Year 6 Transition - September 2026

Welcome to Marshland High School

The information here is to help you and your child transition from primary to secondary Education with us ready for September 2026. If you are successful in gaining a place at Marshland, you will receive a pack of information through the post. You will need to confirm acceptance of the place directly with the school by completing the relevant forms, as well as through the Council online portal.

Year 6 Transition Information

We are looking forward to our new students joining us in September. More details will be provided as soon as we have them, but if you have any concerns or queries not addressed in our letter, please direct them to Mrs Swinburn, Assistant Head for KS3 by email on s.swinburn@marshlandhigh.co.uk

Any new advice, information or news will be posted to these pages, so please refer to these pages regularly over the coming weeks.

Year 6 parents evening takes place in July with personalised timed appointment times sent in the summer term.

Year 6 transition day takes place in July 2026.

We look forward to welcoming your child to Marshland High School.

Transition Work

BE AWESOME, GO BIG - YEAR 6 TRANSITION PROJECT

Be Awesome, Go Big is a package to help Year 6 students transition into Year 7. It can be used by students and parents at home or in school with teachers in class. It is designed to be motivational, helpful and reassuring and to help young people feel valued, loved, encouraged and equipped for the journey ahead.

The resources are based on bestselling children’s books You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed and Go Big: The secondary school survival guide by Matthew Burton.

We can highly recommend the books as great reads for both students and parents.

BE AWESOME, GO BIG - TRANSITION RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

These resources provide information, tips and questions to help you open up discussion with your child about the transition and help prepare them for starting secondary school:

Getting Ready to Go Big 2020	Growth Mindset - Parent Pamphlet
Helping your child get into good habits - Parent Pamphlet	Making the Change - Parent Pamphlet
Transition into secondary school - Parent-Pamphlet	Building Resilience - Parent Pamphlet

BE AWESOME, GO BIG - TRANSITION RESOURCES FOR YEAR 6 PUPILS

These resources have been created to prepare Year 6 pupils for the transition to secondary school.

The lessons are based on the books You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed and Go Big by Matthew Burton. Each session will take pupils through some big ideas to help them on their way to secondary school.

Children should work through each interactive lesson, recording their answers in the accompanying workbook:

Be Awesome Go Big - Workbook (editable version)	Be Awesome Go Big - Workbook (print version)
Getting Ready to Go Big 2020
Session 1 - Being awesome	Session 2 - Unlocking your mind
Session 3 - Dare to take risks	Session 4 - Making the change
Session 5 - Lost but not lost	Session 6 - Bouncebackability
Session 7 - What is normal anyway	Session 8 - Friendships and fallouts
Session 9 - Living-well

Meet The Year 7 Team

Mrs Swinburn

Assistant Head Teacher of KS3

Hello, I am Mrs Swinburn - Assistant Head Teacher of KS3 and teacher of Design and Technology. I have worked at Marshland now for 23 years and enjoy working in a lovely friendly school.

In my spare time I like to read and travel, although most of my time is taken up with looking after my 13-year-old daughter!

I look forward to supporting you all on your Marshland education journey.

Mrs Hobbs

Year 7 Pastoral Support

Hello, I'm Mrs Hobbs, a member of the Pastoral Team. I have worked at Marshland for 9 Years. In my spare time I like to go to the gym, read and spend time with my family.

I am looking forward to getting to know you all and watching you thrive whilst at Marshland High School.

Mrs Spence

Hello, my name is Miss Lewis, but I will be Mrs Spence in September as I am getting married over the summer!

I am a Maths teacher, and I have worked at Marshland High School for 6 years.

Outside of school, I love walking my dog, going to the beach, cooking, reading and travelling!

I look forward to getting to know you in September and supporting you as you start your new chapter at secondary school.

Mr Butler

Hi all! My name is Mr Butler, I am an English teacher, and I am going to be your form tutor going forward into Year 7.

I am a kind teacher who is really interested in reading, creative writing, music, and helping people to achieve what they want to achieve.

I am also competitive, so I will be looking forward to working hard together to make us the best form in year 7! Lets do our best together.

Mr Hudson

I am Mr Hudson and I am a teacher of English and the Head of Film Studies. I have been teaching for 15 years and have spent 9 of those years here at Marshland.

I love reading books (especially sci fi and fantasy), Warhammer and playing a range of boardgames! I also enjoy spending time exercising and being active.

I am really looking forward to having a year 7 form for the first time in a long while and I am looking forward to being a part of your time here at Marshland.

Mrs Harris

I’m Mrs Harris, and I’ll be your form tutor when you start secondary school. I’m also an Art teacher and the Head of Creative Design, which means I get to spend my days helping people be creative, try new things, and turn their ideas into something amazing. Outside of school, I’m kept very busy by my two young children, who love coming on adventures with me and exploring new places. I’m also an ultra runner, so I enjoy taking on big challenges, getting outdoors, and seeing how far my legs can actually take me! I love travelling, eating delicious food, and making fun memories with my family and through my running adventures. I can’t wait to meet you all, get to know you, and help you settle into life at secondary school!

Mrs Norman

My name is Mrs Norman, and I’m excited to be your form tutor! I teach Art, Technology and Photography, and I’ve been part of the Marshland family for 12 years.

Outside of school, I love keeping busy. Whether it’s sport, music, spending time with friends, or looking after my collection of animals, there’s always something going on! I’m also involved with Wisbech Swim Club, so you might find me poolside cheering swimmers on.

I can’t wait to meet you all, hear about your interests, and help you make the most of your secondary school journey. Get ready for new experiences, new friendships, and plenty of fun along the way!

Miss Curtis

¡Hola! My name is Miss Curtis, and I am the Head of Spanish here at Marshland. I am passionate about languages and helping students develop confidence in communicating with people from different cultures around the world. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time at the beach and going for walks with my two dogs, Ronnie and Dougie. I also love reading books and playing board games with family and friends. One of my biggest passions is travelling, and I usually go on holiday four or five times a year as I believe that travelling and experiencing new places, cultures, and ways of life is important and helps us learn so much about the world. I’d love to hear about your own travel experiences too – where have you been, or where would you most like to travel in the future?

SEND Information

If you have any questions regarding Special Educational needs please contact Mrs S Pettifar by email on senco@marshlandhigh.co.uk