Back to School in Cornwall

September will be here before you know it, so early planning for the return to school will be a big help…

 

When’s the best time to shop for school uniform?

It’s not uncommon for clothing retailers and supermarkets to fill their aisles with back to school uniform before the schools have broken up for the summer holiday. This may be a good time to buy to profit from the best offers, unfrenzied shopping environment and greatest selection, as many shops run out of bespoke school stock just before the start of term. However, it can be a gamble, especially if your child has a growth spurt over the six-week holiday – it can happen!

Once bought, remember to clearly label all clothing items with iron-on, sew-on or self-adhesive labels. Not only is a lost jumper at school an inconvenience; the cost of replacing items mounts up, too.

 

Make an Eye Appointment for Your Child

The summer holiday is a good time to arrange an eye appointment for your child. All children under 16 years are entitled to regular free eye examinations by a qualified practitioner paid for by the NHS. Following an eye examination, a voucher will be given to help towards the cost of any glasses or contact lenses prescribed.

 

Make Sure the Shoe Fits!

It makes sense to shop for shoes in the late afternoon as feet swell in size throughout the course of a day.

Choose a store that employs experienced shoe fitters who have been trained to measure children’s feet properly.

Children’s feet should be measured for length and width before buying new footwear. There should be at least a half-inch of space for growth between the tip of the big toe and the top of the shoe.

For more on foot health for children visit the website of the College of Podiatry - https://cop.org.uk/foot-health - guide-to-childrens-foot-heath

 

 

Summer Study

If your child struggled with some of their schoolwork last term, it may be difficult for them to start the autumn term with a positive approach.

Top-up tuition from a private tutor during the summer can help, as your child can simply catch up with the work at a pace that is suitable for them.

 

 

 

Preparing your Year 6 Child for the Next Step in September

If your 11-year-old child is moving up to secondary school in September, they may be feeling a bit anxious about the next big change in their life. In comparison to the familiar comforts of primary school, the switch to ‘big’ school may, at first, seem a little overwhelming. You can help ease the nerves and prepare them, by purchasing all the school essentials well in advance, encouraging them to meet up with school friends over the summer break and reminding them of the positive environment of the new school.

Work out the logistics of how your child will get to and from school each day. This is where secondary school is very different to primary school, as most 11-year olds will want to travel to school independently. Run through the school bus timetable with them or figure out a walking route that will take them along main roads as much as possible. You may wish to activate a location tracker on their mobile phone so you can check their whereabouts as they travel to and from school to ensure that they are safe.

 

Get ready… for the next step   

If your child is in Years 5 or 6, you may find the summer holiday an opportune time to consider all the secondary school options available to them.

The break away from the usual school routine will give you both time to do a bit of research and look at what the different schools have to offer.

Many schools have particular strengths so consider each school’s suitability for your child – it may be that your child may flourish at a school other than the one in your catchment area. Consider all your options and order a number of prospectuses to read more.

Write down the dates of the school open days in your diary 

The deadline for school admission applications is 31 October so there is plenty of time to consider all the options available to your child.

In Primary Times’ Back to School issue you will find an extensive School Open Days Directory which lists all the schools in the area, their open days and contact details. Details of applying and how to do it will also be supplied – so look out for your copy which will be distributed via your child’s school from 3 September...

 

Redruth School

Tel: 01209 203700

Email: enquiries@redruth.cornwall.sch.uk

www.redruth.cornwall.sch.uk

Redruth School serves a community, which is rich in culture and heritage. Providing a warm and welcoming environment for all students and a curriculum, which is challenging, inspiring and encouraging.

“The school has excellent relationships with local primary schools and the wider community. Students are supported particularly well when they transfer from primary school to secondary school.” - Ofsted 2018

Students are encouraged to discover new skills and talents when taking part in extracurricular activities, community events, sporting events and science and technology challenges.

“The Headteacher’s vision of high achievement for all students is understood by the whole school community.” - Ofsted.

At Redruth School, happy and healthy relationships are promoted. Students are supported through development of positive attitudes and resourceful natures, to create strong and resilient individuals, who are capable and motivated, both now and in the future.

“Students conduct around the school is polite and friendly. Students show good manners towards each other, staff and visitors.” - Ofsted

The school’s Open Evening will be held on Tuesday, 17th September 5pm - 8.30pm or contact the school to arrange a personal tour.

