Year 7 Introductory Evening by Rossall School

IntroductoryEvening September2025

MrAndrew McBride Headmaster

Ms D Porovic Senior Deputy Head

2025 - 2026 Key Changes

● Longer tutor times for more effective and impactful pastoral activities

○ HouseTime

○ Rossall INSPIRE lectures

○ PSHE workshops

○ Careers

○ Year group assemblies

● Slightly earlier start to accommodate the above - 8.15am

● Whole School assemblies - Mondays Sch 2 (just before break)

● Rossall Passport for recording key achievements & target setting

● Continuing to increase Pupil Voice

○ Variety of pupil voice groups

○ Pupil led societies on Mondays

● Real focus on celebrating achievements and leadership inside and outside of school

Mr N Crombie Deputy Head (Sixth Form & Senior School)

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● Daily check in

● Academic monitoring and support

● Pastoral support

○ PSHE delivery

○ FormTutor, Head ofYear & Health and Wellbeing centre

● Coordinate intervention

● Promote culture of respect

● LISTEN

Theroleof thetutor

● School family

● First point of call between school and home

● Regular opportunity to check in with the students

● Preparation for the school day

● Track progress

● Pastoral support

Theroleof thestudent

● Set ambitious goals - no excuses!

● Make every moment count

○ Work hard

○ Be on time

○ Be “present”

● Be kind

○ Think about the impact of your words and actions

○ Casual and unthinking behaviour can hurt

○ Challenge unkindness

○ Be a good friend

● Take PRIDE in everything that they do

● Have confidence to ask for help

● Be proactive

● Be the ‘best version of yourself’

Theroleof theparent

● Communication - Contact school whenever concerned

● Have high aspirations and expectations

● Be proactive and engaged in the journey

● Encourage them to try new clubs and grasp each opportunity that Rossall has to offer

● Encourage independent learninghomework support

● Give them your time

● Monitor their use of social media

● Help them be prepared and organised

Mrs Clare Cohen Head ofYear 7

The Head ofYear Team

Mrs Clare James Head ofYear 8

Mr Nick Robertson Head ofYear 9

Mrs Jess Robertson Head ofYear 10

Mr Richard Catterall Head ofYear 11

The Head ofYear Team

Deputy Head (Sixth Form and Senior School): Mr N Crombie

Assistant Director of Sixth Form: - MrAVeitch (Y12) - Mr N Cushley (Y13) Director of IBDP: Mrs LLaird Head of BTEC Sport: Miss B Cousins

Mrs Emma Williams Deputy Head (Safeguarding and Boarding)

Here to listen: our Rossall School safeguarding team.

❖ Provide early help as soon as a problem emerges.

❖ Protect from maltreatment.

❖ Prevent impairment of physical and mental health development.

❖ Each child receives safe and effective care.

ENABLEALLCHILDREN TO HAVE THE BEST OUTCOMES

Mrs Catherine Stacker Senior Deputy Head (Academic)

EXAM SUCCESS - SUMMER 2025

Destinations 2025:

● 82% Russell Group/Top 20

● Oxford, Cambridge; Imperial; Durham; York; Bath etc.

● Medicine

● Degree Apprenticeships

● Professional Contracts around the world

● 13 Sports Scholarships to America

AND

● Confident, humble, well-rounded, global citizens

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

● Be interested

● Take responsibility

● Aim high

● Be grateful

● Take pride in your work

● Invest in the investment

The Wellbeing Team

Mrs Jen Moore - Director of Wellbeing

MrsTurner - Head of Health and Wellbeing

Mrs Jenny Richardson - School Nurse

Ms Cat Waktare - Mental Health Nurse

Based at the Medical Centre

Helping young people

By supporting their wellbeing, and tackling issues that can affect their ability to learn.

Personal: our own growth and development

Social: the study of our interactions and relationships with others

Health: the study of looking after our bodies mentally and physically

Economic: managing money and financial literacy

Social Media andAI

Very much a part of young people’s social worlds now, we also know that social media can lead to a plethora of issues.

Akey focus this year will be on digital wellbeing, as well as raising awareness for pupils of their long-lasting digital footprint.

Finally, our rules on mobile phones here in school and the use ofYONDR pouches both support digital wellbeing practices.

