Dear Parent/Carer,

 

The English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College is delighted to welcome your child as a Year 7 student, from September 2024.

 

We are excited that you and your child have chosen to be part of our school community. Together we strive to ensure high standards of academic success as well as creating opportunities for them to flourish emotionally, socially and spiritually.

 

We recommend you familiarise yourself with our school website https://ems.bhcet.org.uk/ where you will find extensive information including information regarding school uniform and term dates.  The start of term for academic year 2024/25 is Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at 8.45am.  

We have enclosed a Data Collection Form, various Consent Forms, Individual Healthcare Plan, SEN information form, Summer School Registration Form, Free School Meal and School Transport application forms.  We would be grateful if you could complete all relevant forms and return them in the enclosed envelope by Friday 24th May.  The data collection form and consent forms are compulsory, all other forms are only required if relevant to you and your child’s circumstances.

 

Our extensive Transition Programme includes working with you and You child’s Primary School so that the move to Secondary School is smooth.  There are some important dates for your diary so that you are fully informed of transition activities and key requirements.

 

Transition Uniform Events

  • Monday 20th May: (Sacred Heart, St. Joseph’s, St. John Vianney, St Cuthbert’s, St. Teresa’s and St. Bega’s Primary Schools) – 4pm-6pm
  • Tuesday 21st May (All other primary schools) – 4pm-6pm

These sessions are an opportunity for those who need help ordering online or have questions about sizing.  Due to the volume of people expected at the uniform events, please can we request where possible you attend the evening based on your child’s current primary school as detailed above.

Uniform can be ordered online at www.trutex.com.  Please register using the schools LEA code: LEA01006SC.  The site is secure, and orders can be placed quickly and safely, direct with Trutex. Alternatively, you can order from Trutex direct by phone, 01200 421206.We recommend that you place your uniform order by 1st August 2024 to ensure delivery in time for the beginning of the school year.  Whilst every effort will be made to satisfy all orders, Trutex cannot guarantee deliver for orders placed after this date.

Thursday 11th July, 4.30-6.00pm - Year 6 Parent’s Evening
This is an opportunity to learn about what to expect when your child joins The English Martyrs Catholic School community, meet their tutor and other school staff and collect further information.  There will also be staff on hand to support you in accessing the My Child at School (MCAS) App. 

Monday 15th – Thursday 18th July - Transition Week
Year 6 students have 4 days at English Martyrs and have a programme of lessons and activities to prepare them for Year 7.  Students should arrive at school between 8.30-8.40am. The school day begins at 8.45am and ends at 3.15pm. Staff will be at the gates to greet students.  Students should wear their Primary School Uniform during their transition week.  Students can bring a packed lunch or can have a free school lunch (we do not allow any food that contains nuts, as we have some students who are highly allergic).

Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th July, 9.00am-2.00pm - Transition Summer School
The Summer School has been designed to build relationships with staff and peers, and will offer a variety of fun workshops for your child to be involved in. The Summer School is optional, places are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.  If you would like your child to attend, please complete the enclosed registration form and return to the school by Friday 24th May.  For further information please email summerschool@ems.bhect.org.uk.

If your child has any additional or SEND needs, please ensure you provide further information on the enclosed SEND form.  We have an enhanced Transition offer in June and there will be opportunities for you to meet with our SEND and Student Support Team.  If you wish to contact our SENCO Mrs White, her email address is awhite@ems.bhcet.org.uk.

We look forward to meeting «Forename» during our transition events.  If you have any concerns or queries regarding transition, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Hutchinson, Pastoral Leader at the school or via email transition@ems.bhcet.org.uk if you have any further questions.

 

Yours faithfully

 

Mrs S Crawshaw

Headteacher