Cranford 6 to 7 Transition Guide - 2018
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Dear Student and Parent/Carer,<br />
First of all, I would like <strong>to</strong> welcome you <strong>to</strong> <strong>Cranford</strong> Community College.<br />
We are very proud of our academy, both of the students who make it such an<br />
exciting place <strong>to</strong> work and the families who care so much for the education<br />
of their children. <strong>Cranford</strong> students and staff work <strong>to</strong>gether as a united and<br />
harmonious team <strong>to</strong> create a huge range of opportunities and achieve amazing<br />
results – we are delighted you will be able <strong>to</strong> join us.<br />
I am sure you will find much <strong>to</strong> excite and motivate you here and we look<br />
forward <strong>to</strong> working <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> ensure the very best future for you. This<br />
publication is designed <strong>to</strong> help you understand more about Secondary school<br />
and particularly what you can expect of <strong>Cranford</strong> and what we will expect<br />
of you.<br />
I look forward <strong>to</strong> meeting you all and am delighted <strong>to</strong> welcome you <strong>to</strong> our outstanding school.<br />
Yours sincerely,<br />
Welcome<br />
Kevin Prunty<br />
Executive Headteacher<br />
Heads of School<br />
Rita Berndt<br />
Rob Ind<br />
Head of Year role<br />
Jasmeet Birdi<br />
Your Head of Year works with<br />
the tu<strong>to</strong>rs and teachers of your<br />
Year Group <strong>to</strong> ensure the highest<br />
academic standards, as well<br />
as providing caring emotional<br />
support throughout your journey<br />
through Secondary School.<br />
They lead your assemblies and<br />
form time activities and help create a happy and<br />
positive atmosphere, rewarding all your successes<br />
throughout your time at <strong>Cranford</strong>.<br />
Main feeders: Beavers, Berkeley, <strong>Cranford</strong> Park, <strong>Cranford</strong> Primary, Feathers<strong>to</strong>ne, Norwood<br />
Green, Springwell, William Byrd. Others: Alexandra Junior, Bedfont, Blair Peach, Chatsworth,<br />
Colham Manor, Crane Park, Dairy Meadow, Fairholme, Forge Lane, Grange Park, Grove Road,<br />
Hamp<strong>to</strong>n Hill, Harmondsworth, Hayes Park, Heathrow, Hes<strong>to</strong>n, Highfield, Hounslow Heath,<br />
Hounslow Town, Iver Village, Ivybridge, Khalsa, Laurel Lane, Minet Junior, North Primary, Oak<br />
Hill, Orchard, Oriel, Pinkwell, Pippins, Rosary, Smallberry, Sparrow Farm, Southville, Spring<br />
Grove, St Lawrence, St Michael & St Martin, St Helen’s College, St Richard’s, Three<br />
Bridges, Vic<strong>to</strong>ria, Welling<strong>to</strong>n, Westbrook, Wolf Fields, Yeading.
Learning at <strong>Cranford</strong><br />
At<br />
<strong>Cranford</strong>, learning is at the heart of everything we do. All students study a broad,<br />
balanced, dynamic and personalised curriculum and are constantly challenged <strong>to</strong> do their<br />
very best. The teachers are experts in their subject and will help you <strong>to</strong> enjoy your learning and<br />
achieve the highest possible standards in every subject.<br />
Subjects<br />
At <strong>Cranford</strong> you will study an exciting<br />
range of subjects from Year 7: Mathematics,<br />
English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,<br />
His<strong>to</strong>ry, Geography, Religious Education,<br />
PE, Creative Arts, ICT, Languages.<br />
As you get older you might also study:<br />
English Literature, Psychology, Sociology,<br />
German, Spanish, Art, Music, Drama, Media<br />
Studies, Business Studies, Economics,<br />
Computer Science and Children’s Learning,<br />
Play and Development. This list is always<br />
growing.<br />
The School Day<br />
There are five periods of timetabled learning in the<br />
school day but you must also continue your learning<br />
through engaging in extra-curricular opportunities<br />
during Period 0 and Period 6 and proving yourself <strong>to</strong> be<br />
a hard worker by learning more independently outside<br />
of school.<br />
07.30 09.30 Reception gate open for students<br />
08.00 09.15 Extra-curricular Period 0 sessions<br />
09.20 All students on site<br />
09.30 09.50 Registration<br />
09.50 10.40 Period 1<br />
10.40 11.35 Period 2<br />
11.35 12.05 Break 1<br />
12.05 12.55 Period 3<br />
12.55 13.50 Period 4<br />
13.50 14.20 Break 2<br />
14.20 15.10 Period 5<br />
15.10 Dismissal<br />
15.30 16.45 Extra-curricular Period 6 sessions
Everyone at <strong>Cranford</strong> has:<br />
• The RIGHT <strong>to</strong> learn and the RESPONSIBILITY <strong>to</strong> support others in their learning.<br />
• The RIGHT <strong>to</strong> be safe and the RESPONSIBILITY <strong>to</strong> ensure the safety of others.<br />
• The RIGHT <strong>to</strong> be respected and the RESPONSIBILITY <strong>to</strong> respect others.<br />
At<br />
