Transition Year 5

Year 5 Transition

We’re thrilled that you’re considering the next chapter of your child’s education with us, and we can’t wait to meet you! To learn more about our school please follow our social media channels where you will see a whole host of both curricular and extracurricular opportunities available to our students and families.

Our Primary Outreach team is currently visiting several local schools, delivering hands-on lessons and engaging activities led by our talented teaching team. This year, we’re offering a variety of fun sessions including:

An Introduction to Scratch programming,
Vocal lessons through our One Voice programme,
Chair drumming,
Performance Poetry,
Yoga and Mindfulness.

We’re always eager to hear new ideas! If your child’s school would like us to visit with a special activity, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We love bringing fresh experiences to local schools!

Taster Day and Open Evening in October

We look forward to inviting your child to a full taster day with their primary school in October. This will be followed by our annual Open Evening, providing you with the opportunity to visit our state-of-the-art new build facilities and meet our dedicated team of staff and student guides. Details of both events will be sent to your child’s primary school and posted on social media.

Should you like a tour of our school prior to Open Evening, please feel free to contact us by emailing us at transition@byrchall.wigan.sch.uk to arrange an after-school visit.

Year 5 – Primary Taster Lessons

Our teachers visit local primary schools delivering taster lessons! This term our expressive arts team are out in local schools delivering:

Chair drumming lessons
Singing and vocal coaching
One Voice show coaching
Drama lessons

Should your school be interested in us visiting please contact Mrs McGuire, Transition lead via transition@byrchall.wigan.sch.uk

New this year – Year 4 and 5 Competition challenges

Do you fancy winning a special Byrchall Branded goodie bag? Have a go at our challenges. E-mail a photo and description of your entry to transition@byrchall.wigan.sch.uk with your name and primary school:
Build Your Future School Bag – Make a model or drawing of the perfect school bag for secondary school. What clever compartments, gadgets or designs would help you feel confident and organised? Skills sneak-in: design thinking, problem solving, independence
Create Your Dream Lesson – Design a lesson you would LOVE to have at high school.
Show what you’d learn, what you’d make or do, and why it would be exciting. Skills sneak-in: creativity, reflection, learning design
Invent a Secondary School Superhero – Create a superhero who helps students succeed at high school. Design their outfit, powers and special skills – what problems do they solve? Skills sneak-in: storytelling, empathy, character development
Design a “Big School Map” – Make a colourful map of an imaginary secondary school. Include classrooms, clubs, sports areas and secret chill-out spaces. Skills sneak-in: geography, spatial thinking, organisation
Make a “Skills for High School” Machine – Build or draw a machine that helps students learn key skills like confidence, teamwork or resilience. Label the parts and explain how each one works. Skills sneak-in: science, engineering, personal development