Year 6 Taster Days
We will be hosting two taster days to support your child’s transition to our excellent school. They will get the chance to meet their learning coach and take part in some exciting lessons, as well as meeting the other students who will be in their form. This is a fantastic opportunity to allay any nerves ahead of their transition to secondary school, as well as a chance to meet key teachers and the Headteacher, Mr Lea.
| Venue | Whalley Range 11-18 High School |
| Date | Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026 |
| Time | 8.45am – 2.30pm |
| On arrival and at the end of the day |
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| Lunch |
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| Dress |
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| Medical |
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We are also really keen for you to provide your views on your child’s transition to Whalley Range 11-18 High School. If you could complete the form linked below, we would be extremely grateful:
Parent Questionnaire: Transition to secondary school (for September 2026)
Finally, you will also receive a separate email to sign up to our transition parents’ evening. This evening is an opportunity to meet Mr Lea, the senior leadership team, your child’s Learning Coach, and key members of subject staff, as well as collect vital information about your child’s transition to secondary school. There will be two presentations and a chance to meet with some of our key uniform suppliers. Please sign up for your preferred presentation time at your earliest opportunity.
We are all looking forward to meeting you!
Transition Parents’/Carers’ Evening
We are delighted to invite you to our parents’ and carers’ evening at the end of the first transition day (Wednesday 1st July). The evening is an opportunity to meet the headteacher, senior leadership team, your child’s Learning Coach and key members of subject staff, as well as to collect key information about your child’s transition to secondary school.
The evening includes:
- A presentation from Mr Lea (Headteacher)
- A presentation and Q&A with your child’s Learning Coach
- Key information about your child’s transition to secondary school, including an opportunity to speak to different uniform suppliers
- Subject ‘stalls’ with subject specialists about year 7 subjects and content
- SEND/medical meetings with senior staff for applicable students
- FAQ with senior staff and the transition co-ordinator
There are two sessions to choose from (3.15 – 4.45pm or 4.15 – 5.45pm). You should have received an email to confirm your attendance and preferred session.
We look forward to seeing you.
