Wednesday 6th September 2017

Dear Year 6 and Year 5 Parents and Carers,

As your children start in Year 6 and Year 5 I know that many of you will have started considering secondary schools. The window for application to a (local authority, voluntary aided, or free school) starting in September 2018 is now open. A leaflet with the key dates is attached to this email and an electronic brochure giving detailed information about all aspects of the process is now available on Richmond Council’s website and can be accessed using the link below: http://www.richmond.gov.uk/media/3066/secondary_admission.pdf

This brochure explains exactly what you need to do and when you need to do it, as well as giving information about the schools in Richmond. In addition to the brochure and prior to you making your decision about which schools to apply for, secondary schools offer opportunities to visit and look around. The timetable for Richmond schools’ open mornings and evenings is in the document attached with this letter. These visits offer you the opportunity to meet with the staff and pupils of the schools to find out more and ask questions. Although these are specifically related to the pupils starting secondary in September 2018, parents and carers of children in Year 5 may also wish to attend in order to start thinking about which school they would like their child to attend from September 2019. Several of our parents, whose children are now in secondary, did this when their pupils were in Year 5 and they found the experience helpful. Our Year 6 pupils will also have the opportunity to visit with the Year 6 teachers on the morning of 26th September 2017. They will be shown around by one of our ex-pupils and staff from Orleans Park.

As has been the case for several years, the preferred method of application is through the online system which is accessed via https://www.eadmissions.org.uk Applications MUST be submitted by the 31st October 2017. If you miss this closing date you can still submit an application but it will be considered late and will only be considered after all on time applications. You will be notified directly on March 1st 2018 as to where your child has been given a place.

If you are considering applying to Tiffin, or any independent schools, please read through the information on their school website regarding admissions. They have detailed information regarding all aspects of both the application process and the school. For Tiffin boys school please click here; http://www.tiffinschool.co.uk/_docs/admissions/AdmissionsPolicyAcademicYear2016Entry.pdf For Tiffin girls school please click here; http://www.tiffingirls.kingston.sch.uk/Our-School/Admissions/Year-7.aspx

Can I take this opportunity to remaind you that children in Year 6 will be sitting their SATs during the week of 14th May to 18th May 2018. It is important that they are at school for this week as this is the only time that the children can take these tests. Please ensure that you do not book appointments for your children during this week.

I hope that your children have had a positive and enjoyable first day back at school and look forward to seeing them continue making great progress both here and towards their future at secondary school.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Evans

Open events for Richmond’s Date Time secondary schools for admission in September 2018 School Name

Christs School Thursday 28 September 6.30 to 9.00pm www.christs.richmond.sch.uk Grey Court Tuesday 3 October 6.30 to 9.00pm www.greycourt.richmond.sch.uk Hampton High Thursday 12 October 6.00 to 8.00pm www.hamptonhigh.org.uk Orleans Park School Open mornings: Thursday 28 9.00am. Please see the school’s www.orleanspark.richmond.sch.uk and Friday 29 September* website (booking required) St Richard Reynolds Catholic High Tuesday 17 October 6.30 to 8.30pm School www.strichardreynolds.org.uk Wednesday 11 October 6.00 to 8.15pm www.richmondparkacademy. org School Open mornings: Tuesday 3 Please see the school’s website www.teddingtonschool.org October, Thursday 5 October and Wednesday 11 October* (booking required) The Richmond Upon Thames Monday 9 October 5.30 to 8.00pm School www.richmonduponthamesschool. org.uk Thursday 5 October 6.30pm onward www.turinghouseschool.org.uk School Tuesday 10 October 6.00 to 8.30pm www.twickenhamschool.org.uk Open mornings: Wednesday 4, Please see the school’s website www.waldegrave.richmond.sch.uk Friday 6, Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 October * (booking required)