Year 6 Transition
We are delighted to welcome our new Year 7 students who will be joining us in September. We are really looking forward to welcoming new families to the APS school community and have lots of activities planned to help new students get to know their school, and each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be with my friends in the same tutor group?
You may be in a tutor group with some of your friends, but likely not all of them. You will be in a tutor group with at least one person from your primary school, unless you are the only student coming to APS from your class. Ideally we would like you to use this opportunity to make new friends too, as this is what the process is all about.
What if I am the only person from my primary school coming to APS?
We try to put children who come to us as the only members of a primary school together, so at least there will be a few of you in the same situation to help you make friends more easily. We will also ask you who else you know from other schools or clubs as we may be able to put you with others who know.
Who do I go to if I have a problem?
Your tutor should ideally be your first point of contact if you have a problem, but it doesn’t mean they are the only contact. You have a Head of Year who is solely responsible for the students in your year group and support you with any problems or issues, should any arise. APS Staff are extremely supportive and identified staff in school are trained to deal with issues such a stress, anxiety, friendship issues, family problems etc. We also have members of staff responsible for safeguarding in the school who are all highly trained to respond to your worries or concerns.
What happens if you are late to a lesson?
There are many genuine reasons why a student may turn up to a lesson late. If a student does arrive after the start time for the lesson they are expected to apologise for being late and quickly settle without causing disruption. It is likely the teacher will discreetly ask why they are late to the lesson. Tutors, and Heads of Year will have an overview on punctuality to school, and students will be spoken to if lateness is persistent.
Will there be after school clubs for Year 7s and what time to clubs finish if running?
We are planning for all Year 7 students to access our full extra-curricular programme from September. Clubs will usually start in the first few weeks of term. Typically, most clubs run for 1 hour after school.
What should my child do if they experience any bullying?
We give you our professional and personal commitment at APS school that any issues of bullying that we are notified about will be dealt with appropriately and that we do not stop until it stops. For bullying to be dealt with it takes a huge commitment from everyone in the school community to speak up about it and support our friends to do the same. Bullies can’t operate in an open and honest community where everyone operates this zero-tolerance policy. Our main advice is to let a member of staff know as quickly as possible - this could be a tutor, class teacher or Head of Year.
When will they find out their tutor groups?
Students will find out which tutor group they are in during the transition days in Term 6.
Will Miss Prince remain Head of Year for the foreseeable future?
Miss Prince will see the year group through the transition process, and remain with them until the end of Year 7. The year group will then be given to a new Head of Key Stage in Year 8, who will take the year group through to their GCSEs.