Year 7 lay the foundation for future success
Over 100 Year 7 pupils spent last Friday gaining skills and cementing friendships to support their transition to secondary school.
Head of Year 7, Paul Ainsworth said:
“We work really hard to support our Year 7s, and this team-building day gives them dedicated time and space to develop friendships and get to know their form tutor.
“Making the step up from primary to secondary school can be a massive adjustment for students. We want them to feel a part of the school community right from the start. They also need to get used to a more diverse curriculum, different teaching styles, and an increased responsibility to manage their time and work more independently. Plus, it’s a critical period for finding friends, developing resilience, responsibility, confidence and their personalities,” added Mr Ainsworth.
The team-building day took place at our Heversham site, home of Dallam boarding, which pupils walked to from school. Four team-building events challenged them to work together, communicate, and use their problem-solving skills. Teaching staff supervised them and sixth-form students, many of whom started with us as Year 7 pupils, supported them.
All the students were given a certificate to recognise their participation in the day. The event was the first of others planned for Year 7, which will culminate in their Outdoor Activities Residential around and on Lake Windemere next July.
The application deadline for children coming to secondary school next September (2025) is Thursday, 31 October.
