Letter From Soban
Dear Year 6 Students,
I know moving up from Year 6 to Year 7 is a big thing. That is why I am here to help you embark on that journey. When you first join, you might be scared and nervous, but you will soon get over it. You will realise that you are in an encouraging environment, full of friends.
The teachers in the school are really helpful, which makes every lesson fun and exciting. If you’re worried about getting lost then don’t! The teachers will give you clear instructions about where to go. Also, if you’re an ambitious student and you’re aiming to be head boy, the teachers can help you get beyond your goal.
When I first came, I was worried about making friends because I was the only one coming to Burnage from my primary school, but I found that there were friends everywhere, even out of class.
My advice is: aim for the best, stay focused and work hard to achieve your goals.
Best wishes,
Soban
Dear Year 6 From Saban (PDF)
Letter From Sami
Dear Year 6 Students,
I am writing a letter to help you with some of your worries because as you are going to be the new Year 7, you might need some help. Going from primary school to secondary school is a big change and it could be challenging for many people.
Before I started school, I was worried about making friends, so I hung out with my cousins. Then I saw one of my best friends and he was with a new friend, so I met him and now all of us hang out.
When I started, it was easy to find my classes because if I got lost, I would just ask staff who are there to help me. It even has signs around the school to say where the departments are.
Another positive thing about this school is the behaviour is really good because when I was in Year 7 there was no bullying or fighting happening around the school.
If none of this helps you, then ask your teacher, because they will probably give you some really good pieces of advice.
Thank you for reading my letter, hopefully it helps you have a great day.
Bye!
Sami
Dear Year 6 From Sami (PDF)
Letter From Omar
Dear Year 6 Students,
When I started at secondary school I was worried about loads of homework.
I was surprised that there were loads of positives, such as: the older years are very helpful when you don’t know where to go, the staff made the transition very smooth, we got a reasonable amount of homework.
One piece of useful advice from me is that you shouldn’t be shy but be outgoing.
Omar
Dear Year 6 From Omar (PDF)
Letter From Abdullah
Dear Year 6 Students,
Welcome to Burnage Academy, my name is Abdullah.
When I came to this school I was worried about everything. Subjects, people, literally everything! Then I realised that it was all easy. What I did to make it easy was to start working with confidence. And I made it.
This school has very good teachers, and if you don’t understand something, you can ask them.
My advice to you: don’t look at what other people are doing, just focus on what you are doing.
Abdullah
Dear Year 6 From Abdullah