@ridgewayschool.com  the total cost to students entitled to pupil premium funding is £50.  if you are having trouble making payment in time, please contact Mrs Stamp  Miss Ornov is available in Blue Block entrance with more information about the trip. …Inspiring Learners For Their Future

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ANY QUESTIONS?

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