5/6 Transition Information NightMarch 5th 2014

Agenda Transition timeline Choosing a school - open days, school

tours, information nights 5/6 at Bell – what we do to support the

transition Preparing your child – Cathy Lester Bell

Parent and NHS Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Transition Timeline

Transition Timeline Our role is: To distribute and submit appropriate paperwork To answer questions about the transition process Not to recommend one school over another. Your role is: To seek information on possible secondary

schools Complete all official paperwork within the time

frame To inform us of any changes that may impact on

your application

Choosing a school You and your family are in the best

position to choose the right school for your child. You might consider:

Learning styles Curriculum offered (not just at Year 7) Interests/skills Siblings Transport

Choosing a school Every school will offer you an opportunity

to visit and ask questions. This might be a small group, an organised tour date, or at a bigger event such as an open day or information night.

Links to the enrolment sites of all the local (and some not so local) state secondary schools can be found on the transition page of our website.

Preparing your child – 5/6 at Bell

Personal organisation Lunch Diary Tubs Notices Equipment Movement around school

Diaries, timetables, satchel Homework Independence

Travel Materials Time management

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR THE TRANSITION FROM PRIMARY TO

SECONDARY SCHOOL!

Cathy Lester – Student Wellbeing Coordinator Northcote High School

An exciting time with big adjustments !! Transport to and from schoo!

Organisation and Independence

Organisation !

Navigating in a larger population

New Classrooms, IT and Friends

Extra Curricular Activities Interschool Sport Music – Bands School Plays School Aerobics Debating Singing Maths Competitions Community Activities – World Vision 40hr

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Exciting and sometimes Anxious Times!

How can I reduce my own and/or my child's anxiety about starting Secondary College?

Familiarise yourself and your child with what to expect on Orientation and First Day.

Talk about how they will get to and from school, where to meet you etc.

Dry runs on packing bags, uniform, transport etc

Who do I talk to if I or my child has a problem?

If you child rings you from school encourage them to speak to their homeroom teacher or to go to the general office for assistance.

First point of call at NHS is homeroom teacher either via email or phone. This differs from school to school.

Other people to help at NHS – YLPL, Head of Sub-School, Student Wellbeing, Principals and General Office.

Questions?