Starting secondary school is an exciting time, but it can also feel quite daunting. It’s natural to feel nervous on your first day and you can guarantee that everyone else will be feeling just the same.

We work very closely with your primary schools to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.

Prior to your child starting at Batley Girls’ High School, we require all parents/carers to complete two important Google Forms linked below:

1. The Proforma

2. Medical and Health

Both Google Forms need to be completed by Friday 23 May 2025. This information is vital and enables a smooth transition process for your child. If you have any enquiries, please email transition@batleygirls.co.uk

Transition Parents' Evening - Thursday 26 June 2025 5:30pm - 7pm 

Transition Day - Tuesday 1 July 2025 - 8:30am - 2:30pm

Your child will spend the day taking part in a range of activities across school. The day will include the opportunity to meet their form tutor and other students in the form group.

Please complete the Google Form below to give consent for your child to attend Transition day.

Transition Day Consent Form

Here's a checklist for you to use to help prepare both you and your child for the transition from Year 6 to Year 7:

• Encourage your child to come along to Transition Day. It will be a great chance to meet the other students in their year group and tutor group. They will also meet all the other colleagues who are responsible for Year 7.
• We recommend that students have an alarm clock, or set an alarm on their phone. Secondary school starts a little bit earlier than primary school.
• Help your child to work out their route to school; encourage them to practise it and time it so that they know exactly where to go and when to leave in the mornings.
• Make sure that they have a strong bag for all their books.
• Buy the new school uniform and PE Kit. Try them on and label everything clearly with the student's name.
• Stock up on equipment and stationery.
• Make sure that your child knows when school starts and finishes.
• Think about the end of the day - how will your child get home?
• Finally encourage your child to read. Here we have a whole school focus on literacy and reading. 

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us at: transition@batleygirls.co.uk