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Welcome to the
New Intake Parents’ Evening
2016
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Welcome and Introductions
Joanna West - Headteacher
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Curriculum Outline
Richard Wilson - Deputy Headteacher
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
First day
Monday 5th September
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
First Day
• Arrive at school by 8.30am• Gather on the top playground (nearest to the school
entrance) to meet tutors and Year 11 prefects• Periods 1-2 with tutors including year group photograph
which parents will be able to purchase• Period 3 with tutors, getting used to the school• At some point during periods 1-3, registration for fingerprint
recognition for cashless catering will be completed - reminder to hand in the consent form please
• Periods 4-6 follow timetabled lessons
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Transport
• Hampshire County Council are responsible for this. Any queries should be addressed directly to them.
• They will send bus passes and precise details of the route in late August/Early September.
• Morton’s buses run the privately hired service from Chineham, Lychpit, Old Basing etc.
• Students queue for the buses safely on the playground until called.
• Students who are staying for extra curricular activities can catch a late bus. The current cost for this service is £1 sold on the day by our prefects. The buses leave around 3.30pm.
• Safe dropping off, parking and driving near the school.
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Mobile Phones
❏ Not for use in lessons❏ Not for use in breaks❏ Only for use before or after school to
contact parents about transport❏ It remains switched off in the
student’s bag❏ IT acceptable use policy applies
The Year Team
Miss S. Theis - Head of YearMiss K. Harding - Assistant Head of Year
Mr J. Searle - Deputy Head - link to the Leadership and Management Team
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EngagementExcellenceEnjoyment
SuccessExcellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
● Your attitude towards learning● Commitment to both classwork and homework● Commitment to the school as a whole, being proud of
wearing the Robert May’s School uniform● Getting involved in clubs, sport, drama, music- anything
which is being offered to you here● Supporting your tutor and tutor group activities● Developing a friendly and positive competitive nature● Support and engage with the whole year team when you
participate in tutor group assemblies, sports days and other activities
● Together, we will be a very special Year Team
Engagement
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Induction Day
All students have had the opportunity to attend an induction day when they experienced a range of different lessons and an assembly
which introduced how Robert May’s ‘works’ and what they can look forward to.
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Tutor Groups• 10 Tutor groups of 27 students
• A mix of students from all feeder schools
• Aim to ensure that each child has a friend or student from previous school in tutor group
• Students will receive an introductory letter from their new form tutor
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Role of the Tutor
• To help each student settle into RMS
• To get to know the strengths and interests of each tutee
• To offer guidance and support
• To develop a bond of trust and mutual respect
• To be open to good home/school communication
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It is our aim for our students to project a proud and accomplished image of themselves.
Uniform
School Skirt - Required Style
PE Kit
PTA Uniform Website
It is our aim for our students to project a proud and accomplished image of themselves.
● This is limited to one pair of plain studs and a watch.
● Only one stud should be worn in each ear. ● Other styles such as spacers, spikes and hoops
are not suitable for school. ● No other jewellery, facial or body piercing is
permitted including nose, lip and tongue piercings.
Jewellery
Equipment
The following “Basic Kit” is needed:• Black or blue ball point pen (and spare!)• Pencil• Eraser • Pencil Sharpener• Ruler• Coloured pencils/fine fibre tip pens• Pair of compasses, protractor, set square• Calculator• Glue stick• Homework diary 2015-2016
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
The Homework Diary
• All students will be issued with this in September.
• Homework assignments will be written in here.
• It is also the first line of communication from School to Home, and from Home to School.
• Please check and sign the diary on a weekly basis.
• If you write a note, please prompt your son/daughter to show it to the relevant teacher.
2016-2017
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The Role of Head Boys/ Girls and
the Prefect TeamMax Fleet. Jamie Le Roux.
Eliza Sherlock. Ella Stevenson.
What do we really do?As a senior management team, we have many different roles around the school. From selling bus passes at break times, to leading assemblies for younger students; we like to get as involved as we can, in order for us to maximize the development we will contribute to the school.
What makes students successful?As successful students ourselves, we know that it is all about preparation and being organised for everyday learning, and we understand that you need to be enthusiastic and have the correct attitude in order for you to get a good education.
