SEAG Familiarisation Afternoon 2025
Tuesday, 14th October (4:00pm)
Entrance Assessment Information
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all P7 children who will be sitting the SEAG tests at Bloomfield Collegiate in November 2025. Previous pupils have found the experience of doing the tests at Bloomfield a relatively stress-free experience and I am sure this year will be no different.
We organise a familiarisation afternoon on to help put you and your child at ease about the procedure on test days. They will have their registration checked in the same way as on test day and you will be invited to our examination hall where you will learn a little more about what to expect on the test days.
We will send you an email with more detail about our familiarisation afternoon, so please check your junk folder if you have not received the message in your inbox.
I look forward to seeing you during that welcome session.
Mr G. Greer
Principal
SEAG Familiarisation Afternoon
It is our intention to make the experience of sitting the tests at Bloomfield as straightforward and positive as possible. The Familiarisation Day is a key part of our strategy to reduce anxiety and prepare the children to do their best and I do hope you will be able to attend.
P7 FAMILIARISATION AFTERNOON – TUESDAY 14 OCTOBER 2025 (4.00pm to 4.30pm)
We would ask that only one parent/carer accompanies each child as we are hosting a large number of P7 pupils. Children should wear school uniform but do not require any stationery.
Please be advised that there is no parking onsite, and that parking is extremely limited in Astoria Gardens; I strongly advise you not to park in this cul-de-sac. However, there are carparking spaces available in the surrounding area.
Please enter via the front gates of the school between 3.45 pm and 4.00 pm. These gates are located at Astoria Gardens on the Upper Newtownards Road and should be used on the day of the Familiarisation Event and on the mornings of the assessments also.
On registering at the Familiarisation Event AND on both Assessment Mornings, children should bring the official SEAG Admission card (which is accessed from the ‘Dashboard’ on your SEAG online account). We kindly request that the SEAG Admission card is printed onto paper or card.
A coloured desk card, which will be distributed at the Familiarisation Event, will also be required on both Assessment Mornings. This card will enable us to quickly identify where your child is seated so they can be escorted straight to their assessment location.
No other documentation is required.
After registration at the Familiarisation event, parents and pupils will be shown to the Assembly Hall where I will share further detailed information regarding the SEAG tests. Following this, pupils with access arrangements will be shown the classroom where they will sit the test.
Test Days
SATURDAY 15th NOVEMBER AND SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2025
Bring your child to front gates of Bloomfield Collegiate School between 9.00 am and 9.15 am. Only candidates taking the tests will be permitted beyond the front gates.
Parents are asked not to enter the test venue or linger outside.
Please note there is no parking on the school site. However, there are car parking spaces available in the surrounding area. Please leave enough time to walk to the school entrance.
Children must bring a printed copy of the Pupil Card provided by SEAG (see attached FAQs for parents for instructions). They should also bring the seating plan card that was supplied at the familiarisation day.
After the test is over at 11.20 am (11.35 am for those entitled to extra time) the Invigilators will accompany the children to the front of school to be reunited with parents.
Important Information
Please note the following:
If your child arrives after the Entrance Assessment has begun, he/she will not be admitted to the Assessment room.
Stationery, such as pencils, erasers, sheets of blank paper, etc. will be provided by the Assessment Centre.
Rulers are NOT allowed unless a non-graduated reading ruler has been approved as an Access Arrangement.
Children are advised to wear their school uniforms.
Children must not bring calculators, mobile phones, or other electronic devices e.g. iWatches, to the Assessment Centre.
Do NOT bring a watch – there will be a clock in the room.
Special Circumstances
If your child experienced a medical or other problem which may have affected their outcomes in the Entrance Assessment, you can submit a claim for Special Circumstances. You should download SEAG’s guide to claiming special circumstances for more information.
To make a claim, download and complete the Claim for Special Circumstances (SC Form).
This form should be uploaded via the EA portal rather than submitted to Bloomfield Collegiate School.
Special Provisions
You should also read SEAG’s guide to claiming special provisions.
To make a claim, download and complete the Claim for Special Provisions (SP Form).
This form should be uploaded via the EA portal rather than submitted to Bloomfield Collegiate School.
