Transition at Grace Academy Solihull
Welcome to Year 6 Students
We are looking forward to you joining us and to ensure that your move to the Academy is both positive and enjoyable, you will come in before the rest of the school to give you the chance to meet your tutors, have a tour around and settle in. We hope that your time at Grace Academy Solihull will be successful and fun.
Moving on to secondary school is an important step – you will be studying a variety of subjects and will be moving around the school between different lessons. You will have access to excellent specialised resources eg PE, Technology, ICT, Music and Science.
Comments From Our Year 7 Students
- “I soon got used to the timetable and enjoy going off to different lessons instead of being stuck in the same classroom all day.”
- “I love this school! I started off nervous and scared; I was overwhelmed by the size of the school. But everyone was friendly and helpful and I soon got over my nerves. Year seven has whizzed by and I love Grace Academy now –it’s fantastic!”
- “I made lots of new friends and I’m sure you will too.”
Parents
Moving from primary to secondary school is an exciting and significant time in your child’s life. At Grace Academy Solihull we take a holistic approach to transition, providing effective pastoral care as well as an appropriate academic challenge. We understand that you may be anxious about your child moving to secondary school, however we are always here to help alleviate any concerns, and to help with this, you will be given your child’s tutor’s email address in September, so you will have a direct point of contact if needed.
Comments From Our Year 7 Parents
- “Absolutely fabulous school, top marks, keep up the good work!”
- “Very pleased.”
- “Our son is very happy here and that reflects in his glowing report and high grades.”
- “I am really pleased with my daughter’s progress and the whole school… I think the after school clubs are brilliant.
- “Fantastic academy!”
Transition Events 2023-24
- Transition Information Evening for Parents/Carers & Students – Thursday 4 July, timings TBC – a specific time slot will be allocated to Primary Schools closer to the date.
- Transition Day for Students – Thursday 11 July – Timings TBC
Transition Paperwork
Please read the documents in the following links and once read please complete the two forms below. You may want to keep a copy of these forms for your records.
READ ONLY DOCUMENTS
Parental Responsibility Guidance
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO [email protected]