--- title: "Year 6-7 Transition" url: "https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/y6-new-starters" school: "Holy Family Catholic High School" --- # Year 6-7 Transition ## Year 6-7 Transition - Welcome - Communications - Parent Information Booklet - Uniform - Dates ## Holy Family welcomes all our new Year 7 students ## joining us on Thursday 3rd September 2026! [Countdown Timer](https://logwork.com/countdown-timer) ### Transition Team Our Transition Team, led by Mr Westbury (Assistant Headteacher), Mr Williams (Senior Leader i/c KS3 Leader) and the Progress Leader Year 7, oversee the smooth transition of students from primary to secondary school on an annual basis. During the summer term we gain information from every primary school to learn more about your son/daughter. This close collaboration will enable us to fully understand your child’s progress, abilities, interests and friendship groups. Whilst we understand you may have comments regarding any one of these matters, often particularly with friendship groups, rest assured we will be able to harvest this information from your child’s Year 6 teacher. This transition planning process is well established and promotes a smooth and productive start to secondary school; we ask that you place your trust in this system which will be our sole source of information to guide our decision making for allocation of tutor groups. ### Do you have any questions? #### Contact us via email at [transition@holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk](mailto:transition@holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk?subject=2022%20Year%206-7%20Transition) Watch the video made by our Year 9 pupils for the MVP video competition to help Year 6s transition into Year 7. [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/x2MnkrGEvWA?rel=0) ## Communications to Parents ### ### Year 6-7 Transition Documents Year 7 First Day Info Letter sent 28th August 26 162 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Y7_First_Day_Info_Letter_reminder_August_26.pdf) School bus - release of ticket information letter - sent 12th August 134 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/School_Bus_Changes_September_2026(2).pdf) School Bus Changes September 2026 (sent Friday 24th July) 134 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/School_Bus_Changes_September_2026.pdf) Our summer newsletter and reminders (sent 17th July) 116 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/2026_07_17_newsletter_and_reminders.pdf) BIOMETRIC (FINGERTIP) Recognition DATA CONSENT FORM 131 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/BIOMETRIC_CONSENT_LETTER_-_final_for_Y7_intake(1).pdf) Year 7 updates including Summer School and CHET visit (Sent 13th July) 161 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/26_07_14_New_Y7_Letter_-_summer_school_and_CHET.pdf) Individual Link codes sent to parents to create a SCOPAY account (Sent 13th July) 64 Bytes [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school) FSM Letter update 2026 125 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/FSM_Letter_update_2026.pdf) NOTE: If your child has Free School Meals in primary school, you do not need to reply, this will be transferred over to Holy Family in September. School bus letter (sent 26th June) 108 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/26_06_26_School_bus.pdf) Bus leaflet 2026 2027 235 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Bus_leaflet_2026_2027(1).pdf) PE kit flyers from O'Neills (sent 24th June) 109 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/2026_06_24_PE_kit_flyers_from_O-Neills.pdf) See options below PE kit (from O'Neills) - Option 1 - Most popular option 1.94 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Option_1_-_Most_popular_option(3).pdf) PE kit (from O'Neills) - Option 2 -Basic T-Shirt - Shorts (cheaper option) 1.87 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Option_2_-Basic_T-Shirt_-_Shorts_(cheaper_option)(1).pdf) PE kit (from O'Neills) - Option 3 - Cotton T-shirt (cheapest option) 1.73 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Option_3_-_Cotton_T-shirt_(cheapest_option)(1).pdf) Reminder about taster day on Thursday 25th June (Sent 24th June) 148 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/2026_06_24_Reminder_taster_day.pdf) Information about Taster day - Thursday 25th June (send Friday 12th June) 154 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/2026_06_12_Taster_day_-_Thursday_25th_June.pdf) Information for parents sent Friday 5th June 168 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/2026_06_05_New_Intake_letter.pdf) Be Awesome Go Big Project letter - sent 15th May 197 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/2026_05_15_New_Y7_Letter_2_-_Be_Awesome_Go_Big.pdf) Pauls Place uniform Flyer - uniform and PE kit bundle 317 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/HOLY_FAMILY_UPDATED_2026.pdf) 1 X BLAZER 1 X TIE 1 X CREW NECK PE T-SHIRT 1 X PE SHORT 1 X PE SOCKS ALL FOR £55.00 (IN STORE ONLY) Academisation update 220 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/26_05_05_Academisation_update_-_parent_letter%20(1).pdf) New Year 7 Welcome letter sent 3rd March 2026 125 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/2026_03_03_New_Y7_Welcome_letter(1).pdf) Please note the change of date - School starts on Thursday 3rd September 2026 Equipment price list - available from the school office 82 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/uniform/2026_equipment_price_list.pdf) Term Dates - 2026-2027 81 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/files/documents/Term_Dates_2026_2027(1).pdf) **Please note sometimes emails from school are sent straight to the SPAM folder.** **To prevent this from happening, please can you add the address below to your email address book.