--- title: "Transition at St Michael’s" url: "https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/parents/transition-at-st-michael-s" school: "St Michael’s Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Stockton and Billingham [Click Here](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** (01642) 870003 **Email:** enquiries@stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk # Transition at St Michael’s - Transition at St Michael’s - KS2 - KS3 Transition The process of changing from one place to another is an exciting part of school and marks a new phase in students’ lives. It marks a part of gaining confidence, developing resilience, and starting something new. At St Michael’s, we support both our students and their parents through the three transition points experienced in secondary education. We aim to ensure each transition period fuels our students with confidence and self-belief so that they can thrive within the next stage of their education. We will encourage students to develop new friendships, show an increasing interest in school and work, in getting used to new routines and experience a continuity in learning. The transition periods are listed below: Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3: Students moving between Primary and Secondary education. Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4: Students moving towards starting their GCSE/BTEC courses. Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5: Students moving towards attending further education. #### Between Primary to Secondary, we offer: Half-Term 1: - Y6 Parental Tours of the school during the school day - Open Evening Y5+Y6 - Enhanced Transition sessions with external partners - Y7 Half-term 2: - Y5 Class Visits Half-term 4: - Y5 Class Visits - Y6 New starter packs delivered Half-term 5: - Y5 Parental Tours of the school during the school day Half-term 6: - Y5 taster days - Y5 Summer sports day - Y6 Parents information evening - Y6 Transition days - Y6 Enhanced Transition Summer Holiday: - Enhanced Transition Day with external partners #### Between Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4, we offer: - An Options Evening for parents and students to discuss with subject teachers about the courses available - Careers guidance sessions during PSHE - Online videos to show the GCSE/BTEC courses and the careers they can lead to #### Between Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5, we offer: - Discovery Days to visit local colleges and experience the courses on offer - Career guidance meetings - Trips and work experience opportunities - Outreach events from local colleges, universities, and employers - A full revision timetable to support through GCSE examinations Starting secondary school is a big change. There is a lot to take in, but you will quickly fit into the St Michael’s community. Throughout this section of the website, you will find all the information to answer your questions. ### Your Adventure starts here... 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