1. Transition to KCA Parents’ information evening 6th June 2016

2. The Primary School

5. Kempston Challenger Academy logo

6. Uniform Black Blazer with KCA logo
Optional Black V-neck jumper (red piping)
Plan white shirt with a top button suitable for a tie
Clip on tie (red/grey/black stripe)
Plain black trousers. (No skinny trousers/leggings or jodhpurs)
Tartan Kilt skirt (knee length) for girls
Dark grey, black or white socks (plain, dark tights are an alternative for girls)
Black low-heeled shoes or low heeled boots leather style (school trousers must be worn over the boots). Trainers and plimsolls are not allowed

7. PE Kit Unisex Black/Red sports polo shirt (with logo)
Girls sports polo shirt (with logo)
Black and red shorts (boys/girls)
Black and red skirt (girls)
Black hoodie with white piping and KCA logo
Plain black football/rugby socks
Black tracksuit bottoms (or black lycra running leggings – not standard leggings).
Trainers
Football boots
Each student will need to purchase three of the clothing items. The polo shirt, shorts/skort and hoodie are compulsory items.

8. Uniform
Josens are going to supply the uniform (based in Bedford town centre).
Year 4 into 5 and year 8 into 9 parents – will purchase all items of uniform. Subsidies will be available for Years 4 and 8 upon request
New year 6, 7, 8 – CMAT are contributing towards the cost of a replacement uniform. 
likely to include a skirt/trousers, blazer and tie.  We are also asking for a price that includes a PE top.
The current tie design this is subject to change.
Josens are going to provide us with a variety of sizes of blazers within the next week. 
Alternatively, parents could also visit the shop to try on sizes to get an idea.
Order forms are being finalised,
Order through RBMS (this will also be available on line). 
Collection of uniform will be available over the summer break or before from RBMS/HBEC (depending on timings of order and year group).

9. Challenger Diploma for all
Curriculum
Primary
iPC – The International Primary Curriculum
Thematic and cross curricular
Strong emphasis on English and Maths
Access to specialist areas for Sports, Performing Arts, Food Studies and DT.
Challenger Diploma
Years 7 and 8
Years 9, 10 and 11
Sixth Form
National curriculum subjects
Core subjects plus Foundation Subjects
Key Stage 4 curriculum
EBAC qualification
Vocational pathway
A levels and Level 3 BTEC
GCSE resits in English and Mathematics
Consortium subjects with Wootton
Challenger Diploma for all

10. Shape of the School Day Primary (Years 5 and 6)
Secondary (Years 7 to 13)
08:30 – 08:45 – Tutor time Five one hour lessons Break from 10:45 to 11:00 Lunch from 12:00 – 13:00 15:00 – End of Day 15:00 – 16:00: Lesson 6 The Challenger Diploma (OPTIONAL FOR PRIMARY)
08:30 – Start of the day Five one hour lessons Break at 10:45 to 11:00 13:00 – 13:20: Tutor time 13:20 – 14:00: Lunch 15:00 – 16:00: Lesson 6 – The Challenger Diploma

11. Transport
Looking at the possibility of a free minibus for the Autumn term for certain pupils
OR a walking bus for younger pupils
In contact with the LA regarding the alleyway from Sainsburys
Breakfast club at the beginning of the school day
Club at the end of the school day

12. The Challenger Diploma: One of KCA’s unique selling points!
The power of extra-curricular experiences
Rewarding extra-curricular
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Sports leadership Award
Coaching awards
Expressive arts experiences leading to a performance for parents and the community
Mandarin Chinese
Robotics
Sailing / canoeing
Hair and beauty
Chess / Bridge

13. Transition Days Year 4 in to 5: 7th and 8th July
( with Year 4 parent information on 8th July at RBMS – 6pm to 7pm)
Year 5 in to 6: 13th July
Year 6 in to 7: 28th June
Year 7 in to 8: 29th June
Year 8 in to 9: 7th and 8th July &
Thursday 14th July – parents’ evening
with tutors at HBEC

14. The Transition Days Series of lessons and activities Tour of the site
New year 5 and 6 in the Primary building
New Year 7, 8 and 9 in the Secondary buildings
Tour of the site
Meeting key staff and students
Lunch can be purchased from the canteen or pupils should bring packed lunches
Letters will come out this week to confirm arrangements
Year 5s will travel to and from HBEC with staff
Year 6s and 7s will make their own way there and home again

15. Other transition events
Year 4 assemblies/meetings at Lower Schools
Options Taster days (Year 8)
Business and Enterprise Day at HBEC – 17th June (Years 7 and 8)
Race for Life – 17th June (Years 7 and 8)
Student Council meetings (all years)
Year 8 Friendship Day at Hastingsbury – 23rd June (identified pupils)
SEND Transition events (identified pupils)

16. Other important dates for your diary
Parent information evening Andora Ski trip and Croatia trip – Year 8s only: 30th June 6.30pm to 7.30pm at RBMS
Triple P Parenting Seminars:
Years 4 and 5: 6th July at 18:00 at RBMS
Years 6, 7 and 8: 11th July at 18:00 at RBMS
Final Farewell to RBMS event 15th July – 15:30 to 18:00

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