Year 6 – Transition to Year 7

Transition between primary school and secondary school is a significant life event which is both exciting and daunting, providing students with the opportunity to experience new subjects, challenges and meet new friends in a larger school environment. At Bay House School, we are passionate about all pupils experiencing a positive transition as this helps set the foundation for their time at secondary school.

Meet the team

Emma Arnold (Assistant Headteacher ~ Transition)

Admissions

Once you have been notified that you have been successful in obtaining a place for your child at Bay House School, you will be contacted by our Admissions department. They will send you all of the registration forms and details of other key information required as part of your acceptance of the place offered. Everyone who is allocated a place will be invited to our ‘Welcome to Secondary School Evening’ which is held in the first half of the summer term each year.

Work with primary/junior schools

Throughout the Summer term, our transition team will be fully engaged with the Year 6 teams in the primary/junior schools to ensure a smooth transition for each individual child. We will discuss each individual student regarding their academic levels and their social and behavioural development. This is an essential part of the transition process which will enable us to really get to know our students and to start to build positive working relationships with them, so that the pace and quality of learning are maintained and that students are able to make the very best progress they can. Learning about the whole student is important to us.

Students are arranged into mixed tutor groups ready for their September start. The Tutor will become a key adult for the student and will be someone they have daily contact with. When students begin with us, we concentrate on the messages of fresh starts, kindness to all and friendships. We encourage students to remember that they will make lots of new friends and active participation in clubs and societies will help them to settle swiftly into secondary school life.

In addition to the above, we also work closely with all junior/primary schools on the transition project work which can include work developed by the Maths, English and Wellbeing teams. The aim of the Maths and English projects is to inspire and excite students for learning at secondary school.

Transition Visits

We offer transition days to all students and these take place in July each year.  During these visits, students will experience a ‘day in the life of a Bay House student’ and will participate in a variety of lessons.

9th and 10th July

11th and 12th July

Alver Valley Junior School

Gomer Junior School

St Mary’s RC Primary School

Lee on Solent Junior School

Leesland Junior School

Alverstoke Junior School

Newtown Junior School

St John’s C of E Primary School

Grange Junior School

Brockhurst Primary School

Haselworth Primary School

Elson Junior School

Bedenham Primary School

Rowner Junior School

Peel Common Junior School

Woodcot Primary School

Holbrook Primary School

Crofton Hammond Junior School

plus any other school (eg out of area)

Additional Support

We realise that transition is different for everyone and some students require a further package of support. If you are concerned about transitioning to Bay House School please do not hesitate to speak to your junior school or contact the transition team via BayHouseTransitionTeam@gfmat.org

Please ensure that we have your most up to date email address. We will only use the email address that has been provided on your initial application to Hampshire County Council. So, if this is not up to date, please provide us with an alternative email address via BayHouseTransitionTeam@gfmat.org. Please state your child’s name, DOB and current school on any emails that you send to us. This year in 2024, it will run on Thursday 27th June after school hours.

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  • Bay House School & Sixth Form, Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 2QP
  • (023) 9258 7931
  • enquiries@bayhouse.gfmat.org

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