Transition :: Bodmin College

Year 7 Transition

Supporting a successful transition.

Moving from primary to secondary school is exciting - a rite of passage. But, it can also be a daunting or anxious time for children and parents/carers. As a parent/carer of a Year 6 child, there is no right or wrong way to feel. You may feel conflicting emotions: proud that your child is growing up and at the same time sad that their primary school days are over, this is perfectly normal. Your feelings and your child's feelings are totally valid. We've put together a few bits of advice around supporting a successful transition and minimising any anxiety you or your child may have. There will be lots of support from Bodmin College to ensure your child's transition to secondary school is a great one.

Year 6 Welcome Events - Join the Adventure!

Our Year 6 Welcome Events are a great way for new students to get to know Bodmin College, explore the school site, and meet some of our staff in a fun and friendly setting. Each session is supported by our fantastic Year 7 Peer Mentors, who will help students feel confident and included.

Events run from 3:45-4:45pm, with students asked to meet at Bodmin College reception from 3:30pm.

Some events have limited spaces, so we encourage families to choose their favourite and book early. We'd encourage you to book only one event per child. Please read the details around parent/carer participation carefully; some events require family participation!

Reserve your place via Ticket Source and see below for full event details.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/bodmin-college

Message from the Head of School

The staff and students are all very excited to meet you over the next few months as you start your transition into Bodmin College. The learning environment at Bodmin College is calm and supportive with lots of opportunities to achieve success and to be rewarded for this. Over the summer term, there will be lots of opportunities for you to meet staff and students and to begin to familiarise yourself with Bodmin College. You will find the staff and students here welcoming and caring and you will soon start to feel confident in your new school.

During your Welcome Day, you will have chance to meet the Year 7 tutors, teachers and to begin to make new friends. We are also inviting you and your parents and carers to our Welcome Evening where you will meet members of the Senior Leadership Team, Form Tutors and other key staff to learn more about the College and have a chance to purchase your new Bodmin College uniform.

Starting secondary school can be both really exciting as well as daunting. We are with you and your families every step of the way as we prepare for this next adventure in your school journey. We want every child at Bodmin College to achieve success so that you can fully embrace a life full of choice and boundless opportunities. We want you to get the very most out of what secondary school has to offer so my biggest piece of advice is to get involved in all that we do- join clubs, make new friends and make the most out of every opportunity.

I look forward to meeting you all this term and especially seeing you all in your Bodmin College uniforms in September.

Welcome to Bodmin College - We're So Glad You're Coming!

Hello! We're the Peer Mentors at Bodmin College, and we want to say a massive welcome. We're excited that you're about to become part of our school community - it's a brilliant place to learn, grow and have fun.

Bodmin College is changing in really exciting ways - from the way we learn to how we celebrate achievements. One of the things we're most excited about right now is the new rewards system, which is designed to recognise all the fantastic things students do here, every single day.

We know what it's like to move up from primary school - it can feel like a big step. Just a year ago, we were in your shoes, wondering how we'd ever find our way around a much bigger school. But trust us - you'll get the hang of it really quickly! Everyone here, from the staff to the students, is kind and helpful. And now that we've had specialist training as Peer Mentors, we'll be here to guide and support you from day one.

You'll have brilliant teachers who'll help you in every subject and a tutor group where you'll check in every morning. Your tutor will help you feel organised, supported and ready for the day ahead.

One of the best things about Bodmin College is how many opportunities there are to get involved. Whether it's playing in a sports team, joining Music or Dance club, taking part in Shine Drama, or trying something totally different like Creative Writing Club - there's something for everyone. Saying “yes” to these things helped us settle in and meet new friends, and we'd definitely recommend you give them a go.

We'll be visiting your school soon and are looking forward to meeting you in person. We'll be happy to answer any questions you have - honestly! No question is too small, and we'll be there to help you feel confident and excited about your first day.

So - welcome to the start of your Bodmin College journey. Let's make some amazing memories together!

Your Peer Mentors