Download - We welcome our Primary 7 Parents
We welcome our Primary 7 Parents
P7 Parents’ Information Evening
25 September 2014
Our Agenda this evening:
•Introduction to Kemnay Academy Dr C Hunter
•P7 - S1 Transition and Link Week Mr P Gaiter
•Supporting our pupils learning
•Any Questions?
Kemnay Academy
• Purpose built and opened in 1982
• Catchment area: Kemnay, Kintore, Kinellar
• 6 year, non-denominational, comprehensive
• Expected roll in August 2015: approx. 760
• Upgraded accommodation - ongoing
• Staffing: around 60 teachers (inc. ASfL team)
• Additional Support for Learners provision
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Our Vision
Kemnay Academy is a welcoming, well resourced, healthy and safe school, where individuals learn and develop through being valued and included, are motivated and inspired by learning, have a stake in the Academy's progression and whose achievements are an example to others.
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• Learning
• Personal Responsibility
• Respect for Self and Others
• Achievement
• Responsible Social Attitudes
“Doing your best”
Kemnay Academy’s Values
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Design Principles for the Curriculum
ethos and life of the school
curriculum areas and subjects
interdisciplinary learning
opportunities for personal achievement
Challenge and enjoyment Breadth Progression Depth Personalisation and choice Coherence Relevance
S1-3 Broad General Education
S1 Ma En Mod Lang
SciSoc Stud
Tech Art Elect
RME
PE
PSE
ICT
S2 Ma En Mod Lang
Sci Soc Stud
HE Mus Elect
RME
PE
PSE
ICT
S3 Ma En Mod Lang
Sci Soc Stud
Tech Exp Arts
Opt
RME
PE
PSE
Senior Phase (S4-6)
Option 1
Eng
3
Option 2
Ma
3
Option 3
3
Option 4
3
Option 5
3
Option 6
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Core PE,
RME, PSE
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A Health Promoting SchoolCommended Status
A Rights Respecting School2014-15 Target - Level One Award
Connecting Classrooms Partnership with Rwanda
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Attainment 2014N3 79% 5+ level
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N4 78% 5+ level
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N5 35% 5+ level
517 candidates with 5+ N5 passes
at A
Higher 4 candidates with 5 straight As (S5) 18 candidates with 5 passes A-C
(S5)Most common award grade (S5)
= B Adv Higher Most common award grade = A
Scottish Baccalaureate in ScienceYASS courses
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• Concert Band• Jazz Band• Ceilidh Band• Woodwind Group• Choir(s) and Glee Group• Samba Band• Rock Challenge
Extra Curricular ActivitiesMusical Activities
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Extra Curricular Activities
• Pupil Council / Rights Respecting Schools• Eco Schools• Charities Committee• School Year Book• Subject Homework clubs• Rugby• Netball• Senior Prom• Badminton• Basketball
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Extra Curricular Activities• Lunchtime and Interval Activity Club• House Competitions• Art Homework Club• Writers’ Club• S2 Ski Trip•Battlefields Trip•London Business Trip• European Music Performance Tours•Expeditions 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015•Duke of Edinburgh Award
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School Uniform
- In place for 15 years
- Reviewed in 2012
- Fosters a sense of identity
- Promotes a working atmosphere which supports pupil learning
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School Uniform
White shirt and tie or white poloBlack or grey skirt or trousers - not jeansBlack comfortable shoes - not trainers
Tesco on-line & DFS Inverurie
Phil Gaiter
Depute Rector
The P7-S1 Transition experience
Three Areas
• P7 Transfer and Link Programme
• House and Class Information
• Timetables
P7 - S1 Transfer & Link Programme
• Tours of the Academy - September
• Initial P7 Parents’ Evening – 25 September
• P7 Technology Day – 6 November
• Handbook Issued – January ‘15
• Transport Forms Issued – March
• Wider Horizons Evening – 18th March
• Enterprise Event – 21st May
• Guidance Staff Visit Primary Schools & Welcome Booklet Issued – May
• Attainment Information – Feb - June
Next Phase - 2015
• New Classes Arranged – June
• P7 Link Week – 22nd to 26th June
• Second P7 Parents’ Evening – 25th June
• Academy Newsletters – All year
• Joint Cluster Working – All year
June
Kemnay Cluster - Working Together
• Regular Head Teacher meetings
• Cluster moderation activities
• Literacy, Numeracy &
Attainment overview
• Planning – CfE Experiences & Outcomes
• Rotary Links
• S1 Start New Term – Tues 18th August, 2015
• S1 Curriculum Booklet
• S1 Parents’ Meeting – October
• S1 Tracking Report – January
Final Phase
Link Week ‘14“We’re here!”
Buddies
S2 & S6 lead the
way!
New Classes
Lunchtime - the canteen
Feed me!Feed me!
LunchtimeActivities
Happy People!
Pupil Survey
I have made new friendsfrom other schools this week
I have enjoyed Primary 7Link week
I am looking forward tocoming back after thesummer holidays
75%
100%
100%
Pupil Survey
Likes Dislikes
• Variety of subjects
• Elective choices
• Buddies / new friends
• Moving around
• Changing teachers
• Independence
• Canteen queues
• Cramped space
• Getting up early for bus
• It’s big!
• Busy
Guidance HousesBennachie House Bennachie House
Ms Donaldson - Guidance teacherMs Donaldson - Guidance teacher
Tuach HouseTuach House Mrs Hepburn - Guidance teacherMrs Hepburn - Guidance teacher
Don House Don House
Ms Murray-Smith - Guidance teacherMs Murray-Smith - Guidance teacher
CaCaskiebenskieben House House Mrs Allan Mrs Allan -- Guidance Teacher Guidance Teacher
Class Groupings
Practical Classes = 9 Register Classes
1K 1E 1M1M 1N1N 1A 1Y 1C 1D
& 1F
Non Practical Classes = combine & mix Register Classes - typically around 25 pupils
Class Arrangements
• Made by Guidance andAdditional Support for Learning Teachers
(based upon information from Primary Schools)
• Same House as older sister or brother
• The same mixture in each classes(even mixture of boys and girls / previous schools /and of attainment)
• Checked with Primary colleagues
School Timetable
A Pupil’s Timetable
Senior Students – Peer Mentoring
Mrs Patricia Goodbrand
Depute RectorPupil Support
Mr Alan MillarPT ASfL
Supporting our pupils
Any Questions ?