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Report a Concern Year 7 Starters 2023
A warm welcome to Knights Academy for all new Year 7 starters!
I am delighted to welcome you and your child into Haberdashers Knights Academy and we look forward to welcoming you in September 2023.
Our vision for all pupils that attend Haberdashers’ Knights Academy is that “ all pupils are able to achieve their full potential personally, academically and socially”. We achieve this vision through our shared ‘ASPIRE’ values of Accountability, Self Discipline, Partnership, Integrity, Respect and Excellence, helping pupils to turn their ambitions, into success.
Below the video are some links to useful information that has been shared with you during your child’s transition to Knights Academy.
More details about starting school in September
You can find out more in the Principal's letter and through the documents and links below.
- SCHOOL DOCUMENTS TO SUPPORT TRANSITION
- Read the Year 7 Transition Booklet
- Read the Home / School Agreement
- Uniform List
- Musical instrument application
- Essential equipment list
- 2023/2024 Term Dates
- USEFUL LINKS TO SUPPORT TRANSITION
- Supporting children's transition to secondary school: Guidance for parents and carers
- Free Resources for Transition for Year 6 Pupils
- Young Minds - Making the Change - Parents Guide for Transition
- BBC Bitesize - Transition - useful videos and tips
| Date | Activity |
| 1st March 2023 |
National Offer Day You will receive an email from your local authority with the offer of a place for your child(ren) or alternatively, you can check online yourself within the application portal |
| 10th April 2023 | Deadlines for Appeal applications |
| June 2023 - Date to be confirmed | All appeals will be heard |
| Date to be confirmed |
Transition Day This will be a Lewisham borough-wide day where all Year 6 pupils will attend their secondary school |
| Tuesday 5th September 2023 | First day of term |
Previous Year 7s share their experience
The video below will provide you with an insight to our Academy ahead of our induction day.
Two of our current pupils, Majeedah and Dontae, have written heartfelt welcome letters.
