Launceston College Hosts Super Saturdays for Year 6 Pupils

Primary Pupils Get a Taste of Year 7 Life

Launceston College, part of Athena Learning Trust, has been running a series of ‘Super Saturday’ sessions for local primary school children as families are being urged to choose secondary school places in Cornwall this term.

The first event was a morning of PE, with pupils taking part in indoor and outdoor sports such as dodgeball, netball and cricket. This was followed by a science-focused session, and the final ‘Super Saturday’ on Saturday 4th October will showcase the college’s design and technology offer.

Anyone interested in attending the last session can sign up here.

📷Primary pupils at Launceston College

Easing the Transition to Secondary School

The events have been designed to give Year 6 children a clearer idea of what secondary school is like, with opportunities to spend time in new settings such as science labs. Staff hope the sessions will help pupils feel more confident and comfortable when they move into Year 7.

Launceston College also provides transition days for Year 6 pupils to meet their new tutor groups and classmates. At the start of the new school year, staggered starts allow younger students time to explore the site before older year groups return.

Staff at the college believe a smooth transition from primary to secondary lays the foundations for a positive and fulfilling educational journey.

Principal’s View

Mr Matthew Thompson, Principal at Launceston College, said:

“Our ‘Super Saturdays’ are all about giving Year 6 pupils a real taste of secondary school life in a welcoming and fun environment. From enjoying sporting challenges to exploring science labs and discovering design and technology, these sessions help children feel confident, inspired, and excited about the next stage of their learning journey. Meeting staff, trying new activities, and spending time on our campus gives pupils a sense of belonging and makes the transition to Year 7 much smoother and less daunting.”

📷Super Sports Saturday

Ofsted Praises Broad Curriculum

Launceston College is rated Good by Ofsted across all areas: Quality of education, Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, Leadership and management, and Sixth form provision.

Inspectors noted that:

• All pupils, including those with SEND, follow a broad and ambitious curriculum.

• They learn new knowledge in a logical order and build on what they already know.

• Sixth form students study qualifications well matched to their future aspirations, with suitably demanding work.

• Pupils attending the specially resourced provision follow a curriculum designed to meet their individual needs and capabilities.

📷Primary pupils at Super Saturday