Transition to Chulmleigh College
Welcome
Moving from primary to secondary school is an important event, and we want to ensure this move is both successful and exciting. We are committed to ensuring the next stage in your child's education has a positive start, and we always look forward to meeting our new pupils.
The College will be in regular contact with your child’s current primary school to support transition. Members of the College Transition Team will visit primary schools, attend meetings, and participate in all transition events to ensure valuable knowledge is gained about the children who will be joining us.
I am pleased to outline what will happen between now and then to help with a smooth transition.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact our Transition Team via transition@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk
Ms Louise Miller-Marshall
Academy SENDCo/Assistant Headteacher
March – Online Admission form and information
Our admissions forms are completed online. You will receive a welcome email with login details and the link to your online application.
Included with this will be details regarding uniform, our payment and communication systems, Accelerated Reader, and our Trust transport. Should you require support with completing your child’s admission form, please contact admin@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk.
March/April - Welcome Evening
Before the Easter holidays we hold a welcome evening for parents and Year 6 pupils to meet with various members of staff. This provides an overview of the College and what to expect when you join us, including information about our plans for transition and how we will provide your child with the best start to their secondary school life.
April - June - Primary School Visits
Ms Miller-Marshall and our Transition Team usually visit primary schools between April and June each year. During these visits we share our Welcome Booklet, which is full of useful information for you and your child.
July - Year 6 Transition Day and Parents’ Evening
In July each year we invite our new pupils to join us for a Transition Day. This day is a great way to get to know the school, meet key members of staff and for our new pupils to have some of their questions answered. We send out invitation letters for this event, which also confirm the House and Tutor Group your child has been allocated to. The Year 6 Parents’ Evening takes place at the end of the Transition Day.
Year 7 Welcome Booklet
For 'everything you need to know' when you are joining Chulmleigh College, please download our Year 7 Welcome Booklet.
We are delighted to welcome pupils and families to our college community and hope that this Year 7 Welcome Booklet provides a helpful introduction to life at the College. The transition to secondary education is an important milestone, and we are committed to ensuring that every pupil feels supported, confident and ready to thrive both academically and personally from the very beginning of their journey with us.
The Global Cup – Year 6 Humanities Transition Project
The Global Cup is our annual Humanities transition project for Year 6 pupils joining the College. It gives pupils an exciting opportunity to explore a country of their choice through History, Geography and Religious Studies, while developing the research and creative skills that will support their Key Stage 3 studies.
What is the Global Cup?
Pupils choose a country and create a research project exploring:
- History – significant events, people, civilisations and how the country has changed over time.
- Geography – location, climate, landscapes, population, cities, resources and environment.
- Religious Studies – religions, beliefs, festivals, places of worship and traditions.
Projects can be handwritten or digital and should showcase pupils' own research, creativity and ideas. Maps, timelines, photographs, illustrations, diagrams and other creative features are all encouraged.
When?
Pupils are encouraged to complete their projects during the summer term and holiday period, ready for their first official day at the College. There will also be opportunities during September lunchtimes to finish projects if needed.
Completed projects will be displayed at the College and judged.
Why take part?
The Global Cup allows pupils to:
- develop independent research skills;
- explore a country and culture that interests them;
- practise skills across three Humanities subjects;
- develop creativity and presentation skills;
- gain an early insight into secondary Humanities; and
- make a positive start to their transition to the College.
Each year, we are impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm shown in the entries, and we look forward to seeing this year's projects.
Awards
Cups and certificates will be awarded, with all entries considered for the Global Cup awards. The overall winner will have their name engraved on the Global Cup trophy, which is proudly displayed alongside the College's longstanding awards.
Selected pupil work may also be shared through the College's social media channels.
Please see the drop down tab to the right for previous entries and winners.
Support
Pupils' primary schools will be offered an online or in-person introductory lesson delivered by Chulmleigh Humanities staff, providing guidance on the project and research process
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Global Cup, please contact Mrs Payne at admin@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk.