Year 6 Transition Booklet 2020 Welcome FROM THE HEADTEACHER Firstly, thank you for choosing South Nottinghamshire Academy for your child's secondary education. As a parent, I know the importance of making the right decision on behalf of our children and I can assure you that we will never take this for granted. We believe that all students have a right to attend a school that is ambitious for them and will strive to ensure they achieve the very best that they can. Our ethos is built around ‘Pushing our boundaries to achieve more’ which is underpinned with the highest expectations of what each student is capable of achieving. We passionately believe that in order for students to reach their academic potential, they must experience the highest levels of individual care, guidance and support. Within a welcoming and supportive environment, we continue to provide a stimulating and engaging education where all students can flourish and succeed. In 2019, SNA students once again secured some spectacular outcomes and the Academy secured very strong GCSE results. Our Progress 8 score was +0.32 which means that all of our students do nearly a third of a grade better in all of their subjects than similar students at other schools. 83% of students achieved the Basics 4+ (English and Maths at grade 4) and 60% achieved Basic 5+ (English and Maths at grade 5). Equally as successful, at A Level, 82% of students gained A* -C grades and 64% gained A*-B grades. As a consequence, South Nottinghamshire Academy was found to be among the best performing non - selective secondary schools in the country, receiving two awards for being in the top 10% nationally for attainment and for being in DfE Band 2 for student progress at key stage 4 (the awards are based on 2019 data provided by the Department for Education and Ofsted, and for the school’s commitment to collaboration, analysed by SSAT, the Schools, Students and Teachers Network). In September 2016, we moved into our brand new £10 million school and in October 2018, our £1.2 million sportshall project was completed. These have provided the school community with a long lasting, modern day facility that has enhanced students' educational experience. In 2016, we also joined Redhill Academy Trust and we have already seen the positive impact that this partnership has made. And whilst in February 2017, we received an Ofsted visit that confirmed the school continues to be at least 'Good' in all areas of inspection, we have made significant progress since this point and are confident of further success. I hope that you find our transition booklet useful and informative but if you require any further details, please do not hesitate to contact us. We believe that for everyone involved with SNA, a very exciting future lies ahead. Yours sincerely Mr D Philpotts Headteacher Getting ready for September Period 1 Period 2 Tutor Time Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 8.25-9.25 9.25-10.25 10.25-10.50 11.05-12.05 12.50-13.50 13.50-14.50 Monday English Science Assembly Maths French English Sample Timetable Sample Design Tuesday Science Maths Tutor English Food Break Lunch Technology 10.50- 12.05- 11.05 12.50 Physical Physical Wednesday Maths History Tutor French Education Education Thursday History Science Tutor Geography Maths French Friday Music Art Tutor Science English Spanish . TIMES OF THE DAY 2020 – 2021 Period 1 8.25 – 9.25 Period 2 9.25 – 10.25 Tutor time 10.25 – 10.50 Break 10.50 – 11.05 Period 3 11.05 – 12.05 Lunch 12.05 – 12.50 Period 4 12.50 – 1.50 Period 5 1.50 – 2.50 Uniform South Nottinghamshire Academy Uniform Expectations At South Nottinghamshire Academy, we have high expectations around standards of our school uniform. As parents, you will understand the sense of pride and satisfaction at seeing your children and their friends smartly dressed in their Academy uniform. There's nothing quite like it! The uniform presents and promotes a readily identifiable image of South Nottinghamshire Academy and we want students to wear it with pride. It is also an important statement about our school to the outside world. Of course, uniform is only one element in the overall Academy image. Students are allowed to wear only minimal make-up to school, pupils wearing too much will be required to remove it. Caps and hats must not be worn inside school. On health and safety grounds, the only permitted jewellery which can be worn by pupils is one pair of stud earrings (one stud in each ear lobe). No other piercings are permitted. Nail extensions, false nails or coloured nail varnish is not permitted. Hair styles are not to be exaggerated in appearance and all hair colours should be of natural shades. No hair extensions may be worn by pupils. Uniform applies to all students from Years 7 – 11 Buying school