Year 6 Parents Guide 2024-25

17 When your child can access the Library The library is a welcoming multimedia resource centre that aims to support students in their learning. Students are able to access the facilities every day from 8.30am, during break, lunch and after school until 4.30pm (4pm on Fridays). The sessions after school are designed to offer study skills and homework support. All Year 7 students are required to read every day and are enrolled on a programme called Accelerated Reader. Further information about the programme can be found on the school website. Enrichment activities your child can access Extra Curricular clubs A large selection of lunchtime and after school activities take place and the students who participate benefit enormously. Our Extra Curricular Booklet is available on the school website. House Competitions Each student is a member of one of our Houses - Airedale, Nidderdale, Swaledale and Wharfedale. Throughout the year there is a programme of inter house competitions where ALL student are encouraged to get involved. Music Lessons Music lessons are available to pupils with an interest in playing an instrument or singing. Contact should be made with the Head of Music, in the first instance. Parents will be asked to make a contribution towards the lessons and this is arranged and organised by The Bell School of Music. The level of contribution will depend on the size of the group. All peripatetic lessons take place during lesson time and pupils are withdrawn from their normal curriculum. Where possible, lessons will be rotated throughout the day. Lesson timetables are available in the Music Department or on the school website. Student Leadership Opportunities We run an active School Council as well as having Wellbeing Ambassadors and Subject Champions who are all involved in regular meetings and activities to improve and develop our school. ENGAGED