Okehampton College Year 6 Transition Information

 Here you will find all the information you will need to help with your first steps as you transition from primary school to Okehampton College.
Y7 Information Evening 1st July 2021

Key Dates

Information Evening (online) - Thursday 1st July 6-7 pm
Taster Days - Wednesday 7th and Thursday 15th July
Meet the Tutor evening - Monday 19th July
Summer School - Monday 26th - Friday 30th July
Exeter Chiefs Day - Wednesday 11th August
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.

Meet Your Tutors

Each year is split into 10 tutor groups and students are assigned a tutor in Year 7. They stay with that tutor as they progress with us.

Mr Matthew Bailey

Matthew Bailey - Teacher

mbailey@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


Dear Year 6 Pupils and Parents, My name is Mr Bailey, I am a PE teacher and have been a PE teacher here at Okehampton College for the last 9 years. I love being outside and active, both in my lessons and in any free time I have – in fact you are likely to never really see me sat still! I am also responsible for organising the whole school sponsored walk for September; a 10 mile walk onto Dartmoor from the College to get to know your new tutor group and raise money for charities. – I am really hopeful that it can go ahead this year. Have a great summer, spend as much time as possible outside and being active during your 6 week holiday, I know I will.

Mr Simon Fox

Simon Fox - Teacher

sfox@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


Hello, My name is Mr Fox and I will be a year 7 tutor in September 2021. I teach geography which means I love maps, travelling to new places, and learning about how our actions impact the world. Outside of school I enjoy running on Dartmoor, cycling country lanes and following the best team in the Premiership- Crystal Palace! As a tutor I will be seeing my tutor group every morning, so I look forward to getting to know you all.

Miss Rebecca John

Rebecca John - Teacher

rjohn@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


Hello! I’m Miss John and, like you, I’m also new to Okehampton College. I teach French and German but am not from France or Germany - I’m actually Welsh. And yes, I can say that really long place name. In my free time, I enjoy running, reading and yoga. My motto is “work hard and be kind” and I encourage my students to do likewise. I hope you all enjoy your summer and I look forward to meeting you in September!

Mr Alex Lea

Alex Lea - Teacher

alea@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


I can usually be found in the science department dissecting hearts or setting off explosions. Although, if the fire alarm goes off, I will deny the latter. I enjoy travelling, good coffee, and anything to do with nature. Tell me what your favourite animal is and where in the world you would most like to visit.

Mrs Ellen Morrison

Ellen Morrison - Teacher

emorrison@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


I am Mrs Morrison. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all in September and supporting you as you begin your journey through Okehampton college. I will be new to the school too so it will be great to find our way together!
I teach science and I love spending time outdoors. I live to take my dog scampi for walks on the beach whenever I get the chance.

Ms Gry Nielsen

Gry Nielsen - Teacher

gnielsen@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


Hello, my name is Ms Nielsen and I will be one of the Year 7 tutors in September. I teach Drama, which is a fun and practical subject. In my spare time, I like to make candles, read books, watch interior design programmes and I like to dance! I am really looking forward to meeting you all and welcoming you to Okehampton College.

Mr James Rodgers

James Rodgers - Teacher

jrodgers@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


I am the Head of History and I have been at Okehampton College for 3 years. I enjoy mountain biking and rugby, but I do not support Exeter Chiefs but London Irish! I am looking forward to starting a wonderful journey with my new Year 7 tutor group.

Mr Lee Turnbull

Lee Turnbull - Teacher

lturnbull@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


Northern, Sunderland fan, tea lover, coffee drinker, cyclist and entrepreneur. I teach Business to year 10 to 13 and Computer Science to years7-9. The glass is always half-full

Mrs Charlotte Wates

Charlotte Wates - Teacher

cwates@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


Hello Year 6s, my name is Charlotte Wates and I will be a Year 7 tutor in September. I am the Head of MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) at Okehampton College, and my languages are: French, German, and Spanish. In my free time, I enjoy researching languages and looking at what’s happening in different countries abroad. I also have a house rabbit and a cat. I am looking forward to meeting you and saying ‘Bonjour’ or ‘Guten Tag’.

Mrs Judith Wooster

Judith Wooster - Teacher

jwooster@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk


My name is Mrs Wooster, I will be your Year Seven Tutor and I am very much looking forward to meeting you. By the way, my name is pronounced "Worcester" like the county or cricket team, it doesn't rhyme with “Rooster” the chicken. Confusing, but it’s handy to get that out of the way early on as we will be seeing quite a lot of each other.
Although I will be a “newbie” at Okehampton College just like you, this is not the first time I’ve been a teacher or a Year Seven Tutor so I really understand that mixture of excitement, anticipation and, let’s face it, little bit of apprehension that you will be experiencing as you start secondary school. I’ve taught in some great schools and colleges around Devon, Dorset and other parts of England and I spent a number of years working in a school in Kenya, which was an amazing place to live. Remind me to tell you about “Cornflakes”, my neighbourhood warthog sometime.

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