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New Year 7 - Transition

 

PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSITION 2025

Congratulations to all that have received an offer of a place at Rooks Heath School! We are very excited to meet our new Year 7 students. In the meantime, there is a range of information and links below for students and families to inform you about your new school.  

Please keep checking back to this page as we will update it with more information to help make the transition from primary to secondary school as smooth as possible. 

Feeling nervous about starting secondary school is perfectly natural for both students and their families. Rooks Heath School prides itself as being a friendly and inclusive school. Within a few weeks our new students settle in and are part of the Rooks Heath family. The video below demonstrates that your child is not alone. 

 

TUESDAY 10th JUNE - TRANSITION MEETING

Tuesday 10th June - TRANSITION MEETING 

We would like to invite you to a 15-minute interview on Tuesday 10th June. You will meet with a member of the Senior Leadership Team or with one of the new Year 7 Tutor Team. It will be a welcome opportunity for us all to connect and share information about the school and about your child.

We will let you know the time of your interview nearer to 10th June.

WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY - NEW INTAKE DAY

Arrival: 9.00am. Your child will use the double entrance gates, which are near the parade of shops. Staff and prefects will be there to help and guide them. The day will involve meeting their Head of Year and Form Tutor, getting to know their new class, attending lessons, and understanding the expectations and the values of the school.

Your child must bring with them:

  • Their school bag.
  • A pencil case, with pens and pencils.
  • A pair of trainers (to be kept in their school bag).
  • A water bottle and a healthy snack, for morning break time.

On this day, the school will provide a complimentary lunch.

If your child owns a mobile phone, this must be switched off for the full day, while with us.

Dismissal: 2:45pm. We hope that your child will come home happy and excited after their first full day in Secondary School! You will be able to pick your child up from Rooks Heath School.  

Your child will bring home a Welcome Pack, with essential information for you to read and keep. The only document which needs to be returned the same evening is the Administration of Medication letter and consent form (if applicable).

WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY - NEW INTAKE PARENT INFORMATION  AFTERNOON

The New Intake Parent Information Afternoon is intended for parents/carers. Details to follow. 

INDUCTION DAY - AUTUMN TERM 2025

New Year 7s will attend on Tuesday 2nd September from 8:45am until 12:30pm. 

Please note the arrangements below: 

Arrival: Year 7 students will arrive at 8:45am.

Uniform: Students are expected to wear their Rooks Heath School uniform. 

Equipment: School bag and pencil case.

Mobile phones:  Your child will need to bring in their mobile phone to set up their IT account.  Please allow your child to bring in their phone for the day with some data available.  Please ensure that your child has downloaded the Microsoft Authenticator app to their phone beforehand.  Your child will be supervised using their phone to set up their IT account; before and after this process, it must be switched off and kept in their school bag.  

If your child does not have a mobile phone or, if they are unable to download the Microsoft Authenticator App, please contact us in advance to let us know via contactus@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk

Food/Drink: A water bottle is advised. You may wish to provide your child with a light healthy snack.

Dismissal: 12:30pm. We kindly request that the pavement outside the main school gate (nearest to Reception) is kept as clear as possible. Please make the necessary arrangements to have your child collected on time.  

No other students will be in school that day.  Whilst at school, they will have their biometric fingerprint taken and have their IT account set up.

If you have any questions about Rooks Heath School, please feel free to contact us via our email address: contactus@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk or call the school office on 020 8422 4675. Please also connect with us on our Social Media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), LinkedIn, and our You Tube channel.

We look forward to working closely with you over the next few years on your child’s Secondary School journey with us!

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

  • First Full Day of Term: Wednesday 3rd September 2025, 8:45am – 3:15pm 

  • Year 7 Parents Settling-In Evening: Wednesday 8th October 2025, 4:00pm – 7:00pm 

USEFUL SCHOOL CONTACTS

  • Head of Year 7: Ms H. Capper  

  • Admissions Officer: Mrs E. Sousan 

  • School & Community Liaison Officer: Mrs J. Lamb 

  • Deputy Head (Pastoral): Mr S. Ahmed 

  • SENDCo: Mrs E. Wright 

  • School Office:  

Tel: 020 8422 4675 

email: contactus@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk

 

We are sure that you have many questions. Please spend some time exploring the website and reading the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), which are linked at the top of this page.

 

Ms Goddard 

As a parent of a Year 7 student, I can only express great satisfaction with how smoothly my daughter has settled in and thrived at Rooks Heath. The transition from primary to secondary is daunting, but the school’s nurturing environment ensures students feel safe, supported and happy. Rooks Heath is dedicated to the holistic development of each child and prioritises their wellbeing alongside their academic success.   

If you have any further questions, you can email us via:contactus@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk

We are very excited to meet you in September!

Rooks Heath Transition Team