New Year 7 Welcome Booklet

The Birkenhead Park School

Welcome

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to The Birkenhead Park School.

We are very proud of our school, the students, and the staff. We believe in establishing a culture of excellent behaviour, the highest academic standards and a high quality curriculum to develop the potential in every student.

Your child has secured a place in Year 7 and we are confident that they will flourish in our school.

In return for meeting our high standards, your child will receive an outstanding education delivered by our exceptional staff members.

We have a relentless approach to behaviour and attendance, and we make no apology for this.

This is supported by clear and robust systems in place to ensure the school is a safe and happy place where all students can succeed.

We firmly believe that attending The Birkenhead Park School supports students to make exceptional progress academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our school prides itself on being a place where every student can thrive supported by a dedicated team of staff who are passionate, committed and genuinely care for their well-being.

We look forward to working with you. Once again, welcome to Birkenhead Park School.

We are excited to have you as part of our school community and look forward to you joining us in September.

Peter Mee Head of School

Our Learning Habits

The school’s learning habits set our expectations for students and all students are expected to follow to these routines daily.

Perfect Uniform

Full BPS uniform Lanyard BPS Bag

Positive Behaviour

Follow teacher instructions

Complete work

Punctuality & Attendance

Arrive at school for 8:35am

Arrive to lessons on time

Homework

Completed at home

Independent learning

Returned on time

Equipment

Pencil case, pen, pencil, ruler

Every day

Every lesson

Calm Corridors

Corridors should be calm, quiet & orderly

Be polite & respectful

Quickest route to next lesson

Our clubs & activities

We are delighted to offer an ever-growing range of extracurricular activities such as rugby, chess, textiles, drama and dance clubs. Participation in these activities not only enhances the physical wellbeing of our students but has also brought about a number of benefits, both socially and academically.

These extracurricular activities provide invaluable opportunities for our students to:

• Develop teamwork and sportsmanship.

• Improve physical fitness.

• Build lasting friendships, improve communication, and strengthen their ability to interact with peers.

• Boost academic performance: numerous studies have shown that students who engage in extracurricular activities often perform better academically.

We encourage all parents and carers to support their children in signing up for these activities, as they play a pivotal role in fostering a wellrounded and enriching educational experience.

Our trips & awards

Trips are a great way to expand our students’ learning experiences and during their time at school, our new students will be given plenty of opportunities to go to new places and see new things.

We also take great pride in recognising the achievements of our students, whether than be in award assemblies or end of year reward trips.

Our uniform

We are very proud of our uniform, and it is often remarked upon how smart our students look in their black and red uniforms. Students are expected to wear the full uniform every day and look smart both inside and outside school. Students will also receive a lanyard when they join us in September.

There are four different colours representing our values of Positivity, Ambition, Resilience, and Thoughtfulness. They are also a handy place for students to keep their timetable.

Year 7 uniform consists of:

• A black blazer with red trim and the school badge.

• A white shirt/blouse.

• School clip-on tie: no other type is permitted.

• Formal black school trousers or black school skirt - tube/body-con style skirts are not permitted.

• Flat, plain black shoes (boots and training shoes are not permitted).

• A school jumper, tank top or black cardigan may be worn underneath the blazer provided they are fine knit.

• Plain black or white below the knee socks or black tights.

For full details of our school uniform, including P.E. kit, follow the link to our website -

www.birkenheadparkschool.com/students/uniform

Working in partnership

We use the Class Charts app and it allows parents to view important information about their child’s daily interactions in school.

You can keep up to date with their behaviour and attendance, along with viewing assigned announcements and tracking homework tasks.

Teachers also use class charts to award positive points and by logging into the app, it is a great way for parents to see how well their child is doing.

Full details will be given at the start of term, including a unique code that is required to get started.

What happens next?

Over the course of the next few months, there will be a series of events and opportunities to visit the school to help students get more familiar with their new environment before they start in September. Full term details can be found on our website.

Places can be booked now for the event on 20th March and details for the other events will be sent nearer the time.

Wednesday 20th March 2024

4:30pm | Welcome Event (parents & students)

Monday 1st July 2024

4:30pm | Induction Event (parents & students)

Wednesday 3rd July 2024

Transition Day (students only)

Wednesday 4th September 2024

Start of term

What to expect on the first day

The first day of term will start with an induction session on Wednesday 4th September 2024. In this induction session, students will:

Get to know their form tutor & Year Leader

Meet your form tutor who will be with you all the way until Year 11.

Take part in activities and build friendships

Try out different clubs and activities while making life long friends.

Receive a copy of their timetable

Be given a school bag

Have a tour of the school

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Meet the team

Our Year 7 team are here to welcome our new students and help them settle in quickly.

Mrs Kirwan

pki@birkenheadparkschool.com

“My job is to make sure that all Year 6 students feel comfortable when they move up from primary school.”

Mr Huyton

dhu@birkenheadparkschool.com

“As the Year Leader, my role is to make sure students feel confident and secure in their new and exciting learning environment.”

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or need support.

And finally...

Our family fun night, which takes place every Tuesday between 4pm and 6pm, is free and everyone is welcome. Families are invited to participate in a range of activities, including HIIT classes, trampolining, football, and dodgeball.

We encourage you to come along and join in the fun-packed event as it serves a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together. Family Fun

The Birkenhead Park School