A guide for Year 8 Pupils 2013 – 2014

Welcome Getting to school

What will I learn?

Calendar

Every child wants to learn.

Every child can learn.

Contents

Page

Welcome 4

Year 8 Pastoral Care Team

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How do you know what to do during the school day?

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School Uniform

7 – 9

Jewellery

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Getting to school

11 - 12

Your School Day

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What do you do if you have to leave school during the day?

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What do you do if you have been absent?

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What will I study?

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Homework

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Lunchtime

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Tuck Shop

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Merit System

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School House System

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Activities you can be involved in

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Your First Day

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Classroom Behaviour Management Plan

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Term Dates 2013-2014

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Finally

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Welcome Hello boys and girls and welcome to Priory Integrated College. My name is Ms Argument and I am the Principal here in Priory Integrated College. I am delighted that you are joining our school this year and we are all really looking forward to getting to know you better over the coming weeks. I’m sure you’re feeling lots of different things about coming to Priory. Perhaps you are really excited about all of the new experiences and challenges that are ahead of you now that you are in ‘big school.’ You might also be feeling a little bit nervous about this new chapter in your school life. Perhaps you are a bit sad that you have left good friends behind in primary school and you’re worried about making new ones here? Well, let me reassure you that Priory is a very friendly school and the staff here will do everything that we can to help you settle in, be happy and successful with us. This is a brand new start for every one of you, a chance to be the best that you can be. We aim high here in Priory and we have high expectations of all of you. We believe that every one of you can learn and that every one of you wants to learn. The next five years will provide you with lots of exciting opportunities, new experiences and challenges. We are here to help and guide you along the way. This is an integrated school where we learn to respect each other and learn from each other. You will hear a lot more about this from your teachers over the coming months. We want you to be proud of the fact that you are part of our integrated school and to understand what integration is all about. This booklet contains a lot of information that will help you to prepare for your start here in September. When you join us your Form Tutor and Head of Year will help you read through it and explain things to you in more detail. Finally, I hope you really enjoy being a Priory pupil and that you make the most of all of the opportunities your time here in Priory will bring.

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Year 8 Pastoral Care Team

Mrs S Gardiner Assistant Vice Principal Head of Junior School

Mr C Callender Head of Year 8

Head of Social Studies

Miss K Rogers Form Tutor

Maths Department

Miss H Clarke

Form Tutor Head of History

Mrs S Stronge Form Tutor

Science Department

Mrs F Todd Form Tutor

Art & Design Department

Mrs J Cunningham Form Tutor

Head of Art & Design

Mrs J Bingham BASE

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How do you know what to do during the school day?

You will be given a timetable which gives you information on each day of

the week.

It will be similar to the example below.

You can see from this example that your timetable tells you:

What?

you will be studying

the time you will be studying

a subject

Where?

in which classroom will be your

subject teacher

Who?

When?

Timetable

8.50 Registration 9.00 Assembly TIME PERIOD

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

9.10 - 9.40

1

9.40 - 10.10

2

10.10 - 10.40

3

10.40 - 11.10

4

11.10 – 11.25

11.25 - 11.55

5

11.55 - 12.25

6

12.25 - 12.55

7A

12.55 - 1.30

7B

1.30 - 2.00

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2.00 - 2.30

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2.30 - 3.00

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School Uniform

Boys’

Blazer Black with school badge Trousers Plain black school trousers Shirt White Tie Regulation school tie V-neck pullover Regulation school black with trim Socks Plain black or dark grey Shoes Plain black shoes, no emblems or flashes Winter wear Regulation fleece/rainproof coat

Girls’ Blazer Black with school badge Skirt Regulation mid-grey, gored knee length Blouse White, long sleeves Tie Regulation school tie V-neck pullover Regulation school black with trim Socks Mid-grey knee length Tights Black Shoes Plain black, flat-heeled Winter wear Plain dark coloured rain coat

Summer Uniform Pupils have the opportunity to wear a Summer Uniform throughout the Summer Term up to the end of June. All aspects of school uniform remain the same as for the rest of the year except in relation to the following:

A blue, open necked shirt / blouse can be worn without a tie. The shirt / blouse must be worn tucked into the waistband of the trousers / skirt.

The school blazer must be worn to and form school, but can be stored safely in the school bag during the school day.

