Tuesday 11th June - TRANSITION MEETING 

We would like to invite you to a 15-minute interview on Tuesday 11th 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 11th June.

Arrival: 9.30am. 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: 2:30pm. 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).

The New Intake Parents Evening is intended for parents/carers. Please arrive early and at the latest at 5:15pm for a 5:30pm start. There will be a talk in the Hall by the Headteacher and Head of Year 7, followed by a meeting with the Form Tutors. There will also be an opportunity for you to meet members of staff from the Learning Development Department and Welfare if you wish.

If you would like to purchase uniform, calculators, or pencil cases, these will be on sale from 4:00pm. 

Please bring with you the following document (if applicable), which will be in the Welcome Pack given to your child earlier in the day. This is:

• the Administration of Medication form, if your child is required to take medication during the school day.

New Year 7s will attend on Tuesday 3rd September from 8:40am until 12:35pm. 

Please note the arrangements below: 

Arrival: Year 7 students will arrive at 8:40am.

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: 12:35pm. 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!