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      P7 Transistion

      An exciting event in any young person’s life. Here you will find all the information needed to help our young people transition to Stranraer Academy.

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P7 Transition

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Stranraer Academy has twelve associated primary schools: five located within the town of Stranraer and seven in outlying communities. We make every effort to ensure that the move from primary to secondary school is as smooth and as anxiety-free as we can possibly make it.


The Primary/Secondary Liaison Group comprising primary and secondary school teachers meets regularly during the course of the school year with the aim of ensuring continuity of educational practice and experience. Before pupils move to the Academy in August, the Primary 7 teachers complete a transfer form on every individual pupil, and this information is used to ensure continuity of progress and recognition of needs.

Stranraer Academy - P7 Transition
Stranraer Academy - P7 Transition

HT/ DHT will visit each primary school between February and the Easter holidays to undertake assemblies with P7 Pupils and to meet with relevant staff. This will allow an opportunity to discuss some of the daily processes e.g. daily timetable, break and lunchtime, afterschool activities with pupils and offer a chance for pupils to ask questions, as well to also discuss what pupils are most looking forward to.

Meeting between relevant Stranraer Academy staff and Primary colleagues to collate information about which pupils from each school go together so that they have at least one friend in their class and also ensure that pupils who don’t work well together are kept apart.

Each P7 pupil will be assigned to an S1 Registration and Practical Set.

Ensure P7 pupils, who have siblings already at the school, are in the same PTPS remit where possible.

Virtual Tour

    
        
    
           

We cordially invite you to join us on a journey through our institution’s various faculties, state-of-the-art learning environments, and top-notch facilities. You will be amazed by the many opportunities we offer our talented young people! Our virtual tour is a stunning visual experience, skillfully created by Ross James, utilising the latest digital techniques to provide you with an unforgettable, immersive experience. This extraordinary display is an inspiring look into the possibilities our academy can offer to pupils during their time with us. You won’t want to miss this thrilling opportunity to explore our institution.

Pupils with Additional Support Needs

In addition to the transfer of information, members of the Academy’s Pupil Support Team and Learning Support staff visit all the primary schools to meet pupils and to discuss the support that these pupils may need when they come to the Academy. Primary teachers provide a full pupil profile, which is managed and updated by Support for Learning staff at the Academy, and made available to all staff. Additional familiarisation visits to the Academy by pupils and parents can also be arranged.

Support for Learning Staff

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MR C DONKIN

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MRS K McCLELLAND

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MRS A HEATLIE

MRS A HEATLIE

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MRS D Ferguson

MRS D Ferguson

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MRS M JACKSON

MRS M JACKSON

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