As Head of Year 7, my primary role is to support students during their transition from primary to secondary school. Starting secondary school offers many exciting opportunities for children and their families. At Marden High School, we are committed to ensuring that our new students feel comfortable and happy about such a big change in their lives. The smooth transition that we offer for our new intake is achieved through positive, frequent communication between myself, students, our staff, primary schools, parents/carers and governors. From September 2026, Miss Hancock will support Year 7 in her role as Learning mentor.

In Year 7 you will study a range of different subjects. Some of these will build on your primary education skills and knowledge (such as English and Maths), and others may be new to you (such as Technology, STEM, French, Drama). In addition to learning and developing academically, you will also have the opportunity to access a wide array of extracurricular activities, ranging from sports to science or media to gardening. These areas of secondary school life will help you make new friends and grow socially, as well as gaining some independence and developing how to manage your time between independent study and extracurricular activities.