Welcome to our All Saints’ Academy family
Guide to All Saints’ Academy
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Your Transition Journey
March
- 1st March allocation day.
- Welcome guide sent to parents via email.
May
- Head of Transition, Miss Baynham-Williams visits primary schools to meet Year 6 pupils who are joining us in September.
- Parents/Carers will receive some more Transition information from us via email/post.
- Our #ASAPenpal Scheme is launched
Every Year 6 student will be paired with a penpal from All Saints’ Academy! Your child will receive a heartfelt letter from one of our amazing Year 7 students, sharing their experiences and adventures in secondary school so far.
June
- Parent Coffee Morning
Come and join us at All Saints’ Academy for a chat with our Transition Team! We can’t wait to hear from you and answer any questions you might have.
July
- Year 6 Transition Induction Days: 2nd and 3rd July 2024
Your child will be invited to spend two days at All Saints’ Academy. They’ll meet peers in their year group and participate in lessons across all departments. It’s a great chance to experience academy life in all its fullness first-hand!
A hot school dinner will be provided for every student free of charge. If you would prefer for your child to have a packed lunch, please provide one for them.
Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a snack for break-time. Students should make their own way to and from school and wear their primary school uniform.
- Parents Information Evening – 2nd July 2024
Parents are invited into the Academy to meet the Year 7 and Transition team to tell you all you need to know about your child beginning their secondary school journey.
August
- Year 6 Summer School
We’re thrilled to extend an invitation to your child to join us for an exhilarating week of summer school! They’ll have the opportunity to connect with peers from various schools, participate in enriching team-building activities, and dive into engaging lessons guided by our brilliant teachers. It’s a fantastic opportunity for them to make new friends and have a memorable experience before the school year begins. A free lunch will be provided. Places will be limited and we will send you a letter in June to confirm if you would like your child to attend this.
September
- Year 7 First Day – 4th September 2024
The Academy will be open to Year 7 students only to provide our new starters with the opportunity to get used to life in the Academy before the rest of the Academy joins.
