Designed to give them a vibrant taste of secondary school life, the day was packed with opportunities.  Students met their new teachers and peers, experienced four engaging lessons, and enjoyed our exciting new lunchtime menu. They also began to familiarise themselves with our daily routines, including assembly, morning line-up, moving between lessons, and formtime.

The day kicked off with an inspiring assembly from our Principal, Mr Jamil, who focused on three core messages: work hard, try your best, and be respectful. Students were then introduced to their Year 7 pastoral team, including form teachers and Pastoral Leader Mr Backhouse, before practising their morning routine in their new forms.

Lesson highlights included:

• Geography: Teamwork to respond to a tectonic hazard, creating a hazard risk map.
• History: Investigating who was truly to blame for the sinking of the 'unsinkable' Titanic.
• Science: Creating animal labels, explaining features for survival in chosen environments.
• Spanish: Exploring vibrant Spanish festivals and cultural traditions like La Tomatina.

Lunchtime was a hit, with many students complementing our delicious new menu and thanking our kitchen staff. A special thank you goes to our fantastic Year 7 and Year 12 student leaders, who demonstrated true excellence and teamwork by guiding and supporting our Year 6 visitors throughout the day.  Looking ahead, we will welcome students back for CATs, and our transition teams continue primary school visits. We are also excited to host over 100 students at our Transition Summer School during the holidays.