In light of the current situation all our transition events this term have been postponed. Please rest assured you child’s transition is important to us and we will arrange alternative events as soon as it is safe to do so.
In the meantime, if you require an electronic version of our transition forms, they can be found here.
Induction letter to parents 2020
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you and your child as members of the Trafalgar School community.
Please check this page for important transition information and updates. We will hold various activities for students, Parents and Carers that will ensure a smooth transition to secondary school for all involved.
Summary of admission procedures from September 2020 to August 2021:
Friday 11 September 2020 – Application process starts
Wednesday 23 September 2020 – Trafalgar School Virtual Open Evening goes live
Saturday 31 October 2020 – Applications closing date
Friday 8 January 2021 – Any changes to the application e.g. address change and subsequent preference changes may be considered up until this date
Friday 8 January 2021 – Late applications received after closing date can be requested to be considered on time with evidence of significant and exceptional circumstances for the late application up until this date
Monday 1 March 2021 – National Offer Day
If you need help or more information please contact the Portsmouth City Council admissions team by phone on 023 9268 8008 (first point of contact will be with the City Helpdesk), email [email protected] or write to Admissions team, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2EA.
Congratulations on your place! We will keep you fully informed of upcoming events however, should you have any queries regarding transition to secondary school, please contact [email protected].
Welcome letters posted to parents and students | April 2021 |
Tour of the school | TBA |
New Intake Evening | TBA |
1:1 welcome meeting with senior staff | TBA |
Year 6 Taster days | TBA |
Information about House allocation | July 2021 |
First day at school! (Year 7 and 11 only) | TBA |
Vertical Tutoring – Frequently Asked Questions
The Trafalgar School Uniform Code
https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/schools/school-transport-and-travel
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2010/aug/31/secondary-school-tips-parents
https://www.tinies.com/our-favourites/transition-from-primary-to-secondary-school.html
Trafalgar School works closely with our local feeder primary schools, and throughout the year we hope to schedule a variety of activities to enable primary schools to visit us throughout the year.
Activities include:
Date of visit: 13th February
School: Stamshaw Juniors
Number of Students: ~ 30
Year Group: 3
Subject:
Inputs and Outputs of computer systems
Demo of the “potato piano” – using human input to turn into sound via potatoes and a computer program on Scratch
Scratch – writing our first program