Smoothing the transition
Rydal Penrhos is always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to ease this burden on those making the step up to a different year group, which will gather pace in the coming weeks before the eagerly anticipated summer holidays and includes current pupils and those joining at the start of the 2021/22 academic year.
It’s a time of emotion and excitement all rolled into one, especially for those in Year 6 who are leaving familiar surroundings behind and moving on to Year 7 and the start of their secondary school journey.
Pupils are understandably sad to be leaving somewhere they’ve been educated for years, but also looking forward to what comes next with an added sense of freedom and independence that comes with getting older.
This is something teaching and support staff at Rydal Penrhos are always keen to assist with. They are in constant dialogue with current pupils and their parents across all year groups to ensure each child receives all the right support and guidance throughout the transition process, with those new to the school also getting the same level of assistance before their arrival.
It is this attention to detail that makes Rydal Penrhos such a wonderful place. Everyone is pulling in the same direction with a primary focus on its pupils, something that has seen a surge in numbers over the last year despite the obvious concerns surrounding COVID-19.
Now that certain restrictions are being relaxed by the Welsh Government with cases remaining low, the school will be holding a Moving Up Day on Friday 2 July, giving pupils a first-hand look at what their life will be like once they return from their summer break.
Pupils in Pre-School right up to Year 6 will get the chance to spend time with those who’ll be teaching and supporting them during the next academic year, familiarise themselves with the classroom and participate in plenty of fun activities throughout their Moving Up Morning, which will run from 8.45am until 12pm.
External pupils get the opportunity to meet their new classmates, build early friendships, get adjusted to their new surroundings and become more relaxed about a big upcoming change.
Those in Year 6 heading into Year 7 will also make the short trip down Pwllycrochan Avenue for a Moving Up Day from 8.45am until 3pm.
Together will external pupils joining the school, they will spend time getting to know their form tutors, take part in activities throughout the day and enjoy a school lunch to get some useful knowledge of what to expect when they make a significant step for the next stage of their journey through education.
A similar event will also be taking place for external pupils in Year 11 embarking on their Sixth Form journey at the school, with details to be released in due course.
This is another fine example of the little things making a big difference throughout all areas of Rydal Penrhos. A combination of expert teaching and meticulous planning that centres on pupils are the key component behind the school’s recent success, with Moving Up Morning sure to be a tremendous help for children of all ages.