Welcome to Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School. This page provides further information about the school and our transition programme for students moving from Year 6 to Year 7.
Key Dates
- Year 6 Open Evening: 20th September 2018, 6-8pm
- Transition Manager Visit: January and April 2019
- Year 6 SLT Visit (at their primary school): 3rd-14th June 2019
- Year 6 Initial Visit (at their primary school): 24th June to 7th July 2019
- Year 6 Disco: 20th June 2019
- Year 6 Induction Meeting: 4th July 2019
- Induction Week: 15th-19th July 2019
Please note that full induction packs will be sent home to parents and students in the middle of June.
Moving to secondary school is an exciting event for students and their families but can also give rise to questions, particularly when the child is the oldest in a family and the process is unfamiliar. Please be assured that our aim is to ensure that every student starts Year 7 confident that they are cared for and that they will make excellent progress and achieve success whatever their background or level of ability. Staff from Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School visit our partner schools during Year 6 and will continue to make visits to meet with students and Key Stage 2 staff to assist in the transition process.
Year 6 Open Evening
20th September 2018, 6-8pm: A great evening where you will have the opportunity to tour the school, meet our student ambassadors, talk to staff and sample some of the fabulous activities put on by our faculties. We look forward to welcoming you.
Transition Manager Visit
January and April 2019: Mrs Tracy Walters, our Extended Services Co-ordinator will be contacting all primary schools and exchange relevant transition information before the induction arrangements start. If you have any particular questions or concerns that you wish at this stage to discuss with Mrs Walters, please do not hesitate to contact her;
- Tel: 01246 412372
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Year 6 SLT Visit (at their primary school)
3rd-14th June 2019: Our Senior Leadership Team will visit students at their primary school to talk about expectations at DHFS. This will include topics on appropriate behaviour, uniform and learning.
Year 6 Initial Visit (at their primary school)
24th June to 7th July 2019: Students will be visited at their primary school by the House teams, and two Year 7 students, to answer any questions students may have regarding joining our school, and get a flavour of the experiences they will have at the school. For example, uniform, the vertical house system, and what happens on the first day in September.
Year 6 Disco
20th June 2019: Students have a chance to meet us outside of the classroom and have some fun. This is a great opportunity to make new friends with fellow students and bust some moves on the dance floor.
Year 6 Induction Meeting
4th July 2019: You will be invited along with your child, to meet with Mrs Tracy Walters, our Extended Services Co-ordinator, Senior Staff and your child's Support Team (House Progress Leaders, House Support Managers and Learning Support Staff). This meeting will take place at school. An induction pack will follow nearer the time.
Induction Week
Term 6 - 15th-19th July 2019: Students will spend the full week with us. This week will include:
- A tour of the school
- Photos
- Experience of lunchtime dining and the cashless card system
- Familiarisation with the Vertical House System and the opportunity to meet their Mentor and other members of their Mentor group and House
- Receive their school planner, Year 7 timetable, and other equipment for learning
- Experience a week of regular lessons in all faculty areas
- Provide an opportunity to order correct uniform
- Take part in enrichment and personal development activities, for example; Year 7 inter-house competitions
- Official Headteacher's welcome