Transition
CGA provides as much support as possible before a new student starts in Year 7 to help them feel more confident, less anxious and better equipped to cope with the changes associated with moving to secondary school:
at a meeting with the student and their family a Home/School Agreement is signed and the family receive a New Families Handbook which gives detailed information about us.
New students can use our Taster Day and Transition resources online, as well as experience a Taster Day before they start in September. These activities develop teamwork and leadership, as well as provide opportunities for developing social skills.
New students and their parents are welcomed to CGA at New Families Evening - an opportunity for students and their families to find out more, meet form tutors, senior staff and learning mentors and become more familiar with our procedures.
New Families Handbook
New Students’ Booklet
Helpful transition resources:
Be Awesome Go Big
CLICK here for ‘Be Awesome Go Big’ - big ideas created to help Year 6 pupils on their way to secondary school. The lessons are based on the books You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed and Go Big by Matthew Burton.
BBC Bitesize: Starting Secondary School
CLICK here for help with everything students and parents need when making the move to secondary school.
Parentkind - Transition Top Tips
CLICK here to be Secondary School Ready with Parentkind’s top tips to help you and your child.
YoungMinds
Going through change can be scary or challenging, but sometimes it's just the small things, like showing interest in your child's hobbies, that can make a difference.
CLICK here for YoungMinds ten ways for parents to help children cope with change
CLICK below to watch YoungMinds webinar about how parents can support their child through the change from primary to secondary school.
Anna Freud
National Centre for Children and Families
CLICK PICTURE for a helpful guide providing some tips on supporting children and young people through the transition period to secondary school.
