b'Joining AshlynsTransition from primary school to secondary school is often described as a big step. However, atAshlyns 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 fellowThe dedicated Year 7 transition team helps students to settle in quickly andHouse members, including those fromensures that every child feels able to settle become part of the Ashlyns family.different year groups. Throughout the in quickly and knows they belong to our We gather detailed knowledge of newyear, there are many opportunities to community. We pride ourselves on the students, and our staff work closelygain House points and the competition care we take when anyone joins Ashlyns. with their previous schools to ensure wefor the House Cup at the end of the yearunderstand each individual joining Ashlyns. is hotly contested!Our current students are an integral partWe recognise that it is not only the of our transition process and are on handstudents who need help in navigating to offer assistance to new students sothe secondary school move, and so our that they are welcomed and supported byinformation for parents does not end their peers. Our 3-day residential visit toat our open events. Comprehensive the Peak District cements new friendships,guidance is available at all stages to help strengthens tutor group identity andwith uniform ordering and transition.TheThe best thing About Ashlyns so far is beingprovides memories that last a lifetime.Parent Information Evening allows parentsa Learning Ambassador and being able to teachthe opportunity to meet their childs tutor All students become a member of one ofand to seek answers to those pressingyounger children. Its been great for my confidence.our four Houses, providing them with aquestions every parent has.sense of belonging and broadening theirYEAR 7 STUDENT04 | Ashlyns School Prospectus 2022-2023 www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk | 05'