Welcome to TGS!

Please use the booklet below to navigate your way through a selection of pages which we hope you find useful as your child transfers from primary to secondary school.

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We hope this section covers everything you need, but if you or your child have any questions not answered here, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Until your child formally joins us in September, you can send any Year 6 transition-related questions to our dedicated email:
admissions@thegrangeschool.com. Feel free to reach out at any time — we will share responses with all parents.

Top Tips for a Smooth Transition to Secondary School

Please find below some ideas to help you and you child make a smooth transition from Primary education to Secondary.

In July & August

• Encourage your child to come along to Induction Day. It will be a great chance to meet the other students in their year group and tutor group.
• We recommend that students have an alarm clock, or set an alarm on their phone. Secondary school starts a little bit earlier than primary school.
• Students wearing the uniform with a tie should practise tying and untying their tie if they haven't worn one before - this will make getting ready in the morning and changing for PE quicker.
• Help your child to work out their route to school; encourage them to practise it and time it so that they know exactly where to go and when to leave in the mornings.
• Make sure that they have a strong bag for all their books.
• Buy the new school uniform and PE Kit. Try them on and label everything clearly with the student's name.
• Stock up on stationery and equipment.
• Make sure that your child knows when school starts and finishes.
• Think about the end of the day - do you need to get a house key cut or your child?

And on the first day, encourage your child to:

• Find out where the toilets are.
• Find out where lunch is served and how to use the canteen.
• Make copies of their timetable when you get home - one for their planner, one for home, and one for their blazer pocket!
• Exchange phone numbers with new friends so that if they do have a problem, for example with homework, someone will be able to help you.
• Ask if they are unsure about something, or lost.
• Try to eat breakfast, even if they are nervous. It will help them with the earlier start!

And beyond...

• Encourage your child to use their student planner - it is essential to keep them on top of homework and all the other things to remember.
• Never be afraid to ask for help.
• Ask them to find out about clubs so that they can spend more time doing things they love.
• Encourage your child to pack their school bag the night before, so that they always have what they need for the day ahead.
• Create a space at home where they can do their homework.
• Students should relax and try to enjoy their new school. This time next year, they will be showing the new Year 7s around!