Time
8.45am-9.15am
9.15am-10.00am
EventsCalendar
Registration and Icebreakers Overview Register, introductions and icebreakers.
Maths
10.00am - 11.00amScience
11.00am-11.20amBreak
11 20am 12 15pm
Time to make some 3D objects to take home.
Make your own solution from the liquids available. Use the equipment, and your powers of analysis, to discover what it is made of. What will you find?
In the OAKS Hall with members of the Lower School pastoral team and our Sixth Form ambassadors.
12.15pm-12.30pm
Learning2Learn
The brain and how to get the most from your memory. The challenge: this session will focus on the different parts of the brain and how they link together to help you learn. The session will also show how you can improve your memory through various strategies, so those key facts stay there for longer!
Group Photo
Group Photo
An opportunity to mark the occasion with a group photo taken at the front of the school.
An opportunity to mark the occasion with a group photo taken at the front of the school.
Lunch and d lunchtime activities
12.30pm-1.20pm Lunch and lunchtime activities
there will be an opportunity to take part in some activities in the OAKS Hall.
Lunch in the Dining Hall, followed by a choice of activities with Year 7, either outside on thhe fiield or, for thhose whho want a quiiet b break k b beffore thhe affternoon’’s ses i sions b be i gin, therewill beanopportunitytotake partinsomeactivitiesin theOAKSHall
there will be an opportunity to take part in some activities in the OAKS Hall
Lunch in the Dining Hall, followed by a choice of activities with Year 7, either outside on the field or, for those who want a quiet break before the afternoon’s sessions begin, there will be an opportunity to take part in some activities in the OAKS Hall.
1.20pm-1.30pm Registration Register ready for the afternoon session.
1 30pm - 2:30pm
1.30pm-2:30pm
11.20am-12.15pm L2L
English 1.30pm-2.30pm
1 20pm - 1 30pm 2 30pm - 2 45pm
2 45pm - 3 40pm
Each year, , Year 7 embark on a voya y ge g of discovery; y asking g ‘BIG’ qu q estions and using their skills of inquiry to answer them. But why do humans ask questions? This session will h ll h t l d k d d t d h tt d if d t w a you a ready now an ensure you un ers an w at to o you o no alwayshavetheanswer!
Step right up into the dazzling world of funfair creative writing! Bring the sights, sounds and thrills of the fairground to life. From creaking rides to candyfloss, imagination takes centre stage!
challenge what you already know and ensure you understand what to do if you do not always have the answer!
have the answer!
In the OAKS Hall.
2.30pm-2.45pm Break In the OAKS Hall.
2.45pm-3.40pmSport
3 40pm - 4 00pm
3 55pm - 4 15pm 12 30pm - 1 20pm 12
Students will carry y out chemical tests to analys y e po p tions and identify y the Draggon’s s Blood!
With Mrs House and Mr Brown.
3.40pm-4.00pm FeedbackSessionWithMrBrownandMissCusimano
Ligh g t refreshments will be available in the OAKS Hall for pa p rents and siblings g
Register ready for the afternoon session Register for the afternoon session
3.40pm-4.00pmCloseandparentpickup LightrefreshmentswillbeavailableintheOAKSHallforparentsandsiblings. Anopportunitytotakepartinaselectionofoursummersportsworkingwithour specialistPEteachersandsportscoaches.
12.15pm-12.30pm
12 15pm - 12 30pm
Feedback
Whichpartofthedaydidyouenjoythemost?Pleasetelluswhy:
Which part of the day did you enjoy the most? Please tell us why:
Whatdidyoulearntoday?
What did you learn today?
Whosenamedidyoulearntoday? Whatdotheydo?
Whose name did you learn today? What do they do?
WhatareyoulookingforwardtowhenyoujoinourSeniorSchool?
What are you looking forward to when you join our Senior School?
“Forsomanypeople,themovetoSeniorSchoolisanincrediblyexcitinglandmark,andourDiscovery Dayispartofthatadventure.Weareverymuchlookingforwardtowelcomingthisgenerationof studentsintoourSeniorSchoolfamily,andtothejourneysthey,andwe,willgoontogether.”
“For so many people, the move to Senior School is an incredibly exciting landmark, and our Discovery Day is part of that adventure We are very much looking forward to welcoming this generation of students into our Senior School family, and to the journeys they, and we, will go on together ”
DavidHarrow,Headmaster
David Harrow, Headmaster
”WehavethemusicalatLowtherPavilionevery year,whichisopentoallyears.Gettinginvolved withthecreativeartspartofschoolisgreatfor yourconfidenceandcreativity”
”We have the musical at Lowther Pavilion every year, which is open to all years Getting involved with the creative arts part of school is great for your confidence and creativity”
“Musicatschoolissoinspiring.Youcanlearn avarietyofinstrumentsandhavelessonsto improveyoursinging.Themusicteachersare sofunnyandinspiring,andtheymakesure everyonehasasmileontheirfaces”
“Music at school is so inspiring You can learn a variety of instruments and have lessons to improve your singing The music teachers are so funny and inspiring, and they make sure everyone has a smile on their faces”
“SincejoiningAKS,IhaveabsolutelylovedtheRoundSquareDiscoveries. Theyreallyhelpyoudevelop,notjustasalearner,butasaperson. TheLearning2Learnclassesgiveyoucommunicationskillsandlearning skillsthatwillhelpyouthroughyear7”
“Since joining AKS, I have absolutely loved the Round Square Discoveries They really help you develop, not just as a learner, but as a person. The Learning2Learn classes give you communication skills and learning skills that will help you through year 7”
“SportatAKSisamazingasthere’ssuchavarietyofthingstodo. Thereisfootball,hockey,netball,basketball,athletics,rugby, cricketandsomuchmore”
“Sport at AKS is amazing as there’s such a variety of things to do There is football, hockey, netball, basketball, athletics, rugby, cricket and so much more ”
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