YEAR 6 TO 7 TRANSITION GUIDE

Your move from Year 6 to Year 7

STUDENT & PARENT GUIDE

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This guide is to help you know a little bit more about your move from Primary School to Secondary School.

Contents

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Ms Jo Stedman Head of Year 7 Deputy Principal Key Stage 3

Our Reason to Believe

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Organisational tools

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6Cs: Courage

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Transition Days 2024

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School Lockers

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6Cs: Compassionate

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Year 7 Pastoral Team

Dealing with unexpected behaviours

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6Cs: Curious

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6Cs: Citizenship

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School Timings and Curriculum

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Rewards and Notifications

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Purpose of Assessment in Year 7

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For Parents

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Types of Assessment

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Useful Links

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6Cs: Collaborative

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Using Technology

Communicating with the School

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iPads

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6Cs: Communicator

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Google Classroom

The last pages include useful links and how to communicate with the school.

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Our Reason to Believe

LEARNING

Encouraging students to become curious, creative, lifelong learners.

TOGETHER

Fostering a stimulating environment which celebrates the uniqueness of each student and where everyone feels they belong.

TO SHAPE

Enabling students to construct meaning for themselves and to be active in creating a better society.

A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Learning is the guiding light that enables students to be global citizens, driving change towards a more peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world.

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What is Transition?

Transition Days 2025

The term transition often refers to a life change that a child or young person may go through.

changes may impact their students and how we can help them adjust to their new school environment.

The change from Year 6 to Year 7 often happens along with important social, emotional and physiological changes. At St Julian’s School, the pastoral team and teachers work together to understand how these

We believe that an effective transition will help facilitate continued development and progress, ensure continuity of learning and minimise disruption to the child and their family.

Transition from Year 6 to Year 7 is extremely important to get right.

We would like to reduce nerves as much as possible and provide a warm, secure and positive environment for all of the students beginning secondary school in Year 7.

Transition Days Tuesday 2 September & Wednesday 3 September

Houses Students will enjoy House competitions, activities and teambuilding throughout the year.

BUCKNALL

FRANKLIN

ETHERINGTON SMITH

RUSSELL

Activities Students will be guided through activities to promote: • Inclusion • Teambuilding • Orientation • Digital organisation • Happiness and fun We also have an optional activities booklet that you may wish to have a go at which can be viewed here.

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The Shaper 6Cs: Profile OUR

Compassionate Curious Collaborative Communicator Courage Citizenship

The Student is a compassionate, curious, collaborative communicator who above all has the courage to be an active citizen to make a difference in the world.

The student is compassionate, empathetic and respectful: seeks to understand themselves, and others, be kind and have a positive impact on the world.

Kindness I am friendly, polite and considerate towards others.

Respect I value the rights of others and our environment.

Empathy I think about how others are feeling and consider the impact my actions can have.

Helping others I help others whenever I can, within and beyond our community.

Balance I care for myself by looking after my physical and mental wellbeing and balancing different aspects of my life.

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Year 7 Pastoral Team

Tutors and Support Tuttors

7R

7ES

Head of Learning Support

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7F

Buddies 5 buddies per tutor group These have had specialised training at the end of Year 6 to ensure support for all new students.

Deputy Head (Pastoral) Ms Caroline Cullen ccullen@stjulians.com Mr Ross Hobart

Caroline Cullen joined St. Julian’s in 2018 and is Deputy Head (Pastoral). She leads the Student Support Team, covering safeguarding, counselling, learning support, and health services. Previously, she held roles in primary and secondary teaching, leadership, governance, and consultancy. She was also part of the founding team of a London secondary school in 2012. Her passions include student wellbeing, inclusive education, a nd community building.

Nurses

Ms Beki Silva

Head of Year 7 Deputy Principal Key Stage 3 Ms Jo Stedman jstedman@stjulians.com Jo Stedman has been at St. Julian’s since 2016 and is now Deputy Principal for Key Stage 3. She previously served as Head of Year 12 and 13, Head of Biology, and CAS Coordinator. With experience at leading international schools, she has driven initiatives in mentoring, conservation, and student transitions.

Her passions include wellbeing, conservation, tennis, and parenting.

Counsellors

Ms Susana Moniz

Ms Edele Nolan Lead Counsellor

Mrs Mariana Mangerão School Counsellor

Building Compassion Through Student Leadership We nurture compassion through meaningful leadership roles like Buddies, House Representatives, Tech Reps, and Year 12 Peer Mentors. These opportunities teach empathy, responsibility, and ethical behavior, while fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and community throughout the school.

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The Shaper 6Cs: Profile OUR

Compassionate Curious Collaborative Communicator Courage Citizenship

The student is a curious and creative thinker: thirsty to learn, interested in other perspectives, open to view the world in different ways and propose innovative solutions.

Growth mindset I believe abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance. I show commitment to growth and development.

Creative I use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse, generate innovative ideas and take responsible action on complex problems.

Inquisitive I ask questions, seek understanding and explore the unknown.

Open-minded I am open to new ideas, perspectives and experiences.

I seek and evaluate a range of points of view and am willing to grow from the experience.

