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Transition Programme & Dates

For the new Year 7 intake, September 2013

 
 

Date

Event

Description

2nd July 2013

Parent Information Evening

In the evening there will be a further opportunity for students and parents to meet with Academy staff and the tutors.

From 4th - 12th July 2013

Individual Interviews

Year 6 students who have chosen the Academy as their first choice of secondary school will be invited with their parents to attend an individual interview with a member of Academy staff. Interview appointments will be made by post or phone. The interviews will provide the opportunity to:

  • Meet the students and parents personally
  • Discuss students’ curricular and wider curricular interests
  • Share Academy expectations
  • Discuss KS2 SAT levels/SEN and G&T provision
  • Sign the Home/School Learning Agreement
  • Share any concerns regarding transition

15th, 16th and 17th July 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Induction Dates

Year 6 students who have chosen the Academy as their first choice of secondary school will be invited to spend three days at The Samworth Church Academy. The Induction Day Programme will include a range of activities aimed at making students feel relaxed, comfortable and welcome at The Academy. The day will include:

  • A sample of the Year 7 curriculum with the foundation teachers
  • A tour of the current school site and a chance to see pictures of the new buildings
  • Other school-based, team building activities led by the 5 school leaders

In the evening there will be a further opportunity for students and parents to meet with Academy staff and the tutors.

Summer Term

SEN Visits from Teaching Assistants

Each of our Feeder Primary Schools has a designated teaching assistant (TA) who will visit students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and arrange extra activities and provision to ease their transition into secondary school. To find out which schools they visit click here.

Summer Term

Core Subject Activity Days

In addition to the visits from our teaching assistants, teaching staff from the 3 core subject areas – Maths, English and Science – will run ‘fun’, subject specific activities in the primary schools. For more details please contact the Academy on (01623) 663450.

7:00 pm 18th September

Open Evening

For parents interested in their children attending the Academy September 2014.

To be confirmed

Summer School

For details of the Summer School for this year we recommend contacting The Samworth Church Academy directly on (01623) 663450.