Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

transition@emrys

Year 6 to 7 Transition Activities Schedule

Life in School Summer School

Uniform & Equipment Emrys Fun Facts

Meet the Staff  Summer Reading List

Most young people making the transfer from smaller primary school to a larger secondary school have anxieties about the changes but also positive anticipations about the new opportunities.  We provide support for the transition by offering a range of activities.

 

  AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 2024  

 

Day	Topic	Dates	No. of   weeks	Schools
Monday	Art	Monday 15th January - Mon 5th February	4	Maes Owen
Tuesday	MasterChef	Tuesday 16th January - Tuesday 6th February	4	St George
Thursday	Fit Fun	Thursday 18th  January - Thursday 8th February	4	Y Faenol

 

SUMMER READING LIST

transition@emrys

Year 6 to 7 Transition Activities Schedule

Life in School Summer School

Uniform & Equipment Emrys Fun Facts

Meet the Staff  Summer Reading List

A suggested selection of books for you to read and enjoy this summer.

	Mia Tang is not like other girls. For one she lives in a motel and manages its front desk. Also, her parents hide immigrants in the hotel and her family could be in a universe of trouble if they’re ever caught. Level 4.5		The Rangers have a frightening reputation for practicing dark magic and Will has always been afraid of them. When he turns 15, he is chosen to become their apprentice. He learns that despite the stories, the Rangers actually protect the kingdom. They need his help in a looming battle between good and evil. Level 7		Miri lives in a simple village until the King deems it the home of the next princess. In a year, the prince will choose his new bride — one of the village girls. Now Miri has a chance to become what she’s always dreamed of. Level 6
	Tommy (a sixth grader) launches an investigation into his classmate’s mysterious Yoda finger puppet. His peer, Dwight, is the exact opposite of Yoda, but when he voices Yoda he is suddenly wise, prophetic, and a genius. Level 4.7		On Peppi’s first day at her new school, she embarrasses herself in front of the school’s mean kids. In her attempt to rectify the mess, she ends up competing with the one (good) person who has noticed her. Level 2.8		Josh and his twin brother are skilled on the basketball court. But Josh has a passion for music too. He tells us about life on and off the courts, brotherhood, and family. Level 4.3
	Melody is an 11-year-old with cerebral palsy. She can’t walk, talk, write or do any of the things normal children can. She has a gift though: she can’t forget anything. Level 4.3		It’s told through the eyes of a 12-year-old ghost, Jerome. He was shot and killed by a police officer after his toy gun was mistaken for a real one. He witnesses what his death has done to his family. Level 3		Mrs. Frisby is a widowed mouse with four small children. She has to move her family for their own safety, but her youngest son is too ill to go anywhere. Enter the rats of NIMH, brilliant creatures who offer a clever solution to her problem. Level 5.1
	Alex is space-obsessed and dreams of nothing more than to follow in Carl Sagan’s footsteps. He sets out to document a story that he will then launch into space so that if extra terrestrial life finds it, they’ll understand life on Earth. Level 5.4		Jonas lives in Utopia, or so he is forced to believe: everyone’s the same, everyone’s happy, and the world lives in peace. When he’s given a special title in his community, he learns the truth about the dark side of humanity. In his journey, he learns the true meaning of happiness and freedom. Level 5.7		When Rafe enters middle school he comes up with a plan for the best year ever: break every rule. Soon his game catches up with him, and Rafe learns that winning isn’t everything and that some rules aren’t meant to be broken. Level 4.5
L. Stine’s genre-defining spooky stories                                                                                                           for children have stood the test of time.                                                                                                         They’re fun, easy to read, and will give                                                                                                             your 11-year-old the perfect dose of                                                                                                             the chills.

