Yr6 Transition

Headteacher's welcome to our new Year 7

Dear Parents / carers

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you and your child to Corpus Christi Catholic High School. Choosing your child’s school is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.  

The move from primary school to secondary is a transition which can bring uncertainty at the best of times. At Corpus Christi, we pride ourselves on the care and attention that we provide for our learners, particularly those joining us in Year 7. Transition is a nerve-racking time, for both learners and parents. We understand that starting secondary school can be very exciting yet, a little daunting experience for many pupils. At Corpus Christi, we work tirelessly to provide a smooth transition, with an outstanding provision, within our Year 7 Curriculum and Pastoral Teams.

We are a fully inclusive school, in which our motto, "Together we are the Body of Christ," serves as a constant reminder to all to see the human face of God in everyone, and to respond appropriately. As a result of this, our school is a happy, welcoming, safe and orderly environment where real and lasting growth: spiritual, moral, physical, emotional, social and academic takes place, and where all pupils learn to be proud of who they are so that they can be ready to take their rightful place in the world.

Our Transition Team, including Mrs Wilson (Head of Year 7), oversees the smooth transition of learners from primary to secondary school on an annual basis. Part of our role in the transition, is to ensure everything is as smooth and manageable as possible. As a result of feedback received and pupil and parent voice, we continually adapt our transition process to ensure learners arrive at Corpus Christi physically, mentally and emotionally prepared for this next exciting phase of education. We are very aware of the busy nature of Year 6 and have therefore measured our approach to ensure that information is delivered with clarity at a time when everyone has the capacity to digest and focus. 

During the summer term we gain information from every primary school to learn more about your son/daughter. This close collaboration with our partner primaries also enables us to fully understand your child’s progress, abilities, interests and friendship groups.  Whilst we understand you may have comments regarding any one of these matters, often particularly with friendship groups, rest assured we will be able to harvest this information from your child’s Year 6 teacher. 

Therefore, a steady stream of communication will follow to enable everyone to feel supported and plan appropriately for the fabulous journey ahead. As always, do not feel you have to wait; if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at Corpus Christi where we would be delighted to assist.

Our transition planning process is well established and promotes a smooth and productive start to secondary school. We ask that you place your trust in this system which will be our sole source of information to guide our decision making for allocation of tutor groups.

We look forward to meeting you and your child soon.

Yours faithfully,

Patrick Brunnock

Mrs S Wilson - Head of Year 7

Welcome to Corpus Christi Catholic High School. I wish you every success as you navigate through this five-year journey at our wonderful school. My name is Mrs Wilson, and I will be your Head of Year whilst you are in Year 7. I will be here to support and guide you as best as possible, especially in the first few weeks as you transition from Primary to Secondary school.  

There will of course be challenges, such as getting used to a more independent way of working, but if you do your very best and be attentive, compassionate and truthful in everything you do, then you will succeed. I look forward to seeing you all in September, ready to start this exciting journey with you. Good luck!

A reminder to all parents to complete the Pupil Registration Form below to enable you to be able to receive correspondence from the school:

PUPIL REGISTRATION FORM

Year 6 Transition 2025

Music Induction Day - for ALL Yr6 pupils

· Monday 23rd June 2025

· Pupils to arrive at school for 9.15am- end at 2.30pm – Primaries to provide ‘Grab Bags’ or pupils to bring their own packed lunch.

· Evening – pupils to arrive for 5.00pm – Parents performance to start at 5.30pm. 

A representative from YC Sports will be there from 5pm with samples of items of uniform.

Transition week Visits to CCHS (taster day)

Monday 30th June 2025 - Holy Family and St. Josephs

Tuesday 1st July 2025 – St Philip Evans

Wednesday 2nd July 2025 – St. Peters

Thursday 3rd July 2025 – St Bernadettes and Christ the King

Friday 4th July 2025 – All Non-feeder pupils

· Pupils to arrive at CCHS for 9.30am – collected at 2.30pm

· Primaries to provide ‘Grab bags’ for lunch or pupils to bring their own packed lunch