WELCOME TO CCW INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

WELCOME TO CCW INFORMATION FOR NEW STUDENTS BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

Starting at Caedmon College Whitby Starting a new school is always challenging. This booklet has been put together to answer some of the questions you may have. Please take this booklet home for you and your parents or carers to read together. There is an electronic version of this booklet and further information, including pictures and videos, available on our College website: www.ccwhitby.co.uk Welcome Evening Transition Days week commencing 11 July Exhibition of Learning Thursday 14 July, 3.30-4.30pm The work you have done during the transition week will be on display for parents and primary staff. Sports Day Friday 15 July (for students) Thursday 7 July 2016 4.00-6.00pm (with an opportunity to be fitted for the College uniform from 4.00pm) You and your parents are invited to this Welcome Evening, we hope that you will be able to attend.

Learning You will be given a personal learning coach Six lessons every day Regular goal setting Learning is clear and goal orientated Working at your own level and pace Maximising/ reaching your potential - being the best you can be You are the most important person in your learning

You will be allocated a coach ready for the transfer days in the week beginning the 11 July 2016. You will have most of your lessons with your base group and your coach will make sure you know where all of your lessons are. When we organise the base groups we think carefully about which other students to put you with and we know that students always make new friends very quickly. T1 Meet the Staff

Uniform Girls Plain black skirt or plain black trousers White or dark plain socks or black tights Indoor Outdoor PE Kit Plain white polo shirt Black shorts White socks Plain black fleece Plain white polo shirt Black shorts Black hockey socks Trainers/Boots Transfer Days On the transfer days, you need to wear your primary school uniform. You should be smart and tidy, the same as you would normally be at primary school. Bring your usual school bag with your pencil case. Please bring your PE kit, trainers and a waterproof jacket. When you arrive at Caedmon College in September, we expect you to be wearing the correct uniform. When wearing the uniform, you are representing the College so you need to be smart and tidy. Girls and Boys Plain white shirt with collar College tie Black blazer with College badge Plain black polishable shoes Indoor Outdoor Boys Plain black trousers White or dark plain socks PE Kit Plain white polo shirt White shorts White socks College rugby shirt Plain white polo shirt Black shorts Black football socks Trainers/Boots Jewellery: Only a watch, one charity wrist band and a single, plain stud in each ear can be worn.

Cooking Bus Meeting Area Exit to Music Offices Ground Floor Entrance Main Entrance Where you will meet on the transition days Map of the Scoresby Site

Staff Room Upstairs The Scoresby Site, which used to be Caedmon School, is where your classrooms will be. The map shows where the different classrooms are. Caedmon College may feel big at first, but you will very quickly find your way around. When you find out your base group, see if you can find the room on the map. Library

Frequently Asked Questions There are sure to be lots of questions about starting a new school. Hopefully, you will have a chance to ask any questions you want about CCW during transition visits and on the transfer days. However, here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions. Will I get lost? What happens if I do get lost? In Year 7 you will be based on the Scoresby Site which is not too big. All of the classrooms are numbered and labelled. Year 7 classrooms are together in one area of the building. When you arrive on the transfer days, you will be taken to your first lesson and shown around after that. By the end of the transfer days, you will already feel that you know the site well. If you do get lost, staff and students are always happy to help you. What time do I need to be at Caedmon College in the morning? Lessons begin at 8.55am, so you should arrive no later than 8.50am. Sometimes, if you are arriving by bus or train, they can be late. Do not worry about this, it is not your fault and your teachers will be informed. How will I know which lesson I have and where I need to be? When you start Caedmon College in September, you will be given a timetable which shows you what lessons you have on what days. You will be given help to understand the timetable and find your way to your different lessons. At the start of the day, a bell rings to let you know it is time for the lesson to start. At the end of the lesson, another bell rings and you have five minutes to walk to your next lesson before a bell rings to let you know the lesson is starting. On transfer days, you will stay with your base group (class) to begin with and move around together. Every teacher takes a register at the start of each lesson to make sure you are safe and are where you should be. What do I do with my coat and PE kit when I m not using them? Lockers are available, but otherwise there are cloakrooms near your form rooms where you can hang up your things. What will I do at morning break? At break time you can buy a snack from the canteen or you can bring your own snack (something healthy) and a bottle of water (no fizzy drinks allowed). What happens at lunch time? Lunch time lasts for 45 minutes. Each year group lines up and goes into lunch separately. Bells ring to let students know when it is their turn to go for lunch (in year groups). You will soon get used to this and at first we will help you. After you have eaten, you have free time with your friends in the College grounds. When you start Caedmon College in September, you

might decide to attend one of our lunch time clubs. There are lots of clubs happening, here are just a few: Globetrotters Choir Art Athletics Cricket Tennis Rounders When is home time? What do I do at home time? The bell for the end of the day is at 3.30pm. If you walk home, you are expected to walk home sensibly, still wearing your full uniform (including your tie and blazer). Use safe crossing places and have respect for other pedestrians. If you are being collected by car, cross the car park (at the front of the building) to the collection point using the zebra crossing. If you catch a bus, you will be shown where to wait. Again, full uniform should still be worn. Students travelling by bus or train must have a pass. What do I do if I am feeling ill or have a problem during the school day? If you are feeling ill in a lesson, you should tell your teacher who will decide what you should do. Mrs Wood is always available to chat with you if you have a problem during the day (for example, you have forgotten something, you have fallen out with your friends, you re not sure where you should be etc). What if I have a different question? If you have another question or worry that has not been answered in this booklet, you can contact the College on: 01947 602406 or post@ccwhitby.co.uk or visit us anytime, ring to make an appointment.

These are some comments from our current Year 7 students. One of the best things about my first year at College has been the community project, where we helped clean the beach and explore many parts of Whitby. Lexie At first the school seemed huge and intimidating but now it just feels small and homely. Grace I have enjoyed the school year because the teachers are really fun and kind it is a really good school. Oscar It s easy to make new friends and it feels very homely. Isabella One of the best things at College this year was the camping trip at Commondale. Leo I love Caedmon because everyone is kind and helpful. My favourite lesson is Art because I learn how to make creative new things. Ellie I like the lessons. I like my friends and I got to make new friends. There are good clubs.

Notes Please use this space to note any questions you still have ahead of transition Y7 Parents Evenings 20 October 2016 30 March 2017

We are looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Caedmon College Whitby Scoresby Site Airy Hill, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 1QA Tel: 01947 602570 www.ccwhitby.co.uk BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE