A guide to starting at Newhouse Academy - 2021-22

Primary to Secondary

A guide to star ting at Newhouse Academy

Introduction for parents & carers

We understand that you and your child may have many questions
about starting at Newhouse Academy and the transition process.
We hope this booklet will help answer some of your questions.
Our website is continually updated, so that both you and your child
have access to all the information you need in order to prepare to join
us in Year 7 in September.
Updates, information and transition information can be found on the
website shown below;
newhouseacademy.co.uk/year-6-zone

If you have any questions or concerns please email
[email protected]

I nformation within this booklet

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Our School Vision ….

High expectations in all that we do.

Our School Mission ….

Our mission is to motivate and prepare our students for a rapidly
changing world by instilling in them the knowledge and skills
needed to be successful in life and to uphold our core values.

Our Core Values ….

Newhouse Academy has an ethos based around three core values,
which must be at the heart of everything we do.
Aspiration , Integrity and Respectare at the centre of our
expectations for staff, parents, students and governors.

Aspiration ….Being ambitious and doing your best
Integrity ….Being honest and doing what’s right
Respect….Being considerate and thinking of others

What worries do you have about
moving to secondary school?

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Everyone gets worried about starting secondary school but it’s really
important to remember lots of staff will be there to help and answer

any questions you may have!

What is a Newhouse Academy day like?

School opens at 8:30am.
All students must be in their form rooms by 8:35am and school finishes
at 2:35pm. Students must report to student services to sign in if they
arrive after 8:35am.
Lessons last for 50 minutes and there are six lessons in a day. Some of
these may be double lessons.
You will have Registration / Form Time / Assembly followed by six
lessons. Lesson 3 is split by a 20 minute break and lesson 5 is split by a
25 minute lunch break.

School times Our school day

8:30am The school day
8:35am – 8:50am
8:50am – 9:40am School opens
9:40am – 10:30am Form time
10:30am – 10:55am Lesson 1
10:55am - 11:15am Lesson 2
11:15am– 11:40am Lesson 3
11:40am– 12:30pm Morning Break
12:30pm– 12:55pm Lesson 3 continued
12:55pm– 1:20pm Lesson 4
1:20pm – 1:45pm Lesson 5
1:45pm– 2:35pm Lunch Break
2:35pm Lesson 5 continued
Lesson 6
School ends and extra-
curricular activities take place

Our student timetables

A student Don’t worry if it looks confusing, we will help you to
timetable looks understand your timetable once you start in September.
like this, it shows
what lessons you Monday Subject
have everyday, Lesson Cl a ssr oom
who your teacher Teacher
is and what
classroom you will
be in.
For example:

Our scool day

School uniform

Blazer - Grey Newhouse Academy Blazer.
Shirt - Plain white shirt or blouse with a
collar. Long or short sleeved.
Trousers and Skirts - Plain black trousers
and skirts.
Tie - Newhouse Academy tie.
J umper optional - Plain black v-neck jumper.
Socks / Tights - Plain black or white socks
or black opaque tights.
School Shoes - Black shoes must be worn.
No trainer type shoes.

Parents/carers should check the full uniform
expectations on the uniform page of the website
before purchasing.

Our scool day

PE Kit

T-Shirt - Black/purple Newhouse Academy
branded t-shirt.
Shorts - Black/purple Newhouse Academy
branded shorts.
Girls Leggings - Black/purple Newhouse
Academy branded leggings.
Socks - Black/purple/white sports socks..
¼ Zip Training Top optional - Black/purple
Newhouse Academy long sleeve training
top.
Training Pants optional - Black/purple
Newhouse Academy unisex training pants.

Minimum PE kit requirement: T-shirt, shorts and
sports socks (for boys and girls) or t-shirt and
leggings (as alternative for girls).

Form Time

Every morning you attend form with your Form Tutor and
classmates. Form time is very important as this is where
you will do crucial tasks such as;
• Checking equipment
• Checking planners
• Asking for help if you are worried about anything
• Listening to student notices
• Attending assembly
When you first start at Newhouse Academy, form time is a
great way to get to know new people and make lots of
new friends.

OEuqrusipcmooelndtayyou will need

☐ school bag
☐ pencil case – pen, pencil, ruler and

anything else you may use in the classroom.
☐ school planner
☐ lunchbox or dinner money

(to top up your account if your parent/carer is not using Wisepay)

☐ P.E. kit

Some useful organisation tips:

• Pack your bag the night before so you can relax and be punctual in the
morning.

• Plan ahead! Use your timetable to check what equipment you need to pack.
• Keep your homework and equipment in one place at home so you always

know where everything is.

Subjects

At Newhouse academy you will study lots of different
subjects and have lots of different teachers. Don’t worry
though as when you first start your teachers will walk you
from class to class until you are more familiar with the
school.

Subjects you will study….

