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Year 6 Induction Evening 2019

INTRODUCTIONS…

• Ms Rutherford – Headteacher
• Mr Goodhead – Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion and

Student Support)

• Mr Shaw – Assistant Headteacher (Achievement)
• Miss Thomas – Achievement Leader
• Mrs Ridgway – Assistant Achievement Leader
• Mrs Batchelor - SENCO
• Mrs Knight – Catering Manager
• Mrs Butler – PTA

Ms Rutherford Headteacher

Mr Goodhead Assistant Headteacher

The Induction Process

TWO DAY INDUCTION VISIT

• Introduction to KES
• Looked at differences between primary

school and secondary school

• Met some important people
• Met tutor groups
• Followed a typical timetable
• Experienced various lessons in different

subject areas

• Went on a guided tour around the school

It’s bigger

You have lots of teachers There are a lot more students You’re no longer the oldest in the school

1 2 3 4 5

You have different lessons

So what’s different?

Student Support

Miss Thomas – Achievement Leader Mrs Ridgway – Assistant Achievement Leader Year 7 Tutors Pastoral Support Team (non- teaching)

Code of Conduct

• Ready, Respect, Strive
• Communication
• Home- school agreement

Attendance

• Ideally, attendance during one school year

should be at least 96%

• The school will communicate attendance

levels with parents regularly.

• Requests for leave of absence

Online Safety

• Mobile phones at school - using them sensibly
• Be aware of social media
• Online safety information briefing at Year 7

parents’ evening with tutors– Thursday 19th September

Miss Thomas Achievement Leader

THE INDUCTION PROCESS

• Spreadsheet from County Council in March
• Data collection sheets get sent out to

primary teachers in April

• Visit to primary schools in May and June
• Create the 9 tutor groups
• Pupils come in for two induction days
• Start school in September

THE FIRST DAY…

• Wednesday 4th September 2019
• 8.50 am start
• Report to the tennis courts
• All day with form tutors and their class
• Just bring basic equipment (no PE kit)
• Full uniform
• Plan for the day– timetable; important

routines; using the Student Planner; assembly; tour

Top 10 worries about starting at secondary school

• Not making friends
• Being bullied
• Getting lost
• Homework
• Not being able to do the work
• Getting to and from school
• Not having the right equipment and books
• Not knowing what to do if there’s a problem
• Not getting on with teachers
• Getting into trouble

Getting to and from school

• Get up on time - alarm clock
• Get ready with their uniform and bag packed-

ideally night before

• What are they having for lunch?
• Leaving the house on time; how long is the walk,

what time does the bus leave?

• Are they going straight home after school?
• What to do after school if the bus is delayed or a

club is cancelled- do they have your number?

• Insist on routine with them

Uniform

• Know the school rules on

uniform; both clothing and jewellery- in your parent pack and on school website

• Email or ring to check
• For pupil premium students we

may be able to assist financially

• NAME EVERYTHING
• Make sure your child has

everything ready for the morning- ideally laid out night before

• Know when PE kit is needed

New timetable - being in the right place at the right time!

• Hopefully your child has seen a lot of the

school now to know where places are

• They will quickly get to know the school.

Teachers are very understanding for the first couple of weeks

• If they are lost then they can ask anyone
• Look at their timetable yourself- see which

teachers they have and when (also helps with supporting them to pack their OWN bag)

• Get them a watch!

You can check on switch or in their planner

Organisation of books and equipment

• Make sure there is a space in the home to store all

their books (could be up to 10 books)

• Is there somewhere for them to do their homework?
• Pencil case with all the essentials; pens, pencils, ruler,

rubber, calculator and other maths equipment, glue stick, etc.

• Note pad
• Books may be covered which helps protect them
• Memory stick if work is done at school and taken home
• Plastic wallets or folders to look after some work

Homework

• We use a system called ‘Show My Homework’ where both

parents and pupils can check homework online

• Pupils can still use the homework planner. There is a comments

space for notes to and from teachers, reminders for pupils, policies, etc.

• Try to do homework the night it is set and not the night before

it is due

• Take an interest as parents- help them understand the

instructions and do it to the best of their ability

• Homework should not be rushed
• Get into a routine with homework- when and where? Ideally

after school and in a quiet space away from the TV and mobile phone!

Best bit about ‘Show My Homework’…

• Avoids the excuses:
• “We didn’t get any!”
• “I don’t need to do it, I did it in class”
• “My teacher took my book in”
• “It’s on the computer and I forgot to email it or I didn’t save

it….”

• “My printer broke”
• “ I lost my planner”
• “forgot to write it down”
• “it’s not due for ages”
• We encourage parents to take an interest and check the

homework online

How to help your child make the best start…

• As a rule of thumb ‘never do anything

regularly for your child that they are capable

• f doing for themselves’
• Getting them used to routine and taking an

interest and being supportive is key to a successful transition in the first half term of Secondary school. That way they should be more independent and self organised.