<strong>Cranford</strong> we believe everyone has important rights and responsibilities. At <strong>Cranford</strong> the<br />
behaviour of students is excellent and this ‘outstanding’ behaviour is not just about how<br />
you manage yourself in lessons and around and outside the academy but also about your attitude and<br />
enthusiasm for your own learning and the learning of others. Because we all work <strong>to</strong>gether and have<br />
high expectations and ambitions, <strong>Cranford</strong> is a happy place where everyone can be successful.<br />
Marking and Attitude<br />
<strong>to</strong> Learning<br />
At <strong>Cranford</strong> all students’ work is<br />
marked regularly and you will always<br />
be congratulated on what you are doing<br />
well and given next steps <strong>to</strong> follow in<br />
order <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong> make excellent<br />
progress. We expect all students <strong>to</strong><br />
respond <strong>to</strong> teacher comments and<br />
advice and this on-going conversation<br />
with your teacher about your work<br />
will help you make the best possible<br />
progress. All students also get an<br />
Attitude <strong>to</strong> Learning grade <strong>to</strong> let you<br />
and your parents know how you are<br />
working in lessons. Homework is set<br />
regularly and at least once a half term<br />
a practical or extended written task is<br />
assessed <strong>to</strong> make sure you are on track<br />
<strong>to</strong> do brilliantly in every subject.<br />
Attendance<br />
Attendance Officer: Amina Hassania<br />
It’s really important that you come <strong>to</strong> school on time, coming late has a bad effect<br />
on your studies and the others in your class. You should come <strong>to</strong> school every day<br />
and should aim <strong>to</strong> have 100% attendance. If your attendance level goes down, your<br />
achievement begins <strong>to</strong> slow and your progress in all your subjects will suffer, as<br />
well as your examination results.<br />
School is closed for 13 weeks each year and you must only take holidays during this time. Holidays<br />
in term time are not permitted and will be followed up rigorously.<br />
If you are absent your parents/carers must contact the school by 9am on the first day of<br />
absence and tell us why you are not in school. On the third day of absence your parent/carer<br />
should call the school <strong>to</strong> update. When you are well enough <strong>to</strong> return <strong>to</strong> school you should<br />
bring a letter from your parents/carers <strong>to</strong> explain your absence. A medical letter or certificate<br />
will be required for absences longer than 3 days. Only a hospital appointment or visit <strong>to</strong> the<br />
orthodontist will be authorised (evidence will be required). All routine medical appointments<br />
should be made after school hours. The full attendance policy is available on the school website:<br />
www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk
As well as your lessons, there are loads of activities happening before<br />
and after school every day. These include a whole range of sports clubs<br />
from Dance <strong>to</strong> Boxing; musical bands and singing groups; homework<br />
clubs for you <strong>to</strong> get support with your work and other great opportunities<br />
like the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme or the First S<strong>to</strong>ry writing<br />
group and <strong>Cranford</strong> computer coding club or STEM club. There are<br />
many more and we are always looking for staff and students <strong>to</strong> start<br />
new ones.<br />
At<br />
<strong>Cranford</strong> we have a positive<br />
approach <strong>to</strong> behaviour which<br />
means all students are rewarded for<br />
the good choices and extra effort they<br />
make.<br />
DREAM points for Discipline,<br />
Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement,<br />
Maturity are awarded <strong>to</strong> all students<br />
and you can win prizes for yourself and also your form<br />
group, including certificates, vouchers and pizza parties. At the end<br />
of each term we have Rewards Trips and activities for the students who have accumulated the most<br />
DREAM points in each year group. There are fantastic outings <strong>to</strong> theme parks, sporting activities and<br />
museums and cultural visits around the country.<br />
Being at <strong>Cranford</strong> means understanding what happens if you do not follow the expectations of the<br />
academy. Initially we prefer a Res<strong>to</strong>rative Justice (RJ) approach <strong>to</strong> misbehaviour and the academy works<br />
closely with parents <strong>to</strong> support students <strong>to</strong> improve, however the <strong>Cranford</strong> Rights and Responsibilities<br />
apply <strong>to</strong> everyone and <strong>to</strong> be part of the <strong>Cranford</strong> community and <strong>to</strong> keep the academy a safe place at<br />
all times, they must be adhered <strong>to</strong>.
