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Welcome to our Primary 7 Parents
P7 Parents’ Information Evening
9 January 2013
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Our Agenda Tonight:
• Kemnay Academy Parent Council Mr E Marston
• Introduction to Kemnay Academy Dr C Hunter
• P7/S1 Transition and Link Week Mr P Gaiter
• Support For Pupils Ms F Jones
Senior Students
• Any Questions
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Kemnay Academy
• Purpose built and opened in 1982
• Catchment area: Kemnay, Kintore, Blackburn
• 6 year, non-denominational, comprehensive
• Expected roll in August 2013: approx 730+
• Upgraded accommodation
• Staffing: around 60 teachers (inc. ASfL team)
• Additional Support for Learners provision
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Our Vision
Kemnay Academy is a welcoming, well resourced, healthy and safe school, where individuals learn and develop through being valued and included, are motivated and inspired by learning, have a stake in the Academy's progression and whose achievements are an example to others.
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• Learning
• Personal Responsibility
• Respect for Self and Others
• Achievement
• Responsible Social Attitudes
“Doing your best”
Kemnay Academy’s Values
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successful learnerswith•enthusiasm and motivation for learning•determination to reach high standards of achievement•openness to new thinking and ideas
and able to•use literacy, communication and numeracy skills•use technology for learning•think creatively and independently•learn independently and as part of a group•make reasoned evaluations•link and apply different kinds of learning innew situations
confident individualswith•self respect•a sense of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing•secure values and beliefs•ambition
and able to•relate to others and manage themselves•pursue a healthy and active lifestyle•be self aware•develop and communicate their own beliefsand view of the world•live as independently as they can•assess risk and take informed decisions•achieve success in different areas of activity
responsible citizenswith•respect for others•commitment to participate responsibly inpolitical, economic, social and cultural life
and able to•develop knowledge and understanding ofthe world and Scotland’s place in it•understand different beliefs and cultures•make informed choices and decisions•evaluate environmental, scientific andtechnological issues•develop informed, ethical views of complexissues
effective contributorswith•an enterprising attitude•resilience•self-reliance
and able to•communicate in different ways and indifferent settings•work in partnership and in teams•take the initiative and lead•apply critical thinking in new contexts•create and develop•solve problems
To enable all youngpeople to become
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Design Principles for the Curriculum
ethos and life of the school
curriculum areas and subjects
Interdisciplinary learning
opportunities for personal achievement
Challenge and enjoyment Breadth Progression Depth Personalisation and choice Coherence Relevance
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Curricular Entitlements• Creative and Enterprising Experiences• Cultural Experiences • Environmental Experiences• Health and Wellbeing Experiences• Vocational Experiences
- Discrete subject areas
- Interdisciplinary Opportunities
- Project Based Learning using cross-curricular themes
- Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Well-being are integral
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S1-3 Broad General Curriculum
S1 Ma En Mod Lang
SciSoc Stud
Tech Art Elect
RME
PE
PSE
ICT
S2 Ma En Mod Lang
Sci Soc Stud
HE Mus Elect
RME
PE
PSE
ICT
S3 Ma En Mod Lang
Sci Soc Stud
Tech Exp Arts
Opt
RME
PE
PSE
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Senior Phase
Option 1
Eng
2.5
Option 2
Ma
2.5
Option 3
3
Option 4
3
Option 5
3
Option 6
3
Core PE,
RME, PSE
3
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A Health Promoting SchoolCommended StatusWe:
provide a happy, safe supportive and secure environment for learning;
support and encourage children, parents, and staff to become involved in making healthier choices about lifestyle;
teach children about a wide variety of health topics such as healthy eating, physical activity sexual health and relationships, drugs, smoking and alcohol.
