Year 7 transition booklet for new starters 2018

Ryde Academy
Year 7 Transition Guide

For students and Parents/Carers

Welcome

At Ryde Academy we recognise that each student is an individual with a unique
range of abilities, qualities and aspirations for the future. Our role is to ensure
that all students can maximise their opportunities and outcomes and to allow
them to access their future pathways. We will ensure a personalised and
individual educational experience for all students celebrating the richness and
diversity within our local community.

We believe we have a great deal to offer as the community's local Academy.
Parents are welcome to visit the Academy at any point during the academic
year. We also hold a number of events during the year including a Year 7 ‘Meet
the Tutor’ evening on 11th October and the Year 7 Parents’ Evening on 7th
February 2019.

Joy Ballard, Principal

The Senior Leadership Team

Joy Ballard, Principal Will Doyle, Vice Principal
Pastoral & Wellbeing
Lee Merrett, Vice Principal
Curriculum & Achievement

Tracey Jackson Ben Griffiths Ruth Griffiths-Nash Angela Roberts
Assistant Vice Principal Assistant Vice Principal
Progress & Intervention Behaviour & Inclusion Assistant Vice Principal Assistant Vice Principal

Teaching & Learning 6th Form, Skills & SEND

Year 7 Year Manager

Mrs Deborah Buckley has been working at the Academy for over 15 years. Her
experience is invaluable to ensure that the transition from primary to secondary
school is smooth. Within the Academy, Mrs Buckley will continue to ensure that
students are able to thrive academically and with confidence. As a non-teaching
member of staff, she has time during the day to deal with many day-to-day
issues that affect the students in Year 7. She works closely with Year 7 tutors
and teachers and manages the way in which the Academy checks on the
progress of Year 7 students.

Tutors

Students will see their tutor every morning except on Mondays when their
assembly takes place. Tutors will make sure students are set up for the day and
can speak to them about any issues or concerns they may have.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Coordinator

Mrs Angela Roberts and her team gather information about any individual SEN
needs from primary schools, to make sure that support and inclusion continues
into and throughout secondary school for students that require it.

Attendance

All absences must be reported on each day that a student is absent, and the
absence must be followed up with a letter or medical card. Any absences not
covered with a letter or medical card will not be authorised. Please address
letters to the Attendance Officer and hand in to Year Managers or reception.

The Pastoral System and Safeguarding

Mrs Jackson is the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSL) and Mr Doyle is the
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer (DDSL). If you have any concerns or

worries report it to any member of staff, the DSL or DDSL.

The Pastoral Team

Mr Doyle

Mr Griffiths

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Tutors

Rewards and Sanctions

Behaviour system

 R1 – your first formal warning (Stop Now!)

 R2 – your second formal warning
(YOU ARE HEADING TOWARDS A SANCTION STOP NOW!)

 R3 – you will now be picked up by on call and parked in another
class to continue to work (30 minute detention issued)

 Or – you will go to the on call room where you will sit in silence
put all your things, apart from your learning kit, well away from your
desk and complete the work set by your teacher. You will be given a
60 minute detention

You must wait for the member of staff who is ‘on call’ to come to
you. Please have your work ready to bring with you

Behaviour and Conduct Expected at the Academy

Before school  Behave sensibly on the way to the Academy
students should:  Remember that when you are in uniform you are representing
the Academy

Start of school  Wear uniform correctly
Be fully equipped
students should:  Be on site no later than 8:25am (gates will be locked at 8:30am)
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During lessons  Show respect for each other
students should:  Enter in an orderly fashion
Sit as per the seating plan
 Keep bags on the floor, under chairs
 Wear uniform correctly
 Remove all outdoor clothing
 Keep electronic equipment off and away
 (exception e-readers in DEAR time only)

 Mobile phones are only to be used before school, during social
times and after school on the ground floor. Persistent and
 inappropriate use will result in the phone being confiscated.
Have the correct equipment on the desk at the start of each
 lesson: pen, pencil, ruler, reading book and planner.
Respond to the register with Miss/Sir
In corridors 
Show respect for each other and everyone’s safety
students should:  Mobile phones must be switched off and in bags
 Talk to each other with respect
Give everyone personal space
 Walk on the left
Walk in single file in narrow corridors
 Go up and down stairs as indicated by department instructions
Wait patiently when corridors are busy
 Keep electronic equipment off and away
Do not eat or drink in the corridors
 Do not push
Keep moving until you reach your classroom or exit
 Do not run
Line up outside the classroom against the wall and in single file
 or as directed by the teacher.
Staff will take students to one side if they need to speak to them
 Staff will supervise the areas outside their classrooms.