As well<br />
as all the other<br />
exciting things<br />
happening at <strong>Cranford</strong>, we<br />
have something entirely unique:<br />
on Wednesday afternoon every<br />
week Key Stage 3 students have<br />
W Fac<strong>to</strong>r. W Fac<strong>to</strong>r gives all<br />
students and staff the chance<br />
<strong>to</strong> learn something new in an<br />
exciting and innovative way. It is<br />
all about offering you something<br />
extra <strong>to</strong> enrich your school life.<br />
There are over 60 different activities and the<br />
list is always growing and changing. You will<br />
work on a different activity of your choice<br />
each half term, making sure you get <strong>to</strong> learn<br />
new skills, experience sports and creative<br />
pursuits, have the chance <strong>to</strong> expand<br />
your horizons and the opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
play an important part in your local<br />
community.<br />
Just look at some of the current list<br />
Which would you choose?<br />
Debating<br />
Volunteering in the community<br />
Construction challenge<br />
Current affairs<br />
Psychology for KS3<br />
Shadow of the Wind book club<br />
Beginners Urdu<br />
The Listening Project<br />
Latin and ancient civilisations<br />
Rounders<br />
Rowing<br />
Running<br />
Football<br />
Basketball<br />
Lacrosse<br />
Cricket<br />
Boxing<br />
Mindfulness<br />
Street Dance<br />
Athletics<br />
Rugby<br />
Tennis<br />
Swimming<br />
Gardening<br />
Modern Man<br />
Exotic Animals<br />
Astronomy<br />
First Aid<br />
Beginners French<br />
Journalism<br />
Touch Typing<br />
Knitting<br />
Puppetry<br />
The Hounslow His<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Project<br />
Sports Leadership<br />
The International Schools Project<br />
Social Change Campaign<br />
Sculpture and Ceramics<br />
Craft<br />
Sketching<br />
Bollywood dancing<br />
Jamie’s Farm<br />
Duke of Edinburgh<br />
Drama Production<br />
Driving theory<br />
Rock Choir<br />
Charity Work<br />
Yoga<br />
Future Learning<br />
Culture Vulture<br />
The Social Change Campaign<br />
Music for all
Uniform<br />
You have probably guessed by now we are extremely proud of our<br />
academy and at <strong>Cranford</strong> we expect everyone <strong>to</strong> wear their school<br />
uniform with pride. School uniform is worn from Years 7-11 and<br />
the Sixth Form have their own smart professional dress code. All<br />
students at the academy have <strong>to</strong> dress smartly.<br />
Everyone in the academy must dress in a way which:<br />
• is not likely <strong>to</strong> render them vulnerable<br />
<strong>to</strong> criticism or allegation;<br />
• is not likely <strong>to</strong> be viewed as offensive,<br />
revealing or sexually provocative;<br />
• does not distract, cause embarrassment<br />
or give rise <strong>to</strong> misunderstanding;<br />
• does not include any political or otherwise<br />
contentious symbolism or slogans;<br />
• is not considered <strong>to</strong> be discrimina<strong>to</strong>ry;<br />
• is respectful of ethnic and cultural<br />
differences.<br />
Hair must be smart and formal and no<br />
jewellery is allowed, nor is nail varnish<br />
or make-up permitted in Years 7-11. You<br />
can wear a watch and stud type earrings.<br />
Symbols of religious faith can be worn where<br />
they are essential <strong>to</strong> your religion but non-uniform items will be<br />
confiscated until the end of the academic year.<br />
The full uniform policy is available on the school website and<br />
you should read this in detail. www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk<br />
Mobile Phone Agreement<br />
At <strong>Cranford</strong> we have a duty <strong>to</strong><br />
safeguard the learning of all<br />
students and therefore we actively<br />
discourage students from bringing<br />
a mobile phone, electronic devices<br />
or other valuable items <strong>to</strong> school.<br />
Mobile phone theft crime is on<br />
the increase and carrying a mobile<br />
phone <strong>to</strong> and from school raises the<br />
risk of becoming a victim of such<br />
crime. Contrary <strong>to</strong> popular belief,<br />
mobile phones for young people<br />
can actually increase the risk <strong>to</strong><br />
their personal safety. If you need<br />
<strong>to</strong> use a telephone, school land<br />
