Here at St. Aidan’s Church of England High School our aim is to ensure that the transition from Primary to Secondary school is as smooth as possible for the children and families who are joining our community.
We recognise that the step up to Secondary School is an important change. We work hard through our Transition and Induction process to get to know all of the students who will be joining, to help them settle quickly and happily into life at St Aidan’s when they enter into Year 7.
Communication
Once our Year 7 places have been offered and confirmed we begin communicating with our parents/carers and new students.
Our communication will provide a wealth of information regarding the Transition to St Aidan’s, including:
- Our Year 7 Handbook with details on school uniform, equipment, the curriculum, behaviour expectations, food, homework, behaviour expectations and who is here to help at school.
- Details regarding our Transition Day.
- Important Administration information such as the student registration process.
- Invitations to concerts/events over the Summer Term that we think our new Year 7s and their parents/carers may like to attend.
- Key information for the first day of term.
Copies of our key communications will be added to the Year 6 to Year 7 area in the Letters page of our website.
Induction Day
Our whole cohort of new Year 7 students will attend St Aidan’s on Monday 30th June 2025 their full Induction Day. During this day our new students will:
- Meet their form tutor and the rest of the students in their form.
- Experience a St Aidan’s assembly.
- Experience real life lessons.
- Enjoy a St Aidan’s lunch.
- Have the chance to see the school.
Selected students will also be invited to participate in additional sessions if their needs are identified as such that an extended programme will be of benefit for the transition to secondary school.
Parent/Carer Welcome Evening
Parents/Carers of our new Year 7 cohort will be welcomed to our Information Evening on Monday 30th June after our Transition Day. The aim of the evening is to provide lots of useful and practical information to help make your child’s transition to secondary school as smooth as possible. The time and location of the evening will be confirmed as we head towards the summer term.
Family Fest
Families are warmly invited to a fun afternoon at Family Fest, a fund-raising event organised by our parent group FOSA ( Friends of St Aidan’s). The event is on Saturday 5th July and further details will follow!
Handbook
A digital copy of the Handbook will be uploaded here once available.
Information Video
Please have a look at the following video to get a feel for what life is like in Year 7 here at St. Aidan’s.
Further Links
We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 cohort in September 2025!
