Transition from Year 6 to St. Matthew’s
At St. Matthew’s, we believe that ensuring a smooth transition from Year 6 to Year 7 is essential for both pupils and their families. Starting a new school is an exciting yet sometimes challenging experience, and we are committed to making this process as seamless as possible. To support this, we collaborate closely with our partner primary schools, ensuring that each pupil is well-prepared and confident for their journey at St. Matthew’s.
To ensure you receive all important communications and event information about your child’s transition, please confirm your child’s place by emailing intake2025@smrchs.com. It’s important that you inform us whether you are accepting or declining the offer.
We provide lots of resources for pupils and their parents to help them prepare for transitioning to secondary school. Please see the downloads section below for more information.
Plus, to help families with uniform costs, all new Year 7 students will receive:
- A free blazer and tie
- A £35 gift voucher towards additional uniform purchases
See our ‘Uniform Support’ download on how to apply.
Transition Roadmap
Our Transition Roadmap provides an overview of your child’s journey from Year 6 to September when they start Year 7 at St Matthew’s.
Key Transition Activities
- Transition Meetings:
- Date: WC 9th June 2025. 9:30am – 12pm.
- The date will be dependent on your child’s primary school. An email of the exact date to attend will have been emailed to you.
- Transition Day:
- Date: Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July 2025. Students should attend on both dates. 8:25am – 2:45pm.
- Pupils will experience life at St. Matthew’s, including attending lessons, meeting their form tutor, making new friends, and exploring the high school environment. More details will follow via email.
- Transition Evening: Thursday 26th June 2025. 4:15pm arrival for 4:30pm start.
- Additional Support for Individual Needs:
- Pupils with specific needs will be offered tailored activities, which may include:
- Extra visits to St. Matthew’s
- Individual meetings with parents/carers and relevant professionals (e.g., SENDCo and primary school staff)
- Pupils with specific needs will be offered tailored activities, which may include:
Preparation Activities
Starting in May 2024, pupils will receive tasks to complete in preparation for September. Submitting these activities will help them earn the SMRCHS Learner Bronze Award.
Contact Information
Our dedicated Transition Team is here to help. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
- Email: contact@smrchs.com
- Phone: 0161 681 6178
- Speak directly with Mrs. Walsh (Assistant Headteacher / SEND)
- Mrs O’Leary (Transition Lead)
We look forward to welcoming your child to St. Matthew’s!
