Year 7 Student - All Saints Primary School

Hi,

I joined Harper Green from All Saints primary School, and I am in form 7G and House Austin.

On my first day, I was really nervous, but my brother and my friends helped me as I got to spend time with them at break and lunch time.  Even though, I was very nervous, I was also excited at the same time to start at a new school. 

My form teacher is really nice and if I ever need any help, I can always ask her.  She is also able to speak the same language as me which helps a lot as I am able to say what I am struggling with.

I have also been able to make lots of new friends by working together in lesson but also spending time with them at lunch and break.  I still have my best friend from Primary school with me too.

I like to do my homework at night and my brother helps me with this.  I also like to get all my books and equipment ready in the morning before school so that I am ready for the day.

My favourite lesson is PE.  I like PE because I like sports such as cricket, football, basketball and athletics.  My other favourite lesson is History

because the teacher is very nice and supportive and I have been able to learn lots of new things.

My greatest achievement is being in the top 10 students in Year 7 for positive referrals.

I now feel part of the Harper Green family because the teachers have supported me with all my learning and have given me lots of rewards for my hard work.

Thank you.

Year 7 Students - Cherry Tree Primary School

Hi,

I joined Harper Green from Cherry Tree primary School, and I am in form 7Q and House Mandela.

I wanted to write to let you know about my first year at Harper Green School.  I thought I would let you know about all the things that helped me settle in at secondary school.

On my first day, I wasn’t nervous because I was in form time with my friends.  I am still friends with a lot of my friends from Primary school, but I now have even more friends as I have met other students from different Primary schools.

At Primary school I was taught in one classroom, so I had to learn how to get from one lesson to the next as quick as possible.  Some of the older students helped me and told me how to get to my lessons.  I also asked any teacher I saw for help.

The teachers are very helpful in lesson, you are allowed to ask questions at any point in the lesson if you are struggling and the teacher will always help.

I keep my equipment organised and always make sure that I’ve got it ready the night before.

My favourite lesson is Science, we learn topics which we did at Primary school but in more detail and do lots more practical lessons and experiments.

My greatest achievement is that I have become a more confident person.

Thank you.

Year 7 Students - St. James' CE Primary School

Hi,

I joined Harper Green from St. James’ CE primary School, and I am in form 7E and House Mandela.

On my first day, I was nervous, but my friends helped me settle in as they were always with me to support me.  At first, I was with my friends from my Primary School, but I have also made some new friends with people I sat next to in lessons.

Harper Green is much bigger than my Primary School but after 1 or 2 weeks of walking around the school to my lessons and with help from my teachers I now know my way around the whole school and can find my way easily.

My form tutor helps us by telling us all the important information for that week such as, Assemblies, House competitions and activities.  You can get support from the Year team but I have found all the teachers helpful.

I make time for my homework by being organised and I always check that I have all the equipment that I will need for that day before leaving for school.

My favourite lesson is Drama.  Since starting I have been able to take part in lots of activities and different lessons which I didn’t do a Primary School.

My greatest achievement is that because of my good behaviour I have been invited on different trips which have been really fun.

I have made lots of new friends that help and met teachers that care and teach us everything we need for our exams.

Thank you.