Getting Prepared
You may have started thinking about what life might be like as a Year 7 – what do you think it might be like? What are you most excited about? What are you worried about?
Read through the following booklet that will support you and your child with the transition from primary to secondary school. SUPPORTING THE TRANSITION
Watch this film and see the views of those who have already experienced what Year 7 is like: https://youngminds.org.uk/resources/school-resources/find-your-feet-transitioning-to-secondary-school/
Give these activities a go with those around you. Remember it is good to talk about how you are feeling and getting someone to help you think through how to prepare yourself.
Family Primary to Secondary Transition Booklet
Settling into life at PHS
In order to support your child in feeling as prepared as possible for starting with us in September, we would like to invite all children with a place at PHS to attend Transition Days in school on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th July.
We are also running a Summer School on Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st August, that we would encourage all pupils to attend to help ease them into school ahead of their official start date in September.
We will also be holding a Parent Information Evening in school on Thursday 7th July.
More information regarding all dates above will follow in the coming weeks.
Uniform and P.E. Kit
Here is an overview of Penketh High School Uniform.
Note: The school tie colour for the 2022 intake is – GREEN.
P.E. kits can be ordered directly from: www.slaters-schoolwear.co.uk. It will then be delivered to school and delivered to your child in time for September.
Parent/Carer Information
You might be feeling a bit worried about this change yourself, particularly in these difficult times. These resources might be able to help:
Getting ready to start secondary or high school
10 ways to encourage your high schooler to read
Get Into Reading
Reading can help you escape into different worlds and meet different people, from the comfort of your own home! Here are some links to books that you can download for free and other books that you might not have tried before.
Right now, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across eight different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids. All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet. Explore the collection, select a title and start listening. It’s that easy.
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Includes 6 free children’s classics as PDF and word docs, with accompanying audio books: Alice in Wonderland, Wind in the Willows, The Railway Children, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan Black Beauty.
https://researchify.co.uk/audiobooks.html
https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/product-category/free-resources/?swoof=1&product_cat=classroom-discussion-guides&really_curr_tax=444-product_cat
A website full of book recommendations, including videos and activity packs. There are over 55,000 books reviews – all by children! It also has daily collations of various events happening online.
https://toppsta.com/blog/view/bookish-ideas-if-you’re-self-isolating-with-the-kids
Something a little different to read
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