Year 6 Transition 2026
A Message for Y6 Students/Parents and Carers
Congratulations to everyone who gained a place at Hummersknott Academy for September 2026.
We will be in contact with you soon to provide all the information you and your child will need to begin life at secondary schoool.
Some key dates
Transition visits for your child:
Wednesday 24th June 2026
Thursday 25th June 2026
Friday 26th June 2026
Year 6 Parents’ Evening
Wednesday 1st July 2026
Locker Payments
- Lockers are not compulsory, but they can help your child to organise all their equipment. They are available to students at a cost of £25.00 (non-refundable) per student for the five years they are here. Payment can be made by School Gateway over the summer holidays (login information to follow).
Should you require any further information or if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s movement to Hummersknott, please feel free to contact the Academy by phone or email – enquiries@hummersknott.org.uk
Uniform
Our uniform is:
- Black school blazer with embroidered school badge to be purchased from our school supplier Michael Sehgal – https://www.michaelsehgal.co.uk/schools/hummersknott-academy/
- Black school skirt, to be worn no shorter than just above the knee, worn with plain black tights (skirts can be purchased from our uniform supplier Michael Sehgal, no other design of skirt may be worn).
- Black school trousers (these must not be made of denim or stretch material, or be skin tight).
- Plain black v-neck long sleeved jumper (optional) – can only be worn under, but not as an alternative to, the school blazer.
- White shirt and appropriate Academy tie or white blouse with revere collar – no tie. The tie is available to purchase from the Academy for £5.00 or from Michael Sehgal .
- Flat, plain black shoes or ankle boots – no stripes, no piping, no canvas
- No trainers or canvas plimsolls.
PE Kit
PE kit can only be purchased from our supplier Emblematic – https://emblematic.co.uk/schools/hkaca/
Our required PE kit for all year groups is:
Compulsory kit:
- Combi T-shirt – unisex or fitted
- At least one of the lower garments – shorts, skirt/skort, track pants or leggings
Optional kit:
- 1/4 zip jumper
- White ankle socks
- Black football socks
Required items:
- Trainers (for use in PE only)
- Football boots – moulded studs only for the 3G pitch
- One piece bathing costume
- Towel for swimming and showers
Recommended items:
- Shin pads for Hockey, Rugby and Football
- Gum shield for Hockey, Rugby
- PE bag to keep kit in is useful!
PE (this includes swimming) is part of the National Curriculum. ALL students must take part, unless excused on medical grounds. We ask all parents to support this policy.
