WELCOME TO ESKDALE SCHOOL“Where Every Child

Matters”

Eskdale School Transition July 2015

Year 7 Learning Manager

How are you feeling about coming to Eskdale School?

Excited. Happy. Looking forward to it. No worries.

Worried. Nervous. Scared. Concerned. Anxious. Unsure.

Every Child Matters

Successful Learners who enjoy and achieve.

Every Child Matters

Confident Individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Every Child Matters

Responsible Citizens who make a positive contribution to society.

What are you looking forward to?

New subjects Playing different

sports. Meeting new

people. Choice of food at

lunch. Taking part in

different competitions.

New Experiences New subjects Sport Music / Choir / Band. Educational visits. School productions. Clubs / Activities

What things worry you about coming to Eskdale School?

Getting lost. Travelling on the

train or coach. Not being in the

same class as your friends.

The work being too hard.

Homework. Cross country...

Who can help you?

Form Tutor Learning Manager

Mr Raw Head Teacher

Mrs Whelan Student mentors

Teaching Assistants

Office Staff Midday

Supervisors Caretaker School Nurse Other students Other staff

School Clubs lots of sports – football, cricket,

hockey, rugby, netball, cross country and athletics.

choir, orchestra, guitar club, band. craft club , science club , chess club,

astronomy club, natural history club, gardening club.

start your own club!

School Council

You can be part of the school council and raise issues that you and the other students have about the running of the school.

Lots of changes have happened because of the school council - e.g. discos at the end of term, uniform, meal variety, times of school day.

TRANSFER DAYS

Tuesday 7th July – Thurs 9th July 2015

- MFL Day June. Tues 2nd June

- Full day at Eskdale in Primary uniform, experiencing French / German and team building tasks.

What will I need ?

Wear comfortable clothing (not your school uniform) - trainers are advised.

Bag with pencil case, water bottle, PE kit and money for lunch.

(main course + dessert = £3.00 / chilled water = free!) Any medication e.g. inhalers. Forms that parents have to fill in will be completed on

Weds 8th July.

Where do I go ?

Meet the coach or train at the correct time. (Mr Bloor will be on the train)

Arrive at Eskdale School and meet Mr Raw / Mrs Whelan and other staff in the playground.

When school starts go with Mr Raw into the hall to meet other Y6 students and teachers.

Tuesday 7th July

Remain with other Y6 students all day. Take part in a variety of activities to help

you get to know one another, the school and staff.

Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th July

Meet in the playground then go to your form room. Eskdale staff & pupils will help you.

Follow the timetable in your ‘New Horizons’ booklet. This will give you a taste of life at Eskdale.

Important information

School planner. Uniform – Available from school. T-shirts

and Jumpers Equipment. Jewellery – 1 stud for boys, 1 pair studs for girls. A watch or wrist band.

Uniform

Simple but smart! Some elements only available from school (need to be

ordered):Blue sweatshirt (with school logo) – 2?White polo shirt (with school logo) -2?Blue multi-sports top and / or micro fleece – 1/2?

Some elements available from school, but alternatives from other outlets are fine:White polo shirt (without school logo) to be worn underneath Eskdale sweatshirt

Navy blue polo shirt / shorts / football socks / tracksuit bottoms for PE

All other elements (trousers / skirts / shoes etc.) can be bought from any outlet (not available from school)

Uniform

Eskdale Polo Shirt. Black skirt or

trousers. Navy blue Eskdale

sweatshirt. Black shoes (can

be polished)

PE Uniform

Any Questions?

We hope that you are looking forward to the three day transition.

Don’t be afraid to ask any questions. E-mail Mr Raw: ecm@eskdale.n-yorks.sch.uk