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Newmarket College. New Parents’ Evening. Time to Look Ahead. SATs are finished . THANK YOU. Newmarket College – Three Priorities. The achievement of students – improve outcomes Good or outstanding Learning – Effective leadership. Newmarket College. A Time of Transformation
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Newmarket College New Parents’ Evening
Time to Look Ahead SATs are finished
Newmarket College – Three Priorities • The achievement of students – improve outcomes • Good or outstanding Learning – • Effective leadership
Newmarket College A Time of Transformation • New Leadership • New Structures • New Curriculum • New Approaches to Learning and Teaching • New Name, Uniform (?) and Logo
What the current parents say “The College has vastly improved for students learning, behaviour and wellbeing this is reflected by the culture and the ethos of the College, being more student centred. As a parent I have always been made to feel welcome and any question or concern has been responded to.” “Since [my daughter] started last September and throughout the whole integration of the middle schools into Newmarket College I have been nothing but impressed with the College……[my daughter] is very happy at the school” “We have to say that on the whole we have been pleased with [our son’s] progress and it would appear that he is achieving the high grades set for him. He enjoys the majority of his lessons, is motivated to learn and also happy at the school.” “The things I am seeing come from the school and the feedback from my son suggest that it is a happy school which is doing the right things to build a rounded person.” “[our daughter] is very happy at school and is encouraged well by her teachers ……. she has requested information from her teachers on how to achieve the higher levels she would like on a project she has been pointed in the right direction. We also know that if we have any issues we can contact any of her teachers and receive feedback from them directly.” “Both my husband and I are extremely happy with how our daughter has settled in to the school”
College life from the perspective of our Year 7’s “You are able to stay with your primary school friends and also able to be social and make new friends. You also get used to where your classrooms are and you will know your way round the school in days.” -Lucy Robinson “All of the teachers are very kind and welcoming. They encourage you to take part and have a go, even if you don’t enjoy it, because what you do in subjects is different and it might change your mind. ” -Jimmy Yeoman “I found the induction days a real help. I got to know my way around the school and recognised some of the teachers. The induction days acted as a stepping stone and really helped.” -Thomas Allison I was worried about going to a new school. Everything was new and unfamiliar. However, the teachers were friendly and happy to help. The teaching assistants helped me with my work, the Pastoral Office was happy for me to tell them my problems” -Timothy Shoesmith The college was very supportive. After a few weeks, I had made lots of new friends and could navigate my way around the college on my own. If you ever feel down or upset, the teachers will always be happy to help.” -Nathanial Bennett
Improving Results: 5A*-CEM • 2012 – 28% • 2013 – 46% • 2014 – 50%+ est • 2015 – 60% est • Current National Average = 58%
Vision and GoalsInterdependent schools working together to achieve outstanding learning in their own community clustersOUTSTANDING TeachingOUTSTANDING LeadershipOUTSTANDING Achievement • Newmarket College: Part of the Samuel Ward Multi-Academy Trust • Samuel Ward Multi Academy Trust
SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS • Who enjoy learning, make progress, choose learning pathways that are appropriate to them individually and achieve their potential. • CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS • Who are able to lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives and who have high aspirations for themselves, are adaptable and willing to take risks. • RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS • Who make a positive contribution to society. • Our Aims
WisdomWe gain wisdom through learningand doing. Wisdom is knowing what to do. It is knowing right from wrong, good from bad. Our Values Compassionis caring about others.It is wanting to help those who are hurting. Compassion is showing kindness to all people. Courageis being brave when we are scared.It is being able to do something when we feel bad orfear we might fail. Hopeis knowing and wanting good things to happen. Hope is doing what we can to make good things happen Integrityis being honest. It is being trustworthy. Integrity is being true to yourself and your beliefs Justiceis making sure we treat others and ourselves fairly. Resilienceis about being able to stay strong when things go wrong. Respecthonours the good things that othersand we do. Respect values people and things for who and what they are. Respect honours people and things of special worth. Responsibilityis takingcare of the people and things that are ours. Responsibility is keeping our promises. It is doing our duty for our family, school, community and country.
Curriculum • Subjects – a tiered approach • Setting + Baseline testing • SEND • Assessment • Challenge Days • Trips and visits • Enrichment and extra curricular • Study support
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Years 7 A broad based curriculum 25 X 60 Minute lessons per week
Houses Three Houses: Assistant Head of School Head of House Pastoral Leader 12mixed age vertical tutor groups in each house (years 7-11) • Students from each year group • Who do you want to be with? PLEASE RETURN ASAP 20 minutes each day • Inter house quiz • Assembly • Reading • Streetwise
Student Leadership • The Student Leadership Group • Prefects • Sports Leaders • Student Council • House Councils • Form Captains What do student leaders do? • Staff Interviews • School Tours • Non Uniform Days • Charity Fundraising • Peer support • Student helpers (primary sports, transition days, open evenings) Head Boy
Behaviour Code • Positively to participate in all tasks • Encourage everyone with kindness and fairness • Respect each other and the environment • Follow instructions immediately • On task always • Ready to learn with resilience and responsibility • Make the most of yourself be trustworthy and honest • 4
Newmarket College – a partnership • A partnership between home school and students • The Transition Process • The tutor • Parents’ Evenings • Email contact • Reporting • Parents’ Forum
Reporting to Parents “Traffic Lights” Homework Reports
Uniform: A New Uniform We are consulting at the moment – decision iminent THE ACADEMY WILL BUY EVERY STUDENT A NEW COLLEGE UNIFORM ANY CHANGES TO THE PE KIT WILL BE PHASED IN
How can you help us to help your son/daughter • Encourage your child to read • Discuss their work, traffic lights, homework, reports with them • Support the College • NPP • Parents Forum • Talk to us • teachers, tutors, mentors, pastoral office
Year 6 Transition Days Aims: • Get to know other Year 6 students, Newmarket College, its staff and students • Work in teams and develop new skills • Reflect on the experience • Have some fun!
Year 6 Transition Days 3 days: • 2 themed enrichment days • Annual area New Intake (‘moving up’) Day Wear your current school’s uniform please
Year 6 Transition Days: 10th June: Moving People Activities: • Build a camp to survive in • Budget for survival • Adapt to changing conditions • Orientation Assembly: • Reflect on the day and build a Wonder Wall • Share the success • Celebrate achievements
Year 6 Transition Days: 25th June: Chocolate Day Activities may include: • Design heat resistant packaging for chocolate bars • Write an advertising jingle • Test – taste v calories! • Match fair trade chocolates to their countries of origin • Analyse the chemical properties of chocolate in the science laboratory. …and continue to find your way around!
New Intake ‘Move-up’ Day Unusually, on a Thursday this year, 3rd July. This day aims to give your child a taste of the style of learning experience s/he will have in September. Your child will participate in the normal College schedule and will participate in a full day of actual lessons. A students’ handbook will be issued, detailing every aspect of the school day at Newmarket College.
Next steps from you please: • Return the form about your child’s friendship groups. • Complete and hand in the ‘student information form’ • Return the form about lunches / medical issues etc. • Be sure to take home your information sheet about the induction programme • Please make sure you have signed the ‘Register’ • Take home your copy of Y10’s guide to the College
We will talk to Primary School staff, but do let us know about your child – the home / College partnership is of paramount importance. Don’t worry – your child is in safe hands!
Contact Information • Nick Froy: Head of School nick.froy@newmarketcollege.co.uk • Mary Osborne: SENCO mary.osborne@newmarketcollege.co.uk • Marie Webb: Pastoral Leader marie.webb@newmarketcollege.co.uk TELEPHONE NUMBER: 01638 664412