Key Dates and To Do
Year 6 into 7 Transition - Key Dates
| Key Event / Document | Date on this site/sent to parents | Parent deadline or action date | Additional Information | Which portal tab? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Letter | 01/03/23 | n/a | Confirmation of place | Email sent to parents/carers |
| First Information Request | 25/03/23 | 23/04/23 | Google Form on which parents/carers provide us with the names of other children that your child would like to be in a form group with. You can also tell us about your child’s hobbies and interests along with any SEND information | Returnable Forms |
| Virtual Tour | 25/03/23 | n/a | A virtual tour led by our senior students which will help to familiarise you and your child with the school | Videos |
| Welcome Video | 23/06/23 | n/a | A video to introduce you to our key staff | Videos |
| Welcome Booklet | 25/06/23 | n/a | This will give you information including details regarding the school day, uniform, behaviour equipment etc. | Letters & Communication over Transition |
| SEND Booklet | 25/06/23 | n/a | Additional information and reassurance for students with any SEND | Individual emails to some parents/carers |
| Returnable Forms | 25/06/23 | 02/07/23 | Google Form for you to complete giving detailed contact, medical and other information about your child | Returnable Forms |
| Pre-Taster Day | 18/05/23 | n/a | A small taster day for those students who will be the only child joining from their primary school | Individual email invitation emails will be sent |
| Tutor Group Confirmation | 07/07/23 | n/a | Letter to confirm what tutor group your child has been allocated | Personalised email will be sent |
| Parent Information Evening | 09/05/23 | n/a | A virtual event containing presentations to give more detailed information about your child’s time at our school | Videos |
| Parent Q&A | 07/07/23 | 11/07/23 | An opportunity for you to submit any questions that have been unanswered in the presentations. Our FAQs page may also help | Returnable Forms |
| Taster Day | 13/07/23 | n/a | Students will meet their form tutor, take part in activities and experience some lessons | Tasters Days |
| Transition Project | 13/07/23 | 02/09/23 | Some tasks that your child will be asked to complete over the summer that will allow us to get to know them better | Summer Work |
| First Day at HHS | 04/09/23 | n/a | First day for Year 7 where they will be the only year group on site | Information for first day at HHS |
