Welcome to Year  7

This page is aimed to provide information regarding the transition phase for parents who received a confirmation from their local Authority of a place offered to them at Canons High School for September 2026.  

Transition Updates

New Year 7 Welcome Letter - March 2026

Transition Bulletin

Useful information about starting year 7 at Canons

Transition Bulletin Edition March 2026

 Transition Bulletin Edition May 2026

 Transition Summer Work Resources

 awaiting contents

Dates for your Diary - 2026

March – June         

Newsletters                               
Check your email inbox for a bulletin from Mr Brown and the Key Stage 3 Team which contains some useful information about starting year 7 at Canons High School.

 Wednesday 1st  July  

Transition day                    
An opportunity for your child to come along to Canons for the day. They will meet their new tutor and participate in activities which help them get to know one another. They will also meet their new teachers and discover more about the subjects they will be learning at secondary school.
 

Wednesday 8th July     5.30-7pm 

Parents Transition Evening                        
Presentations from the Head of Year 7, members of the Senior Leadership team and current Year 7 student leaders.
An opportunity for parents to meet the KS3 Pastoral team and your child’s form tutor.

2 weeks 20th July –31st July

Summer sports camp
Free of charge to all Year 7 students, our summer sports camp focuses on team building, competing and enjoying sport. Helping your child to make new friends, the prime aim is to ensure an enjoyable and a valuable experience, with the chance to learn and build skills in a range of sports.

Friday 4th September 

Welcome day
Your child’s first day as part of our Canons community.

Friday 18th September 

Team building day
A day full of team building exercises and fun activities on our school field, to alleviate the nerves of settling in. The main purpose is to encourage collaboration, and foster a sense of belonging between your child and their peers.

Useful Links

Transition - KS2 PDMU - BBC Bitesize

Celebrity tips for starting secondary school - BBC Bitesize

Supporting a child moving to secondary school with Dr Radha - BBC Bitesize

First day nerves – how to prepare, keep calm and carry on - BBC Bitesize

Starting secondary school - BBC Bitesize

Find Your Feet: Transitioning to Secondary School — YoungMinds