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High School.

Moving On

Everything you need to know about coming to our School. A message from our Head teacher Mr Cripps

Dear Future pupil,

We hope you like our “Moving On” booklet. This is the first edition and another 2 editions will follow, one in January and the third will be out in May. We will send them to you in your primary schools.

We understand that many of you will be nervous about coming up to the “High School” and hope this helps you understand what is in store for you.

There are things we want you to complete in each of the booklets, such as quizzes, worksheets, questionnaires, poems, problems, stories and art.

We want you to look after this booklet and bring it with the other two books on your Transition visit in July. We award a prize for the best one and this will be presented in our Awards Ceremony in September 2013. It will be the only Year 7 prize given, so is very important.

We hope you enjoy our Open Evening and look forward to seeing you in September 2013.

Your Name

Your Primary School How do you get to come to us?

Pupils tend to come to Pontypridd High School if they have been to one of our “feeder schools”.

This means they live in the area and have gone to a local Primary School.

These schools are….

Trerobart Primary,

Craig yr Hesg,

Cefn Primary, Glyncoch

Coed y lan Primary., Pontypridd

Maes y coed Primary, Pontypridd

Trehopkyn Primary,

Cilfynydd Primary,

We also have pupils who come from further away, such as,

Abercynon, Nelson, Edwardsville, , Graig, , , , Tynt, Mountain Ash, Treharris, , , and Taffs Well.

What’s our School Uniform?

We expect you to be smartly dressed at all times and feel our school uniform is a good way to show that you belong to our . It is important be- cause it sets a standard and shows you are proud to be part of our school.

The uniform is very simple,

Boys must wear: Girls must wear:

Black Trousers - not jeans Black Trouser - not jeans or a knee length skirt Black Sweatshirt, v neck jumper, cardigan with school badge Black Sweatshirt, v neck jumper, cardigan with school badge White polo shirt with school badge White polo shirt with school badge Black shoes - not trainers / canvas daps Black shoes - not trainers/canvas daps Dark Coat - no hoody type tops

Dark Coat - no hoody type tops For PE For PE PHS rugby shirt or PHS training top PHS Polo Shirt or PHS training top Black/Navy shorts and/or Black/Navy jog- Black/Navy shorts and/or Black/Navy ging bottoms jogging bottoms Trainers/ boots for the field Trainers

You can wear one pair of STUD earrings, one fine necklace and one ring. Getting Here Most of our pupils are brought to school on buses. If you come on the bus you must have a bus pass.

If you don’t have one you will not be allowed on the bus.

You are expected to behave on the bus and if you don’t you may have your pass taken from you which will stop you catching the bus to school.

Everyday 16 buses bring the pupils to school.

You usually have to get to the bus stop by 7.45 am to 8 am. The bus then picks up along the usual bus route and gets you to school by about 8.25 am.

Bus Pass

Where? Starts at Time Carne Park 8.05 am Coed y Cwm Ger yr Afon 7.45 am Glyncoch Girls Derwendeg Avenue 8.00 am Glyncoch Craig yr Hesg 7.55 am Graigwen Place 8.00 am Maesycoed School 7.55 am Merlin Close 8.00 am Pantygraigwen Ty Mawr Hotel 7.55 am Trehafod Trehafod playground 7.50 am Tyntetown Pentwyn Avenue 7.45 am Ynysybwl Heol y Mynach 7.50 am Robertown 7.55 am Ebenezer Chapel 7.55 am The Common Common Rd / Hosp Rd 8.05am The Square 8.10am The Graig Highlands 8.00am What to pack in your Bag?

Bus Pass

On your first day at Pontypridd High School, make sure you have all

these things.

After your first day you will have been given your timetable and will know when to bring your PE kit and books to school. What not to bring and why?

Our school is a friendly, safe place to be, but sometimes, things can get lost, broken or get in the way of learning.

