Going to Heron Hall Academy
Headteacher: David Maytham
A warm welcome to our new Year 7 families
We are delighted to welcome our new Year 7 students, parents and carers to Heron Hall Academy.
Starting secondary school is a big step. It can feel exciting, and it can also feel a little unfamiliar at first. That is completely normal. Our job is to help every new student settle in, understand the routines of the school, make positive friendships and feel ready to learn.
At Heron Hall Academy, we want every student to feel safe, supported and known. We have clear routines, high expectations and staff who are here to help throughout the school day.
Over the summer, please use the information on this page to help your child get ready for September. You will find guidance on key dates, uniform, equipment, the school day, attendance, homework, lunch arrangements, who to contact and how we will keep in touch with families.
The parent and carer welcome evening and Year 6 transition visits have now taken place. If you were unable to attend, please do not worry. The information on this page, together with our Year 7 transition guide, will help you and your child prepare for the start of term.
Children settle best when school and home work together. If you have a question, concern or something you think we need to know before September, please contact us early so we can help.
We look forward to welcoming your child properly into the Heron Hall Academy community in September.
David Maytham
Headteacher
Heron Hall Academy
For general questions, please contact the school office:
[email protected] 020 8443 9631
What you need to know
1. Key dates and transition visits
Families have been sent welcome information, and students have had opportunities to visit the school before September. Year 7 students begin at Heron Hall Academy on 7 September.
Read the full Year 7 Transition Guide for the key dates and summer checklist.
2. Your child’s first day
Staff will welcome students, show them where to go, help them meet their form tutor and support them as they begin learning their timetable. Students are not expected to know everything on their first day.
Read more in the Year 7 Transition Guide.
3. Uniform and equipment
Students should wear the correct school uniform every day and bring the equipment they need for lessons, including pens, pencil, ruler, rubber, calculator, glue stick and water bottle.
Please read the separate Uniform Guide before buying uniform or PE kit.
4. The school day, attendance and homework
Students should arrive before 8.40am and be ready for form time. Good attendance, clear routines and homework habits help students make a strong start in Year 7.
Read the guide for the school day, attendance expectations and homework information.
5. Lunch, ParentPay and Arbor
Families will use ParentPay for school meals and other payments, and Arbor helps parents and carers stay up to date with messages, attendance, reports and events.
Read the guide for lunch arrangements, ParentPay, Arbor and free school meals information.
6. Support, routines and who to contact
Every Year 7 student has adults who will help them settle in, learn well and feel safe. Please contact the school early if you have a question, concern or something we need to know.
See the guide for who to contact and how we support Year 7 students.
Need help?
Please contact the school office if you have a question or concern.