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Year 6 into 7 Transition
Welcome to Year 7!
Dear Year 6 Pupils,
We are so excited to welcome you to our school community at Tile Cross Academy as you begin your journey into Year 7! Starting secondary school is a big step, and we want you to know that you’re not alone, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
At our school, you’ll discover:
* New subjects to explore and enjoy
* Friendly teachers and staff who are here to help
* Enrichment activities, and opportunities to try something new
* Spaces to feel safe, supported, and included
We know you might feel a mix of excitement and nerves, that’s completely normal! You’ll meet new friends, learn new routines, and grow in confidence day by day.
If you ever feel unsure or need help, just ask. There’s always someone ready to listen and support you.
So, get ready for a brilliant adventure. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve in Year 7!
Welcome to Tile Cross Academy
This page aims to provide you with as much information as we can to fully prepare you and your child for the transition to secondary school.
Transition to Secondary
The following documents will help you and your child with the transition to Secondary School.
Supporting Transition to Secondary
Helping your Child get into Good Habits
12 Steps to Help with Transition
The links below will help you navigate to relevant sections of our website:
| Use this link to see our uniform requirements and where to buy it. | Click this link for guidance and a link to the application | Use this link for information about our SEND department and policies |
| Use this link for information as to bus routes to and from our Academy. | The school needs notifying if your child is going to be absent from school for any reason on 0121 5666400 | (subject to change from September) |
Curriculum
Praise and PDFL
At TCA we pride ourselves on our caring nature. We have a strong PDfL system running alongside our Character Programme.
Pupils can gain VIPs in lessons for excellent academic work and excellent attitude to learning. There are also 5 Rs available every lesson for any pupil who fulfils the requirements.
Ready - being ready to learn with correct equipment
Responsible - behaving responsibly in lessons
Respect - showing respect to others in lessons
Reflective - putting into practice what you have learnt
Resilient - persevering and trying hard
We also have a Character Around School System where pupils can collect praise points for doing the right thing and being helpful.
Praise points lead to entries into prize draws and rewards.
Anyone not following our expectiations will have a reminder and a warning that expectations are not being met before a conversation with a senior member of staff and if necessary good neighbouring to another lesson.
Enrichment Activities
We run a wide ranging extra-curriuclar programme. The current plan can be found by clicking here. Activities range from sports clubs to Maths, Science and Cadets. At the start of term in September you will be sent a link to a form whereby you can sign your child up to any after school activity. Clubs currently run from 3pm to 4pm. Sports club attendees will need their PE kit.
Houses
Your child will be placed in one of our houses, this will be their house group for school competitions.
Central House is named after one of the first schools located on our site - Central Grammar School.
Your son/daughter will have a red trimmed tie and wil need a red TCA PE polo shirt.
International House is named after the predecessor of Tile Cross Academy - The International School.
Your son/daughter will have a blue trimmed tie and wil need a blue TCA PE polo shirt.
Kenrick House is named after one of the first schools located on our site - Byng Kenrick Girls' Grammar School, then Byng Kenrick Central
Your son/daughter will have a purple trimmed tie and wil need a purple TCA PE polo shirt.
Martineau House is named after one of the first schools located on our site - Sir Wilfred Martineau School.
Your son/daughter will have a green trimmed tie and wil need a green TCA PE polo shirt.
