Year 6 Transition
Welcome to Minsthorpe!
Hello! I am very pleased to welcome you to the Minsthorpe Community College Transition and Transfer pages.
I am Mrs Drysdale and I liaise closely with our primary feeder schools to ensure all children receive a smooth transition experience in preparation for starting with us as Year 7 students in September.
Mrs Drysdale
Associate Assistant Principal (Transition and Enrichment)
Transition Year
The jump up from Primary to Secondary School is an exciting time for children as well as their parents and families, and the staff here at Minsthorpe Community College provide a full programme of activities and experiences designed to make the process as comfortable and easy as possible.
The transition programme activities include:
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Open evening for parents and pupils |
Opportunities throughout the year to visit the college including numerous sports competitions and festivals, performing arts productions and a variety of music concerts |
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Induction Day visit and Parents Information Evening |
Visits to Primary Schools in Summer Term with Mrs Drysdale and the new Year 7 Cross-Curricular Team Leader |
We also offer a more bespoke transition experience for children who will be starting with us with specialised or specific needs. Please read the Minsthorpe Continuum of Support Leaflet for more information.
If you feel your child would benefit from this additional experience, please do not hesitate to contact me in College.
I look forward to working with you throughout the transition period and throughout your child’s time here at Minsthorpe Community College.
Induction Days 2025
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Monday 23rd June |
Tuesday 24th June |
Wednesday 25th June |
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Transition support students |
South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School Ash Grove Primary Academy Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School South Kirkby Academy |
Upton Primary School Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion Resource Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School Northfield Primary School St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Other OOA |
Students will attend between 9am – 2.15pm. They will attend lessons, meet staff and experience first-hand how Minsthorpe works. Your child will need to wear their current school uniform and trainers, bring a packed lunch and a drink (Free School Meals will be catered for and arranged in advance) and a pen.
Parent/carer Information Meeting is on Wednesday 25th June 4.30pm in the main hall. It should last an hour. We will highlight the expectations of all students who join us at Minsthorpe Community College and cover the arrangements for next term. This will ensure your child is ready for the start of school in September. The meeting is for parents/carers only, please do not bring your child. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions during the meeting.
Mrs Laura Drysdale
Associate Assistant Principal (Transition and Enrichment)