a guide to transition from key stage 1 to key stage 2 - Welwyn St ...

Entering KS2Even though the children do not haveto go far when they move from Year 2to Year 3 at Welwyn St. Mary’s, thereare some changes which inevitably occur.This leaflet will outline some ofthose changes and give you some ‘toptips’ on how to make the transitionfrom Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 assmooth as possible.Some of the changes• At the start of the day thechildren wait on the KeyStage 2 playground and enterschool via the back doubledoors.• Key Stage 2 children do notget an afternoon play.• Milk and fruit are not providedany more.• School closes at 3.20pm.School Procedures to help thechildren settle in quickly1. A buddy system is in place. In theSummer Term the Year 2 childrenare paired with a Year 3 child so inSeptember they have a familiarface and someone to go to if theyneed help.2. The Year 2 children have somebreak times up on the Key Stage 2playground during the summerterm so they know what to expectin the new school year.3. Some Year 6 children and ateacher will greet the children onthe first couple of days in order tomake the children feel comfortablewalking up to the Key Stage 2playground.4. A teacher is always on duty on theKey Stage 2 playground fromaround 8.40am.5. The children going into Year 3 willstart with an afternoon play forthe first week or so—this will thenbe phased out.6. Staff are always available to seeparents. If there is an important messageto give to the teacher beforeschool, teachers are available from8.30am or tell the office who will alwaysrelay the message. If the matter is notof an urgent nature either contact theoffice to make an appointment to see theclass teacher or go up to the classroomand arrange with the teacher when an appropriatetime to meet is.∗∗∗∗The Parent Council’s Top TipsPractise the short walk up to theKey Stage 2 playground now.Provide your child with a fruit snackand water bottle each day.Encourage your child to be more responsiblefor remembering to bringhome their book bags, lunch boxes,jumpers and musical instruments.Decide on a meeting point at the endof the school day; the Year 3 childrenleave school by the exit dooroutside the current J3 classroom.