Preparing Pupils For Primary School
At Morrison’s Academy transitions between school stages are seamless. We prepare children for the next step.
We know the move from Nursery to Primary School can be daunting for children and parents and we are here to help make this transition smooth and gentle.
Looking Forward
Skilled and experienced practitioners and teachers work across Nursery and Primary One. This strong foundation supports children to engage in all aspects of learning in developmentally appropriate ways from 2-6 years.
Ms McLatchie (Nursery Manager) said: “At Morrison’s Academy, our committed and caring Early Years Teachers and Practitioners work in partnership with our children, to nurture confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning. This ensures that the transition from Nursery to Primary School, which can be an emotional time, feels like an exciting and natural next adventure.” Mrs Armstrong (Primary One teacher) said: “It is great that the children get to know me before they start school and equally I get to know them. It is much less daunting as they know me and their environment when they enter the Primary building.”
“Moving Up Morning”
Another important aspect in the transition process between Nursery and Primary is the “Moving Up Morning”, which takes place across the Primary School shortly before the end of the summer term. All classes, including the preschool children, have the opportunity to spend a full morning with their new teacher in their new classroom.
At this time children who do not attend our Nursery but are joining us for Primary One are invited along. This a wonderful opportunity for all of the new Primary One class to spend time together and get to know each other, as well as becoming familiar with the playground and important areas of the Primary building.