The latest technology is very impressive but how sad would you be if it got damaged or lost?

You should not come to school wearing lots of jewellery, our school rules do not allow it.

It’s just safer not to bring them.

What time does school start?

Once you arrive in school, you usually have to wait for the bell to go for registration.

It is a good time to chat to your friends and catch up on all the latest gossip.

If it is raining you are allowed to go into the hall (soggy uniform makes for a miserable and cold day).

If you haven’t had breakfast you can go to the Boost Bar, behind Reception, and buy toast and a hot drink.

The bell goes at 8.40 for registration and you need to go to the Lower School to get your mark for the day.

Time What happens? 8.40 Bell for Registration 9.00 Lesson 1 starts 10.00 Lesson 2 starts 11.00 Break-time 11.20 Lesson 3 starts 12.20 Lesson 4 starts 1.20 Lunchtime 2.05 Lesson 5 starts 3.05 End of School 3.10 After School Clubs start Will I get lost?

The school is split into two. The Lower School and the Upper School.

It is easy to find your way around. You will be based mostly in the Lower School.

Each classroom has a number, 106, 204.

The first number, tells you where to go to, 1 is for downstairs and 2 is for upstairs.

This map will also be in your planners What’s my Timetable?

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

Mon:1 Tues:1 Wed:1 Thu:1 Fri:1 Humanities Games Humanities Humanities English CC 103 KM CC 103 CC 103 JJ 101 HALL Mon:2 Tues:2 Wed:2 Thu:2 Fri:2 English Music Information Tech Science Science JJ 101 REJ 117 SBr 201 RW 207 RW 207

Mon:3 Tues:3 Wed:3 Thu:3 Fri:3 Mathematics Technology Opening Minds Mathematics Opening Minds JW 211 ALC 105 AJE 110 JW 211 AJE 110

Mon:4 Tues:4 Wed:4 Thu:4 Fri:4 Opening Minds Opening Minds English Art Humanities AJE 110 AJE 110 JJ 101 MM 106 CC 103

Mon:5 Tues:5 Wed:5 Thu:5 Fri:5 Music Mathematics Welsh Games Spanish REJ 117 JW 211 KCJ 110 KM AC 111 HALL

When you come to Pontypridd High, one of the first things you will be given is your timetable.

This tells you what subject you will be doing, when and where.

It will also tell you who your teacher will be.

So, on Thursday, lesson 3, this pupil will have Maths with Mr Watson in room 211.

Who’ll be in my class?

When you come to Pontypridd High School, we try and make it as simple as possible.

We spend a lot of time working out the best class for you and we try and place you in a class with at least 1 of your friends.

The class has about 25 people in it and will have people from many different primary schools.

It seems a bit scary, but through this year we will spend time getting to know each other. We will be working on tasks in groups to help with making friends.

Another thing that will help is your registration teacher will be with you all the way through school. They will watch you grow from Year 7 right up to Year 11, and maybe into the Sixth form. What homework will I have?

Homework is compulsory. It is given by every teacher in every subject.

This is an example of what you can expect to do in the Autumn Term.

]Subject Description of task

English Tracks of my life – select songs that you feel reflect times in your life or things about you. Write reasons why you chose these songs. This will be presented to the rest of the class. Maths Completion of online tasks using ‘My Maths’. Pupils log in to the portal and complete tasks. Results can be checked by parents/teachers. Science Look up the meaning of the science lab safety symbols and complete the task sheet by writing about each symbol.

Geography Research tourist attractions in . Select six and create a story- board. Each attraction will need to be drawn and described on the story- board. History Why did William win and Harold lose the Battle of Hastings? Explain long and short term reasons for William’s victory. Explain the causes and con- sequences. Use names, dates and keywords correctly. RE Pupils must respond the question on the sheet called ‘Beginnings’. Consider the views of others (eg. science and religion) and respond. French Research a famous French person – write and present between 5 and 10 facts. Welsh Prepare for a written vocab test. Complete tasks set in your homework booklet. Music Elements of music – pupils must draw pictures that represent the seven elements of music. Art Design a shoe for your favourite celebrity. Your design needs to show the persons interests, personality and why they are famous. Technology Research a famous designer or chef and write a report about them.

