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My new school

The name of my new school is…………………………………………………………………

The address of my new school is………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

The telephone number is……………………………………………………………………….

The email address is…………………………………………………………………………….

The website address is………………………………………………………………………….

The Head Teacher is called…………………………………………………………………….

My house block is……………………………………………………………………………….

My Head of House is called……………………………………………………………………..

Find a picture or photo of your new school and stick it here

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My new school uniform

Find a picture of the Egglescliffe School uniform that you will be wearing.

Either stick a picture above or draw and label the body outline with the

uniform.

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My new P.E. kit You will need different clothing for P.E. Make a list of what you need

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Make sure you have a bag that is suitable for carrying your P.E. kit, and that is

easy to carry. Make sure your PE kit is named.

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School equipment Can you sort out these mixed up words?.

These are the things you need to bring to school

everyday

Equipment Answer

aklbc neps

sethlhgighri

rnnplae

lerru

girdaen kboo

slicnep

catoprorrt

ssspcomae

lcultarroca

cepinl sace

kerolc yke

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Questions about Egglescliffe School

See how many of these questions you can answer.

Complete as much of the table as you can.

Questions about how

school works

Best way to find out Answer

What time does school

start?

What time does school finish?

What time is break time?

How long is lunchtime?

Where can students go at

lunchtime?

How much home learning

do you get?

Where do I find my home

learning tasks?

How am I rewarded for my

work?

Who is the best person to

talk to if I am worried?

What is my planner for?

Questions about getting

to school

Best way to find out Answer

How will I get to school?

If I ride my bike to school,

where can I put my bike?

Where is the bus stop? (If I

get a bus)

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Who can I walk with?

How long will it take me to

get to school?

What time will I need to get

up?

What time will I need to

leave home in the morning?

Questions about

uniform and equipment

Best way to find out Answer

What do I have to wear for

school?

Where can I buy uniform?

What PE kit do I need?

Do I need my own pens and

pencils?

What kind of bag do I need

for school?

Is there anything else I need

to take?

Where can I put my school

things?

Questions about

learning and enrichment

Best way to find out

Answer

How many subjects will I

study?

What NEW subjects will I

study?

Where do I write my

timetable?

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How long is each lesson?

What special facilities does

school have?

What should I do if I find

the work hard?

Are there activities after

school?

What kinds of activities are

offered?

Which activities could I join?

Any other questions I

have?

Best way to find out Answer

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Finding your way round

Egglescliffe School is a lot bigger than your primary school. It

has many different buildings. It will not take you very long to

find your way around but to help you – Have a good look at

the map of the school site

Colour in

1. Sports Hall

2. The library

3. Endeavour

4. Your house block

5. The dining areas

6. Student services

7. Main reception

What subject areas do you think these codes

stand for on the map?

Code Subject Code Subject

MA MFL

AR MU

IT RE

SC DT

EN HI

GG PE

You can also watch our virtual tour on the school website

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The differences between primary and

Egglescliffe School

Primary School Egglescliffe School 1. Fewer pupils

1. Lots more teachers

Spot the difference

There are 8 differences

between these two

classrooms – can you

spot them all?

Then add some

information to the table

below…

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Egglescliffe School How do you feel?

It is natural to feel nervous about starting a new school. Just remember

everyone is in the same position as you.

Use two different coloured highlighters; highlight the things you are looking

forward to in one colour. Use a different colour for the things you are

worried about. (Some things might be two colours!)

Making friends

Learning a new timetable

Dinner time

Having a different uniform

Being on time

Finding my way around

Getting to school

Learning new subjects

Meeting lots of new teachers

Home learning (homework)

School expectations and rules

Joining clubs

Being where there are much older

students

Being able to do the work

Making new friends

Getting changed for PE

Meeting new form tutor

Break time

Remembering all my equipment

Knowing how to get help

You might find the following website useful. This is the BBC Bitesize

information on transition.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zh4wy9q/starting-secondary-school/1

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Morning routine Before leaving for school there are many things to think about, starting from

the night before. It important to be organised and independent.

Put these things in the right order and plan out your morning routine with

approximate times

• Get dressed

• Pack and check your bag for correct books and equipment

• Clean your teeth

• Wake up

• Leave the house

• Eat your breakfast

• Check the lessons you have on that day

• Get up

• Get washed/showered

• Check you have money/bus pass/packed lunch/PE kit

Any others?????

Time What I need to do to be ready

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The route to Egglescliffe School How are you going to get to school most days? ……………………...

How long will it take you?................................................................................

What time will you need to leave home?.....................................................

Either DRAW a map of your route to school in the box below or

find a map and stick it below and draw on your route to school.

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Getting to know you

My favourite place is…........................................................................................................

My favourite food is..............................................................................................................

My interests are....................................................................................................................

My favourite subject is.........................................................................................................

I like to listen to....................................................................................................................

I am good at………………………………………………………………………

My favourite colour is…………………………………………………………….

My favourite sport is............................................................................................................

I would most like to be…………………………………………………………...

I am happiest when………………………………………………………………

I am looking forward to…………………………………………………………..

An interesting fact about me is…………………………………………………...

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Making new friends at Egglescliffe School

There will be about 240 pupils in Year 7 in September. There are

pupils coming from many different primary schools. Some pupils are

the only person from their primary school.

There will be lots of opportunities to make new friends in your form

class, teaching groups and through enrichment activities.

Here are some hints and tips about making new friends

• Smile when you say ‘Hello’

• Start a conversation by asking a question about what they are

doing eg:‘ What are you reading?’

• Introduce yourself ‘ By the way my name is……., what is your

name?’

• Ask some questions about them eg:

‘Who is your form tutor?’

‘What primary school did you go to?’

‘How do you get to school?’

‘Have you got brothers or sisters?’

The more you join in, the more friends you will make

How to be a good

friend

Empathise

Support

ComplimentEncourage

Respect privacy

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Am I ready for Egglescliffe School ?

Task Complete

I have got my uniform I have got my PE kit I have all my equipment and pencil

case

I have a school bag I have a reading book I can tie my school tie I can tie my shoes laces I know the route to school I have completed the transition work

book

I have designed my ‘flag’ I have looked at the school website I have completed some activities from

the website

I have packed my school bag I know where to go on my first day