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At break and lunch  Respect each other’s personal space
students should:  Eat food inside the canteen or outside in picnic areas
 Place all litter in the bins provided
 Follow instructions from all staff on duty
 Play ball games in the correct areas
 Play ball games safely
 Allow other students to enjoy their own games
 Avoid dangerous behaviour.
 Report students who make you or others feel unsafe
 Report students who make you or others feel unhappy
 Report students who are smoking
 Expect staff to be vigilant about students’ behaviour.

In the canteen students  Wait in line patiently
Give everyone personal space
should  Do not push in front of others
Report students who do push in (either to staff on duty
 or as soon as possible afterwards)
Speak politely to dining hall staff
 Clear tables
Place litter in the bins provided
Leaving school  Expect staff to be vigilant to students’ behaviour
students should 
 Wear uniform correctly
 Keep electronic equipment off and away
Talk to each other with respect
 Give each other personal space
 Do not push.
 Avoid dangerous or anti-social behaviour.
 Remember that when you are in uniform you are
 representing the Academy
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Curriculum

We offer a curriculum which:

 Is broad and balanced.
 Provides enjoyment, boosts self-esteem and raises aspirations.
 Promotes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
 Encompasses the acquisition of personal, learning and thinking skills.
 Emphasises the importance of Literacy and Numeracy.
 Enables students to understand the connections between different

subjects.
 Prepares young people for the future.
 All students should be equipped with the knowledge, skills and

understanding to achieve as highly as possible at KS4 and beyond.
 The curriculum should motivate all students to want to learn.
 All students should develop as rounded citizens through the totality of

their educational experience.
 All subjects will emphasise the teaching, learning, assessment and

progression in cross curricular skills.
 All students should have the opportunity to follow all subjects of the

national curriculum at KS3, including PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and
Emotional education). They should be able to develop intellectually,
creatively, socially and physically.
 All students should increasingly experience a curriculum which includes
the study of some themes that cross traditional subject boundaries.

The curriculum is delivered through a 25 lessons a week, each lesson lasting for
60 minutes. In addition there are 5 sessions a week with the tutor through which
PSHE (Personal Social Health and Emotional education) is delivered. In all
subjects we aim to build on the learning that has taken place in the Primary
School at KS2. Broadly we follow the national curriculum at KS3, although we
also aim to prepare our students for GCSE at the end of Year 11, and have
planned curriculum and assessment milestones in all subjects.

In Year 7, all students study the following subjects:
 English
 Mathematics
 Science
 Art
 Technology - including: food, resistant materials, electronics and textiles
 STEM
 Drama
 Dance
 French or Spanish
 Geography
 History
 Computer Science
 Music
 Physical Education
 Social and Religious Studies/My Community
 PSHE

ParentPay

What is ParentPay
We use an automated biometric recognition system which measures an
individuals' thumbprint from which they can access school based accounts. This
is used for students to access printers, photocopiers, and to pay for snacks and
meals in the canteen. ParentPay is a website which allows parents to make
online payments to the Academy for school meals, trips, replacement ties and
much more. If you child receives free school meals they will need to use the
biometric recognition system but you won’t need to add anything to their lunch
account.

When can I log in to my account?
Once you have received your activation letter from us with your activation login
details you will be able to activate your account and start making payments.

Which cards can I use?
ParentPay accepts MasterCard, Visa and American Express credit cards, and
Maestro, Switch, Delta, Electron, Solo and Visa debit cards.

Is it safe to make payments on the internet?
Yes. ParentPay uses leading technology to process your card transactions
securely. All communication with the bank is encrypted and neither ParentPay
nor the school have access to your card details.

I do not have a home PC so how can I use ParentPay?
You can visit your local library, internet café or see if you can get access to a
computer at work. Alternatively you can use PayPoint.

You can find out more on our website under the Parent tab.

Canteen and Seating Arrangements

There are three large canteen spaces. Students
can also sit outside in the three picnic areas. There
is no set seating plan and students mingle and
socialise together throughout the both break
times. The queue goes around the far side of the
canteen and around the olive tree, see picture on
the right:

Student Email

All students usernames are in the format intake year, first initial, full surname.
For example a student called Joe Bloggs, who joins Year 7 in 2018 will have the
username 18JBloggs. Email addresses follow the same pattern as usernames but
we add @rydeacademy.org

All students have their password initially set as rydeacademy. When they first
logon they need to create a secure password with a minimum of 8 characters.
This password will then be synced with their Google account.