 

SUMMER SCHOOL

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Year 6 to 7 Transition Activities Schedule

Life in School Summer School

Uniform & Equipment Emrys Fun Facts

Meet the Staff  Summer Reading List

For year 6 learners         24th & 25th July 2023         9.00am - 3.00pm

It is my pleasure to introduce to you the Summer School for 2022.   Summer School provides the opportunity for learners to get to know the school and some of the staff so they can have a flying start in September 2022 when they join us.   The programme is designed to support their literacy and numeracy skills so they are well prepared but equally important to develop their confidence for September.   I can assure you that learners have a great time and many positive things to say about the experience.   At Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan our motto ‘Dare to Achieve’ is lived out in all that we do and Summer School is no exception to this.   I look forward to seeing your son/daughter take the first steps to their secondary education at Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan.   Mrs S P Williams Headteacher                                                WORKSHOPS                                             Literacy   Numeracy  Art & Pottery  Cookery  Archery  PE Activities		MEET THE SUMMER SCHOOL STAFF                       Mrs Vaughan-Edmunds        Mrs Wright                 Ms Ryan      Mr Blackford     Mr Doyle-Howson           Miss Jones

 

YEAR 6 TO 7 TRANSITION

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Year 6 to 7 Transition Activities Schedule

Life in School Summer School

Uniform & Equipment Emrys Fun Facts

Meet the Staff  Summer Reading List

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Croeso, welcome to Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan.  Your child will be joining us in September 2022.   Leaving your primary school and moving to the new, much bigger world of secondary education can feel worrying and stressful.   Our aim is to make all our new learners feel welcome and safe so that you make a great start to what will be some of the best years of your life.     MRS VAUGHAN-EDMUNDS, PASTORAL LEADER YEAR 7 AND TRANSITION

WELCOME

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

MUSIC & DRAMA

SCIENCE

ENGAGE@EMRYS

 

TRANSITIONING TO SECONDARY SCHOOL   -   F A Q s                     Starting secondary school - what are children most worried about?   Most children will typically feel nervous, scared and excited about transitioning to secondary school.  It is perfectly normal to feel a bit anxious or worried about a changing situation.  When moving to secondary school, studies have found that children are most worried about the following things:    "I am worried about my child getting lost."   Buddies from Year 8 will help your child move around the school for the first few weeks.  Staff will also be on the corridors between the change of lessons, and at the start and end of the school day.    "I am really anxious about my child losing old friends?"   We endeavour to maintain friendship groups wherever possible . Please speak to your child's form tutor should any issues arise.    "What happens regarding discipline and detentions?"   The school has a clear sanctions policy.  Please contact the school for a copy.    "My child is worried about meeting new people "   There will be many opportunities early on in the move to secondary school where your child is able to make friends and socialise. Buddies from Year 8 will also help with this settling in period.    "How much homework will my child receive per week?"   Your child will have a schedule of homework that is consistent. In year 7, your child should expect approximately 4 and 5 hours a week. They will have core subjects each week and non core subjects every other week.    "I am really nervous about my child being bullied"   We communicate to all learners and staff that bullying is unacceptable and emphasise the impact it can have on individuals. It is vital that learners know that the most important action is to tell someone so that the appropriate action can be taken. There are lots of things that schools can do to help learners prepare for, and cope with, change - and also build resilience, self-confidence and self-esteem.   How can parents and carers help with transition to Secondary school?   Parents and carers are often key to making sure that a child has a good transition to a new school. These include: checking with your child to find out how well they are coping academically, but also in terms of their wellbeing keeping an eye on how they are socialising, if they are making friends and hanging around in positive peer groups helping your child to be cyber-savvy and understand how to be safe online providing opportunities for parents and carers and staff to link up.    How will my new teachers know about my child's needs? How will they be supported ?   We will work with local primary schools to identify children who may require additional support, and develop strategies to support them. We will create social events between transitional settings, including talks, taster days, Q&A sessions with children, parents and carers who have already been through the transition process. We will also develop a peer support or buddy system. This is where older learners support younger children with their move to a new school .   * If you have any questions or concerns you can contact Miss S Vaughan-Edmunds direct: staff.sve@emrysapiwan.conwy.sch.uk

