Poynton High School and Performing Arts College

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2 Poynton High School and Performing Arts College We will inspire and empower all in our learning community to fulfil their individual potential and ambitions so that all are able to be active and successful citizens in our global society

3 Poynton High School Mr David Waugh HEAD TEACHER

4 Purposes of the evening To introduce key people for our new Year 7 To explain our Pastoral structure To give some practical information To start building our partnership

5 Introductions Mike Bird; Chair of Governors Catherine Holyland; Deputy Head Teacher Matthew Dean; Deputy Head Teacher Eddie Latch; Progress Year Leader (Year 7) Hilary Booth; Welfare Year Leader (Year 7) Shelagh Jackson; SENCO Sue Warburton; Teenage and Family Worker

6 Poynton High School INSPIRE ACHIEVE CELEBRATE

7 INSPIRE ACHIEVE CELEBRATE Subject Awards Form Awards House Awards Extra-Curricular Awards

8 HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT Poynton High School and Performing Arts College

9 1. The Parents/Guardians I will: ensure that my child attends school, arriving on time and properly equipped; make the school aware of any concerns or problems that might affect my child s work or behaviour; support the school s policies and guidelines for behaviour and dress; support my child in homework and check the student planner; attend parents evenings and discussions about my child s progress; take an active interest in my child s life at school. Signature(s)

10 2. Poynton High School The school will: care for your child s safety and well-being; respect your child as an individual and valued member of the school and community; teach students about taking responsibility for their own conduct; ensure high standards of behaviour in all members of the school community; by having high realistic expectations, ensure your child is able to achieve his or her full potential; provide a balanced curriculum; encourage full participation in school life; set, mark and monitor homework in line with school policy; keep you informed about general school matters and about your child in school by use of the student planner be open and welcoming and offer opportunities for you to become involved in the life of the school. Signatures Head of School Form Tutor

11 3. The Student I will: attend school and arrive on time; bring all the equipment I need every day; be punctual to lessons; follow the school rules about behaviour; wear the school uniform correctly and be tidy in appearance; do schoolwork and homework as well as I can; respect all members of the school community; respect school property and the environment; accept responsibility for my own conduct; Signature

12 Our Partnership School - Student - Home Support through challenge Support through praise Support through community Support through Gift Aid Working together day in, day out!

13 jump in with both feet!

14 PASTORAL SYSTEM AT POYNTON HIGH SCHOOL

15 Pastoral Structure Year 7 Year Leader Progress Mr E Latch Year Leader Welfare Miss H Booth Pastoral Assistant - Mr M Rawling Form Tutor Head of House

16 Year Leaders Progress Year Leaders Pastoral Form Tutor SEND Team Welfare Education Team Inclusion Student Voice Team Intervention Team Parents Outside Agencies CAMHS Outreach Teenage Family Worker

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18 Poynton-High-Expectations Arrive on time Be polite and respectful Dress smartly and with pride Be prepared for the lesson Celebrate hard work and achievement Be responsible for your actions Follow all instructions Never give up Be book smart

19 Transition Process Transition Units Visits to Primary School Bridging the Gap Menai Trip Induction Day

20 Menai 2015

21 Poynton High School and Performing Arts College Year 6 Induction Day Programme 9.15am Register in the Hall am Tour of school/information Talk am Break am A sample lesson pm A sample lesson pm Lunch pm A sample lesson pm Tour of school/information Talk pm Meet Mr Waugh

22 Practical Information

23 Students meet their form tutor in the school hall. During the first morning students will be given a printed timetable, a student planner, a homework timetable to fill in their first lessons and allocated a locker. During the morning students will probably complete an activity which tells their form tutor about their interests, strengths, talents, as well as what they find difficult. Students will be informed about lunch-time arrangements, taken to the Dinning Room and will view the menu offered At some point in the day students will have a tour of the school where various areas will be shown to them, eg. the toilets, medical room, PE/ Dance/ Library. Lesson 5 will be their first lesson.

24 A smartly dressed person! School bag (big enough to fit a few books) A note pad, calculator, watch, A pencil case containing: pens including a red pen, pencil, ruler, rubber, highlighter, coloured pencils, pencil sharpener. Dinner money or packed lunch

25 Student Planner

26 Example of a Year 7 Student Timetable

27 Home Learning Week One Monday Spanish English Tuesday Maths Science Wednesday Re English Thursday Geog Maths Friday History Science

28 Uniform Navy Blazer with School Badge Navy skirt/black trousers Clip on tie Blue school design shirt Black school shoes (Leather/Leather look) Optional school jumper

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31 Extra Curricular Activities. House Activities Performing Arts Sports Clubs ICT Home Learning Club

32 The School Day 8.45am 9.00am Tutor Time (15 minutes) 9.00am 10.00am Period 1 (60 minutes) 10.00am 11.00am Period 2 (60 minutes) 11.00am 11.20am Break (20 minutes) 11.20am 12.20pm Period 3 (60 minutes) 12.20pm 1.20pm Period 4 (60 minutes) 1.20pm pm Lunch (40 minutes) 2.00pm 3.00pm Period 5 (60 minutes)

33 Attendance/Punctuality Absences Telephone school and leave a message on the absence line. Medical/Dental Appointments Students must sign in and out of school. Holidays PDA policy

34 Every Minute Counts Lateness = Lost Learning *(Figures below are calculated over a school year) 5 minutes late each day 3 days lost! 10 minutes late each day 6.5 days lost! 15 minutes late each day 10 days lost! 20 minutes late each day 13 days lost! 30 minutes late each day 19 days lost! Danger Zone: As few as 19 missed days over the school year reduces your chances of success. Your examination results could drop by one grade across all subjects!

35 Technology

36 Important Dates. First Day Thursday 3 rd September Progress Review Day Friday 11 th December Year 7 Parents Evening Thursday 17 th March Examinations Weeks before and after May Half Term

37 Poynton High School your journey starts here

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