lines are available and you can<br />
s<strong>to</strong>re important phone numbers and<br />
information in your planner.<br />
Your parents can contact you at<br />
school via the academy’s phone<br />
line or by email. The full Mobile<br />
Phone Agreement is on the school<br />
website and signing this is a<br />
requirement for entry <strong>to</strong> the school.<br />
school<br />
planner<br />
Essential<br />
equipment list<br />
It is really important you<br />
have all the equipment<br />
you need in every lesson<br />
<strong>to</strong> help you progress in your<br />
learning; your tu<strong>to</strong>r will check<br />
this regularly. Here is a basic<br />
list of what you need. We will<br />
provide you with a school planner<br />
and all your exercise and text books.<br />
• Pen<br />
• Pencil<br />
• Ruler<br />
• Rubber<br />
• Folders<br />
• Pencil sharpener<br />
• Scientific Calcula<strong>to</strong>r<br />
• A reading book<br />
• Headphones for ICT<br />
• A sensible bag big enough <strong>to</strong> carry<br />
all of your things.<br />
• PE Kit (labelled and in a<br />
separate bag)
<strong>Cranford</strong> is a big school with great facilities and you will soon<br />
learn your way around. We will give you a map but we are a very<br />
friendly school and if you get stuck any teacher or student will help<br />
you. Here are some of the places you need <strong>to</strong> know and go!<br />
The Library<br />
Mahavir Ladva<br />
The Library is open from 8am until<br />
4.15pm Monday <strong>to</strong> Thursday and until<br />
4pm on Fridays. It holds everything you<br />
need <strong>to</strong> help you with your studies and<br />
independent learning: over 11,000 books, 48 computers,<br />
a wide selection of DVDs and newspapers and magazines.<br />
With a membership card, you can borrow items as well<br />
as using the homework club and take part in exciting<br />
activities such as quizzes, chess club, author visits and<br />
trips and competitions throughout the year.<br />
The School Shop<br />
Julie Prunty<br />
The School Shop sells school uniform and<br />
all the essential equipment you need for all<br />
of your lessons. It is open every day during<br />
term time and for certain days over the school<br />
holidays. All items are also available online. For holiday<br />
opening times and prices you can check the school website:<br />
www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk<br />
The School Counsellor<br />
Nisha Saini<br />
The School Counsellor is based in<br />
an office on the Concourse. She has<br />
individual appointments and group<br />
sessions organised by the Pas<strong>to</strong>ral<br />
Team but there is also a drop-in on Tuesday mornings<br />
before school and Break one where you can pop in<br />
and have a chat.
The school canteen<br />
serves a great variety<br />
of healthy food and<br />
drinks before school<br />
(breakfast service:<br />
8am – 9.15am) and during<br />
Breaks one and two. Year 7s eat in the canteen<br />
during break one and for break two they must use the<br />
Concert Hall. <strong>Cranford</strong> is a cashless school and we do<br />
not accept cash at any of the tills. Instead, students<br />
access their accounts by scanning their thumbs.<br />
Parents <strong>to</strong>p up their child’s lunch money via an online<br />
system called Parentpay and that money is accessed<br />
at the dining halls’ tills via our biometric system.<br />
Whatever you buy at the till will be deducted from<br />
your balance. If you are entitled <strong>to</strong> free school meals,<br />
the allowance is credited <strong>to</strong> you au<strong>to</strong>matically<br />
each time you get a free<br />
school meal.<br />
Before you start at Secondary school you should spend some time talking <strong>to</strong> friends and parents<br />
about how you will get there. <strong>Cranford</strong> is easily accessible by public transport and the 105, 111 and<br />
H28 buses s<strong>to</strong>p right outside.<br />
You could also cycle <strong>to</strong> school and there are bike sheds available but make sure you<br />
bring a secure padlock and wear bright visible clothing.<br />
Remember all children aged 11 and over must have an Oyster card and<br />
you can collect a form at your local post office or register online at<br />
www.tfl.gov.uk/oyster<br />
105 - 111 - H28