Friday 15th September 2017 Dear Year 5 and 6 Parents/Carers,

As you may be aware, at this time of year you should be beginning to consider your child’s next steps in terms of secondary school. For Year 6, the closing date for applications is 5pm on 31st October 2017. Any application received after this time will be treated as late and processed in April 2018 and onwards. For Year 5 parents, this may be a time when you begin to consider the range of schools on offer – secondary schools are most welcoming to you and it can often ease the decision making process when it is started a little earlier.

Attached to this letter is a list of local secondary schools and their designated open times. If you need any further information regarding the school, I would suggest you visit their websites, read their Ofsted reports, take a look at ‘Parents’ View’ which is on-line or pick up a prospectus. Could I ask that you advise the school office if your child will be absent from school to attend a school open day.

Applications can be made online or via post. Please make sure that you look at the information contained on the Northamptonshire County Council website, you will find the online application and a useful guide on how to apply. If you have any questions regarding the process, please look at the useful guide on the Northamptonshire County Council Website or telephone our school office on 01536 512112 and we will try to help.

At St Thomas More, we endeavour to support our school family whenever help is needed. If you have difficulty accessing the application form you are more than welcome to use our technology. If you need any further information, advice or just someone to talk the process through with, we are always here.

Wishing you all the best of luck with this important decision in your child’s learning journey.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Fraser Donald Headteacher

Open Evening Dates 2017 Area Secondary Schools

Tuesday 26th September 6pm – 8pm – Southfield School for Girls

Thursday 28th September – 5.45pm – Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Tuesday 3rd October – 6pm – 8.30pm –

Thursday 5th October – 5pm -7pm –

Tuesday 10th October – 6.15pm - Kettering Science Academy

Thursday 12th October 5.30pm – 8pm – Open Mornings on Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th October 2017 between 10:00am-12:00pm.