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Starting Year 7
Full details of our transition programme for students joining us in September 2025 can be found below. If you have any queries please contact Gavin Kensit g.kensit@harrislowewillesden.org.uk.
Transition booklet for parents - download here
We have prepared a transition booklet full of useful information for parents of children joining us in September. We'll be giving a copy to every family, and it is also be downloadable here.
Click HERE to download a copy.
One of the biggest challenges that any student faces during their academic career is the transfer from primary to secondary school.
We are confident that we have an excellent transition programme to ensure that students settle in quickly and enjoy their first few weeks at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden. This includes close relationships with our primary schools; opportunities for students to visit the academy several times, for instance to watch school productions or take part in the community clubs and classes; a FREE summer school and an effective induction process to familiarise students and families with the Academy before and after their arrival.
Transition dates 2025
Year 6 Interviews
Dates: Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th June 2025
Timing: 8:30-3:00pm
Each family will be sent a letter with their appointment time. Students must attend this interview with a parent and will meet a key member of staff from Harris Lowe Academy Willesden to support the transition and registration process and answer any questions.
Year 6 Taster Day
Date: Friday 4th July 2025
Timing: 8:30am - 2:45pm
Students will attend Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and meet their peers and their tutor. They will spend a day experiencing life as a Harris Lowe Academy Willesden Student. All details will be emailed to parents directly.
Parent Information Evening
Date: Friday 4th July 2025
Timing: 3:00pm to 4:00pm OR 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Parents will receive a presentation from key staff on the transition process, answer any questions about taster day or summer school and go through some of the policies and procedures at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden.
Uniform measuring and purchase days
Saturday 5th July, 10:30am-4:30pm
Sunday 6th July, 11:00am-4:00pm
Friday 11th July, 4:00-6:30pm
Book your appointment by Friday 4th July. Visit www.uniformdays.co.uk. Please select Harris Lowe and register. Only those with confirmed appointments may attend this event.
Step-by-Step Booking Guide:
1. Visit www.uniformdays.co.uk
2. Choose Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
3. Pick a date and time
4. Fill out the form and opt into reminders
5. Your appointment confirmation will be sent through email (check Junk mail)
Arts Exhibition
Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Timing: 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
All of our new Year 7 students and their families are invited to attend our summer Arts Exhibition which showcases GCSE, A-level and Sixth Form work from all the arts, media and catering students. It is a wonderful, informal event and will be another opportunity to get familiar with our school community.
Induction week
Dates: Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th August 2025
Timings: 8:30am - 3:15pm
All of our new Year 7 students are expected to attend our Summer School. Students will take part in a range of activities throughout the week ensuring they are fully prepared to achieve in their secondary education.
