Information for Year 6 Students
Our aims
- To reassure Year 6 students about their transition to Sidmouth College and to prepare them for College life
- To support parents and provide them with all the information they need throughout the transition process
- To gather relevant information from primary schools about each student joining Sidmouth College in September.
Transition into Year 7
2021 Applications
Applications will open on 1st September 2020, all applications are made through Devon County Admissions website.
Applications will open on 1st September 2020, all applications are made through Devon County Admissions website.
Transition Programme 2021
To help you to understand how we prepare to welcome your son/daughter we have provided an overview to help you to know what to expect and when;
National Offer Day: (TBC) March 2021
You will receive an email from your local authority with the offer of a place for your child(ren) or alternatively you can check online yourself within the application portal.
You can accept your child’s place online via the Citizen Portal.
If you wish to decline your place you must do this in writing to your Local Authority, please also email.
If you applied for a place on paper, then your Local Authority are aiming for you to receive your confirmation letter on this date.
Commencing March 2021
Welcome letter and information pack from Sidmouth College
We send letters to all parents of year 6 children who have been offered places at Sidmouth College for September.
You will receive the following;
March - May 2021
Transition Team meetings with primary schools
The Transition team at Sidmouth College will be meeting with primary schools to discuss all students who will be joining Sidmouth College that September. During this time we will send home ‘about me’ tasks to be shared with Sidmouth College staff. Students will also have the opportunity to discuss friendship groups. We suggest parents discuss this with their son/daughter to encourage positive choices.
We aim to accommodate one friend pairing. Siblings we will make every effort to ensure they are placed in the same house group. We always try to accommodate requests but due to other factors this isn’t always possible and will only apply to tutor groups and not teaching groups.
Parent/student social – Date TBC May 2021 - 10.30-12.30
Social opportunity for parents new to the College, parents of those children that may find transition a challenge and an opportunity for students from out of catchment to meet and mingle.
Fun team building games and workshops for students with tea and cakes for the parents. An informal opportunity to chat about uniform, FSM and catering, discuss any concerns you might have and meet key members of staff. Also opportunities to meet the Sidmouth College association (SCA) and see how you might like to get involved.
June 2021
Invitation to Transition Evening and Days
A letter will be sent to all parents who have accepted a place for their child at Sidmouth College inviting them to our Transition Evening and providing information about Transition Days.
This will also include other crucial information that will be required such as:
This letter will also let you know which House and Tutor Group your child has been placed in for September.
Transport information
School transport
www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/school-and-college-transport
Free school meals application
www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/school-meals
Uniform
www.honitonsportsshop.com/school-wear and https://www.thomasmooretoymaster.com/product-category/collections/sidmouth-community-college/
End of June (TBC) 2021
Additional transition day
Sidmouth College aims to give every student a positive transition experience so they look forward to their start with us in September 2021. This additional transition day will be aimed at students who may find the transition process more challenging than others. We will discuss with primary schools which students may benefit from this additional day and contact parents/carers separately if we feel there is a need for their child to attend.
Date TBC - June 2021
Transition evening 6pm-7pm
Important information for parents and students to have the opportunity to find out more about life at Sidmouth College and meet Heads of House and the senior leadership team. This is a very important event which all parents should attend The event will provide you with detailed information about Sidmouth College and also an opportunity to ask any questions you have to the Principal directly.
End of June 2021
Transition days 8.50-3.10pm
We will invite your son/daughter to our transition days at Sidmouth College to be held At the end of June from 8.50am to 3:10pm. We will also write to your child’s primary school to inform them of the transition days. Students should come to the hall to register on the first day.
The transition days are designed to provide your child with a flavour of what Sidmouth College life is about; our routines, systems, culture and so on. Please make sure that your child is in their current full school uniform. We hope that students will benefit from the transition days as they will provide them with opportunities to ask any questions and address any queries they may have about this exciting next chapter of their lives.
September 2021 - Date TBC
First day of term
This is the first day of the new academic year.
Students should bring their PE kit with them in anticipation of their new timetable which will be issued to them at the start of the day.
Links:
www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/term-dates.html
www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/catering.html
www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/our-people.html
We have a series of episodes with information you may wish to watch with your son or daughter to help with their preparations for transition. Links to the episodes can be found here...