Ma t hs Art & Design S pa ni sh Dance & Drama
E ngl i sh G r a phi cs G eogr a phy PE
S ci ence E l ect r oni cs Hi stor y Food Technology
Musi c Computing & I T RE PSHCE

Personal, Social, Health
and Citizenship Education

School cafeteria

If you decide to buy your lunch from the cafeteria there is
plenty of choice. There is a three week menu rotation and
this changes in winter and summer. You can also bring a
packed lunch if you would prefer.

Sample menu Sample menu
prices

Note: these prices may be subject to change

Subject Word Search

Newhouse Academy Photobook

What our reception looks like…. What our student entrance looks What our student toilets look
like…. like….

Reception is where parents and visitors come into school.

The student entrance is where you will come into school everyday,
there will be teachers stood here everyday to check uniform.

We have student toilets around the building
which will be open at break and lunch time.

What our classrooms look like…. What our corridors look like…. What our atrium looks like….

This is what our classrooms look like, your teacher will have a
seating plan so you know where to sit each lesson.
Our corridors have signs on them to show you what department you
are entering.
Our atrium is the centre of the school, and is
also where the SEN area is.

What our cafeteria looks like…. What our service counter looks What our school yard looks
l i ke…. l i ke….

We have seating within the cafeteria but you can also sit outside or in
the hub to eat your food.
You will queue at the service counter to buy hot meals/snacks at
break and at lunch time.
The school yard is very big, you can mix with
your friends or play football, there is always
staff outside if you need anything.

What our gym looks like…. What our sports hall looks like…. What our fitness suite looks
l i ke….

Our changing rooms have benches and showers.
Our sports hall is where you will take part in indoor PE activities such
as dodgeball, badminton etc.
You will also use the fitness suite in PE which is our school gym.

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Bullying

Year 7 students are often worried about bullying when they move to
secondary school.
We have a strict policy in place to tackle any form of bullying or
discrimination; it has no place at Newhouse Academy and any incidents
of bullying are taken very seriously.
Every student has the right to be safe and happy in school, and to
be protected when they are feeling vulnerable.

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There will be lots of staff about to help you around school,
these are just some of the new people you will meet.

Mr Burnham Mr Aspden Mrs Gregory-Harris Mrs Mears Mr Heppolette Miss Bracken Miss Wilson
Headteacher Deputy Head Deputy Head Head of Year 7 Head of KS3
SENCO (Special SEMH Lead (Social,
Educational Needs Coordinator) Emotional & Mental

H ea l th)

I f you need any help whether it’s because you are lost, you
get ill at school, you can’t do your homework, you forget
your lunch money or any other reason remember just ask a
member of staff.

Fr i ends

What can you do to help make friends at
secondary school?

Be friendly and smile I ntroduce yourself and
J oin a school club ask what their name is

Join in group work Try to find out if you
have anything in
I nvite someone to sit common
with you at lunch

There are lots of clubs you can join at Newhouse
Academy to help you meet new friends including;

Art club Dance
Foot ba l l
Drama club Gaming club

Finding your way round school Secondary school is much
bigger than primary
school. Here are some maps
to give you an idea of
where the departments are
located. Don’t worry
though, when you first
start your teachers will
walk you from class to
class until you are more
familiar with the school.

The Bridge is located on B Floor.
At Newhouse Academy The
Bridge is where we run
intervention, offer support and
help students .
Support we offer includes;
• Speech and language

therapy
• Friendship groups
• Learning about other peoples

thoughts and feelings
• Maths
• Literacy
• Stressbusters
• Reiki
• Lego therapy

Newhouse Academy will seem like a huge place
when you first start but you will be surprised at
how quickly you get to know your new school.

What have you learnt about your new
secondary school?

Now you have learnt lots of things about your new school
see if you can answer these questions.

What time is form time?
When is break time?
When is lunch time?

What time does school end?

How many lessons will you have each day?

What equipment do you need?
Where do you go to eat?

You are becoming an exper t, can you
answer these questions too?

Name four subjects you will study?
Name two clubs you could join?

What’s the name of the Headteacher?
What’s the name of the Head of KS3?

What’s the name of the Year 7 Head of Year?

What is the school uniform?

What floor is the English department on?

What floor is the Maths department on?

What should you do if Quiz…

You get lost?
You can’t do your homework?
You forget your lunch money?

You get ill at school?
A student upsets you?
You lose your timetable?
You forget your PE kit?
I t’s really important to remember if you need
any help just ask, there will be lots of people to
help!

How are you feeling about
moving to secondary school?

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ner vous? exci t ed?

We hope you have found this booklet
helpful and we are super excited
about meeting you ! ! !

Parents and Carers

Fur ther information and contact information

Newhouse Academy, Newhouse Road, Heywood OL10 2NT
Telephone:01706 369436
Email: [email protected]
Further information about Newhouse Academy can be found on our

website newhouseacademy.co.uk

For any transition questions or concerns please email

[email protected]