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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 & Sixth Form College KEY DATES  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) …Inspiring Learners For Their Future

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College 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) …Inspiring Learners For Their Future

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College THE MENTORING PROGRAMME 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 …Inspiring Learners For Their Future

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College THE MENTORING PROGRAMME  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). Week A Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday House Chats & Mentoring Assembly Enrichment Quiz/ Checks Activity Activity …Inspiring Learners For Their Future

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College 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 of 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. …Inspiring Learners For Their Future

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College 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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