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Information PackInformation PackEach pupil will be given an information pack that Each pupil will be given an information pack that contains the following:contains the following:
School ProspectusSchool Prospectus Admission Form *Admission Form * Letters from Home Economics and Technical Letters from Home Economics and Technical
Departments *Departments * Music Department questionnaire #Music Department questionnaire # Info about visits on 10 and 11 JuneInfo about visits on 10 and 11 June Info about school refectory (canteen)Info about school refectory (canteen) Hockey Kit order form (girls) *Hockey Kit order form (girls) * Parent Council infoParent Council info Library membership formLibrary membership form Computers in the High School letter *Computers in the High School letter ** To be returned to school (Melrose) by May 30* To be returned to school (Melrose) by May 30# Complete and bring to EHS on 10 June# Complete and bring to EHS on 10 June
UniformUniform
Wear MPS uniform for 2 day visitWear MPS uniform for 2 day visit
Uniform order forms should’ve Uniform order forms should’ve already been completed and handed already been completed and handed in to schoolin to school
See prospectus for school dress See prospectus for school dress codecode
PE kitPE kit
SupportSupport
Enhanced TransitionEnhanced Transition
Information from Primary SchoolInformation from Primary School
Support for LearningSupport for Learning
Behaviour SupportBehaviour Support
S6 BuddiesS6 Buddies
Timetable in August 2015Timetable in August 2015
33 period week33 period week
2/3/2 structure2/3/2 structure
No lunch on Fridays – 5 No lunch on Fridays – 5 periodsperiods
Key StaffKey Staff
Miss Strong – RectorMiss Strong – Rector
Miss Clark – Depute – Head Miss Clark – Depute – Head of S1of S1
Miss Allison, Mr Ferguson, Miss Allison, Mr Ferguson, Miss Fleming, Mr Watson and Miss Fleming, Mr Watson and Mr McKenzie- GuidanceMr McKenzie- Guidance
Transport Transport Free if in catchment area and more than 3 Free if in catchment area and more than 3 miles from EHSmiles from EHSPrimary school will inform you of bus Primary school will inform you of bus details for 2 day visitdetails for 2 day visitBus passes will be sent home in the Bus passes will be sent home in the summersummer Photos neededPhotos needed Bus stopsBus stops SeatsSeats Behaviour on BusBehaviour on Bus
School Clubs School Clubs LunchtimeLunchtime After SchoolAfter School Variety of ClubsVariety of Clubs Opportunity for new clubsOpportunity for new clubs Market PlaceMarket Place Encouraged to join clubsEncouraged to join clubs Can lead to other things – eg school Can lead to other things – eg school shows, sports teams, competitionsshows, sports teams, competitions
Classes Classes
15 subjects/teachers15 subjects/teachers
Use of homework plannersUse of homework planners
Homework givenHomework given
Need for being organisedNeed for being organised
LockersLockers
What to have/not to have in What to have/not to have in classrooms and bagsclassrooms and bags
Catering Catering Visit Days arrangementsVisit Days arrangements School CanteenSchool Canteen Cashless catering - machinesCashless catering - machines Packed lunch optionPacked lunch option Young Scot cardYoung Scot card Free School MealsFree School Meals Grab and Go OptionGrab and Go Option Healthy optionsHealthy options ‘ ‘down the street’down the street’
Myths/Advice Myths/Advice
Looking after possessionsLooking after possessions
Older studentsOlder students
Use of phones, i-pods etcUse of phones, i-pods etc
Expectations Expectations
Behaviour in classesBehaviour in classes
Meeting deadlinesMeeting deadlines
UniformUniform
Doing Your BestDoing Your Best
In queues/corridors/out of schoolIn queues/corridors/out of school
Respect Respect
Same as in Primary schoolSame as in Primary school
House SystemHouse System
HousesHouses
How to get pointsHow to get points
EventsEvents
Importance of House systemImportance of House system
2 Day Visit 2 Day Visit All go to Assembly HallAll go to Assembly Hall Will meet Guidance teacherWill meet Guidance teacher Informed of classes on the dayInformed of classes on the day Have PE kitHave PE kit Bring pencil caseBring pencil case S6 will helpS6 will help Will have breaks and lunch with other P7 Will have breaks and lunch with other P7 pupils onlypupils only Worries???Worries???
School ValuesSchool Values
ResponsibilityResponsibility RespectRespect HonestyHonesty ExcellenceExcellence CommitmentCommitment
What is the same?What is the same? Plenty of clubs and opportunitiesPlenty of clubs and opportunities Plenty of help and supportPlenty of help and support Homework Homework High standards and expectationsHigh standards and expectations Achievements recognised and Achievements recognised and celebratedcelebrated High quality teachingHigh quality teaching Any level of bullying not toleratedAny level of bullying not tolerated
AchievementAchievement can be can be considered as: considered as:
positive experiences, positive experiences, evidencing and developing evidencing and developing transferable employability transferable employability and life skills and qualities in and life skills and qualities in the process.the process.
QUALITIES SKILLS
Confident Teamwork
Resilient/Determined Problem Solving
Motivated Talking
Assertive Listening
Calm Negotiation
Respectful Using ICT effectively
Integrity Creativity
Compassionate Written Communication
Sense of Fairness and Justice Numeracy
Commitment Literacy
Honest Organisation
Responsible Quick Learner
Caring/Kind Meeting Deadlines
Cooperative Showing Initiative
Humourous Reflection
Enthusiastic Research
Friendly Budgeting
Competitive Coaching
Meticulous/Precise Decision Making
Conscientious Leading/Managing others
Reflective/Thoughtful Practical Skills
Punctual Time Management
Encouraging Keyboarding
Flexible/Adaptable Specific talent (eg singing, playing tennis, drawing..)
Using Glow/e-portfoliosUsing Glow/e-portfolios
All achievements can be All achievements can be logged electronically using logged electronically using
OneNote classbooksOneNote classbooks
Achievement taskAchievement task
You will start a Glow e-portfolio when You will start a Glow e-portfolio when you fully start at EHS in August.you fully start at EHS in August.
Between now and then, continue to log Between now and then, continue to log all achievements – this could be in all achievements – this could be in your PLP, your own diary or just some your PLP, your own diary or just some notes at home. We will add notes at home. We will add pages/posts for all of these in August pages/posts for all of these in August to get your e-portfolio up and running.to get your e-portfolio up and running.
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