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Year 6 Transition (for Year 7 September 2026)
The timeline below lists all of the events that will take place between now and September 2026, when your child starts at The John Wallis Church of England Academy.
The events are displayed chronologically. Please note that attendance at the Transition Evening and October’s Tutor Evening are compulsory.
May / June 2025
- Most Year 6 pupils will be visited by a member of The John Wallis Middle School Team at their primary school.
- Welcome evening (attendance is compulsory – Parents/Carers and Year 6 pupils to attend) on Wednesday 11th June 2025. This is a face-to-face event held on the school site. Please see below for your allocated time.
July 2025
- Transition days: Pupils will be invited to attend The John Wallis Church of England Academy for two days: Thursday 3rd July and Friday 4th July from 8.45am until 2.30pm.
September / October 2025
- Tuesday 2rd September 2025: First day of term for Year 7 and Year 12 only.
- Wednesday 15th October 2025: Meet the Tutor Evening – further details to follow.
WELCOME EVENING
Please be aware that it is expected that all children joining The John Wallis Church of England Academy in the new academic year will attend the Welcome Evening. The purpose of this evening is to give you and your child an opportunity to meet with key members of staff at The John Wallis Church of England Academy, ask any questions that you may have and discuss the school’s key expectations. There will be time available for a tour of the school for those that have not had the opportunity of seeing the facilities.
| Wednesday 11th June @ 5pm | Wednesday 11th June @ 5.45pm |
| Aldington Primary School | Hamstreet Primary Academy |
| Ashford Oaks Community Primary School | Harrietsham Church of England Primary School |
| Beaver Green Primary School | High Halden Church of England Primary School |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Hythe Bay CofE Primary School |
| Charing Church of England Primary School | John Wallis Church of England Academy |
| Chilmington Green Primary School | John Wesley Church of England Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School |
| Churchill School | Kennington Church of England Academy |
| East Stour Primary School | Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School |
| Finberry Primary School | Mersham Primary School |
| Furley Park Primary Academy | Phoenix Community Primary School |
| Godinton Primary School | Pluckley Church of England Primary School |
| Great Chart Primary School | Repton Manor Primary School |
| Greatstone Primary School | Ryarsh Primary School |
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| St Mary's Church of England Primary School |
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| St Simon of England Roman Catholic Primary School |
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| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School |
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| Victoria Road Primary School |
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| Willesborough Junior School |
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| Woodchurch Church of England Primary School |
TRANSITION DAYS
Your child is invited to spend two days with us in July to gain a real experience of what life is like at The John Wallis Church of England Academy. This experience has three main aims:
1. Pupils will be able to navigate the school site by the end of the two days.
2. Pupils will have made new friends so they will be socially happy when joining us in September.
3. To have met the pastoral team and a number of teachers so they will know how to gain adult support if and when required.
Please bring your child to the school’s main reception for 8.45am each morning, where they will be met by The John Wallis Academy staff.
The day will finish at 2.30pm, when pupils will be dismissed from the Runcie Playground. Any pupils wishing to wait for an older sibling will be able to wait in a supervised area until the end of the school day at 3.05pm.
Pupils need to:
- Wear their full primary school uniform.
- Bring a bag with their pencil case and drink. Please note that water is preferred and no fizzy or sport/ energy drinks are allowed on the school site.
- Pupils will receive a free lunch but they are welcome to bring a packed lunch.
* Additional support will be provided for those highlighted during communication with the primary schools.
Reception Transition Open Day 2025 (for September 2026)
Information will appear later in the year.