Reflective I reflect on experiences and feedback to grow and develop.

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School Timings and Curriculum

At St Julian’s we pride ourselves on providing a broad and balanced curriculum allowing development of skills and depth of understanding with lots of fun along the way.

Each subject is taught by a specialist in this area.

Monday to Thursday

Friday

Registration

8.20-8.40

Registration

8.20-8.40

Period 1

8.40-9.40

Period 1

8.40-9.40

Period 2

9.40-10.40

Period 2

9.40-10.40

Break

10.40-11.00

Break

10.40-11.00

Period 3

11.00-12.00

Period 3

11.00-12.00

Period 4

12.00-1.00

Lunch

Lunch

1.00-2.00

Period 4

Period 5

2.00-3.00

Every two weeks, students will have the following number of periods allocated for each subject: Art

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Geography

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Computer Science

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Health & Citizenship

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Creative Arts

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History

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12.00-1.00

Design Technology

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Maths

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1.00-2.00

Drama

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Music

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English

7

PE

4

Enrichment

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Portuguese

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French/German

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Science

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3.00-3.15 Period 6

3.00-3.30 3.00-4.00

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Purpose of Assessment in Year 7 SJS’s Assessment Policy is in line with the wider mission of the school to create a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment within which all members of our community can achieve their full potential

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Types of Assessment

Assess Student Learning

Provide learning opportunities

Use the results

Establish learning goals

Should always have a clear purpose and be specific

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Let’s the teacher, parents and student know of developing skills, understandings and knowledge

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Uses a variety of different methods and formats

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Celebrates the combination of skills, content and attitude which lead to achievement in learning

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Should be progressive in allowing meaningful progress of each student

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Will allow teachers to plan future lessons and assessment types

Summative This is typically an examination, test or sustained piece of work which may receivea mark or a grade. This may take place at the end of a topic or module and enables students to know their current level of attainment and their progress towards targets.

Formative This is typically feedback given to students in either written or oral form which identifies what a student has done well and how he/she can improve the work.

Baseline Testing As part of the school’s commitment to ensure that it’s pupils are given the best possible help to succeed, we take part in the GL CAT4 testing. This is an assessment of developed abilities in areas known to make a difference to learning and achievement – namely verbal, non-verbal, quantitative and spatial reasoning, and provides us with .

an accurate analysis of potential student achievement.

These are not a test of what a student has learnt but are designed to measure a student’s ability and potential. It must be emphasized that no preparatory work is necessary as these are carried out in an identical manner in all schools. They provide staff with useful information about individual students’ ability and likely outcome by the end of KS3 (Year 9), enabling teachers to set targets for students and to judge whether they are making appropriate progress.

We also take part in the Pupil Attitude to Self and School (PASS), which takes the guesswork out of understanding why pupils may be reluctant, disengaged or even disruptive learners by sensitively exploring social and emotional wellbeing. It also provides interventions and guidance so we can start to address issues immediately.

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The Shaper 6Cs: Profile OUR

Compassionate Curious Collaborative Communicator Courage Citizenship

The student is a collaborator: able to work as part of a team to achieve a greater outcome and strive for a brighter future.

Trust I nurture positive relationships by presuming positive intent and acting with integrity.

Sharing ideas I encourage others to contribute their perspectives, skills or knowledge.

Taking responsibility I complete tasks to the best of my ability and help to ensure others do the same.

Influencing I have a positive influence on the team by valuing the contributions of others, reflecting and evaluating to improve.

Listening I understand that other people with their differences can also be right.

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Using Technology

Intranet In addition to the student portal we also have an intranet for students where they can find out a range of information from curriculum handbooks to details about technology such as:

Our Technology for Parents website contains a range of useful information that tells you all about the technology at the school.

Mobile Device Policy Summary of policy is here: The use of mobile phones by pupils during the school day is not permitted.

When a pupil brings a mobile phone to school, the phone must be: Turned off before entering the school site.

Stored in the student’s locker (preferred option) or in their school bag.

Students are not permitted to carry a mobile phone on their person (hand or pockets) at any point during the school day.

Switched off and stored until you have left the school gate. After 4.00pm phones must still remain off and cannot be used on the school site. Phones may not be used while waiting for WLP activities.

Out of sight always during the school day.

How to connect to WiFi

Support For any technical problem students can always go to our friendly and helpful technicians in the IT support room through the door near the entrance gates or they can email support@stjulians.com

Printing from an iPad

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Troubleshooting Recommendations No smartphones until age 13 Do not bring phone to school Having a family technology agreement Having regular conversations about technology Device-free meals No devices in bedrooms Setting up filters on your home router Enforcing downtime on devices, especially at night Using parental controls on gaming consoles, Smart TVs, and streaming platforms Connecting with other parents Supporting the school policies

iPads & Headphones All students in KS3 are provided with an iPad by the school. Students are allowed to take the iPad home.

Students should have their iPads fully charged for the start of each school day.

