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Primary Transition
The transition from primary to secondary education is a very exciting time but can be a bit challenging for some students. At Tring School we try to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.
We have an excellent working relationship with all the primary schools in the area and an outstanding transition programme involving both students and parents. We work hard to ensure that we start the process of getting to know your sons and daughters before they join us in September and our transition programme continues well into Year 7.
Year 6
September
- Open Evening for prospective parents and students to tour the school, meet the students and staff and hear a talk from the Headteacher, Mrs Ambrose. Open Morning for prospective parents and students (appointment only).
- Online Applications open. You can apply for your child to come to Tring School through the Herts website www.hertsdirect.org/admissions.
March
- You will find out if your application has been successful. We speak to local primary schools about your child so we know how best to support them on transition to Tring School.
April
- Documentation sent to parents of students starting at Tring School in September.
June
- Our Year 7 Buddies visit the Primary Schools to give a short presentation and answer any questions students may have. Students coming in small groups or on their own will be invited into Tring School for a similar session with the Buddies.
July
- Your child will meet their Form Tutor and Head of House and hear what Tring School is like from our current Head Students.
- During the Induction Day they will have an assembly, a tour of the school as well as taking part in activities that will help them get to know the other students in their class.
Year 7
There are many differences between primary and secondary school, and it is a good idea to find out as much information about the normal school day before they start.
For example:
- Students to be through the school gates before 8.30am.
- The school day begins at 8.35am in the form room.
- On their first day of school Year 7 students should go straight to the Desborough Hall.
- If they are getting the bus to and from school – check with the bus company for details of bus pickup and drop off points. At the end of each day, students wait by the bus stop (near Solomon the Stag) for their bus.
- If you have any queries you can contact the school via email tringschool@tringschool.org
- If you have any concerns or questions, talk to your child’s Form Tutor or Head of House.
Help your child to be prepared before they start in September
- Make sure they have the correct uniform & PE kit
- Have they got all their equipment – pens, pencils, glue, scissors, ruler, calculator etc? All items are available from the stationery shop in the LRC.
- Have you made arrangements for lunch - school dinners/packed lunch?
Progress Reports & Parents' Evening
- There will be three progress reports each year.
- Parents' Evening is an opportunity for parents to meet their child’s subject teachers to review their progress and talk through any concerns they may have. Bookings are made through our electronic booking system and details of how to access this will be sent out to you well in advance. The evening is held in the Desborough Hall and the adjoining classrooms or may be held virtually.