Amazing Opportunities for your Children at RMSDuring our time at the school, we have been able to take part in many exciting events, that not only improve us as students, but also the school community and the reputation we create by the things we do.
These include:
● Sporting competitions, school show, concerts● Gifted and Talented opportunities● Humanities trips (History, Geography and Religious studies)● F1 in Schools and other amazing opportunities
...and many more
How Can Your Child Make the Most of Their Time at RMS? ● Get involved. We can’t stress enough how much this will help to aid and
develop the learning of your child. ● Join after school activities.● As their Head Boys and Head Girls we will encourage them to grasp every
opportunity to ensure they do make the most of their time here.
Pastoral Support
Jonathan Searle - Deputy Headteacher
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Support structures
• Tutor
• Subject teachers
• Head of Year
• Y11 Prefects
• Peer mentors
• Student Support Team
• Counselling
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Rewards
• Excellence, in all its forms, is rewarded.
• We want to reinforce positive behaviour.
• Rewards include:• Praise• Stickers• Certificates• Post Cards • Vouchers• Celebration Assemblies
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Epraise
Sanctions
• Break time detention• Community Service• After School Detention (we attempt to give 24 hours
notice - class teacher; Head of Department; Head of Year; School Detention)
• Headteacher’s Detention (2 hours on a Friday)• Isolation• Fixed Term Exclusion• Managed Move• Permanent Exclusion
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Our Expectations
At Robert May’s we have the following expectations:
• Excellent standard of behaviour and conduct.
• Excellent uniform.
• Excellent attendance.
• Excellent level of involvement in school.
• Excellent level of effort and thus achievement.
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Ethos
Working together to create an ethos in which:
• Hard work is valued
• A “can-do” attitude is encouraged
• All students have opportunities to excel
• Achievement is celebrated
• All students are supported and support each other: we respect each other
• We make life better for others as well as ourselves
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Partnership
Student
School ParentsThe Year
Team
2016 – 2021
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Communication
Richard Wilson – Deputy Headteacher
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Academic Reporting
• In Year 7, we will report termly on academic progress.• This will be through one of the following:
• Parents’ Consultation Evening 1st December 2016• Reviews March 2017• Annual Report at the end of the academic year
Further Date for your diary:
• Year 7 Information Evening 10th November
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The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Internet-based.
• Access in school or at home.• Used by teachers for
organising and setting homework, projects and other activities.
• Students can submit work, contribute to debates, add pictures/videos to learning blogs and lots more.
• Personal school email account linked with Google Docs
Usernames and passwords will be issued on their first day at the school and all students will be given support on how the VLE works during ICT lessons
Our Website and Weekly Parents’ Bulletin
Parent E Mail and Text Messaging Service
The Parent Teacher Association
(PTA)
RMS PTA
● The PTA have their own web site www.rmspta.
com
● They advertise upcoming events and meetings
on the website.
● If anyone would like to get involved with the PTA
click the contact them on button on the website.
● This year the PTA have raised upwards of
£25,000 .
PTA Welcome Meeting & AGM
Provisional Date:
Monday 19th September at 7pm
Details will be confirmed via the Parents’ Bulletin and Website
Where does the money go?
Digital Camera for Art Oscilloscope for Science
Projector for Pottery Serving Dishes for Food Technology
Where does the money go?
Science Lab upgrade
PTA & School Uniform• anyone who hasn't ordered to do so asap to make sure we get
their sizes in time for September.
• a letter has been put in the bags of uniform collected that evening giving details of when parents /carers can exchange items or collect more orders. These times are various evenings in July when we are open
• all these opening times are on our website www.rmspta.com
• we will open up for extra days at the end of the summer holiday, dates still to be advised and these dates will be put on the website.
• we only accept online orders, if that is not possible please email us or call school asap so we can help.
• As always the help of any new parents/carers would be fantastic; if you can get involved particularly in getting orders ready in the daytime. Just email us [email protected]
The Governing BodyMr Nich Crowson
Vice Chair of Governors
Dates for your diary
Excellence every day with learning at the centre of all that we do
Monday 5th September 2016 8.30am, first day
Thursday 10th November 2016Information evening
Thursday 1st December 2016 Parents’ Consultation Evening 5-7pm
