THE PRESCOT SCHOOL

WELCOME TO OUR

NEW YEAR 7

COME AND MEET THE

STAFF AND SEE WHAT WE

TEACH

WELCOME TO THE HEAD OF

YEAR TEAM

Mr McMahon (Year 11)Miss Nolan ( Year 9)

Mrs Thompson (Year 7)

Mr Moran (Year 10)

Mrs Baykal (Year 8)

WELCOME TO THE ASSISTANT

HEAD OF YEAR TEAM

Mr Worrall (Year 11)

Mr Campbell Year 9)

Miss Grainger (Year 7)

Mr Madden (Year 10)

Mr West (Year 8)

WELCOME TO THE PASTORAL

TEAMMrs Smith (Safeguarding Lead)

Mrs Campbell (Pastoral

Assistant)

Mrs Kevan(Pastoral Assistant

Mrs Berry (Learning Mentor)

Mrs Browne (Learning Mentor)

ENGLISHDIRECTOR OF ENGLISH – MRS EARPSHEAD OF ENGLISH: MRS TRAVERSE

The subject of English allows your child to develop holistically. No matter their ability, your child will experience a variety of texts: revisiting texts from their past to explore authorial intent, engaging with literary canon, exploring fiction and non-fiction. Through their exploration of texts your child will develop acceptance of cultures and differences, empathy and develop their own justifiable opinions. Furthermore, they will develop the key skills needed for the real world: reading for a variety of purposes (e.g. understanding, inference), accurate writing, choosing the correct tone and formality for different audiences, and oracy. English staff are committed to allowing students to explore their own opinions and question that of others in an appropriate way in order to develop their sense of self.

Core Skills in English:

Year 7: Transition Writers in Focus

R.Dahl: How did he become one of the most treasured

children's’ authors

M.Morpurgo: Analyse his use of literary

techniques such as zoomorphism and extended metaphor

Welcome to Year 7 Science

Year 7 Topics:

• Working Scientifically & Space

• Particles & Separating Substances

• Cells & Reproduction

• Forces & Motion

• Elements, Atoms & Reactions

• Ecology

Transition

To help you make the move from year 6

to year 7, in the first half term we

introduce you to working scientifically in

a secondary school laboratory. You will

learn how to carry out and complete

experiments to investigate a question,

including using new equipment like the

Bunsen burner.

Director of Science: Mr Gregory

Studying Science at The Prescot School is about developing your knowledge of scientific

phenomena and developing your scientific investigative skills. This is done over units of

Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

In The Prescot School Mathematics Department we teach pupils for understanding, providing them with the time and support to secure understanding and gain confidence in many mathematical areas. We help build pupil confidence in the subject in a supporting and challenging way so they have the self belief to succeed mathematical. Studying maths helps your child master the maths skills essential for life beyond the classroom and sets them up with the skills that will help them flourish in their chosen career. Skills such as problem solving, analysing data, communication, logical thinking and attention to detail. Throughout their time in school your child will have the opportunity to develop many of these skills along with independence, resilience and mathematical curiosity.

Core Skills developed in mathematics

Welcome to Year 7 mathsHead of mathematics: Mr Conway

Year 7 Topics Areas: Building confidence and getting secondary ready

Embedding number skills and properties Exploring and using algebra Using decimals and measures

Exploring angles, sequences, graphical representations The importance and uses of fractions, decimals and

percentagesAll of these areas are tailored to your child's need in order for them

to make the best possible progress whilst developing a deeper understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of maths.

Transition

To help you make the move from year 6 to

year 7, in the first half term we introduce your

child to working mathematically in a

secondary school. We explore new methods

and concepts not within the KS2 curriculum

and take the time to build confidence and

mathematical curiosity. We will explore

common misconceptions and look at why

we study maths and its links to the wider

world.

Welcome to the Art and Design DepartmentWhere the creativity happens!

Miss CrillyHead of Department

Mrs Lawton Mrs WatkinsMrs Haigh

We study Drama to

develop an

understanding and love

of the theatre and to

develop ourselves as

responsible individuals

and members of society,

developing skills for the

world of work and life

beyond the classroom.

The overarching aim for

pupils participating in Drama

is to promote a joy and

enthusiasm for the

performing arts. The pupils

will engage with theatre and

have exposure to the multi-

faceted roles the performing

arts can offer, including:

acting, lighting design, set

design, sound design,

costume and make-up

design

The 8 C’s of Drama

Creativity :The ability to respond to situations

and seek solutions.

Confidence: The ability to act and react to

situations and to people.

Communication: The expression of ideas to

others, using voice, movement and space.

Compassion: The thinking from another’s point

of view, through script and role play.

Culture: The exploration of difference and unity.

