Parents/carers of current year 6 students

Welcome to Highfields School!

Thank you so much to those of you who were able to join us on Saturday 3 July. It was lovely to see you and we enjoyed meeting you and your child.

We hope you find the presentation and summary information helpful. If you were unable to attend we will post out information on our SEND, library and Accelerated Reader information, a map, form tutor profile and information booklet, so your child is ready to start with us in September.

Information about Highfields is on our school website or has been emailed out to you by Mrs Green via our Weduc communication system. Mrs Green will be your first point of contact now and when your child joins us in September.

If you haven't received communication from Mrs Green, please email with your name and primary school so she can add you to our communication list (tgreen@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk).

Information for year 6 students starting in September 2021

All our communications are through the Weduc system, please ensure you have download the Weduc app so that you receive information for your child.

The following information has been sent out. If you are missing any details below, please contact Mrs Green.

Date Received Document

For Student or Parent Deadline date

March Download Weduc app to receive all communication Parent Deadline 12/3 April Cashless catering form Parent Deadline 30/4 April Student magazine Student May Admission form/Allergy letter/Home school agreement Parent Deadline 15/5 June Uniform information Parent and student June Starkholmes virtual tour Student June Bus information Parent and student June Pastoral Profiles Parent and student June Geography on a plate Student Deadline 30/6 June Pyramid ‘worries’ activity Student June Social medial/blanket consent/GDPR forms Parent Deadline 6/7 June Hand Activity Student Deadline 2/7 June Form Room and Timetable Information Student 3 July Visit to school for tour and to meet Year Manager and Head of Year - time slots allocated to ensure COVID regulations are adhered to Student with one parent 3 July Information Booklet Parent and student July Library/Accelerated Reader activity Student Deadline 19/7 August ParentPay information to pay for locker, and load school dinner money account Parent

From September, the transition programme will continue with some very focused ‘year 7’ time and activities. The first day of school is a dedicated to year 7 students only - this is Wednesday 1 September. Students will have the full day to learn about school routines, have an additional tour with their timetable, meet their form tutor and do activities together as a form in order to get to know each other. This day is key for all students to ensure that every student begins their Highfields journey as smoothly as possible.

We will keep in touch to make sure students have the best possible transition experience in this climate. Our priority remains that students feel part of our community and to allay as many worries as possible whilst beginning to outline our expectations. In this way, together we will be able to ensure that every student begins their Highfields journey as smoothly as possible.

If, in the meantime you have any questions please email Mrs Green who will be able to help (tgreen@highfields.derbyshire.sch.uk).

We look forward to welcoming you in September.

September 2021 – Transport to school

The link below is to the Derbyshire County Council website that aims to answer any questions you may have on school transport in September 2021: https://derbyshire.gov.uk/education/schools/your-child-at-school/travel/school-transport.aspx

The site provides information on the options available for travelling between school and home, including details on free bus travel, timetables and DCC plans and policies for school transport