Moving Up to Secondary School – Local Open Event Dates to Help You Decide!
12th September 2024
Moving Up to Secondary School – Local Open Event Dates to Help You Decide!
The move from primary to secondary school is an exciting milestone in your child’s educational journey! It’s a time of new beginnings, new friendships, and new opportunities. As parents, we understand how important it is to choose the right secondary school that fits your child’s needs and personality. That’s why attending open events can be incredibly helpful in making this big decision.
To make things easier for you, we’ve gathered information about some local secondary school open event dates. Attending these events will give you a chance to explore the schools, meet the staff, and get a feel for the environment where your child could thrive.
| School Name | Date(s) of Open Events |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form | Open Evenings Monday 23rd September - 6pm-8:30pm Wednesday 25th September - 6pm-8:30pm Open Mornings Tuesday 24th September - 9.30am-10.30am Thursday 26th September - 9.30am-10.30am |
| Hagley Catholic High School | Saturday 5th October - 9am onwards |
| Haybridge High School | Wednesday 18th September - 5pm-8pm |
| Leasowes High School | Open Evenings Tuesday 17th September - 6.30pm-8.30pm Wednesday 18th September - 6.30pm-8.30pm Open Mornings Wednesday 25th September - 9.15am-10.15am Friday 27th September - 9.15am-10.15am |
| Ormiston Forge Academy | Open Evenings Thursday 19th September - 6pm Onwards Open Morning Saturday 21st September - 9am Onwards |
| Pedmore High School | Open Evenings Thursday 3rd October - 6pm - 8.30pm Open Mornings Tuesday 8th October - 9.15am-10.30am Thursday 10th October - 9.15am-10.30am |
| Perryfields Academy | Thursday 19th September - 5pm-7pm |
| St Michaels CE High School | Open Evenings Wednesday 18th September - 5.30pm-8.30pm Open Day Thursday 19th September - 9.30am-2.30pm |
| The Earls High School | Open Evenings Tuesday 24th September - 6pm-8.30pm Thursday 26th September - 6pm-8:30pm Open Mornings Wednesday 25th September - 9am-10.30am Thursday 26th September - 9am-10.30am |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy | Tuesday 19th September - 5.30pm - 8pm Saturday 21st September - 9.30am-12.30pm |
Tips for Attending Open Events:
- Prepare questions: Ask about the school’s approach to learning, pastoral care, extracurricular opportunities, and support for transitions.
- Observe the atmosphere: Does the school feel warm and welcoming? Can you imagine your child thriving there?
- Talk to current students and staff: Get a sense of what day-to-day life at the school is like from those who know it best.
We hope this list of local open events helps guide you through the decision-making process. Each school has its own unique environment, and by visiting, you can discover which one will be the perfect fit for your child’s secondary school journey.
Best of luck on this exciting next step!