From Melrose Primary to Earlston High School

Information PackInformation PackEach pupil will be given an information pack that Each pupil will be given an information pack that contains the following:contains the following:

School ProspectusSchool Prospectus Admission Form *Admission Form * Letters from Home Economics and Technical Letters from Home Economics and Technical

Departments *Departments * Music Department questionnaire #Music Department questionnaire # Info about visits on 10 and 11 JuneInfo about visits on 10 and 11 June Info about school refectory (canteen)Info about school refectory (canteen) Hockey Kit order form (girls) *Hockey Kit order form (girls) * Parent Council infoParent Council info Library membership formLibrary membership form Computers in the High School letter *Computers in the High School letter ** To be returned to school (Melrose) by May 30* To be returned to school (Melrose) by May 30# Complete and bring to EHS on 10 June# Complete and bring to EHS on 10 June

UniformUniform

Wear MPS uniform for 2 day visitWear MPS uniform for 2 day visit

Uniform order forms should’ve Uniform order forms should’ve already been completed and handed already been completed and handed in to schoolin to school

See prospectus for school dress See prospectus for school dress codecode

PE kitPE kit

SupportSupport

Enhanced TransitionEnhanced Transition

Information from Primary SchoolInformation from Primary School

Support for LearningSupport for Learning

Behaviour SupportBehaviour Support

S6 BuddiesS6 Buddies

Timetable in August 2015Timetable in August 2015

33 period week33 period week

2/3/2 structure2/3/2 structure

No lunch on Fridays – 5 No lunch on Fridays – 5 periodsperiods

Typical S1 timetableTypical S1 timetable

Key StaffKey Staff

Miss Strong – RectorMiss Strong – Rector

Miss Clark – Depute – Head Miss Clark – Depute – Head of S1of S1

Miss Allison, Mr Ferguson, Miss Allison, Mr Ferguson, Miss Fleming, Mr Watson and Miss Fleming, Mr Watson and Mr McKenzie- GuidanceMr McKenzie- Guidance

Transport Transport Free if in catchment area and more than 3 Free if in catchment area and more than 3 miles from EHSmiles from EHSPrimary school will inform you of bus Primary school will inform you of bus details for 2 day visitdetails for 2 day visitBus passes will be sent home in the Bus passes will be sent home in the summersummer Photos neededPhotos needed Bus stopsBus stops SeatsSeats Behaviour on BusBehaviour on Bus

School Clubs School Clubs LunchtimeLunchtime After SchoolAfter School Variety of ClubsVariety of Clubs Opportunity for new clubsOpportunity for new clubs Market PlaceMarket Place Encouraged to join clubsEncouraged to join clubs Can lead to other things – eg school Can lead to other things – eg school shows, sports teams, competitionsshows, sports teams, competitions

Classes Classes

15 subjects/teachers15 subjects/teachers

Use of homework plannersUse of homework planners

Homework givenHomework given

Need for being organisedNeed for being organised

LockersLockers

What to have/not to have in What to have/not to have in classrooms and bagsclassrooms and bags

Catering Catering Visit Days arrangementsVisit Days arrangements School CanteenSchool Canteen Cashless catering - machinesCashless catering - machines Packed lunch optionPacked lunch option Young Scot cardYoung Scot card Free School MealsFree School Meals Grab and Go OptionGrab and Go Option Healthy optionsHealthy options ‘ ‘down the street’down the street’

Myths/Advice Myths/Advice

Looking after possessionsLooking after possessions

Older studentsOlder students

Use of phones, i-pods etcUse of phones, i-pods etc

Expectations Expectations

Behaviour in classesBehaviour in classes

Meeting deadlinesMeeting deadlines

UniformUniform

Doing Your BestDoing Your Best

In queues/corridors/out of schoolIn queues/corridors/out of school

Respect Respect

Same as in Primary schoolSame as in Primary school

House SystemHouse System

HousesHouses

How to get pointsHow to get points

EventsEvents

Importance of House systemImportance of House system

2 Day Visit 2 Day Visit All go to Assembly HallAll go to Assembly Hall Will meet Guidance teacherWill meet Guidance teacher Informed of classes on the dayInformed of classes on the day Have PE kitHave PE kit Bring pencil caseBring pencil case S6 will helpS6 will help Will have breaks and lunch with other P7 Will have breaks and lunch with other P7 pupils onlypupils only Worries???Worries???

School ValuesSchool Values

ResponsibilityResponsibility RespectRespect HonestyHonesty ExcellenceExcellence CommitmentCommitment

What is the same?What is the same? Plenty of clubs and opportunitiesPlenty of clubs and opportunities Plenty of help and supportPlenty of help and support Homework Homework High standards and expectationsHigh standards and expectations Achievements recognised and Achievements recognised and celebratedcelebrated High quality teachingHigh quality teaching Any level of bullying not toleratedAny level of bullying not tolerated

AchievementAchievement

What is Achievement?What is Achievement?

AchievementAchievement can be can be considered as: considered as:

positive experiences, positive experiences, evidencing and developing evidencing and developing transferable employability transferable employability and life skills and qualities in and life skills and qualities in the process.the process.

QUALITIES   SKILLS  

Confident   Teamwork  

Resilient/Determined   Problem Solving  

Motivated   Talking  

Assertive   Listening  

Calm   Negotiation  

Respectful   Using ICT effectively  

Integrity   Creativity  

Compassionate   Written Communication  

Sense of Fairness and Justice   Numeracy  

Commitment   Literacy  

Honest   Organisation  

Responsible   Quick Learner  

Caring/Kind   Meeting Deadlines  

Cooperative   Showing Initiative  

Humourous   Reflection  

Enthusiastic   Research  

Friendly   Budgeting  

Competitive   Coaching  

Meticulous/Precise   Decision Making  

Conscientious   Leading/Managing others  

Reflective/Thoughtful   Practical Skills  

Punctual   Time Management  

Encouraging   Keyboarding  

Flexible/Adaptable   Specific talent (eg singing, playing tennis, drawing..)  

Using Glow/e-portfoliosUsing Glow/e-portfolios

All achievements can be All achievements can be logged electronically using logged electronically using

OneNote classbooksOneNote classbooks

Example of P7 e-portfolio page

Example of P7 e-portfolio page

S4 Example Page

Achievement taskAchievement task

You will start a Glow e-portfolio when You will start a Glow e-portfolio when you fully start at EHS in August.you fully start at EHS in August.

Between now and then, continue to log Between now and then, continue to log all achievements – this could be in all achievements – this could be in your PLP, your own diary or just some your PLP, your own diary or just some notes at home. We will add notes at home. We will add pages/posts for all of these in August pages/posts for all of these in August to get your e-portfolio up and running.to get your e-portfolio up and running.