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Year 6 Welcome Pack

The Journey

Begins...

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CONTENTS IMPORTANT DATES…………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..3

THE SCHOOL DAY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3

ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR FIRST DAY………………………………………………………………………………4

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………..4

YEAR 7 TIMETABLE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5

KC HOUSES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES…………………………………………………………………………………………6

UNIFORM…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7

MAP..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

CANTEEN ‘OUR KITCHEN’………..…………………………………..…………………………………………………….9

PROJECT ME……………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………….10

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KINGSTHORPE COLLEGE

Boughton Green Road,

Northampton,

NN2 7HR

This booklet is designed to help you get to know more about what we expect at Kingsthorpe College. It includes important information and things to think about before you start, as well

as some fun activities for you to complete over the summer.

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IMPORTANT DATES April-June 2016 KC staff visit your Primary School

June 2016 Find out your House allocation

Thursday 23rd June 2016 Fact Finders Day (where applicable)

Monday 4th July 2016 Transition Day 1

Tuesday 5th July 2016 Transition Day 2 & Parents Information evening

15th—17th August 2016 KC Summer School

Bank Holidays

26th & 27th December 2016

2nd January 2017

14th & 17th April 2017

1st & 29th May 2017

28th August 2017

2016/2017 Academic Calendar

Term 1 Monday 5th September 2016 – Friday 21st October 2016

Term 2 Monday 31st October 2016 - Friday 16th December 2016

Term 3 Thursday 5th January 2017 - Friday 10th February 2017

Term 4 Monday 20th February 2017—Friday 31st March 2017

Term 5 Tuesday 18th April 2017—Friday 26th May 2017

Term 6 Monday 5th June 2017—Thursday 20th July 2017

Teacher Training Days

1st & 2nd September 2016

19th & 20th December 2016

4th January 2017

THE SCHOOL DAY 8.30am Arrive at KC

8.40am-9.40am Lesson 1

9.40am-10.40am Lesson 2

10.40am-11.00am Tutor period

11.00am-11.20am Break

11.20am-12.20pm Lesson 3

12.20pm-1.20pm Lesson 4

1.20pm-2.00pm Break

2.00pm-3.00pm Lesson 5

3.00pm End of Day

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Strong waterproof bag to carry possessions and workbooks

Pencil case

Two black/blue pens

Two pencils

Rubber

Pencil sharpener

Ruler

Coloured pencils

Pocket Dictionary

PE Kit (see page 7)

Calculator

Geometry set

(Calculators & Geometry sets can be purchased from the Maths Department)

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR FIRST DAY

We will be operating a ‘staggered start’ on Monday 5th September which will allow the new

year 7 students to arrive before the rest of the school. You will also have extended breaks so you

can all get used to our catering system. Timings for the first day can be seen below. From

Tuesday 6th September the normal schedule will be resumed (Page 3).

Monday 5th September:

8.30am Arrive at KC 12.20pm-1.00pm Timetabled Lesson

8.40am-9.40am Assembly 1.00pm-2.00pm Break

9.40am-10.50am Tutor time 2.00pm-2.50pm Timetabled Lesson

10.50am-11.20am Break 2.50pm Home

11.20am-12.20pm Tour of the school

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YEAR 7 TIMETABLE The subjects you will study in year 7 include:

English

Maths

Science

Modern Foreign Languages

Art

Physical Education (PE)

Design Technology

ICT

Geography

Religious Education

History

Dance

Music

Drama

On your first day you will receive a timetable. Below is an example. We split the

timetable into week A and week B.

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KC HOUSES

We offer a wide range of activities for you to get involved in outside of your normal lessons.

Almost all of these are offered completely free. Below are a few examples of just some of the

opportunities on offer to Kingsthorpe College students.

Sport Clubs - Netball, Football, Rugby, Gymnastics, Trampolining, Badminton, Athletics, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis , Mountain Biking, Table Tennis and many more.

Homework clubs

Library Clubs - Book Club, Drawing Club, Chess Club, Quiz Club

Performing Arts -Dance, Pop Choir, Music lessons, Orchestra & Drama

ICT Club

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

RED BLUE GREEN GOLD PURPLE

All new students are assigned to one of the 5 Houses named above. Each House has an

Achievement Director and House Manager who provide a point of contact to offer support and

guidance. Each House is split into vertical tutor groups that meet once a day for tutor time and

include students from year 7 to year 13.

You will get the opportunity to take part in a wide range of in-House and inter-House activities

and competitions. House points are awarded throughout the year, and the winning House gets

rewarded with an exciting trip (usually to Alton Towers!).

A letter will be sent home during the summer term, telling you which House you will be in when

you join us in September.

