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Transition Evening 2023

Welcome

School

The beginning of your seven year journey at Poole High School

Class of 2023

63% applied to University vs. national average of 41.5%

90% Offered their first choice of University

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A wealth of opportunities in and outside of the classroom

Year 7 London museums trip

Pantomime at the Lighthouse

14 December 2023

Year 7 disco in aid of Children in Need

Thursday 19 October 2023

Year 7 Disco

• Thursday 19th October, 5 – 6:30pm

• Poole High School theatre

Discover all of the clubs and trips that are available

Wealth of other experiences: Year 10 & 12 work experience; STEM activities; careers activities; sports leaders.

Showcase some of your talents in the Year 7

Thursday 12 October 2023

Welcome Evening

Breadth of curriculum at KS3

• English

• French

• History

• Geography

• Maths

• Religious Studies

• Science

Core

• Art

• Computer Science

• Dance

• Drama

• Music

• PE

• Technology

Creative

Specialist teachers in specialist classrooms

Maximising performance

Year 7-8

P1: Expressly academic set for core teaching group.

Year 9

Year 7: DISCOVER

Learning how to learn

• Step up days in September

• How the brain works

• How learning happens

• Self-quizzing homework

Taught through all subjects

Step up week in June 2024 for year 8 preparation

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Year 7: DISCOVER

Knowledge rich curriculum supported by homework.

Read widely for pleasure

Use Brainscape and practice rehearsal effectively

Self-Quiz effectively

Find and know their gaps in knowledge

“We can only learn what we pay attention to”

Year 7 Homework

Self-Quizzing

min Reading

Tuesday Maths Brainscape French

Wednesday Science Reading Sparx

Thursday Geography English Reading

Friday RS Reading

Week 2

Monday English Reading

Tuesday Maths Brainscape French

Wednesday Science Reading Sparks

Thursday History English Reading

Friday French Reading

Weekend Reading Sparx

Year 7 Homework:

30 minutes self-quizzing

30 minutes reading

Additional 60 minutes of Sparks per week , 15 minutes Brainscape.

Most evenings 60 minutes worth of homework 6 nights per week.

FOCUS:

Building the habit of doing homework each day. Ensuring students are reading regularly. Building the habit of completing a piece of homework online and use of Google Classroom. Week

min Other

min

Monday English Reading

Weekend Reading Sparx

100 score

Designed to reinforce the value of each the four areas:

• Attendance

• Good behaviour

• Good attitude towards learning

• Good homework

Used as the basis for our rewards.

100 score stickers and certificates

Attendance

School expectations: 97% or above (under 5 days off a year; <25 lessons missed)

Government expectations: 95% or above (under 10 days off a year; <50 lessons missed)

Persistent absence: below 90% (over 20 days off a year; >100 lessons missed)

Positive behaviours

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Purposeful classrooms

Teaching positive

behaviours

Warning

and Oncall

Detentions

Myths

a detention

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got

for laughing

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We’re not allowed to go to the toilet

I can’t do my detention tonight as I have football

Working together

Transition day 30th June

8.35am to 2.45pm

Please wear your normal school uniform and trainers.

Please bring a named refillable water bottle, small snack (if required) and writing equipment. We recommend bringing a bag so that they can store everything safely and bring home their summer homework.

Any medication must be clearly labelled with signed instructions and be handed in to reception at the start of the day. Inhalers may be kept in their bag.

Food will be provided at lunch time. Please ask if you are vegetarian, vegan or have allergies, we have alternatives.

Senior Leadership Team

Mr Gray Head Teacher Mrs Phillips Deputy Head Mrs Eden-Ellis Mrs Porter Mrs Stillman Mr Lean Mrs Dewsnap Assistant Head Teachers Mr Hicks

Key Staff

Progress Leader – Mrs Scott-Brown

Head of Year – Miss Rocher

Form Tutor-

Pastoral Officer – Mrs Evans

Attendance Officer - Mrs Cockwell

Transition day timetable

Year 7 Tutor team

Mr Miller Support Tutor T13: Mrs Linighan T1: Ms Ryall T11: Miss Tumelty T9: Mrs Wright T5: Miss Fougnie T10: Mrs Syms T4: Mr Evans T3: Miss Hale Mr Keep Support tutor T6: Mrs Lewis T7: Miss Jenkins T8: Mr Orman T2: Miss Davies T12: Mr Bareham

Transition day 30 June, 8.35am to 2.45pm

Please note: the school drive will NOT be available for drivers from 8.10 am until 8.45 am or at the end of the school day from 2.30pm until 3.15pm.

You may make use of the Stadium car park to drop off and pick up your child on transition day. You will then need to walk around the front of the police station. Ideally please avoid driving, queues tend to be long.

Students will be collected from reception and led to the theatre.

Online Payments

You will shortly receive a letter to verify your WisePay account. If you have not received this by the end of term please email wisepay@poolehigh.poole.sch.uk

Fully stocked pencil case £11.85

• Clear pencilcase

• Black pens x 3

• Green pens x 3

• Pencil

• Rubber & sharpener

• Ruler

• Protractor

• Compass

• Mini whiteboard pens

• Highlighters

• Scientific Calculator

Acceptable School Shoes – September 2023

Material: Leather or leather-like material that provide as much protection from the inclement weather.

Soles: Flat soles made from sturdy material that provide a bridge between the foot and floor.

Coverage: Heel, side and front of foot must be covered.

Unacceptable School Shoes – September 2023

Material: Suede and canvas are not permitted.

Soles: Heels more than one inch in height are not permitted nor trainer like soles.

Coverage: any gaps between sole and front, peep toe, ankle straps are all not permitted for health and safety.

Heel under 1 inch

Impermeable Velcro Strap Shoe Smart

Poor coverage/ ankle straps

Trainer Type Permeable

Peep Toe Shoes Canvas Shoes Velvet/Suede Shoes Strap over arch Lace up work wear

Please avoid buying shoes from well known retailers that are sold in the school shoes section but look like trainers:

Look for a work wear style shoe

Acceptable School Coats – September 2022

Material/style: We highly recommend waterproof/resistant in a plain black or navy colour. If your child walks or cycles to school reflectors within the coat are essential for the winter months.

Unacceptable School Coats – September 2022

Material/style: Leather, denim, hoodies (branded or unbranded), shiny black material, not black or navy colour. A hoodie must not replace a blazer/coat to and from school.