 

The Roseland Academy

Tel: 01872 530675

www.theroseland.co.uk

On Tuesday 24 September, prospective students and their parents are invited to The Roseland Academy’s Open Evening where they can experience this happy, vibrant and highly-successful school.

The last three years have seen The Roseland Academy achieve record-breaking and unprecedented achievements for its students. The Ofsted inspection in 2017, under the new Framework, awarded The Roseland ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.

The Roseland Academy is highly inclusive of all students and has an engaging curriculum which helps develop young people to achieve their best. For a small, rural school, its highly qualified and dedicated staff are able to offer a real choice, not only in traditional subjects, but across all academic areas including the arts, music, drama, photography, engineering and, not forgetting, its unique school farm.

The Roseland is not only dedicated to providing students with exceptional outcomes, but it also places importance on making the students feel part of its community, whilst promoting its positive values and ethos. “It’s hard to pick one best thing about The Roseland because there are so many great things to do and opportunities available.” [Year 8 Student] “When I joined The Roseland, I didn’t know anyone but soon made lots of friends and I am really happy here.” [Year 7 Student]

Further details are available by contacting the school on 01872 530675 or by email enquiries@theroseland.co.uk.

 

Falmouth School

Tel: 01326 372386

www.falmouth.cornwall.sch.uk

Falmouth School is one of the top performing schools in Cornwall. At Falmouth School, they believe in high expectations and high standards. They set challenging targets for students and encourages and supports them to achieve their targets. The Lower School in Years 7 and 8 offers the nurturing environment that helps younger students settle in to secondary school. In Upper School, students from Year 9 to Year 11 develop their skills to achieve their potential, whilst in College at post-16 there is no limit to what they can achieve!

Falmouth School have had another year of excellent exam results; its students achieved results significantly above the national average for the third year running in both Progress 8 and Attainment 8 measures at GCSE and the results at the end of post-16 are again excellent in both academic and vocational pathways. Students leave the post-16 College to attend a variety of universities including those of the Russell group, and also its vocational pathways lead students into apprenticeships and employment.’

 

Penair School

Tel: 01872 274737

www.penair.cornwall.sch.uk

Penair School is an 11-16 mixed Academy. Its purpose is “To create a caring, learning community of high quality where everyone is valued for who they are and for what they may become.” The school has a comprehensive range of transition activities organised throughout the year for its partner primary schools involving many different subject areas. For example, primary pupils have participated in Boys’ dance; science activities; Gifted and Talented masterclasses; inter-school Primary Olympics and other sports competitions; Design Technology workshops; expressive arts activities, and more besides.

The result of pupils participating in these activities is that there is a natural progression from its partner primary schools to Penair. Penair also welcomes a significant number of children who join the school from outside its designated area. The highly successful transition arrangements ensure that all new children and parents are fully informed about what Penair has to offer in its caring and supportive school.

Penair School’s Open Evening is on Thursday 26 September 2019 from 5pm to 8pm where you will be able to meet with students and staff and your child will be encouraged to take part in a range of hands-on activities as well as viewing showcase lessons.

 

Saltash Community School

Tel: 01752 843715

Saltash.net

The academic year of 2019-20 is an exciting one for Saltash Community School. Its name and logo have changed, with its new Year 7 students being the first to wear the new badge on their blazers with ‘Saltash Community School’ replacing ‘Saltash.net’. Its vision, ‘Achieving More Together’ also shows how important teamwork is at the school, as do the TEAM core values: Tenacity, Empathy, Aspiration and Motivation.

The school continues to build on the successes of last year and, as such, has set itself some aspirational goals for 2019 - 2020:

• Every child and adult in school should consistently strive for excellence in all areas of learning.

• Achievement in all its forms and at all levels should be recognised ensuring every learner feels both supported and challenged.

• Strong partnerships with peers and parents should be created to maximise the progress of all learners.

• All children and adults should feel safe within a caring and nurturing community in which mutual respect and kindness are non-negotiable.

Building on its ‘Be Well’ agenda, students will take part in a Steps to Success day when returning to school in September. This day will involve outlining all the ‘ingredients’ for school success: healthy eating and healthy lifestyles; mental health and wellbeing; ways of learning and revising and having the right attitude to learning.

Once again, the school is over-subscribed for next September, which is wonderful news and testament to the hard work of everybody within the school community, who have made this school such a great place to be.

 

 

 

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