Welcome to our Year 6 to 7 Transition Hub for students starting in September 2026

The move from primary to secondary school is an exciting time for both students and families. At Harper Green, we work hard to make this transition as smooth and positive as possible, so students feel confident, supported and ready for the next stage of their journey.

To support you during the transition from primary to secondary school, we’ve included key information below, including:

Key Transition Dates
Parent & Student Handbook
Other Useful Information
Transition Checklist
The Harper Green Transition Pathway

We hope you find this page helpful as you prepare for September. If you have any further questions, please email year6transition@harpergreen.net.

Don’t forget to follow us on social media for regular updates and the latest news at www.facebook.com/harpergreen.

Key Dates For Your Diary

Year 6 Primary Visits (March - July 2026)

Mr Thomson, Assistant Headteacher and Director of Key Stage 3, and the Harper Green Transition Team will be visiting our partner primary schools to meet our new Year 7 students ahead of September.

Parents/Carers Transition Evening (Tuesday, 30th June 2026)

This evening provides parents and carers with the opportunity to learn more about life at Harper Green School and what to expect when their child starts in Year 7. You’ll hear from key members of staff, receive important information about the transition process and have the chance to ask any questions to help support your child’s move to secondary school.

Student Transition Day (Wednesday, 1st July 2026)

Year 6 students who have accepted a place at Harper Green School will spend the day in school, meeting some of our teachers and students and getting a feel for life at Harper Green. Transition Day usually takes place on the same date across local high schools, so parents do not need to inform their child’s primary school that they will be absent. Students should attend in their current primary school uniform.

First Day of School (Wednesday, 2nd September 2026)

We look forward to welcoming your child as they begin their journey at Harper Green School..

Parent Handbook and Student Transition Guide

We understand that the move to secondary school can be an exciting, and sometimes worrying, time for parents, carers and children. To support you and your child through this important step, we are currently preparing a Parent Handbook and a Student Transition Guide, both designed to make the transition as smooth and reassuring as possible.

The Parent Handbook is being finalised and will be available to download in the coming weeks. The Student Transition Guide will be shared at the Transition Evening and made available shortly afterwards. Once released, we encourage families to take some time to read through the information together to help students feel confident and prepared for September. We’ll keep you updated and share links as soon as each resource is ready.

Other Useful Information

Transition Checklist

To help you prepare for the move to secondary school, we have created a checklist. Tick off each item as you complete it.

Hear From Our Current Year 7 Students...

Year 7 Student - All Saints Primary School

Hi, I joined Harper Green from All Saints primary School, and I am in form 7G and House Austin. On my first day, I was really nervous, but my brother and my friends helped me as I got to spend time with them at break and lunch time. Even though, I was very nervous, I was also excited at the same time to start at a new school.

My form teacher is really nice and if I ever need any help, I can always ask her. She is also able to speak the same language as me which helps a lot as I am able to say what I am struggling with. I have also been able to make lots of new friends by working together in lesson but also spending time with them at lunch and break. I still have my best friend from Primary school with me too.

I like to do my homework at night and my brother helps me with this. I also like to get all my books and equipment ready in the morning before school so that I am ready for the day. My favourite lesson is PE. I like PE because I like sports such as cricket, football, basketball and athletics. My other favourite lesson is History because the teacher is very nice and supportive and I have been able to learn lots of new things.

My greatest achievement is being in the top 10 students in Year 7 for positive referrals. I now feel part of the Harper Green family because the teachers have supported me with all my learning and have given me lots of rewards for my hard work.

Year 7 Students - Cherry Tree Primary School

Hi, I joined Harper Green from Cherry Tree primary School and I am in form 7Q and House Mandela.

I wanted to write to let you know about my first year at Harper Green School. I thought I would let you know about all the things that helped me settle in at secondary school.

On my first day, I wasn’t nervous because I was in form time with my friends. I am still friends with a lot of my friends from Primary school, but I now have even more friends as I have met other students from different Primary schools. At Primary school I was taught in one classroom, so I had to learn how to get from one lesson to the next as quick as possible. Some of the older students helped me and told me how to get to my lessons. I also asked any teacher I saw for help. The teachers are very helpful in lesson, you are allowed to ask questions at any point in the lesson if you are struggling and the teacher will always help. I keep my equipment organised and always make sure that I’ve got it ready the night before.

My favourite lesson is Science, we learn topics which we did at Primary school but in more detail and do lots more practical lessons and experiments. My greatest achievement is that I have become a more confident person.

Year 7 Students - St. James' CE Primary School

Hi, I joined Harper Green from St. James’ CE primary School, and I am in form 7E and House Mandela.

On my first day, I was nervous, but my friends helped me settle in as they were always with me to support me. At first, I was with my friends from my Primary School, but I have also made some new friends with people I sat next to in lessons. Harper Green is much bigger than my Primary School but after 1 or 2 weeks of walking around the school to my lessons and with help from my teachers I now know my way around the whole school and can find my way easily. My form tutor helps us by telling us all the important information for that week such as, Assemblies, House competitions and activities. You can get support from the Year team but I have found all the teachers helpful.

I make time for my homework by being organised and I always check that I have all the equipment that I will need for that day before leaving for school. My favourite lesson is Drama. Since starting I have been able to take part in lots of activities and different lessons which I didn’t do a Primary School. My greatest achievement is that because of my good behaviour I have been invited on different trips which have been really fun. I have made lots of new friends that help and met teachers that care and teach us everything we need for our exams.

Harper Green Transition Pathway

At Harper Green School, we understand that the transition to secondary school can be a big step for both students and their families. To ensure all our students feel supported during their transition process, we have developed a Transition Pathway which will provide our future students with lots of opportunities to experience lessons at Harper Green, see our school site and get to meet our staff.

Through our Transition Pathway and the opportunities it provides, we hope to make the transition process as seamless as possible both academically and pastorally.

Transition Activities and Taster lessons

Throughout Years 4, 5 and 6 we offer the opportunity for our subject specialist staff to teach their subject to our local Primary Schools. The taster lessons provides students with the opportunity to take part in secondary school lessons and experience being taught in our Science Laboratories , Art Studios, Technology workshops, Dance studio and Sports Hall.

Please download the Harper Green Transition Pathway below.