Transition
At Birchwood Community High School, we are committed to supporting students’ journey from primary to secondary school. Whilst this is an exciting time, we also understand how challenging this can be which is why we have a comprehensive support offer in place, for all students who are new to our school.
We appreciate that this can also be a worrying time for parents too and we want to make sure that any questions or concerns that you may have are addressed promptly and thoroughly.
For this reason, we have attached some FAQs below- these may help with any queries that you may have, in the first instance.
Your email address is the best way for us to contact you before your child starts school in September. Please use the form below to provide us with your email. It is helpful for school to have an email address for all parents and carers – not just one per child.
FAQ: When will the parent information evening take place?
Parent Information Evening
Tuesday 4th July
What can we expect?
We are looking forward to meeting you. There will be a 30-minute welcome talk which include some key information around:
- Behaviour systems
- Enrichment opportunities
- Curriculum outline
After the talk, there will be the opportunity to:
- Speak to Heads of Houses and our pastoral team
- Speak to our SEND department
- Purchase uniform
- Ask any questions that you may have
To ensure that everyone gets the chance to listen to the welcome talk and get the information that they need, we have organised two sessions. To help to make this as clear as possible, we have assigned different time slots to different primary schools.
If you foresee any issues with these timings, please contact Ms Jones: njones@birchwoodhigh.org
| The first talk will be at 4: 30, you are welcome to attend school any time from 4: 15. | The second talk will be at 5: 30, you are welcome to attend school any time from 5: 15. |
| Birchwood C of E Primary School Gorse Covert Primary School Christ Church C of E Primary School Beamont Primary School Callands Community Primary School Dallam Community Primary School Oakwood Primary School St Bridget’s Catholic Primary School St Lewis’ Catholic Primary School St Margaret’s C of E Primary School St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School Woolston Community Primary School |
Locking Stumps Community Primary School Cinnamon Brow C of E Primary School Brook Acre Community Primary School Bruche Primary School Croft Primary School Meadowside Primary School St Andrew’s C of E Primary School St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School St Mary’s C of E Primary School St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School Warrington St Ann’s C of E Primary School |
FAQ: Where can I find the latest information regarding the first few days of term?
FAQ: Will students be able to use ParentPay during the September transition days?
Yes, they will.
FAQ: what will happen during the September transition days?
September Transition Days
The first two days of our school term will be dedicated to ensuring that our year 7 students feel welcomed and excited about their new start. They will be the only year group in school to give them some time to adjust and familiarise themselves with the new environment.
The two days will include activities that are centred on our school values: kindness, aspiration and knowledge. This will include interactive STEM workshops, oracy workshops and a visiting theatre production.
Students are not required to wear uniform- they should wear clothes that they find comfortable to move around in.
Students are welcome to bring in packed lunches but there will also be hot food available to purchase on both days. We do encourage all students to bring in a water bottle.
If you have any queries about the September transition days, please complete this form and we will get back to you:
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Thursday 1st September 10:00am to 15:00pm |
Friday 2nd September 10:00am to 14: 30pm |
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10:00- Students should arrive via main reception. Students will head straight into the main hall for their welcome assembly. |
10:00- Students should arrive via main reception. Students will walk straight to the main yard and line up in their forms. |
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10: 15 to 12: 30
Session 1.
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10:00 to 12:00
Session 3. |
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12: 30 to 13:00
Lunch. |
12: 00 to 12: 30
Lunch |
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13: 00 to 15:00
Session 2. |
12: 30 to 14: 30
Travelling theatre production. |
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15:00
Students to leave school via main reception. |
14: 30
Students to leave school via main reception. |
FAQ: When are the transition days?
| Tuesday 5th July 2022 | Wednesday 6th July 2022 |
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8.45am – Arrival 8.50-9.15 – SLT Welcome Assembly |
8.45am – Arrival 8.50-9.15 – Form time |
| 9.15-10.45 – Session 1 | 9.15-10.45 – Session 3 |
| 10.45-11.00 – Break | 10.45-11.00 – Break |
| 11.00-12.30 – Session 2 | 11.00-12.30 – Session 4 |
| 12.30-1.15 – Lunch | 12.30-1.15 – Lunch |
| 1.15-2.45 – Form time activities and tour of school. | 1.15-2.45 – House Assembly/Q&A with transition ambassadors in form rooms. |
Students are required to wear PE kit for both days.
Students will require £2.50 for lunch each day.
Parent Information Evening- Wednesday 6th July- 4: 30pm
FAQ: What are the timings for the school day?
08:50 – 09:15 Form time
09:15 – 10:15 Period 1
10:15 – 11:30 Break time
11:30 – 11:25 Period 2
11:25 – 12:25 Period 3
12:25 – 13:05 Lunch time
13: 05 – 14:00 Period 4
14:00 – 15:00 Period 5
FAQ: What do I need to know about my child’s new uniform?
Please click here to see all of the key information regarding the uniform at Birchwood.
FAQ: Who do I speak to about any targeted support that my child needs?
Please complete this form, and we will make sure that the best person gets back to you.
FAQ: Who do I speak to about any friendship issues that I am concerned about?
Please note that all students are asked about this as part of the transition programme and we do use this information, as much as possible, to inform form and class lists.
If you have further concerns about this, please complete this form and we will make sure that the best person gets back to you.
FAQ: what are the details for the parent information evening?
Parent Information Evening
Wednesday 6th July
What can we expect?
We are looking forward to meeting you. There will be a 30-minute welcome talk which include some key information around:
• Behaviour systems
• Enrichment opportunities
• Curriculum outline
After the talk, there will be the opportunity to:
• Speak to Heads of Houses and our pastoral team
• Speak to our SEND department
• Purchase uniform
• Ask any questions that you may have
To ensure that everyone gets the chance to listen to the welcome talk and get the information that they need, we have organised two sessions. To help to make this as clear as possible, we have assigned different time slots to different primary schools.
If you foresee any issues with these timings, please contact Ms Jones: njones@birchwoodhigh.org
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The first talk will be at 4: 30, you are welcome to attend school any time from 4: 15. |
The second talk will be at 5: 30, you are welcome to attend school any time from 5: 15. |
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Birchwood C of E Primary School |
Locking Stumps Community Primary School Cinnamon Brow C of E Primary School Brook Acre Community Primary School Bruche Primary School Croft Primary School Meadowside Primary School St Andrew’s C of E Primary School St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School St Mary’s C of E Primary School St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School Warrington St Ann’s C of E Primary School |
FAQ: Where can I give feedback about the transition days?
We really welcome any feedback that you can give us about your experience- we will always endeavour to take on suggestions to ensure that we are offering the very best for our prospective students.
Please complete this form, for anything that went well or any suggestions for improvement.
FAQ: Where can I find a copy of the student handbook?
You can find the student handbook here.
If you have a more specific question or query or an issue that falls outside of the FAQs, please fill in this form (on average, this takes 2 minutes to complete) so that we can make sure your enquiry is directed to the person in school who will be best placed to get back to you to discuss your query in more detail.
We are looking forward to working with you and your child during this exciting period.
