WELCOME TO THE THOMAS ALLEYNE ACADEMY
We are exited that you have chosen Thomas Alleyne and are looking forward to welcoming a new set of students into Year 7 in September. From now until the end of this academic year we will be providing you with lots of opportunities to find out more about the school and explain what you can be doing to prepare for the next big step to secondary school.
If you have any questions about your allocation please contact Admissions at Hertfordshire County Council (see our Admissions page)
The first day of term for new year 7 students is Wednesday 4th September 2024.
NEXT STEPS
Accept your place
If you have been offered a place at TAA in September, please accept your place by 15th March 2024
Complete the pre-admission form
Once you have accepted the place please complete our pre-admission online form.
TRANSITION PRIMARy SCHOOl VISITS
In the summer term, the transition team will be visiting our feeder schools to introduce themselves and meet year 6 students joining Thomas Alleyne.
INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS
Each year 6 family will have the opportunity to meet with a member of our staff team. These meetings should be in person, or can be arranged online if required. At the meeting we will take in relevant paperwork and answer any questions you may have about year 7. Students with identified special educational needs may have extra meetings and school visits arranged by our SENDCo.
Year 7 Transition Evening on Monday 8th July 2024 (5.00-6.00pm)
We will be running an event for our new Year 7 students and their parents to provide you with important information about starting at our academy. We will invite you to attend a talk from the Head Teacher, Head of Year 7 and current Year 7 students. There will also be information available about support at Thomas Alleyne, the enrichment opportunities on offer from September, and an opportunity to see some art work that Year 7 students have completed this year. To allow families to be seated comfortably in the Main Hall, we will present the information in two sittings and have allocated time slots according to your child’s surname:
· 5.00p.m. students and their families with surname beginning A-L
· 6.00p.m. students and their families with surname beginning M-Z
DOCUMENTS
Letter from Miss Honeygan- Matthew - Year 6 to Year 7 Transition
Link to Choose Tutor Groups
Letter from Mr Lewis - sent 20th May 2024
Student Pre-Admission Form
Medical Conditions Policy (Med 1 form)
USEFUL LINKS
Uniform Supplier - Smarty Schoolwear
The uniform and equipment list can be found on our website here
year 7 TRANSITION DAY
The Stevenage schools transition day is on Thursday, 11th July 2024. On this day new year 7 students will have the opportunity to visit Thomas Alleyne, meet with other students in their year group and explore different aspects of life at TAA.
summer work
All students will be asked to complete work in during the summer holidays. These tasks will link to the year 7 English, maths and science curriculum.
More details will follow.