P7 to S1 Transitions
The materials in this section of the website have been developed to support a smooth transition to S1 at Whitburn Academy for all P7 pupils.
Resources will be uploaded regularly at the appropriate stage of the transition process for pupils, parents/ carers to engage with as they prepare to join us in August 2025.
Please find below some of the transition events that are taking place over the course of Session 2024-25. More detailed communication will be sent out prior to the events taking place:
Event | Date | Location |
Primary 7 Transition Information Evening | 30th October 2024: 6pm-8pm | Whitburn Academy |
Pupil Support Visits / Pastoral Care Visits | Various Dates May 2025 | All Primary Cluster Schools |
Primary 7 Information Evening | 4th June 2025 | Whitburn Academy |
Whitburn Academy Transition Visit | 10th June - 13th June 2025 | Whitburn Academy |
Our first planned event will be the Primary 7 Transition Evening. At this event you will be given a tour of the school, experience showcases from our departments and meet the key school staff.
Primary 7 Transition Information Evening
Our Primary 7 Transition Information Evening takes place on Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 6-8pm and will give the opportunity for you to experience our exciting learning opportunities through
- A tour of the school
- Classroom visits
- Meeting staff and students
- Seeing demonstrations of lessons in various departments
- Learning about our curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the answers to some commonly asked questions about the P7-S1 transition process
Download the school app
Whitburn Academy has a school app, which is updated on a regular basis with news and a school calendar, which gives details of events that are scheduled to take place in the school. The app is available to download for free via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. More information can be found in the flyers below:
- School App: Flyer for Parents / Carers (PDF) [1MB] (opens new window)
- School App: User guide for Parents (PDF) [710KB] (opens new window)
- School App: Links to App Stores (PDF) [710KB] (opens new window)