Transition
Year 6 transition
Transition timeline: key dates
|
Date |
Activity |
|---|---|
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24th September 2026 |
The transition journey starts – Open Evenings and discussions about choosing a secondary school. |
|
20th October 2026 |
Open Morning |
|
21st & 22nd October 2026 |
Invitation to lunch for year 6 parents |
|
22nd October 2026 |
Primary School Insight Day |
|
31st October 2026 |
Deadline for parents to select a secondary school |
|
1st March 2027 |
National Offer Day – parents receive their school placements. |
|
15th March 2027 |
Deadline for parents to confirm their school offer. |
|
W/B 22nd March 2027 |
Online Welcome Event |
|
13th May 2027 |
Pizza and quiz afternoon |
|
May - June 2027 |
Oakbank school visits primary schools to get to know students and support their transition. |
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23rd June 2027 |
Induction Day at Oakbank – students experience their new school environment, followed by a parent information evening (in person at Oakbank School) |
|
August 2027 |
Key information for families – preparing for September. |
|
September 2027 |
Welcome to Oakbank School and a two-week induction for students, "What it's like to be an Oakbank School student!" |