Expert trainers from Talk The Talk came into school on Thursday 5th September to work with our new Year 7 students.
Oracy-based activities and strategies were used to help students develop greater self-confidence and resilience. The half day workshop was packed full of engaging activities to promote students’ confidence, self‑esteem and help build relationships with their new peers. By the end of the day all students had developed in confidence to speak in front of their peers – it was inspirational to watch. ‘Talk About Transition’ has supported our students for a number of years to make a successful transition from primary to secondary school.
Below is some of the positive feedback received from the trainers about our Year 7 students:
The students were superb. They were very confident, bright and engaged pupils. As it was the start of their new term, I would have fully expected some nerves but, in general, they were extremely excited about starting their new school. I was so impressed with their willingness and genuine want to participate in every task. ‘Talk About A New Friend’ went particularly well, with every student delivering fantastic introductions without a single pushback. Their wishes stood out to me as unique and attention-grabbing. My personal favourites were the wish for teleportation and the wish for a block of cheese ‘because I am hungry!’ Our experience at the school was fantastic, with really kind and organised staff – so thank you for looking after us so well! I was impressed with the standard of the student’s answers in ‘Talk About Setting Goals’ with thought-out and mature responses.
The students were excellent on all fronts. They were engaged from the outset, behaviour was exceptional, and they were, truly, very supportive of one another. I think you have a fantastic year group.
School was lovely – really welcoming, appreciative and supportive.
Another great day at Dorcan Academy. Both groups were well supported by enthusiastic staff and were clearly appreciated by pupils. At the end of each workshop, I had the less confident pupils approach me and thank me, saying they wouldn’t have guessed I struggled with confidence as a teenager (something I reveal early on in the workshop). A really rewarding day, with students visibly growing in confidence as the workshop progressed.
This was my first visit to Dorcan Academy and what a great first visit it was. Both 7FRA and 7OS1 worked well as we progressed throughout the activities. The respect for the space and each other was evident. The staff were encouraging and supportive throughout the day and I felt very well looked after. It was clear that some students found themselves really pushing way out of their comfort zones, in a very short space of time – which is extremely encouraging to see. Very engaging and supportive Year 7s.
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