b'Joining AshlynsTransition from primary school to secondary school is often described as a big step. However,at Ashlyns the students are well supported and this is the beginning of exciting new opportunities,meeting new people and broadening horizons. Our carefully planned transition processfriendship circle as they meet their fellowopportunity to meet their childs tutor early helps students to settle in quickly andHouse members, including those fromand to seek answers to those pressing become part of the Ashlyns family. Wedifferent year groups. Throughout the questions every parent has, to ensure you gather detailed knowledge of new students,year, there are many opportunities to can support your child throughand our staff work closely with theirgain House points and the competition a pivotal moment in their development. previous schools to ensure we understandfor the House Cup at the end of the yeareach individual joining Ashlyns. is hotly contested! The dedicated Year 7 transition team ensures that every child feels able to settle Our current students are an integral part We recognise that it is not only thein quickly and knows they belong to our of our transition process and are on handstudents who need help in navigatingcommunity. We pride ourselves on the to offer assistance to new students sothe secondary school move, and so ourcare we take when students join Ashlyns.that they are welcomed and supported byinformation for parents does not end at their peers. Our 3-day residential visit to theOpen Evening. Comprehensive guidance is Peak District cements firm new friendships,available at all stages for parents, includingThe best thing About Ashlyns so far is being strengthens tutor group identity anda suite of online videos and guides to help provides memories that last a lifetime.with uniform ordering and transition, anda Learning Ambassador and being able to teach the Parent Information Evening, which All students become a member of one ofoccurs soon after your child has joined younger children. Its been great for my confidence.our four Houses, providing them with aAshlyns in Year 7.This allows parents the sense of belonging and broadening theirYEAR 7 STUDENT04 | Ashlyns School Prospectus 2021-2022 www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk | 05'