Uniform KIT OUT PRICE LIST South Nottinghamshire Academy 1ST FEB 2019. EMAIL: [email protected] Phone: 07725656857 Blazers “28” “30” “32” “34” “36” “38” “40” “42” “46” TOTAL Boys and Girls “31” “33” Price £30.00 £30.00 £30.00 £32.00 £32.00 £32.00 £32.00 Quantity Socks Junior Adult £5.00 3/6 7/11 Aprons Navy White £7.00 £6.50 House Ties £6.00 P.E. Tops (Blue) 9/10yrs XXS XS Small Medium Large X Large TOTAL Price £10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £12.00 £12.00 £12.00 £12.00 Quantity P.E Sweat (optional) 9/10yrs 11/12 XS Small Medium Large X Large TOTAL £13.00 £13.00 £13.00 £13.00 £15.00 £15.00 £15.00 Quantity P.E Shorts Navy “26/”28” “30/32 “34/36 “38/40” TOTAL Unisex ” Price £5.00 £5.00 £5.50 £5.50 Quantity ORDER TOTAL To Order Phone 07725656857 Email [email protected] Show Room 3 Regina Close Radcliffe-On-Trent Nottingham NG12 2EL Available Weekdays, evenings and weekends Buying school uniform SCHOOLWEAR SOLUTIONS MORLEYS 116-118 BRAMCOTE AVENUE, CHILWELL, Nottingham, NG9 4DR Tel: 0115 9258046 SOUTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ACADEMY PRICE LIST 2020 Normal Opening Hours Uniform items From Monday – 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Blazer (Black with Logo) £27.00 Tuesday – 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Tie (Black with House Colour) £6.99 Wednesday – 9.30 am to 5.00pm Friday – 9.30 am to 5.00pm Pullover (Black with House Colour) £17.49 Saturday – 9.30 am to 5.00 pm (£10 special offer while stocks last) Thursday & Sunday -Closed Shirts and Blouses – (White – Pack of 2) £13.99 Trousers – (Boys Black) with belt £15.99 Trousers — (Girls Black) £17.99 Skirt — (Black) £16.75 Apron (Navy) £7.49 Apron Unbleached £6.25 Sportswear items Polo shirt (Royal with Logo) £11.00 Sweatshirt (Navy with Logo) £14.50 Shorts (Navy) £4.99 Football Socks (Navy) £4.99 Other items available track bottoms, shin pads and gum shields For free click and collect to the store go to www.schoolwearsolutions.com …Proud to be your official supplier Expectations of school uniform Boys (Year 7-11) • Academy blazer – Academy regulation black blazer, with badge • Academy tie – Academy regulation tie (with House colour) • Trousers – plain black, formal, long trousers. A plain black belt can be worn • Shirt – formal white shirt with stiff collar. This must be tucked in • Jumper (optional item) – Academy black V-neck jumper with House colour trim. This can be worn in addition to the blazer, but is not to replace it • Shoes - plain black formal shoes (no trainers, boots, sandals or logos). See below for further information • Socks – black • Coat (optional item) – A plain coat may be worn outdoors in addition to the blazer. We do not consider sports tops, 'hoodies', or other fashion items to be coats Girls (Year 7-11) • Academy blazer – Academy regulation black blazer, with badge • Academy tie – Academy regulation tie (with House colour) • Skirt or trousers – plain black knee-length skirt without splits or decoration OR plain black, formal, long trousers. A plain black belt can be worn • Shirt – formal white shirt with stiff collar. This must be tucked in • Jumper (optional item) - Academy black V-neck jumper with House colour trim. This can be worn in addition to the blazer, but is not to replace it • Shoes - plain black formal shoes (no trainers, boots, sling backs, sandals or logos). See below for further information • Socks / tights – black • Coat (optional item) – A plain coat may be worn outdoors in addition to the blazer. We do not consider sports tops, 'hoodies', or other fashion items to be coats Further information • Any religious headwear should be black • At times of extreme heat, students may request removal of their blazers – this is at the discre- tion of the class teacher • Students should not wear coloured or lettered undergarments which may be visible through their shirt • The wearing of baseball caps and 'hoodies' is not acceptable. These will be confiscated • Black 'trainer type shoes' manufactured by sports companies will not be accepted as school shoes. In addition, shoes which tie up need to have black laces • Outdoor coats cannot be worn in the classroom • Make up should be minimal. Coloured nail varnish is not permitted. The Academy will be the final arbiter on what is deemed to be acceptable as school uniform P.E. Kit Kit List • SNA Polo Shirt • Navy Blue plain shorts • Navy Blue Football Socks • Navy Blue Tracksuit bottoms (optional) • SNA Sweatshirt (optional but ad- vised) • Trainers (not pumps) Guidance: • At SNA uniform and PE kit can be purchased from Schoolwear Solutions or Kit Out • Shorts should be football style shorts not cycling shorts • Plain black sports leggings are permitted in cold weather • Any clothing with large logos displayed are not acceptable e.g.