--- title: "Year 6/7 Transition" url: "https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/year-6-7-transistion" school: "St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy" --- # Year 6/7 Transition ### Year 6 Open Evening: **Thursday 24th September 2026 \| 4.30pm to 6.30pm** We are delighted to invite Year 6 pupils and their families to attend our Open Evening and discover all that St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy has to offer. #### During the evening you will be able to: - Explore our school and visit all curriculum departments, each showcasing their subjects and learning opportunities. - Attend a short presentation from senior leaders, providing information about life at St Anthony's and the transition to secondary school. Presentations will take place at **4.45pm** and **5.30pm**, each lasting approximately **20 minutes**. - Meet representatives from the **Local Authority Admissions Team**, who will be available to answer questions and provide guidance on the application process. - Enjoy complimentary hot food samples from our catering team. - Speak to our **Pupil Ambassadors**, who will be available throughout the evening to offer tours, answer questions and help guide visitors around the school. #### Visitor Information - Year 6 pupils are warmly encouraged to attend. - To help manage visitor numbers, we kindly ask that a maximum of **two adults** attend per child where possible. - Younger siblings are welcome if alternative childcare arrangements are not available. - Doors will open at **4.30pm** and remain open throughout the event. Visitors may arrive at any time between **4.30pm and 6.30pm**, although we recommend planning your visit around one of the presentation times. We look forward to welcoming you to St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy and helping you discover why our school is such a special place to learn, grow and thrive. ### ### **Welcome to our new students** At St. Anthony’s students are expected to follow all academy policies and procedures so that they have an enjoyable and successful experience. You are expected to be punctual, polite and respectful to all members of our academy community. We value all students equally. We have high expectations of behaviour and take pride in providing a supportive, safe and happy environment for all students. All members of staff aim to provide a high quality learning environment and are happy to support students with any issues that may arise. You will have the opportunity to participate in a range of extra-curricular clubs and activities at St. Anthony’s, and you will be encouraged to make valuable contributions to all areas of school life. As a student you will also have the opportunity to visit many local, national and international places of interest for your studies or extra-curricular activities. We also encourage students to take part in various charity events to support a range of charitable organisations. All students at St. Anthony’s will be encouraged to achieve their potential and we will support you in all of your studies. Your commitment to your academic work, and other areas of school life, is also important to ensure you achieve your very best. Mrs McGann is our KS2-3 Transition Coordinator, and your first point of contact during this process. She will be in communication with you via email throughout the summer term. If you have any questions, please email us at enquiries@staga.co.uk stating 'Transition' or 'Mrs McGann' and she will be happy to help you. --- ### **School Information** Getting Ready for September 2026 399 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/Getting_Ready_for_September_2026-.pdf) Parent and Carer Information Booklet 1.10 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/Parent_Carer_Info_Booklet.pdf) Welcome letter to Y7 families 2026 (1) 368 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/Welcome_letter_to_Y7_families_2026_(1).pdf) All About St Anthony's - A Helpful Guide to Transition 2.05 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/All_About_St_Anthony's_-_A_Helpful_Guide_to_Transition.pdf) Parent Carer Guide to SEND Transition Y6-Y7 (Together for Children) 7.23 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/Parent_Carer_Guide_to_SEND_Transition_Y6-Y7_(Together_for_Children).pdf) [Year 9 Transition Buddies Welcome Message](https://nscet-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jmcgann_staga_co_uk/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fjmcgann%5Fstaga%5Fco%5Fuk%2FDocuments%2FAttachments%2FY9%20Transition%20Buddies%20Welcome%20Message%2Emp4&ct=1776763985907&or=OWA%2DNT%2DMail&cid=8811da0c%2Dc2ae%2Dd350%2Dd9f3%2D46c9300df0b5&ga=1&referrer=StreamWebApp%2EWeb&referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied%2Eview%2E7d7b06a2%2Dd3c4%2D4e33%2D9114%2D3aa7c8f2a219) [Year 9 Transition Buddies Tour of St Anthony's](https://nscet-my.sharepoint.com/personal/jmcgann_staga_co_uk/_layouts/15/stream.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fjmcgann%5Fstaga%5Fco%5Fuk%2FDocuments%2FAttachments%2FY9%20Transition%20Buddies%20Tour%20of%20St%20Anthony%27s%2Emov&ct=1776764070401&or=OWA%2DNT%2DMail&cid=98dc3d3b%2D9db8%2D9735%2D455f%2D8a55056cb9cb&ga=1&referrer=StreamWebApp%2EWeb&referrerScenario=AddressBarCopied%2Eview%2Ef60fc545%2Dd4bb%2D4348%2Db0d8%2D405e3ed69adc) ### **Transition Newsletters from Mrs McGann** [Transition Newsletter 1: Welcome/Key Information](https://sway.cloud.microsoft/k9YNG6zKBUnxoncd?ref=Link) [Transition Newsletter 2: Uniform](https://sway.cloud.microsoft/H6yYx49BZkoOf3C8?ref=Link) Transition Newsletter 3 - Teacher Feature - Family Information Evening Mon 29th June 628 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/Transition_Newsletter_3_-_Teacher_Feature_-_Family_Information_Evening_Mon_29th_June.pdf) Transition Newsletter 4 - Transition Days Key Info 468 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/Transition_Newsletter_4_-_Transition_Days_Key_Info.pdf) Transition Newsletter 5 - Getting Ready for September 399 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/Newsletter_5_-_Getting_Ready_for_September.pdf) Transition Newsletter 6 - School travel fact file 2026 3.75 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/files/documents/School_travel_fact_file_2026_-_newsletter_5.pdf) ### **Other Useful Links** There are also lots of resources online for families and students to help prepare for the move to secondary school: - [Starting Secondary School - BBC Bitesize](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c5vpkq1l934t) - [Starting Secondary School – Advice for Parents/Carers & Advice for Students – BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c5vpkq1l934t) - [Free Travel Permit – Together for Children](https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk/article/30079/Free-Travel-Permit) - [Kooth: Helping students stay safe online](https://connect.kooth.com/) ### **2026-2027 Intake** Transition dates this year are **Tuesday 30th June, Wednesday 1st July and Thursday 2nd July 2026** Please see image below of where the ribbon and house badge need to be sewn. 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