INFORMATION                              SCHOOL CALENDAR Term & holiday dates and school events     SCHOOL BUS TIMETABLES Bus Timetables including fare paying bus services     ARRIVA BUS PASSES Arriva Bus Passes are available direct from school     WISEPAY Online payments system information     SATCHEL ONE View homework details and deadlines online         YEAR 6 TRANSITION PROJECT (click image below)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bodelwyddan  D501B

Kinmel Bay  14B

Kinmel Bay  15B

Kinmel Bay / Towyn  18B

Kinmel Bay  19B

 

 

 

BODELWYDDAN:  D501B
08.25 08.45	Bodelwyddan: Opposite The Garage Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan	15.00 15.25 15.38 15.40	Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (arrive) Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (depart) Bodelwyddan: Outside Ysgol y Faenol Bodelwyddan: Opposite The Garage
KINMEL BAY:  14B
08.30 08.32 08.35 08.45	Kinmel Bay: Cader Avenue / Dulas Avenue Kinmel Bay: Llugwy Road Kinmel Bay: Chester Avenue / Maesgwyn Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan	15.15 15.25 15.40 15.41 15.42	Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (arrive) Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (depart) Kinmel Bay: Chester Avenue / Maesgwyn Kinmel Bay: Llugwy Road Kinmel Bay: Cader Avenue / Dulas Avenue
KINMEL BAY:  15B
08.10 08.12 08.14 08.15 08.25	Kinmel Bay: Clwyd Park / Oaklea Kinmel Bay: Clwyd Park / Garth Clarendon Kinmel Bay: Denbigh Circle / Park Hyde Kinmel Bay: Denbigh Circle Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan	15.15 15.25 15.35 15.36 15.37 15.38	Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (arrive) Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (depart) Kinmel Bay: Denbigh Circle Kinmel Bay: Denbigh Circle / Park Hyde Kinmel Bay: Clwyd Park / Garth Clarendon Kinmel Bay: Clwyd Park / Oaklea
KINMEL BAY / TOWYN:  18B
08.26 08.28 08.30 08.31 08.41	Kinmel Bay: Foryd Road / Betws Avenue Kinmel Bay: Square Kinmel Bay: Sandy Cove Towyn: Crossroads Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan	15.15 15.25 15.35 15.36 15.38 15.40	Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (arrive) Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (depart) Towyn: Crossroads Kinmel Bay: Sandy Cove Kinmel Bay: Square Kinmel Bay: Foryd Road / Betws Avenue
KINMEL BAY:  19B
08.05 08.07 08.08 08.10 08.15 08.25	Kinmel Bay: The Mayquay Kinmel Bay: Square / Community Centre Cader Avenue Kinmel Bay: Chester Avenue / Lon Heulog Kinmel Bay: Denbigh Circle / Parc Hyde Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan	15.15 15.25 15.45 15.46 15.48 15.52 15.55	Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (arrive) Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan (depart) Kinmel Bay: Denbigh Circle / Parc Hyde Cader Avenue Kinmel Bay: Chester Avenue / Lon Heulog Kinmel Bay: Square / Community Centre Kinmel Bay: The Mayquay

PUBLIC SERVICE BUS

Rhyl to Llandudno  -  Arriva No. 12 -  Abergele Bowling Green (Water Street) Llandudno to Prestatyn  -  Arriva No. 13 -  Abergele Ty Gwyn Jones (Rhuddlan Road) Rhyl / Llangernyw / Betws yn Rhos  -  M&H Coaches No. 45 / 43 / 21   Times may change during the year.  Please see service bus providers websites for timetable and ticket information: www.arrivabus.co.uk/wales www.mandhcoaches.co.uk

 

THE SCHOOL DAY

The school day starts at 8:55am and ends at 3:10pm. There are 5 lessons every day. Every school day starts with a 20 minute 'Personal Development' session, we call this PDP. During this time you will be with your form tutor. They will give you important information as well as completing a number of different activities during this time.

 Once a week there is an assembly in the Prys Jones Theatre, Year 7 assemblies are on Fridays. You will go to your form class to register and then your form tutor will escort you to the assembly.

