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New Intake Presentation Monday 13th July 2020

Thank you for your participation and comments following the New Intake Evening last Wednesday. We will cover some of the key points raised in this presentation.

Edulink

EduLink One provides a school information platform which draws together a range of existing schools systems with an engaging user interface allowing you to communicate and access information in one place. Through Edulink you will be able to access the following information:

• Homework
• Live lesson notifications
• Timetable
• Documents (letters)
• Exam Time table
• Behaviour Record
• Achievement Record
• Attendance
• Catering (money spent)
• Access links
• Arrange parents evening appointments
• Receive messages from school

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We have five Houses each led by a Head of House:

• We are very proud of our vertical system which allows interaction between

students of different ages and thereby enhances the pastoral life of the school.

• There is a structured tutoring programme in place covering current affairs,

personal development, Careers, literacy/numeracy, PSHE (Circle time), developing knowledge of how to revise and prepare for assessments/examinations, administrative tutoring tasks and to check log books.

• Each House has a Head of House who, along with the Form Tutors, stays with the

children from Years 7- 10.

• In September there will be some temporary modifications to the House structure

due to the current situation. As soon as we are able to do so we will revert to our

• riginal structure.
• Pupils are placed in houses after careful consideration of information from

primary schools and siblings.

The House System

Mentoring Sessions /Intervention

Each child in a tutor group is seen on a number of occasions throughout the year. Academic and pastoral development will be discussed and successes celebrated through reward cards, points and communication with parents.

Mentoring

Home Learning

• Pupils will have homework set on a regular basis. Pupils and

parents will be able to quickly and easily access homework that has been set by subject staff for classes and individuals with the use of ‘Edulink’.

• Parents and pupils can access this with the app or via the link
• n the school website and have immediate access and up-to-

date information on current homework.

• The aim is to eliminate homework worries and to make study

more independent.

• It also supports parents who wish to take a more active role in

their child’s home learning.

Logbook

• At the start of each year each child will be provided with a log book.
• The logbook has the following benefits:
• Pupils can log and record homework
• Space available to write in pupils’ timetable
• Map of the school
• School calendar
• Communication tool for parents
• Each week parents and personal tutors are required to sign pupils

logbook so that they are up to date with any issues where support maybe required.

Cashless System

• We operate a cashless canteen system. This means no money passes

through the tills.

• Pupils can add money to their account in two ways:
• Using secure cash payment machines located around school.
• Using Wisepay – our online payments’ system – whereby parents

add money over the internet to their child’s school food account.

• Both systems are safe and secure and significantly cut queueing times in

the canteen.

• There is a maximum daily spend limit on each child’s account (currently

£4.50) to ensure that they only spend an appropriate amount each day.

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Movement

One Way System. To ease congestion on the corridors the school have introduced a

• ne way system. Pupils will be required to move in a clockwise

direction around school during the during the school day.

The reward system focuses on excellent classwork & homework, representing their House or the school, good attendance and

• punctuality. The new LORIC reward system has an emphasis on our

whole school curriculum but would also develop the individual qualities and characteristics of the pupil such as leadership, organization, resilience, initiative and communication. Rewards: Throughout the academic year we have reward trips for those who achieve the criteria. They include: Cinema Bowling Laser Quest Alton Towers Chester Zoo Year 11 Prom Termly prize draws

Reward System

Extra Curricular

• We offer a varied and challenging range of enrichment clubs

to help our pupils achieve their potential and develop as individuals

• Participation in clubs helps to build confidence, well-being

and creativity within our pupils, helping to form well rounded individuals. Sports Clubs Duke of Edinburgh Educational Trips & visits Curriculum clubs Performing Arts Homework Club Music Tuition

Any questions?

Please email y6transition@golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk