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You are here: Student Zone » Transition from Year 6
Transition from Year 6
Welcome to the Transition page for Year 6 students going into Year 7. I am Mr Barker and I am the teacher who will be making sure that your first year at The Mandeville School is an amazing one.
On this page, you will find useful information and links to everything you'll need to know about The Mandeville School before you start in September
The transition days are on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th of July 2023. You can find details of further transition events lower down the page or in our welcome brochure, which you can download by clicking the image below.
Ian Barker
Moving to secondary school – what might be new and different?
Moving to secondary school presents a number of new challenges for students. These are to be expected but are nothing to be concerned about.
You will need to:
- Ask questions when you do not understand
- Take responsibility for your own work
- Understand the value of working hard
- Stick with topics, subjects and relationships when they become tricky or difficult
- Be organised. Know what you need, when you need it and where it is
- Revise for assessments and exams
- Complete more independent work at home and on your own
- Meet deadlines for homework and projects.
This may seem a little daunting but you will be able to meet these challenges when you embrace the values of our school: Perseverance - Kindness - Integrity - Community.
And don't worry as all members of the school community will help and support you to be the best you can as you embark on your journey of learning, development and growth at Mandeville.
First, why don't you take a quick look around the school with our virtual tour!
Transition events
School Tours
March & April 2023
By appointment during the school day.
We welcome visits for families who did not attend our Open Evening. We’d be delighted to show you our school in action. To book, please email the Headteacher’s Secretary at enquiries@mandeville.school
Welcome to Mandeville Evening
Tuesday 18th April 2023 6.00pm – 7.00pm
This is an opportunity for parents and carers to learn more about the school’s Vision, Values and plans for the future, meet key staff and ask questions.
Year 6 to 7 Transition Days
Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th July 20238.30am – 2.30pm
Two welcoming, fun-packed days of activities, lessons and social times for incoming Year 7s. Students will get to meet Year 8 Buddies, see the school’s facilities, learn more about life at Mandeville, and get to know staff, and make new friends.
Parent and Carer Transition Evening
Tuesday 4th July 2023 6.00pm – 7.00pm
School staff can share specific information about the school day, communications, school life, uniform, pastoral care and more. Parents and carers can meet their child’s tutor and Learning Support staff.
Year 6/7 Summer School
Date and details to be confirmed
Year 7 Welcome Evening
Wednesday 4th October 2023
6.00pm – 7.00pm
Now your child has begun their journey at Mandeville, you may wish to ask more questions about how they’re settling in. This is a good opportunity to talk about your child, and any additional support they may need.
Additional Opportunities
April-September 2023
If your child has Specific Educational Needs, you’ll be invited to meet a member of our SEND team and discuss how we can best meet their needs.
Many local primary schools will also be involved in transition activities at The Mandeville School, including creative and sporting events.
Useful pages and documents
Reporting Student Absence
If your child is absent from school for any reason, please report the absence on ClassCharts at the start of every day of absence until your child returns.
If there is an issue with the ClassCharts app, please report any absences via reception and leave a message.
01296 745400
(direct line)Leave of Absence
Holidays are not permitted during term time and, if taken, will be recorded as an unauthorised absence. An unauthorised absence during term time may lead to the issuing of a fixed penalty notice.
Any request for student leave of absence in term time should be made in writing to Hannah Lloyd, Assistant Headteacher – Hannah.lloyd@mandeville.school. In making this decision, the school will consider the circumstances of each application individually, including any previous pattern of leave in term time and the attendance record to date.
