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School Day: 8:40 - 15:10

Diary Dates - This Week 

 

Future Dates

Thu 21 Sep - Individual Photos

Thu 28 Sep - Harvest Festival

     9:00 KS1, EYFS

     9:30 KS2

Mon 2 Oct - Wed 4 Oct - Robinwood Residential

Wed 11 Oct - Lions Football Competition

Wed 18 Oct - Dolphins Football Competition

Fri 27 Oct - School Closes

Mon 6 Nov - School Opens

 

 

 

NOTICES 

If your child leaves school unsupervised, please ensure you complete this form.

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If your child is due to start secondary school in 2022, applications are open until 31st October 2022. Further information can be found here.

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 If your child is due to start Primary school in 2023, please see attached letter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transition to Year 7

Year 6 is a very important time for the children and one of our aims at Kirk Smeaton C of E Primary School is to prepare them for the next stage in their school career. The move from Year 6 to Year 7 can be daunting but also very exciting and we work alongside the local secondary schools to make this transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.

The main secondary schools that we feed to are:

-Campsmount Academy

-Brayton Academy

- Snaith High School

 

Kirk Smeaton C of E School is based in North Yorkshire therefore our main feeder school is Brayton Academy.  Some children decide to attend Campsmount Academy, this is classed as a South Yorkshire school and is a five minute drive from Kirk Smeaton.
The process starts at the beginning of Year 6 when the schools visit the children to explain the types of changes they can expect and all the opportunities that will be on offer.

The Year 6 teachers liaise closely with schools to create a profile of assessment data and transition needs for each child. Each send a representative member of staff to meet the children and discuss with them what their new school will be like.
During the summer term, High schools usually inform us or the parent of the transitional sessions offered.  This could be transition days where they meet their form tutors and take part in lessons or early transition where children start school for a number of weeks before September.

We have close links with some of the private settings too, Wakefield School Foundation and Ackworth School.


How do I apply?

When your child begins Year 6, you will automatically be sent a letter with information of how to apply for the school of your choice.  If you are considering private education, you will need to contact the school directly.


Children with Special Educational Needs

If your child has special educational needs we strongly urge parents to consider secondary school transition when your child is in Year 5. It is encouraged that parents visit the school earlier than normal and meet with the special needs coordinator if possible. Staff at Kirk Smeaton  C of E School will offer support to parents and it is part of the review of the child's EHCP or target plan.