A Day in the Life …

Posted at 11:13 am on 5th October, 2022

Wellacre’s Primary Transition Day

Local primary school children experienced a day in the life of Wellacre secondary school students when they visited for an inspiring Primary Transition Day. 

On Friday 24th September, Wellacre was taken over by 250 Year 6 local primary pupils from Flixton, Urmston, Woodhouse, Highfield, Acre Hall and St. Michael’s schools.

The specially co-ordinated annual event day sees the boys and girls take part in a wide variety of activities to navigate the school, get a taste of curriculum lessons and to support them with their transition from Year 6 into secondary school. 

  

Pupils visited curriculum departments and took part in exciting and engaging activities including Maths - Problem solving, PE - tchouckball and goalball, Humanities - horrible histories, mindfulness, ICT - computer coding, Science - an eco centre experience, and Creative Arts - design and technology, graffiti artwork and samba music.

  

Mr Thomson, Director of Transition, said:

“Wellacre’s Primary Transition Day treated our local primary school pupils to a day in the life of a secondary school student here.  From participating in practical science lessons, to learning new sports and really experiencing new subjects, the day was a real success. It was also an opportunity to meet new friends and teachers.”

Primary Transition Day marks the start of a programme of educational events throughout the academic year focused on supporting pupils through the transition process.  The aim of the programme is to provide opportunities to experience life and lessons at secondary school and to help ease any concerns about the transition process. 

  

Mr Thomson, added:

“We would like to thank all primary schools, teachers and students for being part of our Primary Transition Day, and a special thanks to the 16 Wellacre students who came in to provide support - we are grateful for their commitment and pride in Wellacre.”