Okehampton College Year 6 Transition Information

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To book an evening session please visit:
​https://okehampton-college-open-evening-ticket.eventbrite.co.uk
To book a Wednesday morning guided tour please visit: 
​https://okehampton-college-tour.eventbrite.co.uk
Click here to download our transition PDF
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Click the site plan to access a pdf copy

Head of Year 7

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owheeleker@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk
Hello Year 6s, my name is Olivia Wheeleker and I will be your Head of Year in September. I teach Geography, Beliefs and Values and Sociology A level. When I am not at work I enjoy running, watching films and sports and eating Marmite. I have met lots of you already and hope to get to know you better with our primary school visits and during summer school. I am sure you are all excited (and maybe a little bit nervous) about starting school at Okehampton College and your tutors and I are looking forward to September and welcoming you into our community.

Houses

The college is split into 5 Houses - Ash, Beech, Elm, Maple & Oak. Because we have 10 tutor groups per year; two are assigned to each house.
Students can earn points throughout the academic year for their House. Points can be earned a number of ways: academic achievement, sporting events (inc Sports Day), maths quizzes and chess competitions just to name a few. With the winning house being crowned at the end of year assembly.

Our School Rules

Ready

Are You Ready?
  • Do you have your equipment?
  • Do you have your pencil case?
  • Are you in the correct uniform?
  • Are you ready for school?
  • Are you ready to learn?

Respectful

Are You Respectful?
  • Are you respectful to all staff?
  • Are you respectful to your peers?
  • Do you put your litter in the bin?
  • Do you conduct yourself well in lessons?
  • Do you conduct yourself well at break and lunch times?

Safe

Are You Safe?
  • Do you play safely at break and lunchtimes?
  • Are you safe in the corridors?
  • Are you working safely in lessons?
Summer School Transition Tutor Activities Booklet
Example of the extra curicular actitivies on offer at Okehampton College.

Example Timetable

The students will alternate between 'Week A' and 'Week B'
Week A
Week B
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College Uniform

Equipment For September

Please bring a pencil case (preferably see-through for tutor checks) with these essential items:
 
  • 2 black pens
  • 2 Pencils
  • 1 Eraser
  • 1 Pencil sharpener
  • 1 Ruler
  • 1 Scientific calculator -the Maths department will order scientific calculators at the start of term, which you will be able to buy. However, if you want to buy one for the start of term the Maths department would prefer students to have the Casio fx-83GTX. It’s widely available in high street shops and online. 
 
Please also include these items if possible:
  • Glue Stick
  • Scissors
  • Colouring pens/pencils

Extra Music Tuition @ The College

We offer at the college the option to book extra tuition in a wider variety of musical instruments. Approximately costing £100 a term. You will need to print off and send this form into Mrs Teixeira so she can book you a place.

The form can be found HERE.

If you would like more information on extra tuition Mrs Teixeira can be contacted via email: jteixeira@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk

Our CORE Values

At Okehampton College we strive to provide an environment where mutual respect, equity, a sense of community and tremendous opportunity leads to success for all our members
COMMUNITY : A sense of community is very important to us at Okehampton College.

OPPORTUNITY: Okehampton College is a place of opportunity.

​RESPECT: At Okehampton College respect and strong relationships are the foundations on which we build our community.

​​EQUITY: Everyone is welcome in our College and everyone has the right to be successful.
CLICK HERE to download our CORE values in more detail as a pdf.

Year 6 Transition lessons 

Click the lesson to download some taster work to have a go at!
Art + Skull Template
Beliefs & Values (BV)
Drama (Scriptwriting)
Drama (storyboard) + Templates
English
Food Tech
Geography
History + Cue Card
Maths
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Music
PE
Science + Description
Technology