Welcome from the Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to Thornden School.

Thank you so much for choosing Thornden School for your child. We feel hugely privileged that you have entrusted us with the job of helping them to realise their full potential and be the very best version of themselves.

The next five years are key times in a child’s education and development. They will need to develop skills that set them up for the future, to focus on problem solving and learning new topics and material during this time. At Thornden, we feel that all students make better progress if they are happy, settled, secure, with strong friendships and an ability to discuss their work with their peers and teachers.

We set and encourage high standards for all students but aim to do this in an environment of mutual respect and through strong communication channels, between students, parents/carers and teachers. We take pride in watching our students develop and grow during their time here, with the intention of providing experiences and opportunities that may last a lifetime.

We look forward to meeting our new students and their parents/carers over the next term and introducing the students to their new classmates and school friends, especially on the Year 6 ‘Welcome to Thornden day’. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact either Ms. E. Parker (Head of Year 7) or the SEN department (senadmin@thornden.hants.sch.uk), who will have visited all linked primary/junior schools, as well as engaging with students who do not live in catchment.

With best wishes,

Ms. C. Lowing

Headteacher

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We are using a new system called Applicaa to register your child. 

All transition letters, information and forms that require completing will all be accessible via Applicaa. 

Once we have received notification that your child will be joining us at Thornden School, you will be sent an email with your log-in details for Applicaa. You will need to verify your details before you are able to log in. Make sure to check your junk mail and add the email address to your safe senders list.

Once your email address has been verified, you will be able to log in and complete your Admissions form and also provide your proof of address/ID.

If you are unable to access the form online, or have any trouble logging in, please contact the Year 6 Transition Team on yr6transition@thornden.hants.sch.uk.