We welcome our Primary 7 Parents

P7 Parents’ Information Evening

25 September 2014

Our Agenda this evening:

•Introduction to Kemnay Academy Dr C Hunter

•P7 - S1 Transition and Link Week Mr P Gaiter

•Supporting our pupils learning

•Any Questions?

Kemnay Academy

• Purpose built and opened in 1982

• Catchment area: Kemnay, Kintore, Kinellar

• 6 year, non-denominational, comprehensive

• Expected roll in August 2015: approx. 760

• Upgraded accommodation - ongoing

• Staffing: around 60 teachers (inc. ASfL team)

• Additional Support for Learners provision

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Our Vision

Kemnay Academy is a welcoming, well resourced, healthy and safe school, where individuals learn and develop through being valued and included, are motivated and inspired by learning, have a stake in the Academy's progression and whose achievements are an example to others.

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• Learning

• Personal Responsibility

• Respect for Self and Others

• Achievement

• Responsible Social Attitudes

“Doing your best”

Kemnay Academy’s Values

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Design Principles for the Curriculum

ethos and life of the school

curriculum areas and subjects

interdisciplinary learning

opportunities for personal achievement

Challenge and enjoyment Breadth Progression Depth Personalisation and choice Coherence Relevance

S1-3 Broad General Education

S1 Ma En Mod Lang

SciSoc Stud

Tech Art Elect

RME

PE

PSE

ICT

S2 Ma En Mod Lang

Sci Soc Stud

HE Mus Elect

RME

PE

PSE

ICT

S3 Ma En Mod Lang

Sci Soc Stud

Tech Exp Arts

Opt

RME

PE

PSE

Senior Phase (S4-6)

Option 1

Eng

3

Option 2

Ma

3

Option 3

3

Option 4

3

Option 5

3

Option 6

3

Core PE,

RME, PSE

2

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A Health Promoting SchoolCommended Status

A Rights Respecting School2014-15 Target - Level One Award

Connecting Classrooms Partnership with Rwanda

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Attainment 2014N3 79% 5+ level

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N4 78% 5+ level

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N5 35% 5+ level

517 candidates with 5+ N5 passes

at A

Higher 4 candidates with 5 straight As (S5) 18 candidates with 5 passes A-C

(S5)Most common award grade (S5)

= B  Adv Higher Most common award grade = A 

Scottish Baccalaureate in ScienceYASS courses

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• Concert Band• Jazz Band• Ceilidh Band• Woodwind Group• Choir(s) and Glee Group• Samba Band• Rock Challenge

Extra Curricular ActivitiesMusical Activities

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Extra Curricular Activities

• Pupil Council / Rights Respecting Schools• Eco Schools• Charities Committee• School Year Book• Subject Homework clubs• Rugby• Netball• Senior Prom• Badminton• Basketball

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Extra Curricular Activities• Lunchtime and Interval Activity Club• House Competitions• Art Homework Club• Writers’ Club• S2 Ski Trip•Battlefields Trip•London Business Trip• European Music Performance Tours•Expeditions 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015•Duke of Edinburgh Award

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School Uniform

- In place for 15 years

- Reviewed in 2012

- Fosters a sense of identity

- Promotes a working atmosphere which supports pupil learning

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School Uniform

White shirt and tie or white poloBlack or grey skirt or trousers - not jeansBlack comfortable shoes - not trainers

Tesco on-line & DFS Inverurie

Phil Gaiter

Depute Rector

The P7-S1 Transition experience

Three Areas

• P7 Transfer and Link Programme

• House and Class Information

• Timetables

P7 - S1 Transfer & Link Programme

• Tours of the Academy - September

• Initial P7 Parents’ Evening – 25 September

• P7 Technology Day – 6 November

• Handbook Issued – January ‘15

• Transport Forms Issued – March

• Wider Horizons Evening – 18th March

• Enterprise Event – 21st May

• Guidance Staff Visit Primary Schools & Welcome Booklet Issued – May

• Attainment Information – Feb - June

Next Phase - 2015

• New Classes Arranged – June

• P7 Link Week – 22nd to 26th June

• Second P7 Parents’ Evening – 25th June

• Academy Newsletters – All year

• Joint Cluster Working – All year

June

Kemnay Cluster - Working Together

• Regular Head Teacher meetings

• Cluster moderation activities

• Literacy, Numeracy &

Attainment overview

• Planning – CfE Experiences & Outcomes

• Rotary Links

• S1 Start New Term – Tues 18th August, 2015

• S1 Curriculum Booklet

• S1 Parents’ Meeting – October

• S1 Tracking Report – January

Final Phase

Link Week ‘14“We’re here!”

Buddies

S2 & S6 lead the

way!

New Classes

Lunchtime - the canteen

Feed me!Feed me!

LunchtimeActivities

Happy People!

Pupil Survey

I have made new friendsfrom other schools this week

I have enjoyed Primary 7Link week

I am looking forward tocoming back after thesummer holidays

75%

100%

100%

Pupil Survey

Likes Dislikes

• Variety of subjects

• Elective choices

• Buddies / new friends

• Moving around

• Changing teachers

• Independence

• Canteen queues

• Cramped space

• Getting up early for bus

• It’s big!

• Busy

Guidance HousesBennachie House Bennachie House

Ms Donaldson - Guidance teacherMs Donaldson - Guidance teacher

Tuach HouseTuach House Mrs Hepburn - Guidance teacherMrs Hepburn - Guidance teacher

Don House Don House

Ms Murray-Smith - Guidance teacherMs Murray-Smith - Guidance teacher

CaCaskiebenskieben House House Mrs Allan Mrs Allan -- Guidance Teacher Guidance Teacher

Class Groupings

Practical Classes = 9 Register Classes

1K 1E 1M1M 1N1N 1A 1Y 1C 1D

& 1F

Non Practical Classes = combine & mix Register Classes - typically around 25 pupils

Class Arrangements

• Made by Guidance andAdditional Support for Learning Teachers

(based upon information from Primary Schools)

• Same House as older sister or brother

• The same mixture in each classes(even mixture of boys and girls / previous schools /and of attainment)

• Checked with Primary colleagues

School Timetable

A Pupil’s Timetable

Senior Students – Peer Mentoring

Mrs Patricia Goodbrand

Depute RectorPupil Support

Mr Alan MillarPT ASfL

Supporting our pupils

Any Questions ?