Year 7 Survival Guide
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Congratulations!
And welcome to Rendcomb College. As you enter into Year 7, there are some key pieces of knowledge you will need!
This small survival guide contains everything you need to know, from what to bring in your pencil case to a map of the college (in the centre of the guide).
Most importantly, there are three things you must remember for your Rendcomb College journey: be Thoughtful, be Adventurous, and last but definitely not least... be Ambitious!
Good Luck
What to bring in your pencil case
Rendcomb College Terminology Bingo
What does it all mean?! When you’ve heard one of the terms, or had the chance to use one, tick it off on your bingo card!
Callover
This is the term used for afternoon registration
Wildie
The wilderness - reached by footpath near Old Rec
Mufti Day
Dress down days - no uniform!
Tuck Shop
The Post Office and stores - beside Stable Block
Astro
The astroturf pitches
Sister
One of our helpful on site nursesmedical centre
Griffin
Our School emblem/ ref for the Griffin Theatre
Dulverton Dulverton Hall - accessed through Main College
Top pitch/going ‘up top’
Our playing fields, route on map
Prep
Homework, or work done in your own time
Main Coll
The Main College
House Parent
The person in charge of your house (Godman, Lawn, etc)
What to do if you are feeling unwell
Help! I need to miss a lesson, I can’t do my homework and I don’t feel well!
Don’t Panic!
Get your parent/guardian to e-mail your teacher the reason why you won’t be in lessons the day BEFORE the lesson.
Follow up with your teacher after the lesson for any catch up work.
Make use of Microsoft Teams to chat or video call your class-mates about homework. NO COPYING!
Email your teacher or ask them - they are there to help if you are struggling.
If you feel unwell during school, tell someone. Go to the Main College reception desk and ask to see Sister - take a friend with you if you prefer.
1 Junior play area 2 Junior School 3 Main College & Reception* 4 Art, DT & Music 5 Forest School & Path to top pitch 6 Gym 7 St Peters Church 8 Old Rectory∆ 9 Lawn House 10 Griffin Theatre 11 12 13 14 *Medical Centre Reading Room Dining Hall English History Library Staff Common Room ☐ Science Labs Geography Computing Maths Languages EAL ∆ Sixth Form Learning Development
11 Sports Hall 12 Top pitch access (cars only) 13 Garden House 14 Godman House 15 Stable Block ☐ 16 Stable House 17 Astro Pitches 18 Tennis Court 19 The Barn 20 Head of College’s house 15 16 17 18 19 1 10 1 11 1 12 1 13 1 14 1 15 1 16 1 17 1 18 1 19 1 20
Jokes Page
What’s a snake’s favourite lesson?
Disclaimer: The publisher takes no responsibility for these jokes. They also take no responsibility for giggle fits, tears of laughter, or an irresistible urge to repeat said jokes. Someone stole my copy of Microsoft Office - they are going to pay, you have my word!
Whydidtheboy eat his work?homeItwasapieceof CAKE!
What do you get if you cross a centipede with a parrot. A walkie-talkie!
Hisssstory! A
guygoesupto “Doc,adoctorandsays I’maddicted to TikTok”
and
“I’mthedoctorsays followsorry,Idon’t you”
How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? Ten (tickles) jacketWhattypeof would youwearonthe sun? A Blazer! Why are Fish so smart? Because they travel in Schools!
Teachers you may meet
Dr Edwards Director of Music
Mr Robinson Director of Sport
Mr Niven Head of Chemistry
Mrs Williams Head of History
Mr Buckley Head of Art
Mrs Lulham Head of French
Dr Bakker Head of Physics
Mrs White Head of Computing
Ms Stokes Head of Drama
Mrs Izurdiaga Spanish Teacher
Mr James Head of Geography
Mr Silverthorn Head of Design and Technology
Notes
This page is for anything important you want to note down. For example the name of a new teacher you don’t know, or any questions you may have!
