1. Welcome to John Cabot Academy

2. Welcome from the Principal
Simon White Kate Willis
Principal Vice Principal

3. John Cabot Academy Vision Statement
We are:
… positive, optimistic and ambitious about the future and the potential of everyone associated with our school. We value difference and see diversity – in all its forms – as adding to the richness of our environment and contributing to our broad world view. We care deeply about the wellbeing of all our people and are willing to work hard to ensure that each and every one of us can make the most of our talents and use them to achieve our goals; whatever they may be. We are energetic and uncompromising in our pursuit of excellence, and recognise that application and commitment are as important in this as natural talent. We are always looking for ways to improve the school and the experience of those who come here – students and staff alike.

4. Transition Day – Wednesday 21 June
A chance to experience a day at JCA
To meet students
To meet staff
Understand our expectations
Understand our routines

5. First Day – Tuesday 5 September
Full uniform
In tutor groups
Experience classes
With the whole school to themselves

6. Uniform – Ready for First Day
Purchase via Trutex, online or by phone
Must be done by early August to guarantee delivery.
All detail is available in the ‘uniform’ section of our website.

7. What do we want for our children?
Healthy,
Well Qualified and Employable
Curious
Respectful
Collaborative
Show Integrity
Ambitious
Resilient

8. Encourage and praise hard work
At Home and at School….
Aspiration
Positive Habits
97% + Attendance
Encourage and praise hard work
Respectful Behaviour

9. Parent/carer partnership
We need each other
Habits, values and positive attitudes brought from home make a huge difference
Learning at home is a huge contributor to future success
Help your child to have aspiration to succeed into the future and to be hopeful.

10. The Importance of Excellent Attendance
Of students who miss between 10% and 20% of school, (80 -90% attendance) only 35% manage to achieve good qualifications including English and Mathematics % Attendance = Nearly one day off per month 90% Attendance = Two days off per month Parents/carers have a legal duty to ensure that children of compulsory school age attend school on a regular and full-time basis.

11. At JCA we will not tolerate bullying
We have an anti-bullying policy that outlines our approach to all forms of bullying. This includes physical, verbal, racist, homophobic and cyber bullying. We expect that every member of our community has the right to come to school without fear of being threatened, intimidated, mocked or abused. We all have a responsibility to make sure that bullying is not part of life at our school.

12. Our need to take responsibility

13. Banned from School weapons, e.g. knives alcohol illegal drugs
stolen goods
tobacco products, e.g. cigarettes
pornographic images (of any kind)
fireworks
anything that has been, or is likely to be, used to cause injury or commit an offence

14. Children’s top 10 worries about starting secondary school
Being bullied
Not making friends
Getting lost
Homework
Not being able to do the work
Getting to school and back
Not having the right books and equipment
Not knowing what to do if there’s a problem
Not getting on with the teachers
Getting into trouble

15. Tips for Parents
Set a routine for the mornings and after school including what time to set the alarm clock
Set a bed time for school days and stick to it
Time the journey to school or bus stop
Have a couple of practice runs
Ensure your child packs their school bag the night before including their equipment, lunch, money, etc
Insist on the routine being kept to – it will save hours in the long run!

16. Extra curricular

17. Who to contact? Subject teacher Tutor Head of Faculty Head of Subject
Senior Leadership Team
Assistant Principal for Inclusion
Heads of Community
Tutor
Head of Faculty
Head of Subject
Subject teacher
Student welfare questions
Subject specific questions

18. Inclusion Team
Miss Grierson Mrs Jarrett Mrs Price Mrs Scott Miss Ashworth Mrs Archibald Mrs Allen Miss Grainger

19. Inclusion Team Mrs Bishop Safeguard Lead/CIC Champion
Mrs Nowicki Attendance Officer
Mr Howells
SENCo
Miss Crew
Deputy SENCo

20. Taster days Wednesday 21 June 8.40 am – 2.20 pm
Substitute day is Wednesday 28 June

21. Contact with the Academy
Parents’ evenings
Academy Council
Friends of John Cabot Academy
Further improvements to parental communication in 2017/18