Next week your child officially moves up to their new class. We will be welcoming new pupils to Abbeys and saying goodbye to a few as well. It is always a strange time of year for us. I feel sad to see children moving on to secondary school, but secure in the knowledge that our curriculum has prepared them academically and socially for life beyond Abbeys. Some children are moving house over the summer, and we wish these children the very best of luck in their new schools. 

During Roll-Over Week, your child will get to know their new teacher and adults in their new area, focus on the school values and classroom routines. They will meet their new classmates and this will help them overcome any anxiety that they may have about the change. 

I am excited to see the children in their new classes and know they will be settled after the first few days in school. When talking about moving up with children, it is important not to hype it up too much. Counting down the days until moving class can cause anxiety. If you talk about it too much as parents/ carers, your child may become anxious. I think it is OK to tell children that we don't have all the answers, and we will have to wait and see. One thing for sure is that all the teachers at Abbeys are dedicated, kind and approachable. If your child needs help, they will go out of their way to support them.