Collaboration: The ability to work with others on

a joint project.

Critical Thinking: The identification and

evaluation of evidence.

Challenge: Being outside of your comfort zone.

HUMANITIES

Humanities at Prescot School encourages you to examine your personal and academic choices by studying the past, exploring

the present and considering the future.

It gives you the opportunity to consider yourself as a global citizen and examine your options for the future regardless of race,

gender, social background, sexuality and religion.

At the heart of this is our inclusive learning community.

Year 7 you will study the 3 humanities

subjects Geography, History and

Religious studies.

Topics will include:

Antarctica

Africa

Christianity Buddhism

The Tudors

Medieval life

There will be more exciting Topics Humanities look

forward to welcoming you.

Computing and Computer Science will equip your child with computational

thinking skills and creativity. This will help them to understand and

change their world. We live in a digital society and computers are an

integral part of modern life.

Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate giving the

ability to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through,

information and communication technology.

The world is changing, jobs are changing; we want your child to be prepared

to be a future digital citizen with an ability to work as active

participants in our dynamic digital world.

Year 7 Design and Technology

Design and Technology is an exciting subject where you will learn how to be creative with a

range of different materials. You will work with woods, plastics, modelling materials, food

and textiles to design and make creative products. You will learn about health and safety

in all areas of Design and Technology and how to use tools and equipment to produce

your projects. You will complete a range of projects during the year shown here;

Mirror Project

You will use woods and

plastic to make a

movable mirror for use at

home. You will use tools,

machinery and cad cam

to help build your project.

Graphics Project

You will investigate a

range of mechanisms and

use them to help design a

pop-up booklet to

advertise the Knowsley

Safari Park.

Textiles Project

You will investigate and

use fabrics to help design

a sock monkey. You will

learn sewing techniques

to help you make your

finished monkey.

Food Project

You will be working in the

Food Technology room

and learning a variety of

new skills to prepare and

cook a range of healthy

dishes. You will learn how

to use the cooker and

understand the principles

of healthy eating. Structures Project

You will work in teams to

build structures using

modelling materials. Your

work will be tested to find

out which team builds the

best structures.

DT Staff: Mr Corran, Mrs Smith, Mrs Reed, Mrs Watkins, Miss Crilly & Mrs Lawton

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

In year 7 you will study either French or Spanish . You will have two lessons a week and will study a range of topics.

Topics you will study include…..

school

animals

food family and friends

Sport and leisure

Where I live

The MFL Department looks forward to seeing you

in September!

PE and DanceWelcome to PE and Dance at The Prescot School. Our department aims to provide you with

different opportunities to develop as a whole person; from your mind, to your body, to your social

skills. Some examples of sports and activities you will take part in include:

Meet the PE and Dance team

Mrs RobinsonHead of PE

Mrs WilliamsTeacher of PE

Mrs FaganTeacher of PE

Mr McMahonTeacher of PEHead of Year

Ms Van PutenTeacher of PEHead of Year

Miss InmanTeacher of Dance and

PE

Mr FlynnTeacher of PE

Basketball

Football

Netball

Fitness

Athletics

We focus on a wide range of sports and activities that help you develop your skills and knowledge to

guide you into school competitions, local clubs and to allow you to be healthy for the rest of your life.

“PSHCE is all the skills and information

that you need for a happy, healthy and

successful life, it’s all those important

bits that you will have to deal with in

your life that make you human” Year 9

student

You will have one session of SMSC a

fortnight with your form tutor. It is on a

rolling program, therefore, the lesson

moves on one period each time to

enable its coverage in the timetable.

SMSC (PSHCE)

Head of SMSC (PSHCE)

Mrs Haigh

As a student at The Prescot School you will have access to Careers

Education and lots of advice as part of the curriculum. The

programme is mainly delivered through our SMSC (PSHCE) lessons

but further activities and special events also provide extended

opportunities for careers guidance and support.

The Careers team is….

Careers Information and Guidance

Careers Lead – Mrs HaighI am in charge of your

careers education and the

guidance that you receive.

Careers Advice and Guidance – Mrs RobinsonI will help you with one-to-one advice and

guidance in making career and further

education choices.

LOTS OF HELP AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL TO HELP YOU SETTLE IN AND AS YOU MOVE THROUGH SCHOOL

We also have two mentors, Mrs Browne & Mrs Berry as well as two

school counsellors, Mrs Ruth & Mr O’Malley who will support you if you need a little bit more help at any time.

The most important thing to remember is that if you are worried about

something, you are lost or you just have a question to ask, please

don’t worry about asking any member of staff for help. We all

remember what it is like to start at a new school, (even if it was a long

time ago!)

. You will soon get to know the school

and your way around.