Transition from Primary to Secondary school is an exciting and significant step however it and can also be a challenging time for parents/carers and students. By accessing these resources we hope you will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding your child's transition.
Please contact our admissions team if you have any further questions via admissions@spwt.net.
Key Dates
Date | Event |
|---|---|
Wednesday 8th May 2024 3:45-6:00pm Thursday 9th May 2024 3:45-6:00pm | One to One Meetings |
| Tuesday 2nd July 2024 3:45-4:45pm | VIP Transition Event for pupils with EHCPs only |
| Friday 5th July 2024 9:15-3:00pm | Year 6 Taster Day |
Friday 5th July 2024 09:30-10:15am or 2:15-2:55pm | Parent Information Sessions |
| First week of September | Year 6 Induction Week |
Information for Parents
Information for Students
Wellbeing and Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Breakfast club is open every morning from 7:45am in the main dining room and is free of charge for all students. Book your place through the Admin Team, admin@spwt.net
We have a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports groups, music groups, drama, history, art and homework support. These take place before school, during lunchtime, and after school.
Details of our uniform requirements are on our Uniform page. Uniform is available from our supplier online or at their shop.
Financial support is available from Tower Hamlets council between 30th June and 30th September, details are available on the Tower Hamlets website.
Information is available on our Free School Meals page on our website.
Tower Hamlets council provides universal FSM regardless of the parent(s) income to include children of residents of the borough who attend primary school. If you think your child is eligible for FSM at secondary school you must complete a claim form available from schools or by telephoning the benefits service on 020 7364 5000.
Find out more on the Tower Hamlets website.
Communicate with the school, get live behaviour updates and pay for lunch and trips etc all in one place, via the SIMS Parent app.
Details on Personal Development lessons are available on the website.
Students should arrive at the Year 7 gate between 8.30am and 8.45am. From 8.46am a student would be considered late to school. The school day finishes at 3.25pm for Year 7.
We operate a cashless catering system. All students will be allocated a lunch card which will enable them to have lunch. Lunch costs £2.30 and we recommend parents use the SIMS Pay for which we will provide details. Those students who are eligible for a free school dinner (FSM) will have their lunch card automatically topped up for them. Students can bring in packed lunches, we are a Gold Standard Healthy School, and pack lunches should reflect this (no sweets/chocolate, no fizzy drinks etc).
We have the pastoral team as a first point of support (Tutors, Student Achievement Coordinator, Year Team Leader) and a Safeguarding and Wellbeing Team. We also have staff trained as Mental Health First Aiders and school counsellors that students can be referred to. We also recommend that once students are 11 years old, they sign up to kooth.com