The Importance

● Young people are growing up in a rapidly changing world- additional stressors

● Ensuring that they have the right strategies and positive mindset to help them succeed

● Prepares them for life and work

● Seeks to develop a skill set of critical thinking, flexibility, confidence and social skills, to help them on their academic journey

Curriculum for life

● We recognise that starting the new school year, exams, and social pressures may lead to levels of stress for some - all pupils will respond differently and experience these pinch points in a variety of ways.

● The whole purpose of PSHE, as a program of study, is to share strategies to support pupil wellbeing

The Structure

● Adopt a whole school approach, to allow for support to be consistent

● Timetabled sessions,TutorTime and assemblies, guest speakers and drop down days. Our drop down days will tackle issues including digital and overall wellbeing, anti-bullying and substance education. Learning opportunities based on three core themes: Health and Wellbeing, living in the wider world and relationships. Each core theme will also link to fundamental British values.

Student WellbeingAmbassadors who support events and education throughout the school community

PSHE Programme -Y9 Example

Lent Summer

Healthy and happy young people

Main aims are to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to make informed decisions about their lives.

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Learning Development

The ISI inspection (October 2024) highlighted:

“Teachers carefully consider the needs of pupils with SEN and/or disabilities. Pupils’ individual needs are clearly identified and supported effectively to ensure these pupils make good progress… Staff know the needs of pupils.”

Rossall School is committed to providing inclusive education that supports all learners, ensuring they thrive academically and personally.The Learning Development Department supports pupils who may need extra support.

● Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored strategies to meet individual learning needs.

● Flexible Timetables:Adjustments to schedules to accommodate specific requirements.

● Core Subject Consolidation:Additional support in core subjects to reinforce understanding.

● Additional Lessons: Optional sessions available to provide further assistance for pupils.

Contact: ld@rossall.org.uk

Exam Access Arrangements

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● In-HouseAssessments:All access needs assessed by our Learning Development team.

● ExternalAdvice: Guidance available for formal reports if required.

● SupportAvailable: Scribes, readers, enlarged/modified papers, extra time, etc.

● Awarding BodyApproval: Requests submitted accurately; final decision lies with the Exam Board.

● Usual Way of Working: Concessions granted only if consistent with normal learning methods. We keep a record of this fromYear 7 .

● EarlyAssessment: Essential to provide evidence and ensure fair access in exams.

Outside of the classroom…

Sport at Rossall School

Mr Ben Edmondson Assistant Head (Director of Sport)

What is the vision of sport at Rossall

To create an environment that allows all pupils to actively engage in the schools culture and history.

To foster a love of our community through the opportunity to unite over a common cause.

To Be A Part, To Belong!

What Sport look likes at Rossall

Academic PE

Theory & Practical

Athletic Development

Physical Literacy (FMS)

Physiology

Psychology

Social - Cultural

Signature Programmes

- Football

- Golf

After SchoolActivities

House Sport

ActivitiesSportingProgrammes&

Physical Education

Focus Sports - Football - Hockey - Netball - Cricket

Sport&PE

GamesProgramme

Active Sports - Fitness Suite - Swimming - Athletics & XC - Tennis - Basketball - Badminton Fixtures

Values/Behaviours

Expectations

Engagement

Pride (In your school, yourself & your appearance)

Passion (For your school, your sport & your performance)

Work Hard (In everything you do)

Commitment

Positive Relationships / Positive Energy

Be a Part / Act a Part / Be a Unit / Feel a Part

Be Honest

Games Sessions Weekly

Activities available after school daily

Fixtures available in Focus Sports

Performing Arts at Rossall School

Mr Michael Holdsworth Director of Performance

- Boosts confidence.

PerformingArts at Rossall

- Increases communication skills.

- Greater sense of self.

- Promotes creativity.

- Chapel Choir.

- Chamber Choir.

- String Orchestra.

- Brass Ensemble

- Swing Band.

- Lancashire Music Society.

Performing

- Scholars Theatre Society.

- Broadway Academy.

- Senior School Musical

- LAMDA.

- Guest Lecturers and Industry Professionals.

- Jazz Dance.

- DanceTech: Loops, Kicks & Turns.

- Ballet.

- One to One lessons..

Values

Engagement

Commitments

Expectations

Pupils who are: friendly, warm, approachable and full of empathy. Creative young people invested in the development of themselves and others through exploration of the Arts

Full commitment to the Performing Arts - Drama, Music and Dance offering Physically, Mentally & Socially

Train hard to develop & reach their potential

Saturday mornings & Weekdays

Expected to represent the school: Performing Arts Ambassadors

Rehearsal schedules, show dates and activity times can be found on SOCS