We endeavour to ensure a smooth transition for pupils.
All pupils who attend Rutherglen High are involved in a comprehensive induction programme where regular liaison takes place with primary schools and units. The Principal Teacher with responsibility for S1 works closely with school.
Throughout the school year, subject teachers visit schools to get to know the pupils. In addition to the induction programme, P7 pupils are encouraged to visit the school café, which provides them with the opportunity to become familiar with their new surroundings and to meet staff and pupils.
An information session is held for new S1 parents in January.
School staff visit all associated schools to talk and get to know the pupils prior to transfer to Rutherglen High.
Our S4 and S5 pupils receive "buddying" training. On arrival at Rutherglen High, each new first year is teamed with senior pupils who will support the pupil in transition.
All Primary 7 pupils attend a two-day induction in June. An extended transition programme also takes place from March through to June with parents and teacxhers.
Throughout the year pupils are invited to various events held within Rutherglen High:
February/March: Café Visits
March: Health and Wellbeing
April: Literacy and Expressive Arts
May: Numeracy and Technologies
June: Two Day Induction
Pupils normally transfer from primary to secondary school between the ages of 11 ½ and 12 ½, so that they will have the opportunity to complete at least 4 years of secondary education. Arrangements are made by the school to transfer children to the associated secondary school as determined by their home address. Parents of P7 children will be informed of the transfer arrangements made for their child to attend secondary school.
We will also provide you with information at this time and on events designed to support P7 children before they move onto secondary school.
Normally children attend the school in their catchment area. However, there are times when parents may wish their children to go to other schools. If you wish your child to go to another school then you may make what is known as a 'placing request'. Please note if your 'placing request' application is unsuccessful and all places at your catchment school are filled you will be offered a place at the next nearest appropriate South Lanarkshire School.
Please note that if an application for a 'placing request' is successful then school transport is not provided.
If you move out with your catchment primary school a 'request to remain form' must be completed. If you move out with your catchment primary, this may affect your right to transfer to the associate Secondary School. Please note the secondary school is determined by the pupil's permanent home address and chosen denomination. If you require further information please contact Education Support Services on edauppserv.helpline@southlanarkshire.gov.uk or 0303 123 1023.
Take a look at our transition booklet in the link below
