new year 7 evening

THE CROSSLEY HEATH SCHOOL

New Year 7 EveningJune 2012

Welcome to your new school Congratulations – much to look forward

to

An exciting time – but it will be different from primary school

You have put your faith in us – thank you

Introductions Headteacher – Mrs Moffat

Deputy Head: Mr Brownlie Deputy Head: Mrs Doig Assistant Head: Mr Donlan Assistant Head: Mr Boyle Executive Leader: Mrs Parkinson

Specific responsibility for Year 7 Assistant Head– Mr Coulson Achievement Leader – Miss Smith

7A Mr Barber

7B Miss Jones

7C Miss Miles

7D Mr Hirst

7E Dr Chipperfield

Year 7 Tutors

The Crossley Heath School

Year 7 curriculum – what to expect

National curriculum subjects Languages – French and German (Spanish in Year 8) PE/Games PSHCE (incorporating L2L programme) New this year - Cross Curricular Arts lesson

Homework is set regularly

Staying safe Biometric system Break and Lunchtime arrangements Travel arrangements All staff trained in safe-guarding E-Safety

Pastoral careAll students in Year 7 form groupWith a tutor who has interest/expertise in Year 7The tutor will be your first point of contactAchievement Leader deals with all issues in year groupAssistant Head oversees Year 7

You will meet all of these key people tonight(SENCO – Mr Chris Davis – not present but available in school)

The wider life of the school

What to look forward to in the first term …InductionYear 7 residentialHouse activities – Drama, Swimming galaCHA eventsBook weekChristmas parties and Carol ServiceBy this point, everyone is shattered!

Miss Anna SmithYear 7 Achievement Leader

• Promote the wellbeing of year 7 students

• Monitor academic progress• Promote high standards/expectations of

work, effort, behaviour and appearance• Encourage participation in school life• Develop home/school partnership

My Role

• Excellent behaviour• Consistent effort• Smart appearance• Effective use of planner

Standards/Expectations

• Students should register at 8.30am• If absent a text/email is sent home• Students should always arrive on time

to registration and all lessons

Registration

• If your child is ill please phone or email admin@crossleyheath.org.uk Planned absences - students bring a

letter/write a note in the planner 3 days or more planned absence please

contact lynne.sharples@crossleyheath.org.uk

Notification of Absence

• Use it every day to record homework• Useful for messages between

home/school• Signed weekly by parents and tutors

Student Planner

School uniform stockists have displays in the dining room

Amendments from September 2012 As well as a grey school jumper

students can wear a plain black v-necked jumper or a plain black v-necked cardigan or a plain black v-necked sleeveless jumper

Uniform

• Meet form tutor and other year 7’s• Have a tour with peer mentors• Attend some lessons in the morning• House sports activities in the afternoon

(students need to wear trainers)• Return residential consent forms and

first payment

Transition Day

Any concerns? Any queries please contact me by

telephone or by email:

anna.smith@crossleyheath.org.uk

The Crossley Heath AssociationKnown to all as the CHA

Chair of CHA: Mrs Gina Choy

Parental InvolvementThe start of what we hope is a 7 year partnershipLearning AttendanceCommunication

2-wayExtra Curricular activitiesGoverning body – parental representation