Please make a note of these important events and dates in your calendar:
Parent Induction Evenings - 10th / 11th June
Single Sampler Session - 26th June
Induction Days (x3) - 3rd-5th July
1st Day of Term - Tuesday 3rd September
Here's a guide on how to activate your account.
(Click here if you already use ParentPay at Primary School)
Here's a guide on how to pay for items.
Information on how to pay for these items via ParentPay is provided in your welcome letter/pack.
Bags and ties will be given out during the Transition Days in July.
A full uniform list can be found here on our Uniform Policy. Both of our approved stockists; Grays and Whittakers, will be happy to assist you with all uniform queries ahead of September and their details can be found below:
Lockers are available for all students to use to store their items - your first locker key must be ordered via ParentPay by the 21st July.
Replacements keys are available to buy on the Academy Shop.
These items should be purchased ready for September and we encourage students to keep these in a clear pencil case.
Our annual residential for Year 7 students takes place in the Autumn term. It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to develop and strengthen friendships with students and staff alike. Check out this highlights video from one of our previous year’s trips.
Synergy is our learner management tool that allows us to give parents information regarding rewards, sanctions, timetable information and important alerts. You will be given a login to Synergy in September 2024.
Firefly is our online homework and learning portal that brings teachers, students and parents together. You will find out more about this in September, with both students and parents receiving their own unique log-in. For a brief introductory video, click here.
These resources provide information, tips and questions to help you open up discussion with your child about the transition and help prepare them for starting secondary school.
Transition Into Secondary School
Making The Change
Helping Your Child Get Into Good Habits
Building Resilience
Growth Mindset
