The four-day event was packed with exciting activities designed to build confidence, spark curiosity, and create new friendships. From rocket building and science experiments to drama, dance, mini golf and cake decorating, pupils had the chance to explore a wide range of subjects and get familiar with their new school environment.
One of the highlights was the treasure hunt, which saw pupils orienteering around the school to solve riddles and unscramble a secret code word. This not only helped them learn their way around the building, but also encouraged teamwork and problem-solving in a fun and engaging way.
Throughout the week, pupils took part in house competitions, earning tokens for their houses by showing enthusiasm, collaboration, and creativity. The winning house was rewarded with a celebratory pizza lunch – a well-deserved treat after a week of hard work and fun!
Thursday afternoon saw the grand finale: the House Games. Pupils arrived dressed in their house colours, ready to compete in a series of classic challenges including tug of war, sack races, and more. Forms went head-to-head in six different activities, bringing out plenty of team spirit and friendly rivalry.
Beyond the activities, one of the most valuable outcomes of the week was the friendships formed. Pupils met others who will be in their tutor groups, helping to ease any nerves and build a sense of belonging before term begins.
Transition Lead, Ms Foster said: “It’s been amazing to see our new Year 7s grow in confidence and build friendships that will carry them through their time at Stockport Academy. Summer School is all about making that first step into secondary school a positive and exciting experience – and judging by the smiles, we’ve definitely achieved that.”