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PE Kit

Boys’ PE kit

Available to purchase from the PE Department ESSENTIAL: White Priory Integrated College Polo shirt OPTIONAL: Priory Integrated College Hoodie (Black)

Not available to purchase from the PE Department

ESSENTIAL:

Clean non floor-marking training shoes White shorts White sports socks OPTIONAL: Black Tracksuit Bottoms

Girls’ PE Kit

Available to purchase from the PE Department ESSENTIAL: White Priory Integrated College Polo shirt OPTIONAL: Priory Integrated College Hoodie (Black)

Not available to purchase from the PE Department

ESSENTIAL:

Clean non floor-marking training shoes Black shorts or leggings (half, ¾ or full length) White sports socks OPTIONAL: Black Tracksuit Bottoms

PRICES: PRIORY POLO SHIRT - £10 PRIORY SWEAT HOODIE - £20

WHITE SHORTS (BOYS), BLACK SHORTS/LEGGINGS (GIRLS), WHITE SOCKS, TRAINERS AND BLACK TRACKSUIT BOTTOMS

– THESE MAY BE PURCHASED FROM ANY SPORTS

SHOP/SUPERSTORE. (Please also note that shorts and leggings do not need to be completely white/black…as long as they are predominantly

white/black…in other words stripes/small logos/badges/etc. are acceptable.)

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Unacceptable footwear

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Jewellery

Acceptable Not Acceptable wrist watch

X no rings

1 plain stud earring in each ear lobe

X no bracelets, wrist bands, necklaces or other piercing in ears/face/body

No make-up or nail polish is allowed

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Getting to school BANGOR/BELFAST TRAIN There are several trains which you could catch. Remember it takes approximately 5 minutes to walk from the station to school – you need to be in school at approximately 8.45am. USE THE UNDERPASS TO CROSS THE DUAL CARRIAGEWAY.

If you are travelling to school by bus the following information will help you. HAVE YOUR PARENTS/CARERS APPLIED FOR YOUR PASS? You are entitled to a free pass if you live more than 3 miles from Priory Integrated College. Forms available from the school office.

Crawfordsburn Bus-departing 8am Bangor Bus Station Belfast Road Tesco Springhill Rathmore Road Crawfordsburn Road Belfast Road Holywood High Street Reverse journey pm departing school gates

Priory Integrated College Bus Routes

Priory Integrated College Bus Routes

Kilcooley Bus (Translink)-departing 8amBangor Bus Station Clandeboye Road Kilcooley Estate Rathgael Road Belfast Road Holywood High Street Reverse journey pm departing school gates

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Priory Integrated College Bus Routes

Kilcooley Bus (Board) – departing 7.50am Gransha Balloo Road Rathgael Road Lord Wardens Kilcooley (Owenroe Drive 2 stops) Belfast Road Holywood High Street Reverse journey pm departing school gates

Priory Integrated College Bus Routes

Dundonald Bus-departing 7.45am Dundonald PSNI Station (opposite Dundonald Hospital) Stormont Holywood Road Knocknagoney Holywood High Street Reverse journey pm departing school gates

Priory Integrated College Bus Routes

Belfast Bus – departing 7.45am Laganside Bus Station Belfast Albertbridge Road Connswater Newtownards Road Holywood Road Knocknagoney Old Holywood Road Jacksons Road Holywood High Street Reverse journey pm departing school gates

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Your school day

Be in school by 8.40am

The bell rings at 8.50am

Go to your form room and get marked present by your form tutor

If late after 9am you must sign in at the office and go straight to your

form room or class

If you don’t do this you could be marked absent

Repeated lates will lead to an after school detention and your parent/carer contacted

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School finishes Monday Thursday at 3pm

Friday at 2.30pm

What do you do if you have to leave school during the day?

Bring a note from parent/carer

Provide explanation

Include date and time to be excused from

Should be signed by parent/carer

As far as possible appointments should be made after school or during holidays

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What do you do if you have been absent?

You must bring a note on your return explaining why you have been absent

This must be given to your form tutor

Remember

Attendance = Attainment

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What will I study?

Educati Art

Technology

History

French

Science

Music

Note: Mus Plea

LLW/PSHE, on for Employability,Citizenship

Religious Education

Mathematics

English

Home Economics

Geography

Physical Education

ic Lessons are available se see Ms Ferguson

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Homework

Homework will be set regularly in all subjects. You will be given a Homework Timetable with an outline of homework to be expected showing what to do each evening. Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

English English History Art Art

Geography Home Economics French Employability RE Technology

Maths Science Maths Art LLW

8CM

French Maths Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

English English Geography History RE French Technology Technology Art LLW

Employability Home Economics Maths Art Art

8DM

Science French Maths Maths Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

English Geography English Art Art Maths Technology History

Maths LLW Maths French Art RE

8WR

Science French Home Economics Employability Home Economics Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Technology LLW Geography Art English English French RE History Maths

Maths Maths

8EM

Science Employability Home Economics

Homework can be, reading, writing, learning, finding out or preparing for a lesson. You will record homeworks in a student planner on the date that they are set.