Cyber Safety

All computer activity is monitored and protected 24/7 by eSafe. Parents are
asked to speak with their children about internet safety at home. There are links
to a range of resources on our website under the Student and then Stay Safe on
Line tabs . Children learn about safety and proper use of the internet in their
computer studies lessons.

Extra Curricular Clubs

We have a full programme of extra curricular clubs. The programme will handed
out in September.

Lockers

Lockers can be rented directly from a company called Prefect Lockers. Further
information can be found on our website, under the Parent tab, or you can get a
leaflet from our reception.

The Academy Day 2018/19

7:15 Breakfast Club - open to all students for a free breakfast
8:25 Latest time of arrival to be in class on time!
8:30 Registration
8:50 Period 1
9:50 Period 2
10:50 Break
11:20 Period 3
12:20 Lunch
12:50 Period 4
13:50 Period 5
14:50 Academy day ends
17:00 Academy closes to students unless in organised activity

Uniform:

Our main uniform suppliers are:

Big White T-Shirt Company
Daish Way, Dodnor Industiral Estate, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5XB
01983 532 333
[email protected]

The Sports Shop & Toymaster
7a Union Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 2DU
01983 563 836
[email protected]

You can buy trousers, skirts and shirts/blouses from any shop so long it
conforms to the policy below:

Uniform Yes No
Ryde Academy No other blazer/jacket/hooded
Black blazer with top is permitted.
Blazer embroidered Academy Logo.
Blazers must be worn at all No polo or open necked shirts.
Clip on Tie times unless otherwise
White Shirt permitted. No other /hooded top/ round
Ryde Academy blue neck jumper/sweater/cardigan
Black V Neck is permitted.
Jumper Plain white with stiff collar for
wearing with a tie (long or
short sleeved). Top button
done up and always tucked in.

Plain black.

Black Trousers / Plain formal school style trou- The following types of trouser
Skirt ser. style are not ‘formal’ and so
they represent a non-
Shoes Plain formal pleated school exhaustive list of styles which
style skirt. Skirts must be of a are not appropriate: jeans,
reasonable length (worn to leggings, chinos, bootleg, linen,
the knee). skinny and stretch fabrics.
Plain black leather with black
stitching and laces where No boots, high heels, trainers,
applicable. Formal style with a plimsolls or sandals are
heel no greater than 2.5 cm. permitted.

Socks / Tights Plain black or white socks; Plain
black or neutral tights.

Jewellery One watch and small ear studs No other jewellery or
Hairstyles (sleepers in gold, silver or Acade- piercings are permitted.
my blue).
Extreme hairstyles e.g.
Plain accessories in neutral coloured hair extensions,
colours only. excessive hair colouring and
excessive hair accessories
are not permitted. Natural
hair colour only. Designs
shaved into hair or shaved
eyebrows are not permitted.

PE Kit

Shorts / Jogging Navy/Amber shorts to match the When wearing leggings to PE
Bottoms Polo shirt. However, you are please ensure you wear
welcome to purchase any plain shorts over the top.
Multi Sports navy-blue shorts to use for PE
Shirt lessons. Not a school jumper. No
Rugby Shirt - Any black or navy-blue sport logos or hoods
Outdoor leggings or tracksuit bottoms.
lesson
Navy/Amber Polo top – this is
Football socks compulsory for all PE lessons.
Shoes
Shin Pads Navy/Amber Rugby top – this is
Gum shields not compulsory but we recom-
(Rugby) mend you purchase this for
when students are outside or for
playing Rugby.

Any plain navy-blue sports socks
are acceptable.

Trainers for indoor and astro use
and football boots for the field.

Equipment:

The following items should be brought every day:
A sensible school bag (rucksacks are ideal) that is big enough to take an A4
exercise book without damaging it.

A pencil case containing:
Black or blue pen (at least two)
Pencil(s) and sharpener
A red pen (for corrections)
Eraser
Ruler

It is desirable to have coloured pens/pencils and highlighter pens.

For those with long hair, a method of tying hair back for practical activities in
science or technology.

A bottle for water. Students are encouraged to drink and may keep a suitable
bottle of water on their desk. They can be filled from water dispensers around
the Academy. Flavoured waters, fizzy or sugary drinks are not allowed in les-
sons. Energy drinks are not allowed on site and will be confiscated.

Staying in touch:

Main reception number: 01983 567331 open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday,
excluding holidays.

Main school email: [email protected]

Newsletter: This is published every week on a Friday and is posted to our website
and FB page. If you would like to receive a copy via email please email
[email protected] and we can add you to the mailing list. Paper
copies are also available from reception.

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Website: www.rydeacademy.org

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