The Big Step: Year 6-7 Summer Transition Programme 

There will be a 'Summer Transition Programme’ taking place at Broadlands Academy from Wednesday 24 July 2024 through to Friday 26 July 2024. This exciting three day programme will be organised and run entirely by an external provider called ‘The Big Step’, who have shared the following links for parents/carers to view:

https://thebigstep.org

2021 Activity Highlight Reel

Promotional Video

Headteacher Feedback

Staff Feedback

Student Feedback

Teign School- Student Feedback

360° Virtual Tour

Immersive & Interactive 360° Tour

Additional Information and Resources

Attendance

Please click on the following link to view a Y6 assembly on the topic of attendance: https://youtu.be/qd497kOqzbw 

Staff Welcome Message

Please click here to view a welcome message from some of our fabulous staff who are all keen to meet our new Year 7 students in September!

Welcome from Mrs Harrisson (Head of Year 7): https://youtu.be/t7tKn4_2f_g 

Student Welcome Video Messages

Student welcome #1: https://youtu.be/nNE8qsopv4Q

Student welcome #2: https://youtu.be/mUYKUI--XF0

Student welcome #3: https://youtu.be/xXCRhrIDHOI

Uniform

Our uniform supplier is Monkhouse Schoolwear. In 2018, Monkhouse became the retail arm of the Banner Group, the largest school uniform manufacturer and supplier in the industry. They currently have over 30 stores stretching the length of the UK, supplying over 800 schools.

Website: Monkhouse Schoolwear - Broadlands Academy Uniform

Parent Guide: www.monkhouse.com/parentguide 

Academy Uniform: Uniform Policy and PE Kit 

Samples of Pre-Recorded Subject Lessons

Pre-recorded lessons 2021

Useful Information and Resources

Equipment List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zx3Y8W_QYt7ff4iBG8A-tINTSfsQk6b9ZZvr-wl4ekU/edit?usp=sharing 

Broadlands Virtual tour: https://youtu.be/m5AY89Nu1S8 

SEN Virtual Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZKekFYlM74  

Y6 Transition Expectations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VGPFjF-hpBDDIWXpSwjLRx_mnhtoBbPB/view?usp=sharing 

SEN Transition Lesson - practical advice and information: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwFOPznRy_LTuHRvPymopaNiPafsLPPAF 

Lesson on growth mindset, worries and resilience:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LfUucxe0fM

SEN Support Parent Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cmjmy9XjmED6O4SoDyfqYj9gHh3ogrKM/view?usp=sharing 

Broadlands Knocking on your door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsovtJimqfA 

Broadlands Saucepan Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y12XrJw_-wI

Broadlands Googly eyes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFF2oivHKE8

Broadlands Ball catch challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFF2oivHKE8

Broadlands Frog hold challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEeFaBCiz3o

Broadlands Balance challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCnxmcjstCQ&feature=youtu.be 

Broadlands Triange dance challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tly3u-iKzew&feature=youtu.be

Broadlands Toilet roll stacking challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0xPE1TtNBU&feature=youtu.be

Broadlands A-Z BSL challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nzcnKyB5Go&feature=youtu.be

Bounce and catch challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6teyrhb6WG8 

Countries Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNESfjeyBBY 

Aim Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eErSZ0Uv07A 

Bat Handle Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URkaiGJPWAU 

Broadlands does Masterchef: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGGB1mbTA4w  

Non Coloured in Football Team Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmkddnFtNqM 

Useful Links

Starting Secondary School: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zj2grj6

8 Things I'd wish I'd known before starting Secondary School: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhb9382

Celebrity Tips for starting Secondary School: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znvwgwx

Myths about Secondary School: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znkqgwx

Parental survival guide: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbr7rj6