• What if they forget something they need?

Let them take responsibility for it and learn from their mistakes. Students should explain or ask advice from staff.

• What if they ask you to drop something off at school?

If they have forgotten their PE kit or a book or a reply slip then they will learn from the experience and are more likely to remember in future. You are not their delivery service and we don’t have the capacity to reunite them with items. Students do worry about making mistakes or getting things wrong but nobody is perfect.

As a rule of thumb ‘never do anything regularly for your child that they are capable of doing for themselves’

Mr Shaw Assistant Headteacher

Assessment & Reporting

• Most subjects will baseline assess in the first

couple of weeks

• Only maths and science will be set on ability

in Year 7 – majority of lessons are taught in mixed ability tutor groups

• Three reporting windows – focus on effort

and attainment in relation to national standards

• Exceptional, Advanced, Secure, Foundation
• More detailed information in September

Library Resource Centre

Open 8.30am – 4.30pm

After school homework club every night staffed by a Learning Support Assistant Aims to supports reading for enjoyment and develop students research skills A programme of research sessions embedded into the curriculum Regular activities to promote reading including Book Club, reading challenges, events and our Patron of Reading Laura Wood Fully Staffed by a Professional Librarian, Mrs Emery, and 2 part time assistants. Receive regular updates and reading recommendations by following Twitter @KingEddiesLRC Book stock of over 11,000 plus magazines, online resources and ICT facilities.

Mrs Batchelor

SENCO

Identification of SEN

• SEN database from primary school
• Information & data from primary school
• In-school testing and assessments
• Lesson observations
• Staff (teachers and LSAs) observations
• Parents’ concerns
• Outside agencies

SEN & Learning Support Department

Please refer to the SEN Information Report on the website.

• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Specialist teachers in KHH
• SENCO
• Pre-school & lunchtime sessions
• In-class support
• Specific interventions
• Homework Club in the LRC

Mrs Knight Catering Manager

Cashless catering

• Pupils can pay for food with cash for the first week in

school

• Parentpay login details will be sent home during the

first week

• Parents need to activate their account as soon as

possible and add money to their child’s account.

• Try to avoid it running to zero as money added does

not always appear on our system the same day

• Students will register on the first day in September

but will not be able to register unless parents have sent back the Opt in/Out form which was in the Induction pack

• Forms must be returned to Bader reception
• FAQ’s in the Induction packs

Mrs Butler PTA

PTA Events 2018-19

Round Table Santa Sleigh

Some of the projects that have benefitted from PTA fund raising….

• Maintenance of the School Minibuses
• Carol Concert Donation
• Artist visit to the school
• Christmas Tree
• Laser Cutter
• Microscopes
• Athletic Vests
• Entry Fee for the National Cheerleading Competition
• Performance Lighting for Bader Hall
• Low Level Staging
• Art Exhibition Boards

School

The relationship between the school and the PTA works both ways. Without the support of the school the PTA would not be able to raise as many funds and the school would not be able to fund as many exciting projects as they do. The support of the parents is phenomenal as is the support of the staff at King Edward VI School. If you would like to know more please email the PTA at: kingedwardspta@gmail.com Follow us on twitter: @keslichfieldPTA Join ‘Your school lottery’: https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/king-edward-vi

PTA

Date for the diary: 19th September PTA AGM in Bader Canteen. After the Y7 Parents’ Evening. Join us for a ‘cuppa and a cake’.

SCHOOL TRUST FUND

Make a regular contribution

• r a one-off donation

In the last 2 years the Trust Fund campaign has raised over £26,000. This has supported:  Interactive whiteboards for new classrooms in the Sports Centre  Classroom furniture & decoration (chairs, tables, computer room chairs, blinds, paint etc.)  Building repairs (emergency guttering repairs and ceiling repairs)  Funding towards the new sound system in Bader Hall  Support for the lease of school minibus

Summer Festival

4.30 – 8.00 pm Friday 28th June 2019

Entry by Wristband £4 per adult, £2 per child, Under 5s free Family set of wristbands £10 (For 2 adults and up to 3 children) Students, staff, future students and their families are invited to join us to celebrate the Arts and our students’ achievements, highlights include: Musical performances from Year 7 to Year 13 Dance & Drama Cheerleading Sculpture Trail Art Exhibition and Live Workshops The Reading Wonderland – poetry, quizzes, book sale and much more…

Barbecue, Strawberries & Cream, Cakes, Drinks, Ice Cream, Pick ‘n Mix

Keeping in touch

@keslichfield www.keslichfield.org.uk

Thursday 19th September – Year 7 Parents’ Evening with tutor