** **\*@schools.ps-connect.cloud** ### Do you have any questions? #### Contact us via email at [transition@holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk](mailto:transition@holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk?subject=2022%20Year%206-7%20Transition) ## [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Fholy-family-catholic-high-school%2Ffiles%2Fflipbooks%2F2026_New_Intake_Information_Booklet_compressed.pdf) ## Uniform When purchasing uniform items for Year 7 please note our uniform requirements, particularly the details of which shoes we allow. This will ensure there are no issues when your child starts at Holy Family. [You can find full details here](https://holyfamilyhighschool.co.uk/information/uniform). School ties (£6) and iron on school badges (£4) can be purchased from Holy Family (You will be sent details on how to order online using Scopay in the summer term). If your child is Pupil Premium or in receipt of Free School Meals you will receive a pack containing a purple tie, school badge and a maths pack. School uniform can be purchased from a variety of sources, items with school logo can be sourced from Paul's Place Schoolware, Monkhouse and O’Neills. Please note: we have a range of "pre-loved" uniform and PE kit, which can be collected free of charge on the transition evening in June or after this date from the school reception. **Paul’s Place Schoolwear** 272 Stanley Road Bootle L20 3ER Tel: 0151 922 2472 **[Uniform Price List ](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/files/documents/Pauls_Place_Holy_Family_Price_list_2025.pdf)** Website: **[Alphaschoolwear.com](https://alphaschoolwear.com/product-category/schools-a-z/secondary-schools/holy-family-catholic-high-school/)** **Monkhouse Ltd** 80 Coronation Road Crosby Liverpool L23 5RH **[Monkhouse New Parent Flyer](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/files/documents/Transition/Monkhouse_New_Parent_PDF_Flyer.pdf)** Monkhouse recommend parents of new starters to book an appointment for their brand-new uniform at **** Or you can view our uniform page at ****. **O'Neills -** Our PE kit suppliers, are taking online orders. If you wish to look at the PE kit please follow this link to their website. **** If you want to purchase PE kit, **O’Neill’s** have discount weeks during which you can get £5 off when you register and an extra 10% discount. **DISCOUNT CODE WEEKS 2026** WEEK 1 – 25.06.26 to 02.07.26 WEEK 2 – 09.07.26 to 16.07.26 Please note if your child is Pupil Premium or in receipt of Free School Meals you should have received information regarding further discount by email. ## Important Dates ### Thursday 25th June 2026 - ‘transition’ taster day Your child is invited to spend a taster day at Holy Family Catholic High School on Thursday 25th June 2026. The day is organised to allow pupils to experience a typical high school as they take part in several activities and lessons and have the opportunity to meet new friends. He/she should arrive at reception by 9.20am, wearing their current school uniform and have with them a pen/pencil. A snack and lunch will be provided, and the days will finish at 2.25pm. Please make arrangements to collect your child at this time from the layby outside Holy Family. If there are any dietary requirements, please do let us know in advance. ### Thursday 25th June 2026, New Intake Evening All parents and children are invited to attend an information evening at Holy Family on Thursday 25th June 2026. You are welcome to attend at a time most convenient for you. The information ‘marketplace’ will be open from 5pm-7.30pm. You may benefit the most from attending the Headteacher talk followed by a visit to the ‘marketplace.’ - Talk from Headteacher/Assistant Headteacher (one held at 5.15pm and one held at 6.15pm) - Chance to meet the Year 7 Progress Leader and Form Tutors In the ‘Marketplace’ we hope to have available: - Opportunity to purchase school tie/badge and discuss uniform. - Pupil Premium packs collection - Opportunity to order PE kit and purchase other suitable school accessories. - Information regarding pastoral support. - Information to support literacy and numeracy. - SEND information. Please note that only cash/cheques will be accepted on the evening. Cards are unfortunately, not accepted. ### Holy Family Summer School, Wednesday 19th August ### Year 7 will be starting at Holy Family on Thursday 3rd September 2026 Year 7 CHET Team building day - 8th or 9th September 2026 [Click here for school calendar](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/calendar) ### About Us - [Welcome](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us) - [Catholic Life](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/catholic-life) - [Community](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/community) - [Prospectus](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/prospectus) - [Admissions](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/admissions) - [Staff](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/staff-list) - [Governors](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/governors) - [School day](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/school-day) - [Student Leadership](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/student-leadership) - [‘What our students say’](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/about-us/what-our-students-say) ![](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/images/logo/logo-app(1).png) **Holy Family Catholic High School** Virgins Lane Thornton L23 4UL Tel: 0151 924 6451 Email: admin.holyfamilyhigh@schools.sefton.gov.uk ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/HFCHSThornton) - [X](https://twitter.com/hfchsthornton) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/holyfamilyhighschoolart/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D) PLEASE NOTE ALL TELEPHONE CALLS ARE RECORDED FOR MONITORING PURPOSES © Copyright 2020–2026 Holy Family Catholic High School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://holy-family-catholic-high-school.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-high-school/images/SixthForm/2027_Intake_6thFormOpenEvening_banner.jpg)