Information for Parents and Carers Mearns Castle Cluster    P7-S1 Transition Timeline   Information for Parents and Carers

August August/ September Month Action August S1 Observation Timetable compiled   MCHS DHT point of contact communicated to primaries August/ September S6 Leaver Results sent to all primaries for “role model” discussion with pupils

September S1 Open Evening for new S1 Parents   Chairperson of the MCHS Cluster Transition Standing Committee organises the first meeting of the group to evaluate and make any necessary changes to the Transitions Timeline First Transition Meeting arranged for relevant staff to discuss possible extended transition pupils from P6/ P7. Relevant pupils are identified and a timetable of further meetings is compiled to discuss individual pupil needs in more detail. Focus for any cluster groups work for pupils will be agreed. eg Dyslexia, confidence etc September Onwards For pupils identified from the previous meeting, relevant MCHS staff will be invited to attend pupil review meetings in Kirkhill   September One to One S1 “Settling In” Interviews for all pupils take place at MCHS December S1 Tracking Reports issued to S1 parents. Copies of Tracking Reports shared with primaries

  By end of January Transition Questionnaire completed by all P7 pupils to inform staff of their individual needs for transition Primary 7 whole class visits by MCHS staff and S1 pupils to meet pupils and talk about the transition process MCHS Handbooks distributed to all primary schools P7 pupils write introductory letters with questions etc to MCHS S1 pupils. S1 pupils reply. February P7 transition information is collated, appropriate supports/Transition Gps established in schools as required. Group(s) focus is communicated to all relevant personnel across the cluster via email in order to widen support available to pupils. Good for getting pupils to meet wider peers. Relevant parents are invited to a meeting in KPS to hear about the range of supports that will be available for their children if required. Relevant staff and agencies are also invited to attend. Parents from other smaller schools within the cluster are also welcome to attend if appropriate.

Transition Reviews take place for identified P7 pupils February March MCHS S6 pupils (former pupils of each primary) to attend P7 assembly to talk about their experiences at MCHS and to answer questions.   March Onwards Extended Transition visits to MCHS for Individual P7 pupils (and parents if required) Transition Reviews take place for identified P7 pupils Primary staff and MCHS Staff from across the cluster meet together to discuss and moderate projected literacy and numeracy attainment levels of pupils, prior to pupil reports and transfer of information March/ April Primary HTs are invited to MCHS S6 graduation ceremony

May Transfer of information forms are completed by primary staff. MCHS staff distribute an Information Pack for parents regarding Induction Days, Summer Volleyball Camp etc.   MCHS DHT organises Academic Families prior to P7 Induction Visits. All information is gathered and loose class groupings are compiled for S1. Selected P7 pupils are involved in a cluster Reading Event at MCHS. (Usually May or June) Selected P7 pupils are involved in the cluster Maths Challenge. (Usually May or June)

June P7 pupils are told their S1 class prior to Induction Days.   MCHS P7 Cluster Sports Event takes place on the day before the … Two Induction Days take place for P7 pupils moving to MCHS during which the P7/S1 Transition/Induction Questionnaire is given to pupils. MCHS hosts P7 Parent Information Session on the evening of the first Induction Day. Accurate MCHS S1 Class Lists are given to all relevant MCHS staff. MCHS HT/ DHT is invited to attend P7 leaving assemblies/ceremonies During the last week of term, P7 pupil files will be transferred to MCHS Office. July/ August Volleyball camp held at MCHS for any pupil from the cluster who wishes to attend. MCHS PE Staff