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Transition
Year 6 Transition to JSTC
Every year we are delighted to welcome new students as they join us at JSTC and become part of our community.
We understand that the transition process from primary to secondary education can be a daunting experience; we know that students (and parents!) will be nervous and excited. We want to reassure you that we will assist you in any way we can to ensure all students arrive excited and fully informed about the next chapter of their education.
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Students and Parents will be invited to a presentation in June/July to help with the transition process. Students will spend 2 days at JSTC during the summer term and on their first day, in September, they will be the only year group in school which will help them with their transition.
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On receipt of you accepting your place at JSTC, you will receive an ‘Admissions Pack’, which will include a pack of administrative documents to support your child's transition. Please ensure that those documents are completed in full and sent back to the school office as soon as possible.
We look forward to working with you all.
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Y6 Transition Days 2026
Thursday 9th & Friday 10th July
Y6 Parent Information Evening 2026
Thursday 9th July
Meet the Y7 Progress Team
Every morning, you will attend Tutor Time with your Form Tutor. This person will be your first, and main point of contact.
As well as your Form Tutor, the Progress Team will support your Academic and Pastoral Progress over the course of Y7.
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Mrs Miller (centre) - Y7 Progress Lead
Mrs Field (right) - Deputy Progress Lead
Miss Lynch (left) - Y7 Pastoral Lead
Helping you to prepare for Year 7
Some things you may like to know before you join us
School Canteen
We serve breakfast every morning from 8.30am - 50p or free for those who have Free School Meals
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At break and lunch there is a range of healthy hot and cold snacks, drinks and biscuits to buy.
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At lunchtime there is often a themed menu availbale, and specific gluten free or dairy free items can be pre-ordered at break for lunch.
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We also have 'The Hut' in the courtyard, where smaller snacks and drinks can be bought.
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We are a cashless school and use Ipay fingerprinting to pay for things. You will be set up with this before you start.
Positive points
Students can achieve positive points for a range of different activities including effort and participation in lessons, being helpful, or attending extra - curricular clubs.
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Students with the most points each week, becomes a Spenny Star and some students get Hot Chocolate with Mr Curtis (and Bailey, of course).
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These points can also lead towards Reward trips at the end of term. Past trips have included Jump Warriors, Flamingo Land, Bowling and the Christmas Panto.
Equipment
Being organised helps you start the day in a positive way. A full equipment list will come with your Y7 starter pack and will include any other items you may need for lessons, like PE kit, or a reading book.
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To start with, you definitely need a schoolbag, as mobile phones are not permitted to be seen or heard during the school day. Mobile phones are switched off and put into bags before students walk into school.