Year 6 Transition | Hall Cross Academy

Welcome to Hall Cross Academy

Transition Days :
Wednesday 8th July
Thursday 9th July

Welcome

Congratulations on securing your place at Hall Cross Academy; once again we are oversubscribed with large numbers on the waiting list. We are delighted that you have chosen us as the school to help your child develop into an adult and we look forward to meeting your son or daughter very soon. This area of our website has been designed to contain all the information needed to ensure a smooth transition from primary school to Hall Cross Academy.

Mr S Swain

Principal

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Key Staff

Below is a list of key staff that you may need to know during the transition process. You can use the contact buttons next to their name to contact them directly or use the Contact Us section of our website to send a general enquiry.

Mr S Swain

Principal

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Mrs G Massarella-Burton

Associate Vice Principal

Student Experience

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Mr J Mirfin

Associate Leader

Learner Experience

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Mrs K Briggs

Year Manager (Year 7)

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Ms N Laszkowicz

SENCO

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Mr P Tyrer

Learner Experience

Key Stage 3

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Mrs K Hargrave

Associate Senior Leader

Designated Safeguarding Lead

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I like Hall Cross because we get to do different classes for different subjects. If you have a problem or you are upset about something there is always a member of staff to help you and give you advice. The teachers are fun and make lessons really interesting, they help you if you are struggling so don’t be afraid to ask for help! My favourite subject is Baccalaureate (also known as Base) because it is fun and you learn loads. You are in your Base lessons for 2 and a half days a week so you really get to know your teacher and your classmates and they know you too!

Zara Year 7

I think Hall Cross is an incredible school where you learn so much and have lots of fun in the process. The after-school clubs are great as well with sporting and non-sporting activities on offer where you can make lots of new friends. This is a perfect school with everything your child needs to progress in later life.

Cole Year 7

I absolutely love it here at Hall Cross! All the teachers are so kind and welcoming. They are always there for us when we need support or guidance. They always make lessons fun and engaging. Also, it is very easy to make friends because everybody is so kind. There are lots of fun extra-curricular activities to participate in at Hall Cross. You are sure to find something that suits you!

Natalie Year 8

I am coming to the end of my time at Lower School and I have learned so much and had so many opportunities to get involved in things I never thought I would! There is such a wide range of extra-curricular activities to get involved in. The lessons are always fun and interesting, teacher’s find a way of making subjects engaging. I am now ready to start the next phase of my journey at upper school and I know that the skills I have developed at KS3 will help me be successful academically.

Teni Year 9

I love it at Hall Cross Academy. When I joined I was a little worried because I was the only student from my primary school. I shouldn’t have worried! I’ve met loads of people and made lots of new friends. My favourite lesson is games. I have loved learning about different sports and how to play them. I am really happy here at Hall Cross and I’m glad I came here.

Nate Year 8

I have loved Hall Cross Academy so far. I love the curriculum and how we are taught. The teachers are nice and the lessons are always challenging. I have made lots of new friends by taking part in a variety of activities. I have played sports like basketball, rugby, football and badminton. Lunch is good! We have lots of choice, we can choose from a hot meal or pasta or sandwiches.

Ethan Year 8

Values

At Hall Cross Academy we are committed to developing students into independent, powerful learners who are ready to take on the challenges of life in modern Britain. To achieve this aim student voice worked with a group of teachers to develop the Hall Cross Learner. The Hall Cross Learner is a set of expectations made up of seven qualities that we believe will furnish our students with the characteristics they need to succeed in school and their future career.