Transition

Ace Transition Offer

2015

2 June, 2015: Parents’ Transition Evening- (parents only)

Presentation by Headteacher Mr R. Grover and a presentation about the new integrated curriculum “Solace” by the Associate Headteacher Mr M. Kelay 9 June, 2015: Parents and Students Transition Evening Solace based activities -murder mystery or treasure hunt leading to meeting the tutor.

6th July, 2015 Transition Day: 9.00am – 2.40 pm Solace team –forensics based integrated curriculum day 7th July, 2015 Transition Day: 9.00am-2.40pm Organised by the Solace team and PE department –Introduction to the House system and participation in a range of competitive activities The Ace Academy transition offer: If you require any further information or would like to book one of the following transition activities please contact Vice Associate Headteacher Mrs S Haughton. sophia.haughton@acesch.co.uk

Department: History Day and length of session: 2 hours – any day after 22 June, 2015 Activities: Historical murder mystery activity which will include: History skills – reasoning, explanation, evaluation of sources Group work Presenting information as a group An opportunity to find out about the History department at ACE Academy Target group: Year 5 and Year 6 Any other information:

Department: English Day and length of session: 2 hour session available in June and July Activities: Creative Writing Workshops-Level 6 booster sessions

Target group: Year 5 and Year 6 -Most Able/G&T Any other information:

Department: PE Day and length of session: 2 hour session available in June and July Activities: Creative A range of sports activities, Swimming, Dodge ball, Archery, Dance, Rounders / Athletics etc as an introductory session.

Target group: Year 5 and Year 6

flexible G&T, Low NC levels etc.

Any other information:

Department: Drama Day and length of session: All day available in June and July Activities: A show from scratch Target group: Year 5 Any other information:

Department: Music Day and length of session: 2 hour session available in June and July Activities: Music technology use of “logic� software Target group: Year 5 Any other information:

Department: Business Day and length of session: Morning session or all day session in the past Activities: Enterprise challenge Target group: Year 5 and 6 Any other information:

Department: Music Day and length of session: All day (date to be confirmed).

Activities: Primary Instrumental play day.

Target group: Year 5 & Year 6 Instrumental pupils Any other information: The instrumental pupils in year 5 or 6 will be joining our instrumental pupils to rehearse for a short concert at the end of the day.

Department: ART Day and length of session: FRIDAY with CB- starting at 9.30am Activities: DRAWING AND PRINTING Target group: Year 5 and Year 6 GIFTED AND TALENTED Any other information: the opportunity is linked to literacy where pupils respond to a text visually and prepare a display for the home base in ART.

Department: Maths Day and length of session: Morning session or afternoon sessions Activities: Theme park design/Yr6 vs 7 maths challenge Target group: High ability year 5 Code breaking/Maths challenge

Any other information: Taper Maths offer for each school

We also offer a range of

Assemblies aimed at both Year 5 and Year 6. Assemblies are on a range of

topics and are delivered by students or our leadership team We also offer support at your

Parents Evening with information advice and guidance about the

application process for the Ace Academy

Parent information events with an introduction to our new “Solace� integrated curriculum In addition we can hold special