Moving On Up

My name is:

My primary school is:

My birthday is on:

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I am ready to join

Walthamstow School for Girls

Welcome to Walthamstow School for Girls

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I remember feeling excited but overwhelmedand got lost all the time.

Of course after a few weeks I was settled.

Don’t stress too much as you will bewelcomed and there are many other students

feeling the same as you. Involve yourself with as many activities, as it really does

broaden your knowledge and you getto make new friends.

Come to WSfG with the knowledge that it is a safe space despite

it being bigger than primary school.You will make some of the best friends

you will ever have in your5 years.

Take advantage of all the incredible opportunities that the

teachers will provide you!They all want the best

for you!

Reflections on my time atprimary school

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My achievements at primary school: The subjects I enjoy: I have helped others at school by…

Things I might do differently when I start at Walthamstow School for Girls:

The thing that has surprised me most about myself is…

All about me

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Here is a picture of me:

All about me

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The people in my family are:

My family and home

My pets are:

My favouritesinger/music is:

The best place Iever visited was:

Anything funny?My favourite book is:

All about me

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The clubs I belong to are:

My hobbies

The instruments I play/would like toplay are:

In my spare time, I like to…

The sports I enjoy are:

At home, the things I like to do are:

All about me

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I am…1.2.3.

Choose at least three adjectives to describe your character.

Use the words in the box.

Or you could come up with some of your own words.

dependable

conscientious

sociable

hard-working

patientmotivated

New Beginnings

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Starting secondary school will help you build on your

skills and experiences from primary school and

there will be some new opportunities

Things I am looking forward to are…

1.

Don’t forget to say why!

2. 3.

New Beginnings

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Whilst starting secondary school is exciting you may be

unsure about what to expect

If I am honest, I am a little worried about…

Tell us and we can help!

New Beginnings

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This is what your new school day will be like

How different is this to your day at primary school?

Period/Activity Time

Morning registration/ Assembly

8.45am – 9.10am

Period 1 9.10am – 10.10am

Period 2 10.10am – 11.10am

Morning Break 11.10am – 11.30am

Period 3 11.30am – 12.30pm

Lunch 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Period 4 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Period 5 2.30pm – 3.30pm

• You have a two-week timetable.• You will have two assemblies every

week: one delivered by your Student Progress Leader, the otheris a Leadership assembly.

• You will have five lessons every day.• Breakfast club is available for you

between 8am – 8.30am.• Hot food and snacks are served

at breaktime.• Clubs take place at lunchtimes and after

school.

New Beginnings

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This is a map of your new school

It is likely to be a lot bigger than your primary school

For a virtual tour of WSfG

click here

Enrichment Activities

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There are a lot of activities for you to get involved in

and they are an excellent way for you to make new friends

Which activities will youget involved in?

Basketball

Steel PansTrampolining

Handball

Tag rugby

Cricket

Tennis

By the end of Year 7

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I would like to have achieved…

1.

2.

3.

4.

Include at least four things.