Stepping up to Secondary
Stepping up to Secondary
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We cannot wait to welcome to you Lift Ryde in September 2025
This page will give you the information that you need to help prepare for you for our school.
Tour of the School.mp4We are very proud of the amazing facilities at our school. Please watch this short video for a preview of the fantastic spaces inside and outside of our school that you will be able to enjoy from September.
We are very proud of the amazing facilities at our school. Please watch this short video for a preview of the fantastic spaces inside and outside of our school that you will be able to enjoy from September.
Year 7 Transition Booklet
Year 7 Transition Booklet
We have published a booklet which we hope you will find useful as you move from Year 6 into Year 7.
Ryde Academy Year 7 Transition Guide New Uniform.pdfKey dates - Stepping up to secondary school
Key dates - Stepping up to secondary school
11th March 2025 - Information Evening
11th March 2025 - Information Evening
This is an information evening for you and your parents or carers. We will explain everything you need to know before joining us. Please arrive at the main reception at the times below depending on the primary school you are attending.
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Greenmount, Binstead, Dover Park, Nettlestone and all other schools.
5:45pm - 6:45pm: Haylands, Oakfield, St Mary’s, Wootton and Bembridge.
You will also be shown our new uniform and be shared the details of where you can purchase this.
If you have any questions for us, please email these to us ahead of the session so we can ensure we provide the answers. Please send these to contactus@rydeacademy.org.
8th July 2025 - Transition Day
8th July 2025 - Transition Day
You will join us at Lift Ryde for a “stepping up to secondary” day where you will meet teachers, explore the school and have some taster lessons. More information will follow with timings.
What happens next?
What happens next?
You will receive an email with your login and an instruction leaflet about joining our Parent Portal. This is where you will provide us with all the legal information required before joining. All parents and carers must join the Portal. This will be sent out after 11th March.
You will receive further information about joining Parent Pay, our online meal payment/trips system in the summer term.
SEND Transition
SEND Transition
We will be holding some specialist SEND days for anyone who needs additional support. The day will involve a tour of the academy and a chat with the SEND team. More information on these days will follow.
We can’t wait to meet you all in person. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to email us on contactus@rydeacademy.org if you have any queries.
School Transport
School Transport
The Local Authority has asked us to remind any incoming Year 6 students who will be requiring transport to apply soon. Parents / Carers need to complete the ‘Apply for Free Home to School Transport Application’ form available at: https://www.iow.gov.uk/schools-and-education/home-to-school-transport/.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can call 01983 821000.
The Contact Centre will take your request and send school transport a message to post an application form out to you.
Uniform
Uniform
Please be aware that Uniform for our Year 7 students will be changing for September 2025.
Please be aware that Uniform for our Year 7 students will be changing for September 2025.
Uniform for Year 7 students joining us in September 2025 will be different to other year groups. Our Year 7 students will be the first cohort to wear the new Lift Ryde Uniform.
Our Policy for Year 7 students can be found here.
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