Transition booklet and Science Challenge How I feel

Transition booklet and Science Challenge

How I feel about starting secondary school Things I want my teachers to know about me … I am most excited about … The subject I am most looking forward to is … The things that help me learn best are … I am most worried about … The thing I will miss most about my primary school …

Being with older students Making new friends Social time Finding my way around homework Having a different uniform Managing my timetable Learning new subjects Getting to school on time Joining new clubs Use two different colours for this task! Use one colour to colour the boxes of the things you are worried about Use the other colour to colour the boxes that you aren’t worried about The new school rules Being with my friends Having new teachers Managing the cashless system to pay for food

ME Tell us about who supports you. This could be your Parents, Rugby Coach, Year 6 Teacher, Grandma, Sibling etc. The closer they are to your ‘Me’ circle, the more important they are to you.

What will my uniform look like? Boys' Uniform Plain red 'V' neck long sleeved 'Phoenix' pullover with black edging (Y 7 & 8) Plain black 'V' neck long sleeved 'Phoenix' pullover with red edging (Y 9 -11) Plain black trousers –(not fashion trousers, corduroy or denim) (With black 25 -30 mm belt if necessary) Plain white shirt with collar - Not 'T' shirts or Polo shirts Plain black blazer with school badge on breast pocket and red trim on lapels Clip on school tie in the appropriate house colour Student's ID badge and lanyard (only available from the school) Completely black shoes with black laces (if laced). Heel height not to exceed 25 mm (No training shoes, 'fashion shoes', white flashes or motifs) Dark socks Girls' Uniform Plain red 'V' neck long sleeved 'Phoenix' pullover with black edging (Y 7 & 8) Plain black 'V' neck long sleeved 'Phoenix' pullover with red edging (Y 9 -11) Plain white shirt with collar - Not 'T' shirts or Polo shirts Plain black knee length skirt, or plain tailored black trousers (with plain black 25 -30 mm belt if necessary) (not fashion trousers, stretch fabrics, corduroy or denim) Plain black blazer with school badge on breast pocket and red trim on lapels Clip on school tie in the appropriate house colour Student's ID badge and lanyard (only available from the school) Completely black shoes with black laces (if laced). Heel height not to exceed 25 mm (No training shoes, 'fashion shoes', white flashes or motifs) Beige or dark tights or plain black or white socks. Hair colour should be of a natural colour. Totally shaved or decorated scalps, eyebrow shavings etc are not permitted. Hair accessories should be plain black. General No excessively wide or coloured belts, no ornate or large belt buckles Undergarments should be an appropriate colour to protect modesty e. g. neutral or white vests, bras etc. No jewellery to be worn at school at all except for an android/digital watch No facial / cartilage / body piercing to be worn for school. (Refer to Uniform Policy – have piercings of this nature done in Summer holiday to allow for healing). No hoodies on the school site. -Chewing gum, canned or energy drinks are not allowed in school. -No nail varnish, false nails or eyelashes, impractical length nails or acrylics. -Make-up must not be worn. -No caps to be worn on school site.

What will my uniform look like? Boys PE Polo top - Red and black with Phoenix logo PE Shorts - Red and black with Phoenix logo PE Tracksuit bottoms - Red and black with Phoenix logo PE Tracksuit top - (optional) - Red and black with Phoenix logo Sports socks - Red and black with Phoenix written on them Pair of lace up training shoes Shin pads (need to be purchased from sports shop) Football boots (need to be purchased from sports shop) Girls PE Polo top - Red and black with Phoenix logo PE Shorts - Red and black with Phoenix logo PE Tracksuit bottoms - (optional for girls) - Red and black with Phoenix logo PE Tracksuit top - (optional) -Red and black with Phoenix logo Sports socks - Red and black with Phoenix written on them Pair of lace up training shoes Shin pads (need to be purchased from sports shop) Football boots (need to be purchased from sports shop) Phoenix Collegiate has a strict uniform policy and all students are expected to adhere to it. A copy of the uniform policy and further information can be found on the school website

What will my uniform look like? Use the information from the uniform pages to find the answers to the following: What colour trousers do students wear at Phoenix Collegiate? What footwear is allowed at Phoenix Collegiate? What d recom o we men bring d d to uri the Wi ng nte month r s? Can I paint my nails? What are the rules on piercings? What colour is the PE kit at Phoenix Collegiate? What colours can I have in my hair? Where can I find out more information on uniform?

Attendance There has been a lot of speculation recently about requests for holidays in term time. The Government has not issued new guidelines for Leave of Absence. Head Teachers cannot authorise leave of absence unless there are exceptional circumstances. If a request has been declined by the school we will pass that information to the Local Authority. The Local Authority then review the case and will make a decision on whether or not to issue a Fixed Penalty (fine). Phoenix Collegiate has no influence on this decision making. Addition al i attendan nformation on ce on the s can be found ch https: //w ools website: ww. pho en giate. org ixcolle /

My morning routine Put these things to think about in the morning in the right order. Activity Check your timetable Check you have put your home learning in your bag Wake up Check you have your equipment Eat your breakfast Leave for school Brush your teeth Say goodbye to people and pets at home Wash and get dressed into your school uniform! Order (1 -8) I will need to get up at … Now plan your own morning routine with approximate times Time Activity

How will you travel to school? Can you travel with a friend or sibling? What time will you leave your house? If walking, do you know the route? Do you know where the bus stop is? What time will you arrive at school? It is important that you plan your journey in advance. If you can, practice your walk from home to Phoenix Collegiate before you start. If you can’t use the google maps app to work out the exact route.

Managing tricky situations Have a read through the situations below and attempt to fill in all of the different columns on the grids. Situation You have had a big falling out with all of your friends that you went to Primary School. Another student in the school is being mean to you at social times. They have started sending messages on social media as well. You are really struggling with your homework and don’t understand what you have to do. You are feeling really tired but you have been late to school every day this week. How would this make you feel? What could you do? Who could you ask to help you with this?

Question time Use the space below to write down any questions that you might have about starting with us here at Phoenix Collegiate.

Next steps … Further informatio n can be found on the school web site: https: //www. phoe nixcollegiate. or g/page/? title=New +to+Phoenix+in +2020%3 F&pid=78 We appreciate this is a very scary time for you at the moment, but (along with your primary school teachers) we want to make this transition to Phoenix Collegiate as easy as possible for you! 1. Try and complete as much of this booklet as possible with whoever you live with at home and bring it into school on the Thursday 3 rd September 2020. Alternatively you can save your work and email to your Science teacher when you start school. 2. Have a little watch of the video the teachers at Phoenix Collegiate have made to see how friendly we are. https: //www. phoenixcollegiate. org/page/? title=New+to+Phoenix+in+2020%3 F&pid=78 3. Stay safe!

Science challenge Complete the tasks and bring your work into school on the Thursday 3 rd September 2020

Year 7 Challenge Hi everyone, your challenge is to send me a drawing or poster on what you like and know about science. You could talk about : • An experiment you did at your primary school or • A cool thing you did at home that links to science or • Which aspects of science you like the best and why.