{"id":7418,"date":"2021-02-15T15:32:18","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T15:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/woodparkprimaryschool\/?page_id=7418"},"modified":"2021-02-15T16:01:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-15T16:01:17","slug":"primary-7-transition-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sl\/woodparkprimaryschool\/primary-7-transition-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Primary 7 transition FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Will there be a meeting for parents before transition?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Because of current and projected COVID-19 restrictions it is difficult to say with certainty that there would be a physical meeting in school.<\/p>\n

We are looking into how we could hold meetings via a video platform and you will be informed about this by the primary school once we have finalised our plans for this.<\/p>\n

Will my child be able to meet their classroom teachers before starting high school?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Again, sadly we cannot confirm this, but hopefully this could be possible.<\/p>\n

We will be creating a \u201cvirtual\u201d experience for your child which would include videos made by teachers so that pupils can start to put faces to names.<\/p>\n

How are S1 classes organised, are classes a mixture from various primary schools, are they mixed ability?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classes are indeed a mixture of pupils from different primary schools so that all S1 pupils can learn with new people.<\/p>\n

The classes will be mixed in relation to numeracy\/literacy levels as well as a variety of other factors.<\/p>\n

Will there be secondary students in the building when the P7s visit or will it just be P7s from other primary schools?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is another \u201cunknown\u201d at present.<\/p>\n

Ordinarily we would have senior pupils in school for the 2-day visit and these pupils would guide the P7s around the building to their different classes.<\/p>\n

We will have to follow government guidelines at the time of any visit.<\/p>\n

When is best to order uniforms and where do we order from?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This information will be passed to you through the primary school closer to the summer. There is a registered supplier of LHS blazers and ties, Scotcrest, whose website is www.scotcrestschools.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

What will be required of us regarding homework- how much support will we be required to give?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can support your child as much as you like, and you can let us know if you require further help to do this.<\/p>\n

What format will homework take?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Homework can be written, or take the form of a creative task; it would depend upon the subject.<\/p>\n

Particularly in S1 and S2, project work can be set which could involve research over a period of 2 or 3 weeks.<\/p>\n

How much homework do S1 pupils actually get?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The amount of homework set varies from subject to subject. Because there may be 6 or 7 different subjects every day for S1 pupils, they may have a different amount of homework each day.<\/p>\n

Is there a support group available if pupils struggle with certain subjects?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Absolutely.<\/p>\n

Our Support for Learning department provides excellent help to all pupils.<\/p>\n

SfL Classroom Assistants attend a variety of S1 lessons to support pupils with their classwork.<\/p>\n

In addition, senior pupils help out in S1 and S2 classes to sit with pupils who require additional support.<\/p>\n

Is my child allowed water in class?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, pupils can drink water in lessons, but not any other drink.<\/p>\n

Will the desks be cleaned during each period in case someone has COVID-19?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classroom desks are cleaned with an electrolyte agent on a weekly basis, and this forms a film around surfaces which lasts for around 9-10 days, killing viruses which appear on it.<\/p>\n

In addition, classrooms are cleaned on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

Every single period, corridors, staircases and banisters are cleaned, as are all door handles.<\/p>\n

There are hand-sanitisers in every single room in the school.<\/p>\n

Are the toilets cleaned regularly?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, every care is taken to ensure that cleaning is to optimal standards.<\/p>\n

If we still have COVID-19, will there be social distancing at breaks?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whatever government guidelines are in place will be applied strictly in school.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Will there be a meeting for parents before transition? Because of current and projected COVID-19 restrictions it is difficult to say with certainty that there would be a physical meeting in school. We are looking into how we could hold meetings via a video platform and you will be informed about this by the primary … <\/p>\n

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