Whilst many Year 6 students and their parents/carers will have visited Sackville and met some staff through our partnerships and work with the local primary schools, we are aware of the need to calendar more formal arrangements to ensure a smooth transition to Secondary School for our students.
Below are some of the transition events scheduled for the coming year.
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Support |
Time |
Who? |
When? |
Location |
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Primary School Data Collection: – Information be emailed to primary schools in order to collect data on pupils transferring to Sackville. This data collection also includes details of any vulnerable students and SEND. Our SENDCo and Welfare and Safeguarding team will liaise with primary schools to discuss necessary provisions once this info has been received. |
March |
Yr 6 Staff / SENDCo |
To be returned by 24 May |
Primary School |
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Primary School Visit: An opportunity for students to meet one of our Community Leaders and Transition Coordinator, who will inform pupils about life at Sackville and outline the transition process. |
1 hour |
All pupils transferring to Sackville |
18 May – 6 June |
Primary School |
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Welcome Day: An additional morning for ‘single’ students from their primary, to meet other students in a similar position, to meet staff and have a short tour. Parents to drop and collect students to Sackville. |
9.00am-10.45am |
‘Single’ pupils transferring to Sackville |
17 June |
Sackville School |
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Transition + Day: An additional day at Sackville for a small group of pupils that focuses upon familiarising pupils with the school and its routines, alongside team-building and creativity. Pupils to be escorted by primary school staff. |
8.45am – 1.00pm |
Identified Vulnerable pupils |
19 June |
Sackville School |
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New Intake Parents’ Meetings: Individual meetings for pupils and parents with a senior member of staff. Appointments will be sent to parents by post. |
(10-15 mins) 3.30pm – 5.30pm |
All pupils transferring to Sackville and parents |
10 June – 12 June
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Sackville School |
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3 Day Induction: Pupils will sample 3 days at Sackville spending time with their new form and meeting their tutor. |
8.25am – 2.20pm |
All pupils transferring to Sackville |
2 July – 4 July |
Sackville School |
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New Parents Evening: We will be inviting parents into the school. There will be a welcome presentation, followed by a short meeting with your child’s tutor group. These will be staggered appointments of small groups. |
6.00pm – 7.00pm |
Parents of transferring pupils |
2 July
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Sackville School |
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Year 7 Celebration Assembly: An extended morning assembly to celebrate the year 7s progress and success throughout their transition from primary and first term at Sackville. |
8.30am – 9.30pm |
Year 7 students, parents and Year 6 primary teachers |
Mid December |
Sackville School |