Pupils
in P7 in each of our associated primary schools will be visited by
staff and automatically enrolled in Langholm Academy unless
instructions to the contrary are received.
Parents who wish to
enrol their child from outwith these primary schools should in the
first instance contact Ms Neil at the Academy. A number of such
requests are made each session.
Associated Primary Schools
Langholm Primary School
Langholm, DG13 OBL
Tel: 013873 80900
Canonbie Primary School
Canonbie, DG14 OXA
Tel: 013873 71336
Glenzier Primary School
Canonbie, DG14 OTN
Tel: 013873 71319
Transfer Request
In the event of a parent wishing to transfer their
child to another school, a PP6 form, which is available from the school
office, needs to be completed. On submission of the form to the child’s
present school a meeting will be arranged by the Headteacher as soon as
is practicable in order to discuss current curriculum implications and
any other potential problems regarding the transfer. Attendance at such
a meeting is strongly recommended. Following the submission of the form
and the subsequent meeting the information will be forwarded to
Education and Community Services at Woodbank, Dumfries where a decision
will be made regarding the transfer.
Induction Programme
The
transfer period from primary school to secondary school is part of a
child’s continuing education process. Change can sometimes be difficult
for young people. Every effort is made to ensure that the transfer
process is as comfortable as possible for parents as well as pupils.
In
March, prior to the start of the new school session in August, teachers
who will be responsible for the pastoral care of the new pupils visit
associated primary schools. This is an opportunity for parents to meet
staff personally, to be provided with information about the Academy and
to discuss any issues or concerns. The Head Teacher of the Academy also
arranges an Information Meeting for parents in each of the associated
primary schools to discuss life in Langholm Academy.
Between
January and May, staff from the school visit associated primaries to
discuss transfer arrangements with Head Teachers and meet pupils
individually to finalise their pupil profile. This assists staff
following the transfer of the pupils to the Academy.
In June,
all P7 pupils attending the Academy from August participate in the
Induction Programme. The aims of the programme are to introduce the
pupils to their new school, teachers and fellow pupils with a view to
making the transfer in August as smooth as possible.
The Induction
programme allows pupils to be introduced to the routines of the Academy
and the rigours of a school day in their secondary school. Much more
information about this is issued to parents of Primary 7 pupils in
advance of the Induction Programme.
Parents are invited to a
meeting in the Academy at this time. They are given a tour of the
school and opportunity to question staff about any aspect of life at
the Academy.
Pupils involved in the Induction Programme are
asked to complete an evaluation on returning to their primary school.
This helps staff reflect on the programme and address any questions or
concerns.
Primary colleagues are invited to discuss the first
school report of each First Year pupil and their general progress since
transfer to the Academy.