Shared Aims

We work closely with our associated primary schools throughout the session to progress pupils' learning from one stage to the next, be that within primary or between primary and secondary. Many of the issues facing us and our pupils are the same, whether we are in a rural, or town primary or the Academy. To that end, each of the schools in our area group has agreed to work towards a 'common climate' in the following areas:

• behaviour and discipline
• promoting an anti-bullying culture
• approaches to homework
• adopting a school code for behaviour in class and around the school, and in attitude to work
• using IT (Information Technology)
• Learning and Teaching.

In addition, we are working together on developing various aspects of a Curriculum for Excellence including:

• Language (English and French)
• Mathematics
• Information Technology
• Physical activity and sport.

In addition, all of our associate Primaries
participate in the Thinking Science programme,
which develops thinking skills.

We want to encourage our pupils in secondary school to continue with the good practice which we know exists in our associated primary schools. We know that our primary colleagues have high expectations of behaviour and work - and we will continue to expect the same of our pupils in Kirkcudbright Academy.

The Induction Programme

Too often we tend to think of the induction programme as only the two days in June when P7 pupils come to Kirkcudbright Academy and follow an S1 timetable. Induction is, however, much more than this with the process lasting throughout P7. Our aims in the induction process are to:

• ease the transition of pupils from primary to secondary
• promote continuity of pupils' learning on transfer
• promote the best exchange of information about pupils on transition to secondary.

Behind the scenes, primary and secondary staff meet on a regular basis to discuss the content of the curriculum, assessment and new initiatives. We readily share information on any matters that are of concern and interest to both primary and secondary. In short, we work together for the benefit of our pupils. At various times throughout the school year, P7 pupils visit the Academy to experience different subjects and activities.

A complete copy of the Induction calendar can be found by following this link