Remember - Your parent/carer must sign your planner each week.

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Lunchtime

You are not permitted to leave school at break or lunch time.

At lunch time you have lunch in the canteen or

bring a packed lunch

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Tuck Shop

Is available at break each day You must at all times:

Keep Priory Tidy

Use the bins provided

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Caffeinebased

FIZZY DRINKS AND HIGH ENERGY DRINKS

ARE

NOT ALLOWED IN SCHOOL

RTesco

or

Boost, ed Bull,

’s own brand any other

Coke, Pepsiand Fanta

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Merit System

This is a way for you to achieve rewards for positive behaviour and receive prizes throughout the year.

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School House System

When you come to Priory you will be allocated to one of the four house groups. These are:

Competitions are held during the year and each house can receive points which are totalled at the end of the year and a shield is presented to your house representative.

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Here are a few activities which you can also be involved in.

Music

Priory Singers Music Lessons

Eco Warriors

Sports

School Trips

Charity Committee

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Your First Day

This checklist will help you to be prepared.

Do you have names on:

Blazer

Shirt/Blouse

Trousers/Skirts

Jumper

PE Kit

Home Economics Apron

Outdoor Coat

Does your schoolbag contain:

Pens

Pencils

Ruler

Rubber

Calculator

If required:

Your registration form

Your Home/School Agreement

School Fund £30

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Classroom Behaviour Management Plan

Classroom Rules:

• Be fully prepared to learn • Respect others • Listen to others in the classroom • Pay full attention • Allow others to learn

(The above rules relate to the classroom and are in addition to the School Rules)

Rewards:

If you choose to follow the classroom rules you will receive the following rewards:

• Verbal praise • Stamps/Stickers/Certificates • Individual prizes/whole class prizes • Positive notes in diary and/or phonecalls home • SIMS positive achievement note

Consequences:

When you choose to break any of these rules the following steps will be taken:

• Reminder of rule(s) • Verbal warning/further consequences outlined • Record on Merit Sheet and/or Green on SIMS and a

SANCTION • After school Detention • Pink referral to Head of Year/Head of School Severe clause: Removal from class by Head of Year or Assistant Vice Principal

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Priory Integrated College Term Dates 2013-2014

TERM 1 Thursday 22 August GCSE Results

Friday 23 August Sixth Form Interviews

Bank Holiday Monday 26 August

Wednesday 28 August Year 13 Induction; Senior School

Learning Guidance Meetings

Thursday 29 August Years 8 and 14 only in school until 12:30

Friday 30 August Years 8, 13 and 14 in school all day

Monday 2 September 2013 All year groups in school all day

Staff Training Day Monday 30 September Day off for all pupils

Staff Training Day Tuesday 1 October Day off for all pupils

Half Term Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November Holiday for all pupils and staff

Friday 20 December Last day of Term 1: 12:00 finish

Christmas Holiday

Monday 23 December 2013 – Friday 3 January 2014

Holiday for all pupils and staff

TERM 2

Term starts for pupils on Monday 6 January

2014

Staff Training Day Thursday 9 January Day off for all pupils

HALF TERM

Staff Training Day

Monday 17 – Tuesday 18 February

Wednesday 19 February

Holiday for all pupils and staff

Day off for all pupils

St Patrick’s Day Monday 17 March Holiday for all pupils and staff

Thursday 10 April Last day of Term 2: 3:00 finish

Easter Holidays

Friday 11tApril – Friday 25 April

Holiday for all pupils and staff

TERM 3

Term starts for pupils on Monday 28 April

May Day Monday 5 May Holiday for all pupils and staff

Staff Training Day Monday 26 May Day off for all pupils

Friday 27 June Last day of Term 3: 12:00 finish

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Finally: At Priory you should always aim to:

Take Pride … in yourself, school and achievements

Show Respect … for your environment and others

Allow Individuality … and understand differences

Seize Opportunities … in work, rest and play

Build Relationships … which are positive

Be Yourself … we are all unique

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PRIORY INTEGRATED COLLEGE HOLYWOOD

My Lady’s Mile Holywood BT18 9ER

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Phone: 028 9042 3481 E-mail: info@priorycollege.holywood.ni.sch.uk Web address: www.priorycollege.co.uk