THE WAID ACADEMY

1. THE WAID ACADEMY A very warm welcome

2. * getting lost new teachers * What worries do you have about starting secondary school? homework making new friends bullying lunchtime routine the journey getting into trouble Or something else? *

3. * ? * What questions would you like to ask about your new school? * * *

4. * Let’s see how much you already know about your new school… Let’s play Who Wants to be a Waid Expert * Let’s play: Who wants to be a Waid Expert *

5. Question 1 The school badge shows; C. a sword A. a lion 5 4 3 2 1 End B. a castle D. a ship

6. The School Badge ‘Many will pass through and knowledge will be increased’

7. Question 2 Approximately how many pupils attend The Waid Academy? C. 200 A. 700 5 4 3 2 1 End B. 1400 D. 900

8. School roll • Maximum school roll - 850 • Placement requests should be granted • Projected school roll August 2014 - 700 • ( if current level of placement requests is maintained)

9. Question 3 How many houses does The Waid Academy have? C. 3 A. 5 5 4 3 2 1 End B. 4 D. 2

10. Question 4 What are the houses called? A. St Catherine St Susan St Elizabeth C. Anstruther Crail Pittenweem 5 4 3 2 1 End D. Gryffindor Slytherin Hufflepuff B. St Adrian St Andrew St David

11. St Adrian House House Head: Mrs Henderson Registration Classes P Q

12. St Andrew House House Head: Mr McGuigan Registration Classes R S

13. St David House House Head: Mr Corstorphine Registration Classes T U

14. How the class lists are made up . • By siblings • By male / female mix • By support staff – PQ RS TU • By practical sets • By class sets • By support need

15. Common reasons for parents contacting school. • Notification of illness and absence. • Request permission for your child to be out of school. • Concern about a pupil’s progress - often after an exam. Reports etc. • Concern about a pupil’s relationships in school - with other pupils, in classes etc. • to convey medical information you feel is important. • Concern of a personal nature. This could be information you feel we should know, or you could be seeking advice or help of some kind

16. Question 5 How long is the school day? C. 9:00am – 4:00pm A. 8:30am-3:30pm 5 4 3 2 1 End B. 7:30am-3:30pm D. 8:50am – 3:35pm

17. Lunch options • Home, Dining Hall or local area • Preference for all S1 pupils to remain on school premises for first term… • Gets them a good meal quickly. • Allows them chance to make friends • Keeps them safe • Lets them get used to the school before also getting used to the town.

18. Question 6 How many lessons are in a school day? C. 4 or 5 A. 6 or 7 5 4 3 2 1 End B. 9 or 10 D. 7 or 8

19. Question 7 Approximately how many subjects will you study in S1? C. 18 A. 5 5 4 3 2 1 End B. 25 D. 13

20. Types of classes Class sets • French • Physical Education • Religious & Moral Education • Social subjects (tandem) Practical Sets • Art • Information Technology • Music • Science • Technical • Home Economics • English/Maths

21. New experiences pupils face • travelling to school • building friendships • comparing themselves to others • coping with others i.e. is it bullying or not ? • expanded curriculum – more teachers • different teaching styles • homework demands • revision planning • tests and assessments

22. How the school builds a relationship with your child in S1 • Early contact with the P7 Primary school . • Visits from the Transition Team • P7 Talk competition • Broomlee. – Wk beg 26th May 2014 • The 2 day visit to Waid Academy: 5th/6th June • Parents’ Evening- Meeting Pupil Support: 11thJune • Registration and class teachers. • S1 Pupil Support interviews. • Regular interviews as requested or required • Personal and Social Education . • Parents’ Evening October, Short report January, Full report May

23. Attainment - How we know Before entering Waid • Meetings with P7 teachers and Maths , English Departments • Folio of work (English/Maths) • P6 and P7 reports • Review meetings • Support Services meetings • AfE results • P7 profiles

24. Information Sharing S1 Learner Profiles

25. 4 capacities • Responsible citizens • Successful learners • Effective contributors • Confident individuals

26. 3 Way Partnership to success. Pupil School Home

27. Pupil School Home

28. Monitoring attainment For all learners: • Classroom teacher information • Profiling information • Pupil Support Interview • Monitoring and tracking • Short report, Year reports For some learners: • Round Robins • Cause for concern/praise • Attainment Referrals • Depute Rector referrals

29. Extra curricular • School handbook/Website • Extra Curricular Activities information sheet issued in November • Some House activities e.g. sports, debating, writing • Study support • Lunch-time Clubs • Ethos of participation

30. What else is available? • Lunchtime club • Curricular trips • Foreign trips • House activities

31. How can you help your child to settle into school? • Take an interest in the work your child is doing at home. • Set aside a regular time for homework to be done. • Encourage your child to use the Study Planner . • Set aside time for regular learning and revision of subject notes • Let us know if your child has a problem e.g. the homework , a subject, friends, etc.

32. Encourage them to make new friendships Encourage them to take part in after school activities Encourage good timekeeping and attendance . Get them to report any incidents of bullying straight away If a problem arises encourage them to seek informal advice from Pupil Support staff How can you assist your child to settle into school?

33. Dates Uniform Evening- 16th April Waid Primary 7 Progression Evening-11th June

34. Thank you for playing Who Wants to be a Waid Expert If you require any more information on the school please check the following places The School Prospectus The School website (http://www.fife-education.org.uk/waidacademy/)