Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Our vision is to offer an education of high quality which ensures our young people become creative,
enthusiastic, hard-working learners who control their own success and
contribute positively to the communities in which they live.
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
• Consistent high performance over the last 5 years
• Core subjects of English, Maths and Science delivering each year
• New records each year
Headlines and records this year
• 78% achieving a standard pass (9-4) in English and Maths
• 56% achieving a strong pass (9-5) in English and Maths
• A third of grades at 9-7 (A*/A). With students being awarded
142 grade 9s across the year group
• Pupils at Priestlands are making over a 1/3 of a grade better
progress than at other schools nationally.
Student Exam Achievements
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Learn more… Do more… Be more…Effort
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Keeping in Touch
• School mainline 01590 677033• School absence line 01590 613440• [email protected] – Please include F.A.O in
the title of the email• SIMS Parent App – all parents will receive details of this
before the end of September
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Please:
Follow us on Twitter: @PriestlandsSch
Download the SIMS app
Join the Friends of Priestlands School Facebook page
Priestlands Post on Show My Homework noticeboard
Keeping in Touch
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Mobile Phones
• School rules
• Establish clear routines
• Managing screen time
• Appropriate use
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Internet Safety
E-Safety Evening for parents:Thursday 19th SeptemberMain Hall
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Please use our online system (Tucasi) for dinner money and trips
Even if you don’t pay online, this system can be used to monitor what your child is eating.
Alerts can be set as reminders if your child’s balance runs low.
Any problems or queries please ring reception and ask to speak to our finance department.
Online Payment System
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
AttendanceA student with 90% attendance
Has missed……………
• 10% of the academic year
• ½ a day of school a week
• 4 weeks of school across the year
• 97 hours of teaching
If a student has 90% attendance for the 5 years of secondary school they will have missed ½ a year of their education!
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Year 7 successes already
• In just two days over 100 Year 7 students have attended a sports club
• In four days over 600 achievement points have been won• They have impressed staff across the school• They have demonstrated that already they are stars• They have settled in well and are proud of themselves
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
All of these students have taken part in an extra-curricular activity
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Quotes from members of staff:
They are so politeand responsive(Mrs Allan, Finance)
They are so keen to join clubs(Mr Caplen, HOY9)
They are so quick to be quiet(Ms Stewart, Tutor)
They are so smartly dressed and ready to learn(Mr Dossett, RE)
They are so kind and have excellent manners(Ms Anderson, ASA)
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Quotes from students:“The school
dinners couldn’t be better”
Jamie“I am enjoying the freedom you get in secondary school”
Amelie
“I have really enjoyed Geography. We are learning
about the planet and allof its wonders!”
Ellie
“I have really enjoyed Spanish”
Jessica“Netball is my favourite
after school club”Charlie
“English has been the best!”
Sam
“I really like making new friends”
Charlotte
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
The year group motto:
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Supportive Resilient
Eden Lily
Kobe
Tolerant
Jack
Dragos
Ambitious
Stars already!
Safe
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
On the website
NB: Pupil Post is published on the Show My Homework noticeboard each morning, not on the website.
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Head of Science
Dr Taylor
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Forgetting is normal
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Remembering helps future recall
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
We use a HW that gets students
to practise remembering things
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Self-testing and peer-testing
is one of the best ways to
remember things
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Students have a Recall Test
once a week
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
If students need extra support,
we need to find a way…
Learn more… Do more… Be more…Learn more… Do more… Be more…
MathsDr H Burgess: Head of Maths
Mrs H Anthony: Key Stage 3 Maths co-ordinator
Learn more… Do more… Be more…Learn more… Do more… Be more…
• Maths at Key Stage 2 has changed
• Maths at Key Stage 4 has changed
• Our Year 7 curriculum this year is changing to reflect these changes.
• Deeper understanding and more reasoning.
• More Physical resources to aid this
• More visual representations
Learn more… Do more… Be more…Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Three ideas for how you can help your child:
1. Overview sheets
2. Homework
3. MathsWatch
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Overview sheets• Every term• Gives the topic and
MathsWatch video number.
• Lets you know when we are planning to have a learning landmark
Learn more… Do more… Be more…Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Homework• Will always be due
in on a Tuesday
• Covers topics they have learnt the entire year
• Covers some key topics from last year
Learn more… Do more… Be more…Learn more… Do more… Be more…
MathsWatchhttps://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/
John.Smith@priestland
ssquare
Learn more… Do more… Be more…Learn more… Do more… Be more…
MathsWatch
Select
KS3
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Fairthorne Manor, Curdridge, Southampton SO30 2GH
Where?
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Why are we going?
•Pupils get to meet their whole year group
•To get know their tutor and teachers better.
•Learn to use great skills like team work.
•Pupils can feel proud of themselves for achieving something that they may find hard.
•And, of course, they get to have loads of FUN!
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Some of the activities students will be doing:
*Climbing
*Abseiling
*Challenge course
*Archery
*Fire lighting
*Low ropes
*Crate challenge
*Den Building
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Kit List
Sleeping bag – no duvets Roll Mat Pillow Nightwear Underwear/socks 2 or more fleeces 4 t-shirts (1 long sleeved) 3 Pairs of OLD trousers (not jeans) 2 pairs of trainers Waterproof jacket & trousers Hat and gloves 1 set of disco clothes Wash bag (soap, toothbrush etc.) 1 large towel Torch and batteries Plastic bottle Pen and paper Small bag/ rucksack 1 Plastic bag (wet clothes!)
Please can everything be packed in one bag if possible.
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Mobiles and valuables
Not needed
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
Medication Form
Please return to school as soon as possible if you have not done so already.
Fill in a medication consent form for each medication that your child needs to take whilst at Fairthorne
The medication (clearly labelled in original packaging with prescription) should be sent with your child on the day they depart and handed in to their tutor on the day
Pupils do not self medicate.
Pupils who need inhalers must bring their own.
We are not able to give under 16’s Ibuprofen unless it is prescribed, & supplied in original pack with pharmacy label.
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
In the event of emergency only
Trip phone 107950 147716 Trip phone 2
07950 147615
Learn more… Do more… Be more…
• Check Kit list and pack (including x1 packed lunch.)• Return completed Medical consent form if applicable• Return Dietary Requirements if applicable• Inform tutors about how pupils will get home on Friday. • Balance any outstanding monies.
Parent to do list: