Year 6 to 7 Transition

Welcome to Year 7 at St Aidan’s!

We are delighted to welcome our new Year 7 pupils and their families to the St Aidan’s community. This page will guide you through key dates and events that form our transition programme, helping pupils feel confident and excited about joining us in September.

Families will receive important information via email during the week commencing 2nd March 2026 from arbor.noreply@staidans.co.uk. Please check your junk or spam folder to ensure you do not miss this message.

Our full Transition calendar will be shared during the ‘Stepping into Year 7: Online Information Evening’ on the 14th April 2026 and will be shared on here shortly afterwards.

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Key Transition Dates

• Tuesday 14th April 2026 – Stepping into Year 7: Online Information Evening

• May–June 2026 – Primary School Visits for selected pupils

• Tuesday 30th June 2026 (am) – Half Day Induction for selected pupils

• Thursday 2nd July 2026 (am) – Half Day Induction for selected pupils

• Saturday 4th July 2026 – Family Fest Day

• Tuesday 7th July 2026 – Full Day Induction for all pupils

• Thursday 9th July 2026 – Parent/Carer Information Evening

• Tuesday 8th September 2026 – First Day of School (Year 7 and Year 12 only)

Between 29th June and 10th July, we also plan to host a variety of after‑school activities and opportunities for families to meet members of the St Aidan’s team.

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We are very much looking forward to meeting your child and getting to know them as they begin their journey with us at St Aidan’s. It is a privilege to welcome them into our school family, and we cannot wait to see all they will bring to our community.

A Message from Ms Reynard (Head of Year 7)

To our new Year 7,

We are so excited that you will soon be joining us in Year 7! Starting a new school is a big adventure, and we want you to know that you’re coming to a place where you will be supported, encouraged, and cared for every single day.

At our school, we learn and grow together, following our Church foundation and the example of St Aidan. This means we aim to be the very best we can be. We are kind, curious, hardworking, and always ready to help one another. We want every student to flourish, and we will do everything we can to make sure you feel safe, happy, and ready to shine.

As you settle in, you’ll have so many chances to discover new subjects, make new friends, and try new things. You’ll learn how to be confident and courageous, someone who can look at a difficult moment and see an opportunity. You’ll also learn how the choices you make can spread kindness, respect, and positivity throughout our school.

Our Christian vision guides us as we walk together, making sure everyone can experience life in all its fullness. You are an important part of our school family and we can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you will bring to our community.

We are really looking forward to meeting you. Get ready for new adventures, new learning, and lots of fun.

Welcome to Year 7 at St Aidan’s, I can’t wait to meet you.

Ms Reynard

Head of Year 7