Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Transition beads in actionWalney Partnership: Camp Junior 2 Senior

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

First we identified the transition skills we’d need, in workshops that we ran ourselves.

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Then we collected beads – each one shows a time we showed a transition skill.

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

The transition skills we identified were:• Teamwork

• Joining in

• Bravery

• Responsibility

• Confidence

• Having fun.

We also got a bead for attending camp.

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

On camp, we asked our teachers to make a record each time we showed a transition skill.

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Here are some of the things we did to improve our skills:

Making journey sticks

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Here are some of the things we did to improve our skills:

Taking part in teamwork activities

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Here are some of the things we did to improve our skills:

Joining in when other people needed help

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Here are some of the things we did to improve our skills:

Taking responsibility for the tents…

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Here are some of the things we did to improve our skills:

…and the camp areas

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Here are some of the things we did to improve our skills:

Having fun – and being a bit brave!

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

We reflected on our learning –together…

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

…in small groups: inside or outside learning, which do you like best?

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

…and on our own.

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Our helpers picked out the right beads for each person…

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

…then weorganised our beads onto strings.

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Our teachers helped us put them on.

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

Well done!

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

I showed all of these transition skills during the camp.

Brilliant residentials: transition beads in action

I’m going to wear this at my new school in September –memories of being brave, joining inand having a gowill help me feel confident.