--- title: "Preparing for the Future: Year 6 Transition Workshop" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-08-preparing-for-the-future-year-6-transition-workshop" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Preparing for the Future: Year 6 Transition Workshop ![Image of Preparing for the Future: Year 6 Transition Workshop](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/714184406_1541155527800586_630862535745753750_n.jpg) 8 June 2026 Our **Year 6 pupils** recently took part in a valuable **transition workshop** led by **Alliance**, helping them prepare for the exciting next step in their educational journey. ### Talking About New Beginnings During the session, pupils explored what to expect at **secondary school**, discussing new experiences, routines and opportunities. It was a great chance for children to ask questions and share their thoughts. ### Building Confidence and Resilience The workshop also focused on developing **coping strategies**, helping pupils manage any worries they may have about moving on. Through discussion and support, children were encouraged to feel confident and positive about the future. ### Ready to Shine While this is a big and sometimes daunting transition, we know our Year 6 pupils are well prepared and ready to **shine in their new schools** in September. **Well done, Year 6 — an exciting journey lies ahead!** [Enrichment](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/enrichment) [ Exploring Faith: Islam Week Across Our School](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-28-exploring-faith-islam-week-across-our-school) [Celebrating First Holy Communion ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-06-10-celebrating-first-holy-communion) ![St Joseph’s Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Joseph’s Catholic Academy Ragworth Road Norton Stockton on Tees TS20 1HR 01642 360401 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Parents Evening System](https://stjosephsrcnorton.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/) - [Accelerated Reader](https://www.myon.co.uk/login/index.html) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Remote Learning](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/information/remote-learning) - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Remote Learning](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Year 6 Transition Curriculum](https://bhcet.org.uk/year6transitioncurriculum/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsnorton/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stjosephscatholicacademy/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Joseph’s Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)