An unforgettable workshop where we help year 6 children address one of the most important times in their school life – Moving on to Secondary School.
Getting lost on day one. Making new friends. Homework, fitting in and facing the unknown. These are the things Year 6 pupils think about, often quietly and alone. Bigfoot’s Year 6 transition workshop gives them a safe, creative space to say it out loud, explore what worries them and discover that almost everyone in the room feels exactly the same way. Honest, warm and genuinely useful for pupils and teachers alike.
The workshop centres on Upwards and Onwards, a specially created film following two young people called Stephan and Roxanne as they navigate the real moments of their first days at secondary school. Getting lost, falling out with friends, forgetting homework, trying to fit in and finding their feet. The film pauses at key moments and the room becomes part of the conversation, exploring each situation through drama activities, group discussion and a little bravery.
The group will take part in activities from stand up surveys, role play exercises, pair shares and quick quizzes, students will help to reassure one another, alleviate their fears and anxieties, whilst also exploring the many positive elements of transition. This really is the perfect opportunity to celebrate new beginnings in a positive and enjoyable way!
“The programme exceeded our expectations. It gave children creative and meaningful ways to prepare for moving on, and we would highly recommend this workshop to any primary school.” — Louise Appiah, Fairford Academy Barnhurst
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify and articulate personal concerns about the move to secondary school
- Recognise that transition worries are widely shared and develop strategies to manage them
- Build confidence in asking for help, starting conversations and navigating new situations
- Use drama, roleplay and discussion to explore and problem solve real transition scenarios
- Leave with a practical set of tools and a stronger sense of readiness for Year 7
NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS
- PSHE (KS2): Managing change and transition; understanding emotions; building resilience and self confidence
- English (Speaking and Listening): Participating in discussion; presenting viewpoints; active listening and responding
- Drama: Roleplay, tableaux, devising and hot seating; responding to film and live facilitation
- Personal Development: Social and emotional development through shared reflection, empathy and collaborative problem solving
- Citizenship: Understanding rights and responsibilities; respecting others; contributing positively to a new community
FORMAT
Target Audience: Year 6
Workshop: 60 minutes
Capacity: One class per workshop session (up to 35 pupils) with up to 4 x 1 hour workshops across the day.
Resource Pack: A comprehensive teacher resource pack is included with every booking, packed with pre and post activities that extend the learning and support pupils through the transition period.
HOW TO ENQUIRE & BOOK
For us to quote your school and offer availability, please fill out the form below and tell us the year groups and how many classes you would like us to work with, along with any specific dates. We promise to respond to you within 24 hours. Important: if you haven’t heard from us, you may need to check your folder of doom (spam folder) where our emails may occasionally end up!
