Why visit more than one school?

You might think you know where you want to go. Maybe your big brother/sister went Applying for there or all of your friends want to go. secondary schools. BUT…… *You never know what you like until you have tried a few places. *You might decide you prefer somewhere What do you need else *Seeing a few schools might ensure you to know? were right in the first place all along. My notes page. *Of course, you might have no idea where Use this page to write down the schools you want to visit, you want to go! and on which day.

Seeing more than one school helps you and 1) your parents make a much more informed decision. You don’t know what you are 2) missing if you don’t have a look. 3)

Who can I ask for advice? What questions would you like to ask when you are there?

The secondary schools themselves— 1) Transition Manager including websites. 2) Liz Stevenson 0121 569 8292 Liz_stevenson@.gov.uk Your own teachers in school.

Friends and family who live in the area, Anything else you need to think about? although remember they can sometimes be biased!

Admissions Parent Support Line

0121 569 6765

This is your future and it is important you get the decision right for you and your family.

The ACE Perryfields High School Shireland Collegiate

Academy 22nd September 9am-12pm 20th September 7-9pm 18th September from 4.30-

Bristnall Hall Academy Phoenix Collegiate 8pm 11th September from 6-8pm 18th September from 4-7.30pm St Michaels CE High School

George Salter Academy Q3 Academy - 19th September from 5.30- 8.30pm 20th September from 27th September from 5-8pm 29th September 9am-12pm and 9.30—2.30am w/b 24th 9.15-11.15 Stuart Bathurst Catholic 27th September from 6-8pm Q3 Academy - Langley High School 6th October am 9am-12pm 26th September 6-8.30pm 27th September 9-11am 17th September 5.30– 8pm RSA Academy Wodensborough Ormiston The 20th September 6-8pm Academy

20th September 6-8.30 and 22nd 12th September from 5-8pm 9-12pm and 3rd October from 3.30— 20th September and 9th 5pm Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy October Choice of 3 sessions, 4.00pm, 5.30pm and 7.00pm 25th September from 5-7pm and 3rd October 5.30-7.30pm For Sandwell Academy's open events please contact the academy direct to book a place. 25th and 26th 9-10.30am