St Marys College Prospectus 2022

Moving to St Mary’s College: The Big Sister Programme
Transitioning from Primary School to Post-Primary School can be an understandable
challenge for pupils. At St Mary’s College, we have an engaging and effective
transition programme that begins in year 7. We have strong links with our local
primary schools and value their outstanding work and guidance.
We invite all our Year 8 pupils and their families to a Welcome Ceremony to celebrate
the beginning of a new chapter with us. Year 8 form classes have 2 ‘Big Sisters’
who shadow the classes, keeping a close eye on pupils, ensuring they settle into
new friendship groups. These “Big Sisters” are our most senior pupils who are well
versed in supporting the newest members to our school community. “Big Sisters”
communicate regularly with our pastoral team, including your child’s form tutor and
Head of Year, and it is a very effective way of monitoring every pupil, as they become
accustomed to their new school.
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2022
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