Year 6 Transition 2023

Welcome to Rye College

Dear new Year 7 students and families,

Welcome to Rye College! We are so pleased you are now part of our amazing school!

To start your journey with us, we have created this special 'transition webpage'.

Rye College is a very safe and welcoming school. All our students were Year 7 students once so they know how you feel.

Our school is a place where you can be yourself, quickly make friends and feel part of our family.

We know this is the start of your bright future!

Mr P Harrison
Director for Learning for Key Stage 3

Rye College Virtual Tour & Maps

For those families who didn't get the opportunity to visit us during our Open Events, please see some useful videos and maps to help familiarise yourself with our school.

Rye College Maps

Updated: 24/02/2023 246 KB

Video Messages From Our Students

A warm welcome to you from your fellow students at Rye College.

Transition Events

Our Transition programme gives students a great opportunity to familiarise themselves with our school, meet our team, make new friends and to start the preparation for the educational change that is before them. Our activities centre around our core Rye College character values of Proud, Positive, Employable, Kind and Committed and gives students a fantastic opportunity to develop positive relationships with their peers and our team.

Families Coffee Morning

We welcome all families to join us for an informal Coffee Morning on Thursday 13th July between 10.00-11am. This is a great opportunity to meet our team, connect with other families and ask any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there.

Family Handbook

Our Family Handbook contains lots of useful information about our school, including uniform expectations.

Family Handbook 2023/24

Updated: 06/07/2023 1.06 MB

Rye College Values

Our overarching school values promote a ‘can do’ culture in our school that focuses students on what are the essential aspects to succeeding, not only in school, but outside as well.

Our Rye College Standards

This is the behavioural standards framework we expect all Rye College students to abide by to create an effective learning environment for all :

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my admission pack?

Admission packs will be sent out to families at the beginning of March, please complete all forms and return to us by 31st March 2023. Please see below for online copies of all the forms included within your Welcome Pack.

Where can I find out more about uniform?

Uniform can be purchased through Superstitch. Click here for more information about our uniform.

Where can I find out more about school life at Rye College?

Our family handbook is a really useful resource with everything families need to know about daily school life at Rye College. Click here to view.

How will I be keep informed?

We will keep our incoming families updated on transition events and activities in the coming months via email.

To stay up to date with more general Rye College news and developments please follow our social media accounts which we regularly update with information, good news stories, student achievements, community links, useful resources and upcoming events.

Facebook - @ryecollegeuk
Instagram - @ryecollege_eastsussex
Twitter - @ryecollegeuk

What does my child need to bring on the transition days?

Please ensure your child brings the following with them on transition days:

A pencil case with pens and pencils
A filled water bottle
Money to use for the canteen or a packed lunch
Please ensure all items brought into school are clearly labeled.
Sun screen if we experience warm weather
Students are permitted to bring mobile phones with them but must turn them off and be responsible for them. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage.

What does my child need to wear for transition?

Students can come to transition in their primary school uniform or their school PE kit.

Can siblings or friends help get my child to transition?

Yes - we actively encourage students to help each other and for our newest students to start learning how to get themselves to school.

Where do I drop and/or collect my child for Transition?

All students will be met at the back entrance gate by the Transition team at 9.10am each day. The rear entrance to college is accessed via the Freedom Leisure Centre car park. Students will be released at 3pm on both days from the same gates. Please wait outside the gate if you wish to collect your child.