The Transfer Process

Transitioning from primary to secondary school is a particularly significant change for children. It can be very exciting but perhaps a bit daunting, so we want to do everything we can to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible.

How we prepare our pupils and their families: 

P6

• Parents in P6 are invited to a Transfer meeting in April to discuss the transfer process for all pupils.
• P6 parents and pupils decide if they would like to take part in SEAG preparation.
• P6 pupils begin SEAG practice papers after the Easter holidays.
• After school Transfer Tutor Club for pupils taking part in SEAG. 
• SEAG summer packs are provided. 

P7

• Children sitting SEAG will resume practice papers and Transfer Tutor Club until the final SEAG paper in December.
• Between September and January, P7 teachers organise visits to and from local post primary schools. 
• In January parents meet with P7 teachers to complete the electronic post primary admissions form.
• Over the final two terms, the P7 take part in a number of programmes to prepare them for moving up. These include:
  • 'Heads Up’ - drugs and alcohol, awareness programme.
  • ‘Moving On Up’  - programme teaching key skills and scenario practice.
  • ‘New Horizons’ - to prepare for moving to a new school.
• School photographer takes final year pictures. 
• P7 pupils have the opportunity to purchase leavers hoodies.
• P7 pupils complete work for their Record of Achievement, which is given out at the end of the year. 
• P7 staff meet and exchange data with their pupils' new schools.
• P7 residential trip.
• P7 pupils plan and perform a leaving service for their families and the rest of the school.

We aim to make sure that all our pupils leave Abbots Cross Primary School with wonderful memories and the confidence to tackle the exciting challenges of their new school.