Acceptable Use Policies The use of technology at St. Julian’s school is bound by our Acceptable Use Policies Before receiving the iPad parents will have to sign our iPad agreement The students will receive their iPads after parents have signed the agreement in the first 2 weeks at school.

iPads will not be used during tutor time, at break or lunchtime. This is to encourage students to engage socially and participate in activities and opportunities available. The students should bring their own bluetooth headphones.

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The Shaper 6Cs: Profile OUR

Compassionate Curious Collaborative Communicator Courage Citizenship

The student is a communicator: an active listener to other perspectives, with a unique voice who has the confidence to express and challenge ideas.

Active Listening I pay attention to what others are saying and respond respectfully.

Unique voice I share my views and opinions with integrity and honesty.

Expressing ideas I express myself clearly, confidently and creatively, in more than one language and in a variety of ways.

Challenging ideas If I disagree, I do so in a respectful and constructive way.

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Google Classroom for lessons and homework

Organisational Tools

Google Classroom is our all-in-one place for teaching and learning. The easy-to-use and secure tool helps teachers manage, measure, and enrich learning experiences.

At the beginning of term all students will be shown how to use our digital tools to organise their work.

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Students will be added to all of their classes by their teachers.

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We also have guardian summaries for parents and guardians that send email summaries about their child’s work in Google Classroom so that they can keep track of the assignments and homework that teachers post.

This will involve:

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Google Classroom Google Classroom To Do lists where they can see a full list of all assignments and homework that need doing.

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Google Tasks Using Google Tasks to keep track of what you need to do.

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Google Calendar Using Google calendar to view all assignments from Classroom and Tasks so they can see at a glance what they have to do during the week.

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The Shaper 6Cs: Profile OUR

Compassionate Curious Collaborative Communicator Courage Citizenship

The student has courage: willing to take the lead, be independent, take risks and demonstrate resilience to overcome challenges and to be an agent of positive change.

Resilience I show determination to overcome challenges and learn from my mistakes.

Independence I use strategies to manage my learning and wellbeing.

Risk Taking I am willing to step out of my comfort zone to grow and develop.

Asking for help I seek support to overcome challenges when I need it.

Leadership I lead with a strong sense of fairness and justice and with respect for the dignity of others.

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Dealing with Unexpected behaviours

Developing Skills and Independence As children enter secondary school, growing independence is key. Encouraging them to manage routines builds confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills. Parents can support this by stepping back gradually while still offering guidance when needed.

We recognise that mistakes are part of learning and use restorative practices to help positive development.

Homework Timetable

School Lockers Lockers are issued to each student to keep their belongings safe.

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Issued during the first week of school

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Put everything in, in the morning and then take out what you need until break and then lunchtime

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Codes are used to open the lockers

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Explanations and help given by tutors

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No locker use between lessons

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Keep lockers clean and tidy

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Customise them for fun and ownership

KS3 Tool kit

Learning and Incident Notifications: If a student’s unexpected behaviour is causing harm to the learning or wellbeing of themself or others, teachers will issue either a Learning or Incident Notification. These will indicate what the unexpected behaviour was, how it impacted on the learning or wellbeing of the individual or others and what measures were taken by the teacher to restore expected behaviours. Learning and Incident Notifications are logged on the school server, along with being shared with parents via an ISAMS email.

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The Shaper 6Cs: Profile OUR

Compassionate Curious Collaborative Communicator Courage Citizenship

The student is a global citizen: acts to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.

Valuing equity and diversity I appreciate my own culture and personal history, as well as values and traditions of others. I strive to understand the world around me. I demonstrate respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere creating a sense of belonging.

Making a difference I have a commitment to service and action to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the local and global environment.

Responsibility I exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions based on strong values and morals.

Integrity I am an upstander. My actions reflect my beliefs and I take responsibility for their consequences.

Digital Citizenship I use technology in an appropriate and responsible way.

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Rewards and Notifications

For Parents

We recognise the importance of celebrating success.

Information will be provided at the start of the school year about how to access the school platforms available to parents and students.

Teachers award merits for outstanding engagement, attainment and/or progress in class or homework. Merits are received via an email and can be followed by using the Parent and Student Portals.

At the end of each term, recognition of engagement to learning and with the Shaper Profile is celebrated during assemblies and at the end of year Awards Ceremony.

There will also be an Information Evening in the second week of the school year where you will meet your child’s tutor and be able to ask specific questions.

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Useful Links Explore the following links for more information:

Communicating with the school Parent Portal All school information is available here for you to access about your child.

For digital information Please view our guide to digital learning at SJS on our Technology for Parents website.

Classlist A school community app for all parents at SJS launched by the Parents’ Association (PACT).

KS3 Curriculum website This provides an overview of the subjects taught in KS3.

Creative education courses and webinars To learn about development and change (the household agreement allows you to gain access).

The key method of communicating with the school about matters pertaining directly to your child is via their Form Tutor.

The tutor will ensure they respond to you within 24 hours (72 hours if the communication is received on a Friday).

Absence Call the Secondary School Office +351 21 458 5300 and email tutor secondary@stjulians.com

Questions or concerns related to your child Email tutor or call +351 21 458 5300 Leave a message with the Secondary School office

General queries Call the Secondary School Office +351 21 458 5300 or email secondary@stjulians.com