Year 6 - 7 Transition 2025
Welcome
Dear new Year 7 students and families,
Welcome to Rye College! We are so pleased you are now part of our school community!
To start your journey with us, we have created this special 'transition webpage'.
Rye College is a very safe and welcoming school. All of our students were Year 7 students once so they know how you feel.
Our school is a place where you can be yourself, quickly make friends and feel part of our family.
We know this is the start of your bright future with us.
Kind regards,
Mr. Downes
Head Teacher
Transition Information
Our Transition programme gives students a great opportunity to familiarise themselves with our school, meet our team, make new friends and to start the preparation for the educational change that is before them. Our activities centre around our core Rye College character values of Proud, Positive, Employable, Kind and Committed and gives students a fantastic opportunity to develop positive relationships with their peers and our team.
Please see key dates and timeline for Year 6 to 7 Transition:
| Monday, 3rd March | Secondary school places offered to Year 6 students. Rye College admission forms will be emailed to all families who have been offered a place with us. |
| Friday, 14th March | Online application form completed. |
| Wednesday, 11th June | SEND Transition. From 9.30am - 12.30pm. Families will be emailed an invitation for students to attend. |
| Thursday, 12th June | SEND Family Coffee Afternoon from 2 - 3pm. |
| Thursday, 19th June |
Transition Q & A webinar at 6pm with Mr Downes, Headteacher and Mr Harrison, Director of Values and Transition Lead. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87254284231?pwd=CU2da7WhwDehRbc6bw9dRqgFQBv0J0.1 Meeting ID: 872 5428 4231 Passcode: NK2Bpe |
| Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th July | Year 6 Transition Days at Rye College. All new students are invited to join us at school for our Transition activity days. Information will be shared with primary schools and all families closer to the time. |
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Thursday 3rd July from 1:45 – 2:45pm |
Transition Parent Information Session. We will be inviting families to come into school for this informal session during our July transition days, to learn more about our school routines and expectations. Key members of staff will be on hand to answer your questions. It's also a great opportunity to connect with other families. |
| Thursday, 4th September | We look forward to welcoming our new Year 7 students to school on Thursday, 4th September 2025. |
Transition Letter to Families June 2025
Year 7 Welcome Booklet
Please see our Year 7 Welcome Booklet below, which includes a variety of useful information to help onboard your family to school life with us at Rye College. We will discuss these areas during our transition events, to enable your child to be successful in their transition to secondary school.
Rye College Year 7 Welcome Information Booklet
Please also see our Family Handbook which provides more detail information about our school . If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via office@ryecollege.co.uk. If your query relates to your application, please email admissions@ryecollege.co.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I receive my admission form?
An online admission form will be sent out to families at the beginning of March, please complete by 14th March 2025 to confirm your place.
Where can I find out more about uniform?
Uniform can be purchased through Superstitch. Click here for more information about our uniform.
Where can I find out more about school life at Rye College?
Our family handbook is a really useful resource with everything families need to know about daily school life at Rye College. Click here to view.
How will I be keep informed?
We will keep our incoming families updated on transition events and activities in the coming months via email.
To stay up to date with more general Rye College news and developments please follow our social media accounts which we regularly update with information, good news stories, student achievements, community links, useful resources and upcoming events.
Facebook - @ryecollegeuk
Instagram - @ryecollege_eastsussex
What does my child need to bring on the transition days?
Please ensure your child brings the following with them on transition days:
- A pencil case with pens and pencils
- A filled water bottle
- Money to use for the canteen or a packed lunch
- Please ensure all items brought into school are clearly labeled.
- Sun screen if we experience warm weather
- Students are permitted to bring mobile phones with them but must turn them off and be responsible for them. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage.
If you need to contact your child while they are with us during transition, please email office@ryecollege.co.uk or telephone 01797 222545.
What does my child need to wear for transition?
Wednesday 2nd July: Students should wear their primary school uniform.
Thursday 3rd July and Friday 4th July: Students are welcome to wear their primary PE kit, as activities will be more active and outdoors.
Can siblings or friends help get my child to transition?
Yes - we actively encourage students to help each other and for our newest students to start learning how to get themselves to school.
Where do I drop and/or collect my child for Transition?
Students will finish each day at 3:00pm.
Please see the following arrangements for student departure:
- Students using public transport: Rye College staff will escort students to the bus stop and train station in Rye to ensure a safe and timely departure
- Students going home with siblings: These students will meet their sibling(s) in the main hall at the end of each day
- Students being collected by parents/carers: The designated collection point is the back entrance gate, accessible via the Rye Sports Centre car park
- Students walking home: Students walking home will also exit via the back entrance gate through the Rye Sports Centre car park.
What date do students start in September?
Our 1st day of term will be Thursday, 4th September 2025.