Students in year 7 have opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities before and after school as well as during lunchtimes. These include sports clubs, arts clubs, homework clubs and subject-specific clubs. Participating in clubs and activities helps students develop a thirst for knowledge and be happy participants in school life. Parents are encouraged to support their child's learning by discussing clubs they could join and helping them get involved.

1. Tell your child about your
favourite subject at school.

2. Aspire and Achieve
Evening

3. Tell your child about your
favourite subject at school.

4. Love the ballet

6. Year 7 is the opening line
of your school career
“It's a funny thing about
mothers and fathers. Even when
their own child is the most
disgusting little blister you
could ever imagine, they still
think that he or she is
wonderful.”

7. Aspire and Achieve inYear 7
Mathematics
To learn, you must want
to be taught.

8. Why is Maths important?
•Many courses and jobs require GCSE Maths
•It improves your problem solving skills
•It gives you the skills to manage your personal
finances
•Research shows that people who are good at
Maths, on average, earn more
Pencil, protractor and calculator –
weapons of Maths destruction.

9. The final score in a football
match was 3 – 2.
How many different
possible half-time scores are
there?
The answer is 36.
What was the question?
Nessie, the Loch Ness monster,
weighs
‘600kg plus half her weight’.
How much does Nessie weigh?
In an enclosure at the zoo there
are ostriches and giraffes.
If there are 16 heads and 52 legs,
how many of each animal are
there?

10. HalfTime Scores
Full time 3 - 2
Random
1 - 0
2 - 1
1 - 1

11. HalfTime Scores
• Full time 3 - 2
• Random Organised
• 1 - 0 0 - 0 1 – 0 2 – 0 3 – 0
• 2 - 1 0 – 1 1 – 1 2 – 1 …
• 1 - 1 0 – 2 1 – 2 …

12. HalfTime Scores
• Full time 3 - 2
• Random Organised Pattern
• 1 - 0 0 - 0 1 – 0 2 – 0 3 – 0 4 lots of 3
• 2 - 1 0 – 1 1 – 1 2 – 1 …
• 1 - 1 0 – 2 1 – 2 … …

13. HalfTime Scores
• Full time 3 - 2
• Random Organised Pattern Rule
• 1 - 0 0 - 0 1 – 0 2 – 0 3 – 0 4 lots of 3 1 more than 3
• 2 - 1 0 – 1 1 – 1 2 – 1 … = times
• 1 - 1 0 – 2 1 – 2 … … 12 results 1 more than 2

14. HalfTime Scores
• Full time 3 - 2
• Random Organised Pattern Rule
• 1 - 0 0 - 0 1 – 0 2 – 0 3 – 0 4 lots of 3 1 more than 3
• 2 - 1 0 – 1 1 – 1 2 – 1 … = times
• 1 - 1 0 – 2 1 – 2 … … 12 results 1 more than 2
• Algebra ( m + 1 ) x ( n + 1 ) if the final score is m - n

15. Course Overview
•The course involves working with:-
•Number Algebra
•Ratio and Proportion Probability
•Geometry and Measures Statistics
5 out of 4 people have difficulty with fractions

16. Course Content
• Number 4 operations Negative numbers
Factors, multiples, primes Indices
Fractions BIDMAS
Decimals Percentages
Mental calculation Written calculation
Use of calculator
0.33333… = 1/3 0.66666… = 2/3
so 0.99999… 3/3 = 1

17. • Ratio and Proportion Equivalent ratio
Direct proportion
Solve problems
Divide in a given ratio
Similar shapes
Percentages
Course Content
The other day I had a disagreement with a 90 degree angle.
It turns out it was right.

18. Course Content
• Algebra Substitution Linear Graphs
Equations Real Life Graphs
Formulas
Sequences
Brackets
Decimals Have a Point

19. Course Content
• Geometry and 2D shapes 3D shapes
Measures Area &Volume Similar Shapes
Transformations Metric Units
Angles Imperial Units
Measures
Constructions
Why is the number 6 scared? Because 7 8 9.

