1. P7 Parents’ Information Evening June 2016

2. Welcome Mr Kevin Boyd Acting Head Teacher

3. Induction Mrs Ann Miller Depute Head Teacher

4. Classes – how are they decided? Siblings already at school Each pupil should have at least one person of the same sex from their primary class Gender balance within classes Mix of different primaries within each class

5. School Day – August 2016 33 period week structure Period12Interval345Lunch67 Time 8.45 - 9.359.35 - 10.2510.25 - 10.4010.40 - 11.3011.30 - 12.2012.20 - 1.101.10 - 2.002.00 - 2.502.50 - 3.40 Mon Tues Wed Period12Interval34Lunch56 8.45 - 9.359.35 - 10.2510.25 - 10.4010.40 - 11.3011.30 - 12.2012.20 - 1.101.10 - 2.002.00 - 2.50 Thurs Fri

6. Induction Days Pupils will get a badge on way to school with class details on it Placed into House Classes Follow timetable for Thursday and Friday S6 pupils act as guides for the days and in August for the first week School lunches – bring cash £2.50-3.50 approx Tuckshop at interval Spend time with Principal Teacher Pupil Support -Guidance Bring PE kit on Thursday

7. Meeting Departments Departments’ stalls on the ground floor and 1 st floor foyer (take red stairwell or lift to upper floor) The Art department will be located in the Art corridor on the 2 nd floor Refreshments available

8. Curriculum Mr Mark Anderson Depute Head Teacher

9. CfE Curriculum Areas 5Maths 4English 2Modern Language 3Science History Geography Modern Studies Religious Education 4 periods per week – 2 rotations of 2 subjects at a time

10. CfE Curriculum Areas 2Business & Computing Technology 2Design & Technology 2Home Economics 3PE 2Music 2Art & Design 1Personal & Social Education 1Skills

11. Supporting Learners Overview Mr George Docherty Depute Head Teacher

12. House Teams EriskayHarrisLewisSkyeTiree DHT Mr DochertyMr BoydMs HallMr AndersonMrs Miller PT Pupil Support Guidance Mrs Catterall Miss McQueen Miss Sullivan Mrs Read Mrs Marr Mrs Blackwood (Mon-Tues) Mrs Dunlop (Wed-Thurs) Mr Ross Pupil Support Teacher Mr Noble (PT)Mr Keir Ms Parkinson Ms GrantMs McFaddenMrs Gordon

13. Pupil Support Overview Mr Peter Noble Principal Teacher Pupil Support

14. Pupil Support Staged intervention – Support plans and IEPs S1 Dyslexia transition groups Screening and assessment Alternative Assessment Arrangements – exam support Health and Wellbeing Group

15. Guidance Overview Mrs Diane Read Principal Teacher Pupil Support - Guidance

16. Reviewing and Planning Learning Meeting Needs Ethos and Relationships Support with Choices Support to achieve potential Support with Transitions Role of PT Guidance

17. Pupil Support Successful Learners Effective Contributors Confident Individuals Responsible Citizens Choices Transitions Meeting Needs AchievementEthos Relationships Reviewing Learning Partnerships Pupils

18. Positive Behaviour – Go for It! Mr Ross Principal Teacher Pupil Support - Guidance Promoting positive behaviour initiative Refers to classroom Code of Conduct End of session trips Statistics

20. Uniform Ms Anita Hall Depute Head Teacher

21. School Uniform Girls Black skirt/trousers (not leggings/jeans) Black/white shirt Tie Black shoes (not trainers) Boys Black trousers (not jeans) Black/white shirt Tie Black shoes (not trainers)

22. Parental Communication Pupil profile reports – interim and full Newsletters Twitter - @pwkacademy SMS Text Parent/carer email group list Website - www.prestwick.sayr.sch.uk

23. Parent Council

24. Any questions?