St Modan's HS Transition
Welcome
Welcome to St Modan's High School.
This transition website contains information for families who are joining the St Modan's community. We have tried to gather all the information required in one place. However, if we haven't managed to answer all of your questions here, please contact us directly. Contact details:
Phone 01786 470962
Email: stmodanshs@stirling.gov.uk
The information is divided into three sections (please see the tabs at the top) to navigate between the sections:
Tab 1 Home contains an Introduction & Transition Information
Tab 2 Practical Information contains information on the curriculum, school uniform, school timings and other practical information.
Tab 3 FAQ contains answers to Frequently Asked Questions generated through a primary school survey in January 2021
Introduction
Head Teacher Welcome
St Modan's HS Vision, Values and Aims
As a community of faith and learning, we are committed to the education and nurture of our young people in a welcoming, inclusive and Christ-centred environment.
United by our core values, our mission is to develop every young person physically, socially, morally, spiritually and intellectually.
Through the teaching of Gospel values, we strive to ensure that every member of our community grows in wisdom and grace.
In partnership with our families, parishes and Primary schools St Modan’s High School aims to create a community of faith and learning where:
Gospel values sit at the heart of all our policies, actions and interactions
dignity and respect is accorded to all
there is a culture of high expectations and praise
achievements are shared and celebrated
all are encouraged to grow in wisdom and grace
and where all young people…
feel included
are able to access a curriculum which meets their individual needs
are nurtured, encouraged, supported and challenged to be the be the best they can be
make the most of their God-given talents
are happy
Our Vision and Values Postcard
St Modan's Transition Key Staff
& Contact Details
Head Teacher
Mrs C Friel
Depute Head Teachers for Transition and S1:
Miss Sinclair
From October -Mrs Pennock takes on responsibility as DHT for S1
Principal Teachers Pupil Support & Development:
S1 August 2024 (P7 pupils) Mrs M Farrugia
S1 August 2025 (P6 pupils) Miss Kirsty Glen
Principal Teacher Additional Support Needs & Inclusion
Ms C Warkentin
Principal Teacher Autism Provision
Mrs I McCroary
Contacts details for PSD/ASN queries:
PSD/ASN mainstream: pupilsupportstmodans@stirling.gov.uk
Autism Provision: stmodanshsautism@stirling.gov.uk
General enquiries ie contact details / Transport or uniform queries:
Mrs A McFarlane, School Administrator
Email: stmodanshs@stirling.gov.uk
St Modan's HS phone number: 01786 470962
Transition Information Key Dates
For your information only, every year we agree a timetable to share information with the primary schools as part of the process of compiling all of our records for next session. The process involves Primary 7 and Support for Learning primary colleagues completing paperwork for us in advance of face-to-face meetings with PSD and ASN. The calendar for meetings will start in February.
From Christmas to the end of the summer term, we will try to send a representative to any Staged Intervention meetings if requested to do so by the primary school. If we are unable to attend, we will ensure that we get a copy of all paperwork following the meeting.
We have also agreed a secure method for the transfer of GIRFEC paperwork with all of the primary schools.
Supporting Wellbeing
Some young people may be feeling anxious about the move to high school. Even in a normal year with transition visits, this is understandable. With so much uncertainty this session, we have worked with Stirling Council Educational Psychology Service to compile an extra P7 transition booklet to support. This has been shared with the Learning Community Primary 7 staff, but other young people might also like to have a look.
Stirling Educational Psychology Transition booklet exploring fears, concerns and feelings about transition. It also offers advice and strategies to alleviate stress and anxiety over transition to high school.
Key Dates
For Pupils:
Monday 20 May 2024 - P7 Activity Day 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 21 May 2024 - P7 Timetable Day 10am - 2pm
For Parents/Carers
Tuesday 28 May 2024 - S1 Open Morning for Parents/Carers 10am