20. Course Content
• Statistics and Collect Data Averages
Probability Charts Interpret Charts
Surveys
Probability Experiments
If you think dogs can’t count, try putting 3 biscuits in
your pocket
and only giving Fido 2 of them.

21. How many
Squares?
Failure is the opportunity to start again,
more intelligently.

22. Expectations
Behaviour for learning Complete homework
Do your best Ask for help if you need it
Show your working Keep your book neat and accurate
Attendance Be prepared for each lesson
If there is a 50 – 50 chance that something will go wrong,
then 9 times out 10 it will.

23. Equipment
Calculator – have your own to become familiar with it
Pen & Pencil Sharpener
Ruler Protractor
Rubber Compasses
It is not how many times you fall that is important,
but how many times you get back up again.

24. Homework
•Set twice per week
•Should take between 20 – 30 minutes
•Consolidation, Learning
•Puzzle, Research
If 4 x – 7 = 25 find x
Here it is!

25. Maths Assessments
•Students are set by ability based on KS2 results.
•Regular feedback is given in exercise books and verbally
•They are assessed formally every half term.
•Students can be moved to a Higher or Lower set if
needed.
Maths, the only place where you can buy 80 watermelons
without anyone thinking you’re weird.

26. •Three days ago, yesterday was the day before
Sunday.What day will it be tomorrow?
Parallel lines have so much in common,
it’s a shame they’ll never meet.

27. Websites
•mymaths
•bbc bitesize
•Khan Academy
•Mr Barton maths
•mathsisfun
Maths is not a spectator sport.

28. What do the students do?
• Individual work and Paired work
• Basic skills and applied skills
• Familiar and unfamiliar situations
• Multi-stage problems
• Regular assessments to track progress
• Target sheet so students know where they are going …
• … and how to get there.
The only way to learn Maths is to do Maths.

29. What can parents do?
• Provide an appropriate place to work free from distraction
• Be supportive and encouraging
• Ask your child to explain what they have been doing
• Let them work out the cost of shopping and the change
• Check that homework is completed
• Do not say ‘Well I was never any good at maths’.
• If you are positive then your child will be positive.
• If you have a concern contact the school.
The will to succeed is not nearly so important as
the will to prepare to succeed.

30. English is…
Reading
Writing
Spoken Language

31. Year 7 Students have seven one
hour lessons of English per two
week cycle.
Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar
and Punctuation is taught through
the study of texts and writing.

32. Reading
Researchers found that children who receive
bedtime stories from their parents as infants
perform better than those who go without. But
reading for pleasure during secondary school
had the biggest effect.
National Literacy Survey 2013.

33. READING BOOKS ARE
ESSENTIAL – SOME LESSONS
WILL START WITH READING

34. Units for Year 7
English
Each term a newsletter will come home
with updates from English and
enrichment texts, plays, films for your
child to enjoy alongside their studies in
English.

35. Homework
 In English we sometimes use homework
banks.
 Learning spellings and independent reading
also form homework tasks.

36. Let Us Know…
 As a department we encourage you to keep in contact with us
throughout the year.
 Updates on your child’s enjoyment or worries around our
subject are always appreciated and acted upon.

37. Five Ways to Support Students in
English
1. Read and talk about books and reading.
2. Encourage purposeful editing and re-
drafting.
3. Help your child to identify spelling strategies
that work for them.
4. Visit the English pages on BBC Bitesize.
5. Play Scrabble, Boggle, Bananagrams!