THE QUAD

The Quad is a Year 7 only area for use during break time and lunchtime. This is an area for you to hang out with your friends and to get to know others. The Quad is staffed at all times so there is always a teacher around. There are a number of games and activities available for you to play with in the Quad (e.g, chess, badminton, softball).

THE RESTAURANT

Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan is a Healthy School and learners are encouraged to make healthy choices. School meals are provided by Shire Catering who offer a wide range of high quality food for sale at breakfast, break and lunchtime. Choices include a traditional counter (meat or vegetarian), a pasta bar, a salad bar, a deli bar, a selection of sandwiches.

During your first couple of weeks you will be escorted to the restaurant earlier than everyone else until you get used to it.  As of April 2024, school dinner prices are £3.30.

ACCELERATED READER

We want learners to appreciate how valuable and rewarding reading can be and dedicated time is built into our curriculum for independent reading.

Accelerated Reader is a computerised programme that has not only been specifically designed to improve children’s reading ability and continue to raise their reading age, but also to encourage and nurture a love of reading that will continue into adulthood.

The Accelerated Reader Program works by identifying a selection of books that will match your ability, but will also challenge you to develop your vocabulary. You will be able to choose books from the school library that fall within this range and when you have finished the book, you will take a short, electronic quiz that assesses your understanding of what you have read. This enables us to closely monitor your reading progress and ensure that you are selecting books that are challenging enough. Remember you will also get VIVO points for every quiz you pass.

 SATCHEL:ONE

Satchel One is a website and app that we use to set and record homework. This is a really simple system to use. You can even send your teacher a message if you are unsure what to do.

You and your parents / carers will be given a log in to Satchel One during your first weeks at Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan.

 EMRYS REWARDS

At Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan we reward learners for displaying the learning behaviour that we see as the most important. We have a reward system where learners receive points for:

• Attendance and punctuality to school every day
• Good behaviour in lessons
• Excellent effort at the four tracking points throughout the year
• In Years 7 and 8 points will also be awarded linked to Accelerated Reader (our reading programme)

  LEARNERS AS LEADERS

We want you to develop your skills so you can become and ethically informed citizen who plays an active role in society. There are a number of opportunities for you to be involved in, such as:

• School council
• Eco committee
• Student Ambassadors
• Sport Ambassadors

ACCESS

Access offers support to learners with Additional Learning Needs, through a range of interventions for:

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Dyslexia
• Social and Communication difficulties.
• Specific Learning Difficulties.

Interventions are delivered in small groups by a strong team of staff to meet the needs of learners. Access is a welcoming environment and we offer a flexible approach in the support we offer to learners. We also work alongside a number of outside agencies, to enhance the provision available to our learners. These include CAMHs, Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Educational Psychology.

In addition to interventions in Access, we have a dedicated team of Learning Support Assistants who work closely between the ALN department and their curriculum areas, to ensure the very best of support for learners in their lessons.

At the start of the day, we offer Nurture, where learners are welcomed with breakfast and given that extra bit of support to ensure a positive day ahead. At lunchtime we have dedicated LSAs in the restaurant to help learners, should they need it. In addition, at break and lunchtime learners are welcome to Access to socialise in a safe space. Learners routinely play games and engage in a range of activities.

 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

We believe that learning should be an exciting and enriching experience for all learners, and that learning continues beyond the classroom. We aim to create as many opportunities as possible for learners to extend their learning. Our programme of extra-curricular activities is called engage@emrys.

Learners benefit from having access to a wide range of after school clubs and classes. These include activities like rugby, trampolining, sailing, dance, reading café, computer programming and robotics. The range of clubs changes regularly and the emphasis is on giving as many learners as possible the opportunity to participate.

Some of you may have already been participating in some of the afterschool clubs as a taster of what there is in store. The timetable of clubs is updated every term, this will be displayed in all classrooms and on the engage@emrys section of the school website.

Can’t find a club you like? Ask your friends if they would like to join you and let us know, we will do what we can to put it together for you.