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A Health Promoting School
With a balanced diet, regular physical activity and theconfidence to make good lifestyle choices, your child will:
- have more energy
- have a more positive, happy outlook
- feel less stressed
- be able to concentrate better
- stay at a healthy weight
- get fewer illnesses
- sleep better
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Attainment S4 2010-2012
% of School Roll with
Kemnay Aberdeenshire Scotland
1011 12 10 11 12 10 11 12
5+ S grades
@ 1-2 S443 40 36 41 40 39 36 35 37
5+ S grades
@ 1-4 S491 82 86 84 83 83 78 79 80
5+ S grades
@ 1-6 S498 93 97 94 93 93 92 93 94
Kemnay Academy figures include pupils requiring Additional Support for Learning
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Attainment 2010-2012 by end of S6
% of S4 School Roll with
Kemnay Aberdeenshire Scotland
10 11 12 10 11 12 10 11 12
3+ H grades
@ A-C 31 39 37 35 36 39 33 35 36
5+ H grades
@ A-C 23 27 22 24 25 27 22 24 25
1+Adv H grades
@ A-C (S6) 12 19 14 17 18 19 15 16 16
Kemnay Academy figures include pupils requiring Additional Support for Learning
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• Concert Band• Jazz Band• Ceilidh Band• Woodwind Group• Choir(s) and Glee Group• Samba Band• Rock Challenge
Extra Curricular Activities
Musical Activities
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Extra Curricular Activities
• Pupil Council• Eco Schools Committees• Charities Committee• School Year Book Committee• Subject Homework Clubs• Football• Rugby• Netball• Senior Prom• Badminton• Basketball
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Extra Curricular Activities• Chess Club• Lunchtime and Interval Activity Club• House Competitions• Art Homework Club• Writers’ Club• S2 Ski Trip• European Music Performance Tours• Comenius European Project• Botswana/Namibia/Zambia Expedition 2009• Borneo Expedition 2011• Ecuador Expedition 2013
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School Uniform
- In place for 13 years
- Reviewed in 2012
- Fosters a sense of identity
- Promotes a working atmosphere which supports pupil learning
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School Uniform
White shirt and tie or white poloBlack or grey skirt or trousers - not jeansBlack comfortable shoes - not trainers
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Phil Gaiter
Depute Rector
The P7-S1 Transition
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Three Areas
• P7 Transfer and Link Programme
• House and Class Information
• Timetables
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P7 - S1 Transfer & Link Programme
• Tours of the Academy - September
• P7 Enterprise Day – November
• Initial P7 Parents’ Evening – January ‘13
• Handbook Issued – January ‘13
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• Transport Forms Issued – March
• Wider Horizons Evening – 13th March
• Technology Event – 30th May
• Guidance Staff Visit Primary Schools
& Welcome Booklet Issued – May
• Attainment Information Transfer – June
Next Phase
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• New Classes Arranged – June
• P7 Link Week – 24th to 28th June
• Second P7 Parents’ Evening – 27th June
• Academy Newsletters – All year
• Joint Cluster Working – All year
June
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Kemnay Cluster - Working Together
• Regular Head Teacher meetings
• Cluster Moderation Activities
• Literacy and Attainment overview
• Planning using CfE Experiences & Outcomes
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• S1 Start New Term – 20th August
• S1 Curriculum Booklet
• P7 / S1 Academy Tours - September
• S1 Settling-in Report – October
• S1 Settling-in Parents’ Meeting – November
Final Phase
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P7 – S1 Transition - Link Week
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Hello and Welcome!
Rector and Chaplains
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New Classes
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Buddies!
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Canteen
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LunchtimeHouse Activities
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Happy People
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Pupil Survey
I have made new friendsfrom other schools this week
I have enjoyed Primary 7Link week
I am looking forward tocoming back after thesummer holidays
96% agree
99.75% agree
99% agree
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Pupil Survey
Likes Dislikes
• Canteen food
• Learning new things
• Buddies
• New friends
• Moving around
• Freedom
• Crowded Canteen
• Getting up early
• Carrying schoolbags
• Big scary people
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Guidance House & Register Classes
• Bennachie House - 1K and 1EBennachie House - 1K and 1E
Ms Donaldson - Guidance teacherMs Donaldson - Guidance teacher
• Tuach House - 1M and 1NTuach House - 1M and 1N Mrs Hepburn - Guidance teacherMrs Hepburn - Guidance teacher
• Don House - 1A and 1YDon House - 1A and 1Y Ms Murray-Smith - Guidance teacherMs Murray-Smith - Guidance teacher
• CaCaskiebenskieben House House -- 1C and 1D 1C and 1D Mrs Allan Mrs Allan -- Guidance Teacher Guidance Teacher
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Class Groupings
Practical Classes = 8 Register Classes
1K 1E 1M1M 1N1N 1A 1Y 1C 1D
Non Practical Classes =Mix of Register Classes 8 sections1K1 1K2 1K3 1K4 1E1 1E2 1E3 1E4
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Class Arrangements
• Made by Guidance andAdditional Support for Learning Teachers
(based upon information from Primary Schools)
• Same House as older sister or brother
• The same mixture in each classes(even mixture of boys and girls / previous schools /and of attainment)
• Checked with Primary colleagues
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School Timetable
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A Pupil’s Timetable
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Senior Students – Peer Mentoring
Ms Fran Jones
Depute Rector
Mrs Anne ApplebyPT ASFL
Support for Pupils
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Any Questions ?