38. How to Achieve

39. Amazing students
display a thirst for knowledge

40. They are happy participants in
every aspect of school life

41. Get involved
Wednesday
Activity Teacher
Year
Group(s)
Time Location
Max
pupils
Morning Club MrsM All 8.20-8.55 LRC
Upper School Art DH 10-11 12.35 13 25
Netball JM 10 12.35 Courts
KS4 Upper School Art CLM 10-11 12.35-1.05 D3
KS4 FT extra DSW 10-11 12.35-1.00
Lower School Homework/Support TAs 7-9 12.35-1.30 B1
Football PM 7 12.55-1.30 Field
Rugby LH 11 12.55-1.30 Field
Cricket PM 7 12.55-1.30 Field
Basketball PM 7 12.55-1.30 Gym
Concert Band AW 9-11 1.00 Hall 40
Boys Advanced readers (Week A) ACM 11 1.00 15
Netball JMG 11 1.00 Courts
Dance Club AG 7-8 1.00 Studio 20+
Lego Club AGil 7,8,9 1.00-1.30 20
Yr11 D&T Club BH 11 3.45-5.00 D5 15
Additional Maths CS 11 4.00-5.00 15 13
Thursday
Morning Club MrsM All 8.20-8.55 LRC
Upper School Art DH 10-11 12.35 13 25
KS4 Upper School Art (Week A) CLM 10-11 12.35-1.05 D3 20
Upper School D&T Club BH 10-11 12.35-1.00 D5 20
KS4 FT extra DSW 10-11 12.35-1.00 B2
Lower School Homework/Support TAs 7-9 12.40-1.20 B1
Football PM 10 12.55-1.30 Field
Rugby LH 8 12.55-1.30 Field
Cricket LH 10 12.55-1.30 Field
Basketball LH 10 12.55-1.30 Gym
Fitness Suite LH 10-11 12.55-1.30 Fitness Suite
Hockey JMG 9 1.00 Field
Netball JM 8 1.00 Courts
Cantarla ACM 9,10,11 1.00 M6 25
Craft Club KU/SH 7 1.00-1.30 A3 (TBC) 20
Jazz Band ACM 7-11 3.50-5.00 Hall 25
Monday
Activity Teacher
Year
Group(s)
Time Location
Max
pupils
Morning Club MrsM All 8.20-8.55 ALC
Girls Football Club DN 7,8,9 12.35-1.00 Field
Hockey Club JMG 10 12.35 Field
Upper School Art DH 10-11 12.35 13 20-25
KS4 Art CLM 10-11 12.35-1.05 D3 20
Lower School D&T BH 7-9 12.35-1.00 D5 20
KS4 FT extra DSW 10-11 12.35-1.00 B2
Lower School Homework/Support TAs 7-9 12.40-1.20 B1
Football LH 8 12.55-1.30 Field
Rugby PM 7 12.55-1.30 Field
Basketball LH 8 12.55-1.30 Gym
Cricket LH 8 12.55-1.30 Field
Craft Cub KU 8 - 9 1 – 1.30 A3 (TBC) 10
Dance Club AG 9 1 - 1.30 Studio 15
Hockey Club JMG 11 1.00 Field
Additional Maths MLM 10 TBC 16 28
Tuesday
Morning Club MrsM All 8.20-8.55 LRC
Girls Football DH 10-11 12.35 Field
Upper School Art CLM 10-11 12.35 13 25
Upper School D&T Club BH 10-11 12.35-1.00 D5
KS4 FT extra DSW 10-11 12.35-1.00 B2
Lower School Homework/Support TAs 7-9 12.35-1.30 B1
Chess Club CB All 12.35-1.00 8 12
Football LH 9 12.55-1.30 Field
Football PM 11 12.55-1.30 Field
Basketball PM 9 12.55-1.30 Gym
Cricket PM 9 12.55-1.30 Field
Fitness Suite LH 10-11 12.55-1.30 Fitness Suite
Cantarla ACM 9,10,11 1.00 M6 25
Netball JMG 7 1.00 Courts
Hockey JM 8 1.00 Field

42. Get involved
tomorrow!
Time Club
Before
school
starts
Morning club in the LRC
At lunch Lego Club
Writing Club
Hockey
Rugby
Computer club
DT workshop
Programming Club
Saxophone Group
Geography Club
Library

43. Thirst for
Knowledge
Active
Participation

44. School Uniform

50. Home Learning in Year 7

51. Home Learning in Year 7
•20 minutes per subject
•Two subjects per night
•Write it down clearly
•Make sure you
understand it, double
check and ask questions

55. On the way home, tell your child
what you would do differently if
you could start secondary school
all over again!