LINCROFT SCHOOL Welcome to our Year 6, 7 and 8 Parents’ Evening Tuesday 27th September 2016

Purpose of this Evening & School Tours Understand how the school has prepared and is ready to become a Secondary School Find out more about the Transfer at 11 process Get a feel for high quality teaching and learning in a Secondary School If your child is not already at the school book to see the school at work during the day so that you can meet and listen to the boys and girls (they know the school best of all!)

Lincroft Pledge To provide a school where: children can work in a safe and supportive environment which nurtures and challenges them to achieve their potential we develop children’s self-confidence, self- esteem, independence and resilience there is a broad and balanced curriculum the staff are highly trained and know individual children’s needs

Lincroft Pledge To provide a school where: the facilities provide a 21st Century learning environment there is a wide-range of engaging extra- curricular activities a comprehensive careers education and guidance programme the school becomes the hub of the community and maximises opportunities for all

Lincroft Pledge To provide a school where: the Teaching School enables the development of outstanding practitioners there is a respectful environment housed in acceptance and tolerance, free from prejudice and inequality but most of all: children will always be encouraged to do their best

Student Structures Head Boy: Connor Payne Head Girl: Isabella O’Kane Deputy Head Boy: Ewan Smith Deputy Head Girl: Emily North Student Leadership Tutoring and the House System

Curriculum: Key Stage 3 Core Subjects English, Mathematics and Science Foundation Subjects Art and Technology, Business Studies, Computing, Humanities (Geography, History and Religious Education), Modern Foreign Languages (French and German or Spanish), Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Music), PSHE, Physical Education

Curriculum: Key Stage 4 Core Subjects English Mathematics Science (Double or Triple) Physical Education Core Studies: RE, Personal Development, Careers Information Advice and Guidance

Curriculum: Key Stage 4 Option Choices Business Studies Creative and Performing Arts (Art, Dance, Drama, Media, Music) Modern Foreign Languages (French, German, Spanish) Physical Education Computer Science/IT, Humanities (Geography, History, Sociology) Technology (Food, Graphics, Resistant Materials) Alternative curriculum

Behaviour and Sanctions   How will my effort and achievements be rewarded? REWARDS What are the consequences for my poor behaviour choices? SANCTIONS

Facilities Computing Science Technology Dining Campus Development

What we aspire for students To Dare to Dream Reach the unreachable Not allow any ceiling to their ambitions

Transfer at 11 Processes Application to Lincroft: For those that are here there is nothing to do Catchments, other Middle School changes and how these affect Sharnbrook Upper School

What are our strengths? Small – we know our children Local Pastoral Support Inspiring teachers – they care and can deliver at KS4 Appropriate curriculum (comparable with high performing Secondary Schools in the area)

What are our strengths Extra-curricular provision that is accessible Careers Education and Guidance Student Leadership (‘Lower’ and ‘Upper School’) Facilities (Science / Sports Field / Dining Hall etc) Links with Primary Schools Ambitious and not complacent