1. Welcome

2. Welcome to Whitley Academy
“Be the best you can be”
Purpose of this evening
To welcome you to Whitley Academy
To meet key members of the team that supports your child’s transition to Whitley Academy
To meet your child’s tutor
To answer any questions you may have

3. Year 7 Key staff
Miss Bloom – Assistant Vice Principal (SLG link to Yr 7)
Miss McCoy - Year 7 Pastoral Support & Progress Manager
Year 7 Tutors:
Miss Routledge (7KRO)
Mrs Daniel (7LDA)
Mr Samuels (7LSA)
Mrs Wilson (7JWI)
Mrs Anderton (7JAN)
Miss Bibby (7RBI)
Miss Reynolds & Miss Smith (7ERE)
Mrs Adekanmbi – Teaching Assistant
Mrs Shellard – Teaching Assistant
Mrs Winterburn – Assistant SENCO

4. The School Day On site at 8.45, first lesson start at 8.50
2 lessons before break, 2 after break, lunchtime/assembly/tutor period, 2 lessons after lunch
Enrichment on Monday (finish at 4.10)
Finish at 3.10 (Tuesday – Friday)

5. Expectations for Uniform
Whitley Academy blazer
Collared white shirt (tucked in)
Whitley Academy tie
Black trousers / skirt (reasonable length)
Black shoes (All black, no trainers)
A large school bag (no handbags)
For all optional items and PE kit please check the parent’s information guide
Uniform is available to order on the school website (collection from School office), available from Andy Blair shop in town or visit school office from 7th August to 1st September between 10am-2pm

6. Expectations for Uniform
Jewellery should be kept to a minimum (one chain, studs or small sleepers in ears, no body piercings, one ring. Jewellery must be removed for PE lessons.
If hair is dyed it should be one colour and not bright colours such as pink, blue etc.
No make-up should be worn.

7. Mobile Phones Can be brought in to school
Should only be used at break or lunch
If you are found to be using your phone in lessons it will be confiscated.
You are responsible for looking after your phone

8. Being Ready to Learn Check timetable and equipment Sleep Breakfast
Punctuality
Uniform and Equipment:
Pens
Pencils
Ruler
Planner
Rubber
Calculator
PE kit

9. Classroom Expectations
Be prepared for lessons
Listen carefully
Show respect
Help ourselves and others to learn
Be responsible for our own learning environment
Present our work neatly
Be the Best you can Be!

10. Homework Opportunities to review and reinforce classwork
Preparation for future lessons
Improves thinking skills
Application of skills
Creates resilience
Promotes time management
Creates independence
Improves memory
Improves student’s progress and attainment
30 minutes – 45 minutes every night

11. Attendance
All students should aim for 100% attendance, (96%+ is very good)
Attendance is monitored robustly – expect to be contacted if your child’s attendance becomes a concern.
80% is 1 day off a week (nearly 8 school weeks off)
We don’t encourage and cannot authorise holidays in term time. Holidays taken during term time may result in a Fixed Penalty Notice.
Rewards for tutor group and individuals with excellent or improved attendance.

12. Behaviour For Learning
Rewards
Consequences
Verbal praise
Comments in planner
Enterprise points
Letters and Postcards
Certificates
Phone calls home
Rewards trips
1st Warning (verbal)
C1 name on board
C2 Teacher sanction
C3 Detention
C4 Withdrawal from lesson in department or with the Inclusion team.

13. Support The Base Inclusion SEN Mentoring
Success card (positive reinforcement, rewards)
Circle Time
Support Groups
Counselling
SEN
Literacy
Numeracy
Group Work

14. Year 7 Residential Book Tonight in Form Rooms!
Manor Adventure:
Monday 20th November - Wednesday 22nd November 2017.

15. SUMMER SCHOOL Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th August 9.30 am - 2 pm
35 places available on a first come, first served basis

16. Important Dates Start of Autumn Term – Wednesday 6th September 2017
Settling in Evening - Thursday 19th October (provisional)
Manor Adventure - Mon 20th November to Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Academic Review Day - Thursday 8th March (provisional)

17. We look forward to seeing you again on Wednesday 6th September
After Tutor Meetings
Refreshments in Canteen
Manor Adventure Deposits
Senior Team, SEN and Opening Minds staff available for questions
We look forward to seeing you again on Wednesday 6th September

18. G18 - 7KRO G20 - 7LSA G08A - 7JAN G08 - 7LDA F08A - 7RBI F08 - 7JWI
Now: (Please remember, groups are subject to change based on new SATs Data)
G KRO
G LSA
G08A  - 7JAN
G LDA
F08A RBI
F JWI
F07 – 7ERE
G SEN