The Lliswerry Cluster works very closely together to ensure learners are supported in the transition between primary and secondary. We have a common aim to ensure all learners join our year 7 confident and well prepared for the move to the High School.
The Lliswerry Cluster schools are:
- Glan Llyn Primary School
- Lliswerry Primary School
- Maindee Primary School
- St Andrew’s Primary
…and Lliswerry High School.
We work as a team of 5 schools to plan an effective transition plan with activities, taking account of learner voice. These activities include many fun experiences such as the annual school production and the Christmas Concert but also academic lessons, visits to hear speakers and see drama shows and use our facilities. The “Move up” day allows the year 6 learners to really experience their new school, meet their form tutor and fellow classmates and other key staff who are ready to help them make the move.
We have developed bridging units in English, Maths, Personal Social Education and IT. These help the teachers in the High School link the initial work in year 7 with that carried out by the Primary Schools at the end of year 6. As a result, the learners start with familiar work which they extend in the first few weeks.
Most importantly the cluster aims to ensure all learners are very familiar with the High School and the staff and that all leave their Primary School looking forward to the exciting challenges at the High School.
“I am very pleased with how my daughter has settled into school. She is very happy and doing very well. I am very pleased with the comments from my daughter’s’ teachers.”
Parent of y7 learner
“I am pleased that my child’s form tutor will push my child to the best of his ability.”
Parent of y7 learner
