Transition
Welcome Year 6 students
We are really looking forward to you joining our OSSMA family in September, and we hope that the information you find here is helpful.
Everyone here at OSSMA understands that moving to “big school” can be an anxious time for some of you. However, we want you to know what a fantastic place you are coming to, that we will always look after you, and if you promise to do your very best every day, we will provide you with the greatest of opportunities.
Remember, aim high, and we can learn and achieve together.
Is your child starting here at OSSMA this September?
To check we have the correct details for you and ensure you do not miss the fantastic transition events we have coming up; please complete the contact details form from the below link.
Dates for your diary
Year 6 visit to OSSMA - 6th & 7th July
We will be holding two days of transition into the academy. These will be specific days for the below schools, and pupils must come in their full primary school uniform with money for lunch. The meal deal is £2.40. If your child requires a free school meal, they will be entitled to that on the day, and their primary school will provide that information to us. On arrival, pupils enter through the main reception, where OSSMA staff will greet them.
8.45am - 2.15pm Wednesday 6th July:
Sutherland
The Meadows
Newstead
8.45am - 3.00pm Thursday 7th July
Heron Cross
All other schools
A link to a Google forms document will be sent via text message to outline your child's travel plans. If you are dropping off or collecting your child, we ask politely you park in the main school car park. You are welcome to bring your child to the main reception. However, we are unable to meet parents personally on these days.
Transition School
The Transition Summer School in August will still be going ahead, and we would encourage all children to attend for them to see the school and have face-to-face contact with the staff and other students before September. The link to the booking form will be sent via text message. The dates are as follows:
9.00am - 3.00pm
Monday 8th August 2022 - Friday 12th August 5 days
Tuesday 30th August 2022 - Friday 2nd September 4 days
Parent Information Sharing Evening
A chance for parents to ask any questions and gain further information about the academy. Please see below session times:
Tuesday 5th July – 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Sutherland
The Meadows
Heron Cross
Newstead
Tuesday 5th July – 7.00pm - 8.00pm
All other schools
Uniform Purchase and Registration
We are delighted to offer you the following items free of charge:
- Blazer
- Trousers/Skirt
- Tie
- PE Top
If you wish to purchase any other items, you may do so on the day. Please do not go to the school uniform shop to collect these items as we have the following dates on which the uniform can be collected from the academy:
Wednesday 6th July 2.15pm - 5.15pm and Thursday 7th July 3.15pm - 6.15pm.
A text message will be sent to book your appointment. Please do not contact the school or the uniform shop to arrange the appointments.
Appointments will be held at the academy, and please ensure you bring a mobile device to your appointment.
