1. Welcome to Rosshall Academy’s Transitions Information Evening

3. To Rosshall Academy

5. Who’s Who ?
Head Teacher Alison Mitchell FH Additional Support Frances Carey FH Inclusion JennyDougall House Heads Barra Graham Keith Harris Wendy Stillie Iona Madelaine Baker Lewis Maureen Moy Skye Stephen Murphy Pastoral Care Barra Evelyn Brogan Harris Brenda Sharp Iona Kathryn King Lewis Sacha MacLean Skye Neil Simpson

6. Our House System House Name Depute Head Principal Teacher Barra
Barra
Graham Keith
Evelyn Cawley
Iona
Madeline Baker
Kathryn King
Harris
Wendy Stillie
Brenda Sharp
Skye
Stephen Murphy
Neil Simpson
Lewis
Maureen Moy
Sacha MacLean

7. Contacting Pastoral Care
If you have concerns or worries about your child:
In the first instance please contact Pastoral Care by phone - They can discuss and often resolve your concerns over the phone. If not they will arrange an appointment at a suitable time to discuss your concerns.

8. Dates For Your Diary 2017-18 EVENT DATE
Information Evenings at each Primary School
April/May 2018
Ready for Rosshall Programme at associate Primaries
Pastoral Care staff and S1/2 pupils visit P7 classes
Monday 30th April - Friday 4th May 2018, inclusive.
Two-days induction at Rosshall.
Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th May 2018
Pupils start at Rosshall.
Wednesday 15th August 2018
Metros Outdoors Activity Days.
Monday 10th - Friday 14th September inclusive.

9. Two Day Induction This will take place on Wednesday 23rd
and Thursday 24th May 2018.
Please bring your PE kit and a packed lunch
or £1.90 to buy your lunch.
 School ties are available from the school office
at a cost of £3.00.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rosshall!

10. Arrangements Wednesday
Period 1 & 2 - pupils will arrive at the school and be sorted into their class groups
Period 3 – pupils in timetabled class, leave 5 minutes early for interval
Period 4 – pupils in timetabled classes
Period 5 – pupils in timetabled class, brought down to Fuel Zone by teachers at 12.25pm ( 15 minutes early)
Period 6 – pupils in timetabled class
Period 7 – pupils in timetabled class, dismissed at 2.55pm

11. Arrangements Thursday
Pupils in timetabled classes from Period 1 onwards
Interval and lunchtime arrangements same as those for Wednesday
Period 7 – pupils in timetabled class, report to social space for short assembly at 2.45pm before an early dismissal .

12. S1 Classes Link pupil to House if a sibling is already at Rosshall;
At least one other pupil from their Primary school will be in their class;
Balance of gender;
Balance of ASN needs- resources;
Cannot guarantee that friends will be put together;
Most vulnerable pupils will be identified by FH of Learning Support- Buddying Programme.

13. Attendance We monitor daily attendance very closely.
Registers are taken every lesson.
Personal Support Tutors, the Pupil Support Team, our ELO and DHT’s work very closely as a TEAM.
If attendance goes below a certain level parents and carers will be contacted.
If support is required we will do our best to help.

14. The School Day Monday / Tuesday 8.45am PERIOD 1 9.35am PERIOD 2 Friday
10.25am INTERVAL
10.40am PERIOD 3
11.30am PERIOD 4
12.20pm LUNCH
1.05pm PERIOD 5
1.55pm PERIOD 6
2.45pm PERIOD 7
3.35pm END OF DAY
Wednesday / Thursday
10.00am PERIOD 3
10.50am INTERVAL
11.05am PERIOD 4
11.55am PERIOD 5
12.45pm LUNCH
1.25pm PERIOD 6
2.15pm PERIOD 7
3.05pm END OF DAY
Friday
8.45am PERIOD 1
9.35am PERIOD 2
10.25am INTERVAL
10.40am PERIOD 3
11.30am PERIOD 4
12.20pm LUNCH
1.05pm PERIOD 5
1.55pm PERIOD 6
2.45pm END OF DAY

16. Lunchtime at Rosshall   Glasgow City Council expects all S1 pupils to stay in school for lunch. Lunch is available from the Fuel Zone (where a full lunch can be purchased for £1.90 ) and from Rosshall Hut in the playground. Alternatively, a packed lunch can be brought into school. All food and drink available in school complies with government nutritional guidelines.   Lunchtime at Rosshall     Lunchtime at Rosshall
Glasgow City Council expects all S1 pupils to stay in school for lunch. Lunch
is available from the Fuel Zone (where a full lunch can be purchased for £1.90 )
and from Rosshall Hut in the playground. Alternatively, a packed lunch can be
brought into school. All food and drink available in school complies with
government nutritional guidelines.

17. Be In FULL School Uniform
Black trousers or skirt.
White shirt and school tie.
School sweatshirt or black
jumper / cardigan.
Black blazer with school badge.
Black shoes. 17

18.         School Uniform
Our blazers are supplied by Academy Uniforms. The cost is £31.50
 Fitting sessions for blazers for our new S1 will take place at Rosshall Academy on the evenings of Tuesday 8th May and Wednesday 9th May between 6.00pm and 7:30pm. A £10 deposit will be payable on the evening, with the balance due in early August.

19. Metro Outdoors Activity Day
· Week beginning 10th September
· Castle Semple Country Park, Lochwinnoch
· 8.30am—3.30pm approx.
· An opportunity to develop team working and problem-solving skills, and to have fun at the same time!
· Cost £10 per pupil, payable in August
· Further information and consent forms will be issued in August

20. Get Involved ! Singing, Badminton, Athletics, Drama, Chess, Fitness,
Dance, Netball,
Charity Fundraising,
Music Lessons,
Debating, Trampolining, School Show,
Football, Rugby, Percussion, Games
Development, Science, Craft, and lots, lots more!!

21. Welcome to Rosshall Academy Parent Council
The PC meets every second Wednesday of each month ( excluding April) at 7pm all parents are welcome. 
 If you are interested in joining the Parent Council or would just like to offer help or even just want to know what the PC does please come along.

22. Parents’ Council Members
Nancy Loftus Chairperson
Janet McLean&
Susan Moffat Joint Secretary
Kenny Smith Treasurer
David Coia
Edi Reavey
Lorraine McKenzie
MEETINGS:
Usually second Wednesday of the month unless it is a holiday.
CO-OPTS Stephen Murphy Sacha MacLean Robert Clelland

26. Rosshall Academy Smartphone App
We are launching a brand new smartphone app to help communicate with parents and pupils
Feel free to download this now in preparation for your pupils starting in August
Search ‘SSA’ or ‘secondary school app’ in your smartphone store, then choose Rosshall Academy from the app dropdown menu
A useful app guide is included in the information tab
Please note- the app is currently in an early ‘test stage’ with the aim to fully lunched in Aug 18

27. WE Take Pride in Our Identity within our Learning Community!

28. Twitter: @RosshallAcademy

29. All We Ask is That You Do Your Best