P7/S1 Transition Slides from the Parent/Carer evening on 21 June 2017

1. P7/S1 Transition
Information Evening
21 June 2017

2. The S1 experience at
Tynecastle High School
Challenge and high expectations
• Extensive P7 Transition Programme of visits
and primary / secondary liaison
• High quality Active Learning experiences
• Setting in S1 Maths and English classes
• Differentiation to maximise potential
• Regular homework – Look in your child’s
planner and on our website
• Uniform, attendance and punctuality

3. The S1 Curriculum at Tynecastle High
School – key features
S1-3 Broad General Education
• Maths, English, Science, French –3 periods
• Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing
across the curriculum
• Integrated social studies – Geography, History,
Modern Studies: 2 periods
● PE: 2 periods
● PSE / Information Literacy / JASS / RME : 1
period each

4. The Tutor Group / Assembly experience
at Tynecastle High School
• 30 minutes tutor time / assembly per week
● Theme each month, e.g. Respect, Learning,
Diversity
● Student 'One Note' portfolio of
achievement

5. Student Support Team
● Student Support teacher – a key member of
staff for you and your child
• Support for Learning
• Place2Be
• Links with outside support agencies

6. Tynecastle Cares
● Inclusive – 38 different languages spoken
● Caring and friendly – Buddies for S1
• S1 stay in school at break and lunch time
• Senior role models

7. Involvement in the Life of the School
• Lunchtime clubs
• Homework study revision
• Extra-curricular clubs
• Pantomime
• Assembly performances
• Sporting tournaments
• Curricular visits and competitions
• Leadership opportunities for students

8. How will I be kept informed of my son
/ daughter’s progress?
• Monday 28th August 2017 6-7pm: End of
Transition meeting for S1 parents / carers
• Regular Tracking and Monitoring throughout
the year
• October 2017: S1 parents’ consultation
• Merits / demerits summary: twice a term

9. Communication with the school
• Website: www.tynecastle.edin.sch.uk
• Maildrops – throughout the year by post / through
your child
• Newsletters
• Focus groups
• Email and text communication
• Parent Council welcomes new members!

10. Contact Details:
School number: 0131 337 3488
Absence line number: 0131 337 0336
Support for pupils:
Braemar: Louise Moultray (louise.moultray@tynecastle.edin.sch.uk)
Dunvegan: Ross Rahimian (ross.rahimian@tynecastle.edin.sch.uk)
Tantallon: Oliver Cook (oliver.cook@tynecastle.edin.sch.uk)

11. http://tynecastlehigh
school.org.uk/