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UNIFORM Main College Uniform

Black Blazer with KC badge KC tie

Plain white collared shirt – buttoned to the collar (worn tucked in) Plain black pullover or cardigan (optional)

Acceptable Trousers

Plain black full length tailored trousers - with a crease down the centre leg (Not acceptable - Jeans style trousers, Leggings, Hipsters, Tracksuit bottom, Tight skinny legged trousers)

Acceptable Skirts

Plain black knee length skirt with natural or black tights

(Not acceptable - Stretch fabric skirts, skirts above the knee)

Acceptable Shoes

Plain black leather or leather-type flat soled shoes

(Not acceptable - Trainers [including black leather trainers], ‘Ugg’ style boots, Ballet pump style ‘dolly’ shoes)

Acceptable Outerwear

Plain & dark colour coats

Plain & dark colour woolly hats with no logos.

Boys Sportswear

Black College shorts/tracksuit bottoms Black/Gold College rugby shirt

Black College polo shirt Trainers

White sport socks

Girls Sportswear

Black College shorts/tracksuit bottoms Black College sweatshirt Black College polo shirt

Trainers White sport socks

Jewellery & Make Up

The wearing of make-up for College is inappropriate and not encouraged. If worn, make-up must be minimal and subtle (no bright colours). Nail varnish, if worn, must be natural or pale in colour. The only permitted jewellery is a watch and plain stud earrings, without stones - no more than one in either ear lobe.

Hair

No extreme hairstyles or colours are allowed. If a hijab is worn, it must be plain black in colour and design. In summer, a plain white hijab may be worn.

Advisable - Football Boots & Shin Pads Polo shirts, shorts & tracksuit bottoms can be with or without the College logo. They must be

plain black with no large logos.

Hair must be tied back and jewellery must be removed for PE & Technology lessons

Please ensure all items of uniform are named

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Working together with Amey, we offer our students an on-site restaurant that promotes

healthy eating habits through the provision of fresh, nutritious and tasty meals at

reasonable prices.

Below is an example of some of the food on sale. Please bear in mind that these may be revised slightly in September

2016.

Breakfast

Meals are offered on a 6 week rotation, meaning there is a huge variation of meal options available! The list below shows some

examples of the delicious choices our students can purchase.

Various Meal Deals are available at just £2.30

Wraps Freshly made 8" wrap filled with Bacon, Hash & Egg

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Hash brown baked beans & egg

£1.25

Roll Bacon

£0.75

Cooked Bacon, Sausage, Hash Brown, Beans, Scrambled egg

3 piece £1.25

5 piece £1.75

Toast Buttered Toast £0.25

Cheese on Toast £0.50

Croissant £0.60

Boxed Cereal with Milk £0.80

Hot Meals

Lamb Meatballs in tomato sauce & spaghetti

Love Joes Chicken or Vegetable Curry

Cauliflower & Broccoli Gratin

Beef or Vegetable Lasagne

Chicken & Leek Pie

Stacked Beef or Vegetable Burger with salad

Pork or Quorn Sausages & Mash

Battered Fish & Chips

Cold Meals & ‘Quick Grabs’

Variety of Sandwiches, Baguettes & Panini’s

Pizza Wedge

Pasta Factory

Popcorn Chicken

Chicken Fillet Burger

Fish Finger Wrap with Brown rice

Hot Dog

Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Hot Beverage

Tea £0.45

Flavoured Tea £0.50

Latte £0.60

Cappuccino £0.60

Mocha £0.60

Hot Chocolate £0.70

Espresso £0.60

White Coffee £0.60

Black Coffee £0.60

Healthy Retail snacks

Whole Fresh Fruit £0.40

Grape Pots £0.60

Muller Yoghurt £0.60

Layered Yoghurts £0.60

Jelly Pots £0.60

Melon Pots £0.60

The Snacks

Cakes/Cookies £0.50

Muffins £0.80

Low Fat Doughnut £0.60

Pretzel £1.00

From The Refrigerator

Tropicana £0.80

Yazoo £1.00

Cartons £0.50

Radnor Fizz £0.70

Simply Fruit £0.60

Milk 250ml £0.50

Small Water £0.50

Large Water £0.80

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PROJECT ME

Over the summer holiday your task is to do a project that tells us all about you! It should

be called ‘Project Me’ and you will show it to your tutor on your first day.

It can include your hobbies and interests, places you have been, family and friends, or

anything that you would like to share about yourself.

There are some examples of what you could do below, but you don't have to stick to those

ideas! The more creative the better!

Ideas:

Write a story Make a film Create a poster Write a poem Make a collage Paint/Draw a picture Do a presentation or slideshow

Bring your project in on your first day in September