Transition 2024
We are delighted to welcome you to the Montgomery family!
I am Mrs Campbell, Senior Teacher in charge of Transition and Curriculum Leader of PE. I am thrilled to be on this transitional journey with you and your family. I understand there will naturally be lots of excitement and also some apprehension about joining Montgomery, but rest assured that I will be on hand as the first point of contact to alleviate any concerns over the coming months and during the first year of your Montgomery Academy life.
In preparation for starting Montgomery in September, there will be many opportunities for you to engage with, to ensure the transition process is an informative, smooth and caring approach. This will include the new intake evening in the summer term, which is a great opportunity to meet with teaching and pastoral staff at Montgomery, transition days at the beginning of July (confirmed dates are: Thursday 4th & Friday 5th July 2024), which will provide you with a glimpse of Montgomery life, becoming familiar with the school site, accessing a range of subjects and us, promoting the SMART ethos of the school to ensure all students are safe, mature, ambitious, respectful and thoughtful in your day-to-day life at Montgomery and within the community. There will also be many visits to primary schools to meet with you, your peers and teachers to get to know you, answer any questions you may have and to also meet with our Year 7 transition prefects.
In the meantime, if you do have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me via the transition email transition@montgomery.fcat.org.uk and continue to navigate around our new transition section of the website, which includes a virtual tour of the school, meeting the Head Boy and Head Girl as well as our Year 7 transition prefects. This platform also provides links to letters and useful external resources, which will continue to be updated regularly.
Secondary school is such an exciting period of a young person’s life and Montgomery will provide the support pastorally and academically for your next steps in further education and future employment.
We cannot wait to meet you in September
Transition Lead: Mrs M Campbell
Email: transition@montgomery.fcat.org.uk or m.campbell@montgomery.fcat.org.uk
Transition Prefects
Our transition prefects play a vital role in easing the transition from primary to secondary school. By providing support, guidance, and a friendly face, they help new students feel more comfortable and confident in their new environment. This role not only benefits the new students but also enhances the school community and provides valuable experience for the prefects themselves.
Here are some of our transition prefects visiting Bispham Endowed Primary School recently, telling primary students of their Montgomery journey so far and answering questions in a mature and thoughtful manner.
Here is what our Year 7 students have thought of their time at Montgomery so far:
“When I first joined Montgomery I was very scared but with lots of support I realised there was nothing to be worried about. I love this school and I hope you do too.” George 7KKI
“Montgomery has high expectations. It is an enjoyable place for learning. I hope you enjoy your experience here at Montgomery.” Courtney 7NAI
“My journey at Montgomery so far has been good. I love most of my lessons, not because of the subject but because of the teachers. When I think I can’t do something the teachers make me believe I can. “ Jasmin 7PLE
“My Montgomery journey has been amazing. The teachers are kind and you study a lot of subjects such as design technology and PE. Also, don’t be worried or get nervous, the teachers are all helpful. Montgomery has a lot of opportunities, such as going on school trips to France. “ Erfanul 7PLE
“Montgomery is a great school. It has a student support centre where staff provide extra help. There are also great lessons such as, geography, RE, history and computer science and lots of extra-curricular activities you can join.” Ollie 7AMA
“I have settled in really well and I learnt my way around school within 2 weeks. There are so many different extra-curricular clubs to attend. I’ve made so many new friends and I’m sure you will too. There are reward assemblies with an average effort score of 3.75+ and below 5 behaviour points at the end of each term. The lunches are delicious, pasta and pizza are my favourites.” Lyla 7AMA
“All the teachers are excellent and they will teach you brilliantly. If you have any worries you shouldn’t have, everybody here is so understanding.” Oscar 7JLE
Y6 - Y7 Key Transition Documents
2024 Transition Booklet
Useful Resources
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