We welcome our Primary 7 Parents 

1. We welcome our Primary 7 Parents  P7 Parents’ Information Evening 25 September 2014

2. Our Agenda this evening: • Introduction to Kemnay Academy Dr C Hunter • P7 - S1 Transition and Link WeekMr P Gaiter • Supporting our pupils learning • Any Questions?

3. Kemnay Academy • Purpose built and opened in 1982 • Catchment area: Kemnay, Kintore, Kinellar • 6 year, non-denominational, comprehensive • Expected roll in August 2015: approx. 760 • Upgraded accommodation - ongoing • Staffing: around 60 teachers (inc. ASfL team) • Additional Support for Learners provision

4. Our Vision Kemnay Academy is a welcoming, well resourced, healthy and safe school, where individuals learn and develop through being valued and included, are motivated and inspired by learning, have a stake in the Academy's progression and whose achievements are an example to others. 4

5. Kemnay Academy’s Values • Learning • Personal Responsibility • Respect for Self and Others • Achievement • Responsible Social Attitudes “Doing your best” 5

6. Design Principles for the Curriculum ethos and life of the school curriculum areas and subjects interdisciplinary learning opportunities for personal achievement Challenge and enjoyment Breadth Progression Depth Personalisation and choice Coherence Relevance 6

7. S1-3 Broad General Education

8. Senior Phase (S4-6)

9. A Health Promoting SchoolCommended Status A Rights Respecting School 2014-15 Target - Level One Award Connecting Classrooms Partnership with Rwanda 9

10. Attainment 2014 N3 79% 5+ level 3 N4 78% 5+ level 4 N5 35% 5+ level 5 17 candidates with 5+ N5 passes at A Higher 4 candidates with 5 straight As (S5) 18 candidates with 5 passes A-C (S5) Most common award grade (S5) = B Adv Higher Most common award grade = A Scottish Baccalaureate in Science YASS courses 10

11. Extra Curricular Activities Musical Activities • Concert Band • Jazz Band • Ceilidh Band • Woodwind Group • Choir(s) and Glee Group • Samba Band • Rock Challenge 11

12. Extra Curricular Activities • Pupil Council / Rights Respecting Schools • Eco Schools • Charities Committee • School Year Book • Subject Homework clubs • Rugby • Netball • Senior Prom • Badminton • Basketball 12

13. Extra Curricular Activities • Lunchtime and Interval Activity Club • House Competitions • Art Homework Club • Writers’ Club • S2 Ski Trip • Battlefields Trip • London Business Trip • European Music Performance Tours • Expeditions 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 • Duke of Edinburgh Award 13

14. School Uniform - In place for 15 years - Reviewed in 2012 - Fosters a sense of identity - Promotes a working atmosphere which supports pupil learning 14

15. School Uniform Tesco on-line & DFS Inverurie White shirt and tie or white polo Blackorgreyskirt or trousers - not jeans Blackcomfortable shoes - not trainers 15

16. Phil GaiterDepute RectorThe P7-S1 Transition experience

17. Three Areas • P7 Transfer and Link Programme • House and Class Information • Timetables

18. P7 - S1 Transfer & Link Programme • Tours of the Academy - September • Initial P7 Parents’ Evening – 25 September • P7 Technology Day – 6 November • Handbook Issued – January ‘15

19. Next Phase - 2015 • Transport Forms Issued – March • Wider Horizons Evening – 18th March • Enterprise Event – 21st May • Guidance Staff Visit Primary Schools & Welcome Booklet Issued – May • Attainment Information – Feb - June

20. June • New Classes Arranged – June • P7 Link Week – 22nd to 26th June • Second P7 Parents’ Evening – 25th June • Academy Newsletters – All year • Joint Cluster Working – All year

21. Kemnay Cluster - Working Together • Regular Head Teacher meetings • Cluster moderation activities • Literacy, Numeracy & Attainment overview • Planning – CfE Experiences & Outcomes • Rotary Links

22. Final Phase • S1 Start New Term – Tues 18th August, 2015 • S1 Curriculum Booklet • S1 Parents’ Meeting – October • S1 Tracking Report – January

23. Link Week ‘14“We’re here!”

24. Buddies S2 & S6 lead the way!

25. New Classes

26. Feed me! Lunchtime - the canteen

27. Lunchtime Activities

28. Happy People!   

29. Pupil Survey I have made new friends from other schools this week I have enjoyed Primary 7 Link week I am looking forward to coming back after the summer holidays 75% 100% 100%

30. Pupil Survey Dislikes Likes • Canteen queues • Cramped space • Getting up early for bus • It’s big! • Busy • Variety of subjects • Elective choices • Buddies / new friends • Moving around • Changing teachers • Independence

31. Guidance Houses Bennachie House Ms Donaldson - Guidance teacher Tuach House Mrs Hepburn - Guidance teacher Don House Ms Murray-Smith - Guidance teacher Caskieben House Mrs Allan - Guidance Teacher

32. Class Groupings Practical Classes = 9 Register Classes 1K 1E1M1N1A 1Y 1C 1D & 1F Non Practical Classes = combine & mix Register Classes - typically around 25 pupils

33. Class Arrangements • Made by Guidance and Additional Support for Learning Teachers (based upon information from Primary Schools) • Same House as older sister or brother • The same mixture in each classes (even mixture of boys and girls / previous schools / and of attainment) • Checked with Primary colleagues

34. School Timetable

35. A Pupil’s Timetable

36. Supporting our pupils Senior Students – Peer Mentoring Mrs Patricia Goodbrand Depute Rector Pupil Support Mr Alan Millar PT ASfL

37. Any Questions ?