I.C.T. Create a PowerPoint presentation about yourself. Use information, images and animation. P.E. Research and explain a sporting activity from a choice of three given by your teacher. Opening Minds Design your perfect learning space/room based on what you have learned about yourself. Where do I eat my food?

The food here is really good. We try to be healthy and offer a big choice. The main place you will eat is in the hall.

It is open at break time as well as at lunchtime.

Where do I go to catch the bus Home?

Once the bell has gone for the end of the day you will need to catch the bus home.

Don’t worry the buses do not leave until we check that everyone is on the right bus.

Your bus will have a sign in the front window with a number on it.

It will be the same number as on your pass.

You must show your bus pass to the driver to get on the bus.

Once you know you have the right bus, find a seat and sit down quietly.

The teachers on duty will also be there to help and check you are where you are supposed to be.

When we are happy that no one is left behind (usually by about 3.20) we send the buses home.

You are expected to behave on the bus home.

If you don't your bus pass WILL be taken off you.

It is very dangerous for the bus driver (and you) if people disturb the driver on the bus. Word Search

Find all the words in this word search.

There are 60 different words to find.

How long did it take you to find them all?

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Question Answer

What is the name of our Headteacher? How many Feeder schools do we have? What colour is our school uniform? How many buses bring pupils to school? What time do they usually get to school? What time does school start? Name 2 things you should bring to school and why? Name 2 things you shouldn’t bring to school and why?

What time does lesson 3 start? If you had a lesson upstairs in lower school, what number would it start with? What do the initials tell you on the timetable? What time do the buses usually leave at the end of the day?

Who stays with you for all the time you are at Pontypridd High? What is the Boost bar? What is the telephone number of the school? How do you feel about Pontypridd High?

Do you like school?

Are you looking forward to coming to our school?

Did you like our Open Evening?

What subjects are you good at?

What do you like doing outside of school?

Is there anything you are worried about coming to our school?

What new subjects are you looking forward to?

What would you like to do when you grow up?

What is the best book you have ever read?

What is your favourite film?

What 5 words best describe you?

Some important information for your Parents

Contact numbers

Pontypridd High School - 01443-486133

Ty Trefithick - main switchboard - 01443-744000. Home To School Transport - 01443-425001 FSM/Uniform – 01443-680500

Pontypridd High School Albion Community Campus Cilfynydd Pontypridd CF37 4SF

Tel:01443 486133 E-mail: [email protected]

What do your parents think?

Get your parents to fill this questionnaire in.

Do you like our school?

Are you looking forward to your child coming to our school?

Did you like our Open Evening?

Are you concerned about your child coming to us?

Is there anything you are unsure about?

Is there anything you would like to ask about the school?

What subjects give your child the most problems?

What do I do if I’m not feeling very well? What subjects will I do ?

Each subject will describe in a simple paragraph what they will be doing in year 7 Who’ll be teaching me?

List of subjects Teachers names and initials on timetable SNAP

What is it? What it does? Who does it? Reporting issues Do I really have to do Homework?

Yes Policy Brief explanation by each dept of what is expected What happens if I do something wrong?

Behaviour Policy SIMS Behaviour Monitor Letters home Texting

What happens if I do something right?

Merit System Rewards Trips and Prizes What is Xtra?

Get Jim and Debbie to write what they do

What is the Clubhouse?

Brief description by Andrea.

What is E3?

Simple description of activities on offer

What are Time Credits? What is the School Council? Buses pick you up each morning and take you home again at the end Bus Passes Mobile phones Pick up Points Expecta- Ipads tions Transport Excessive jewellery Num-