Transition from Primary School

The information below is for students joining us in September 2024. Mrs Ridgway is the Transition Coordinator and Miss Thomas is the Achievement Leader for 2024. 

End of Year Letter - Year 6 into Year 7

First Day in School

On the first day of term for Year 7 students (Wednesday 4 September 2024), new students are asked to meet on the Tennis Courts near to Bader Hall from 8.30am.

On the first day of the Autumn Term, all years are in school, the day involves their own induction programmes. During this time all the necessary information will be given out and procedures explained so that new students can begin work quickly, efficiently and with minimal anxiety. The morning will begin with a formal assembly, where the students will be addressed by the Headteacher, Achievement Leader and other senior staff.

Students should wear full school uniform and bring their bag, notebook and a packed lunch if required. Please bring in any outstanding 'All About Me' projects. If you have completed the parental opt-in form for cashless catering, and added money to your child’s Parentpay account, this will be operational on the first day of term. PE kit is not required, the school day will finish at 3.15pm. 

Tutor Groups 

Each child joins a mixed-ability Tutor Group which is linked to the school’s system of houses - Addison, Clinton, Darwin and Garrick. Year 7's Pastoral Support Assistant is Miss Redmond and form tutors and groups are listed below:

 

House Group Form Tutor
Addison 7A1 Miss Sheppard
Addison 7A2 Mrs Lowe
Clinton 7C1 Mr Hardy
Clinton 7C2 Mrs Page
Clinton 7C3 Mr Takhar
Darwin 7D1 Mrs Cooper
Darwin 7D2 Miss Snowdon
Garrick 7G1 Miss Merry
Garrick 7G2 Miss Burton

PE Kit for September 2024

If you are looking for a little extra support during the Summer holiday to aid with your transition, the Young Minds website has support for parents and students.

Welcome

Going from a small primary school to a large secondary school like ours is a big change. Pupils are expected to be more independent, self-reliant and self-organised. Most pupils welcome this but some can find this difficult to cope with. We aim to make the transition from primary school into secondary as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. This process starts in Year 6.

Virtual Tour of the School

Information Pack for Parents & Students - Academic year 2024 - 2025

Induction Evening Presentation
Student Information Booklet
Headteacher Letter
Transition Tasks
Attendance Matters Leaflet
Absence Due to Illness Leaflet
Music Tuition Leaflet
Summer Reading Challenge
Locker Letter
Starting Secondary School - A Parent's Guide

Free School Meals

If your child is in receipt of free school meals, please read the information below. 

Some of the primary schools whose students will be attending King Edward VI School, Lichfield in September are not under Staffordshire Authority, and some are now Academies who have opted out of this Authority’s Free School Meal Service and instead operate their own.

  • If your child is entitled to Free School Meals through Staffordshire Authority it will transfer in September
  • If your primary school has opted out of Staffordshire Authority’s scheme and ran their own, you will have to reapply to Staffordshire
  • If your child’s entitlement is through another Authority, i.e. Birmingham, Sandwell or Walsall you will have to apply to Staffordshire

Staffordshire online application form

Children's top ten worries about starting Secondary School

At King Edward VI School, Lichfield we do not tolerate bullying and actively promote our RESPECT code of conduct between pupils. If bullying does take place, then we are very quick to act upon it. We encourage pupils to tell a member of staff and issues will be dealt with quickly and effectively. Furthermore, there is an anti-bullying group run by some of our sixth formers at lunchtime which acts as a safe place for pupils to go to, talk to others and have fun.

We have a large number of catchment schools so there are many pupils who come to us not knowing anybody else. We are quick to recognise this and dedicate parts of the transition days and the first day in September to group work and getting to know each other. There are several lunchtime clubs that encourage pupils to make new friends and there is a nurture group set up if pupils really are struggling to make new friends.

King Edward VI School, Lichfield is a big school and all pupils (and teachers) sometimes get lost. This is all part of transition. Pupils will have a map of the school on their first day and will be taken on a tour of the school. Furthermore, our pupils and staff are very polite and will always help you find the place you are trying to get to.

At first it will seem like there is a lot of homework from a number of subjects. Some weeks there may be a lot, and other weeks there may be less. It’s important that you find time at home to do your homework well and on time. All homework can be found on Satchel One.

Not all pupils will find the work easy and there may be subjects you have never done before, but this is normal and to be expected. Teachers are always willing to offer support if you do not understand it. Many subjects offer intervention to support those pupils who struggle.

Most pupils have to travel further to get to King Edward VI School, Lichfield. Some will be making their own way to and from school independently and others will be travelling by bus or train.

Being organised is crucial for secondary school, but is something that pupils do not find easy or may take a while to develop. There are consequences for forgetting books and equipment but making sure that your school bag is packed correctly every evening will help.

Tutors play a vital role in transition and are normally the first port of call with any problem. They will know what to do!

There may be some teachers that you do not get along with. However, we are unable to change which teachers you get and it’s an important life skill to find ways of getting on with teachers and still following the rules.

Most of our pupils are very well behaved and well mannered. However, some will find themselves in trouble. For behaviour, there are various sanctions depending upon the severity of the behaviour.

School Life

Find out more about school life here at King Edward VI School, Lichfield by clicking on the links below: 

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