Transition Programme

We know that you may be anxious and have questions about your child's transition from primary to secondary. Please know that we will do everything we can to allay any worries whilst ensuring that your child is happy, settled and learning at our school.

The Year 6s who are joining us in September are extremely important to us, and we will do all we can to ensure that our transition processes and experiences both this school year and in September, are as positive as possible. We recognise that every child is unique and can achieve amazing things. The Marvell College is a special place, where we want all our young people to be ambitious, respectful and courageous, which are our school values.

Transition Timeline:

Primary School Visits to The Marvell College – 1st October onwards

Many of our local primary schools take the opportunity to bring small cohorts of pupils to visit The Marvell College to speak with pupils, take a tour and meet our staff.

Year 6 Open Evening – Tuesday 1st October 2024, 4.30pm – 7.30pm

We welcome all prospective parents/carers and pupils to The Marvell College to our Open Evening to see and experience our state-of-the-art facilities, speak to our staff and hear from our Headteacher.

If you miss our Open Evening, do not worry, please contact us to arrange your school tour where you will be able to see our fantastic facilities and speak with our staff about why your child should apply to The Marvell College for next year!

Please contact: transition2@themarvellcollege.com if you would like to arrange this.

Apply for The Marvell College – Closing date 31^st October

You must apply to Hull City Council before this date, selecting The Marvell College as your chosen secondary school.

Information Pack 1: Welcome to The Marvell College – March

If your child has secured a place at The Marvell College, you will receive ‘Information Pack 1’. This includes: a congratulatory letter, letter to parents/carers, general school information and our admissions forms for completion and returning.

Information Pack 2: The Marvell College Guide to Secondary – May

You will receive our ‘Guide to Secondary’ in the post, a welcome letter from your child’s Head of Year and an English lesson taster pack.

Information Pack 3: Induction Evening and Transition Week Arrangements – June 2025

In this pack of information you will receive: Induction Evening information, the timetable for Transition Week, Parent Pay Guide, TMC Newsletter and a Maths lesson taster pack.

Induction Evening – Thursday 26th June 2025 , 4.30pm until 7.30pm

You and your child are invited into the school to meet their tutor, tour the building and speak with our staff. Whilst here, you will receive a welcome message from our Headteacher and their Head of Year, as well as being given the opportunity to speak with their new tutor, who will be your child’s first point of contact. In addition, there will be an opportunity to speak with the SEND team, departments, discuss uniform requirements and gather further information in regard to all aspects of The Marvell College, including travel.

Transition Week - Monday 7th July - Friday 11th July 2025

We believe that pupils benefit enormously by getting to know us and the school site prior to their official start with us in September. Our induction process has been designed to ensure pupils adjust well into the school setting, encouraging them to begin secondary school life with a positive attitude to learning.

When your child is officially a Marvell pupil, we will write to you regularly with information about their new school. This will eventually lead to the highlight of the induction process when they join us for Transition Week.

Over these 5 days, your child will attend The Marvell College, enjoying lessons, meeting their new tutor and finding their way around the college site.

Your child will get to know lots of new people and find out just what it is like to be a new pupil at their new school.

Final Pack: September Start Information – July

This will include all the information regarding the start of school in September.

We are very excited about meeting your child and welcoming them to the Marvell family!

If you need to get in touch with us regarding transition information, please do not hesitate to contact us at transition2@themarvellcollege.com

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