Click here for transition videos & resources
To help you to understand how we prepare to welcome your son/daughter we have provided an overview to help you to know what to expect and when;
National Offer Day: (TBC) March 2021
You will receive an email from your local authority with the offer of a place for your child(ren) or alternatively you can check online yourself within the application portal.
You can accept your child’s place online via the Citizen Portal.
If you wish to decline your place you must do this in writing to your Local Authority, please also email.
If you applied for a place on paper, then your Local Authority are aiming for you to receive your confirmation letter on this date.
Commencing March 2021
Welcome letter and information pack from Sidmouth College
We send letters to all parents of year 6 children who have been offered places at Sidmouth College for September.
You will receive the following;
- Welcome letter
- Green admission form (to be returned to the College by end of March)
- Family Handbook – please take time to read this information with your child to help them with the transition to secondary School.
March - May 2021
Transition Team meetings with primary schools
The Transition team at Sidmouth College will be meeting with primary schools to discuss all students who will be joining Sidmouth College that September. During this time we will send home ‘about me’ tasks to be shared with Sidmouth College staff. Students will also have the opportunity to discuss friendship groups. We suggest parents discuss this with their son/daughter to encourage positive choices.
We aim to accommodate one friend pairing. Siblings we will make every effort to ensure they are placed in the same house group. We always try to accommodate requests but due to other factors this isn’t always possible and will only apply to tutor groups and not teaching groups.
Parent/student social – Date TBC May 2021 - 10.30-12.30
Social opportunity for parents new to the College, parents of those children that may find transition a challenge and an opportunity for students from out of catchment to meet and mingle.
Fun team building games and workshops for students with tea and cakes for the parents. An informal opportunity to chat about uniform, FSM and catering, discuss any concerns you might have and meet key members of staff. Also opportunities to meet the Sidmouth College association (SCA) and see how you might like to get involved.
June 2021
Invitation to Transition Evening and Days
A letter will be sent to all parents who have accepted a place for their child at Sidmouth College inviting them to our Transition Evening and providing information about Transition Days.
This will also include other crucial information that will be required such as:
- Free School Meals Application
- Uniform Policy and Ordering Process
This letter will also let you know which House and Tutor Group your child has been placed in for September.
Transport information
School transport
www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/school-and-college-transport
Free school meals application
www.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/school-information/school-meals
Uniform
www.honitonsportsshop.com/school-wear and https://www.thomasmooretoymaster.com/product-category/collections/sidmouth-community-college/
End of June (TBC) 2021
Additional transition day
Sidmouth College aims to give every student a positive transition experience so they look forward to their start with us in September 2021. This additional transition day will be aimed at students who may find the transition process more challenging than others. We will discuss with primary schools which students may benefit from this additional day and contact parents/carers separately if we feel there is a need for their child to attend.
Date TBC - June 2021
Transition evening 6pm-7pm
Important information for parents and students to have the opportunity to find out more about life at Sidmouth College and meet Heads of House and the senior leadership team. This is a very important event which all parents should attend The event will provide you with detailed information about Sidmouth College and also an opportunity to ask any questions you have to the Principal directly.
End of June 2021
Transition days 8.50-3.10pm
We will invite your son/daughter to our transition days at Sidmouth College to be held At the end of June from 8.50am to 3:10pm. We will also write to your child’s primary school to inform them of the transition days. Students should come to the hall to register on the first day.
The transition days are designed to provide your child with a flavour of what Sidmouth College life is about; our routines, systems, culture and so on. Please make sure that your child is in their current full school uniform. We hope that students will benefit from the transition days as they will provide them with opportunities to ask any questions and address any queries they may have about this exciting next chapter of their lives.
September 2021 - Date TBC
First day of term
This is the first day of the new academic year.
Students should bring their PE kit with them in anticipation of their new timetable which will be issued to them at the start of the day.
Links:
www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/term-dates.html
www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/catering.html
www.sidmouthcollege.devon.sch.uk/our-people.html
We have a series of episodes with information you may wish to watch with your son or daughter to help with their preparations for transition. Links to the episodes can be found here...
Click here for transition videos & resources
