Teaching and Learning

Year 6 and Year 12 Graduation

The Year 6s and Year 12s have been excitedly preparing for their graduation celebrations. This year we are lucky enough to be able to have them take place in person, with a live audience to celebrate these significant milestones. School graduations are important bookends in every student's schooling life and something that marks the next step in their life journey.

This will be the last official newsletter for our Year 12 students transitioning on to new adventures. We wish them every success as they leave school and hope that they return to visit us in the future.

2022 Transition Day

As we are nearing the end of the year, students are naturally starting to become excited about what the next year of learning will hold. On Tuesday 7th December, we will have our whole school Transition Day where students will have the opportunity to spend time in their new class, meet their classroom teacher, specialist teachers and classmates for 2022. Students will be provided a handout outlining their class details with a supporting social story as needed.

Although there is much excitement around classes for 2022, moving to a new class, a new section or new campus can feel daunting for students and spark some anxiety about the unknown. It can be a big step – particularly for those starting prep, moving schools or moving into secondary school. Through the transition process, we aim to reduce as much anxiety as possible and provide clarity and predictability for each student.

Additionally, there are some tips for families to help prepare for a new year of learning during the school holidays:

Be positive and enthusiastic. Your child is more likely to look forward to starting school in the new year if you’re positive about it.
Organise the school uniform. Your child should wear their new school shoes around the house to make sure they are comfortable.
Learn about any new school routines. What time does school start and finish, what time is recess and lunchtime, what areas are they allowed to play?
Learn about travel to school. Make a plan around your transport timetable.
Talk to your child about their new classroom, their teacher and classmates and any subjects or activities they are looking forward to.
Remind your child that it is normal to feel nervous about starting school. These nerves may last past the first day. Encourage your child to talk about what they might be worried about.
Encourage your child to keep in touch with their friends.

Karlie Gooding

Acting Assistant Principal

Teaching and Learning