Student Wellbeing
Transition from primary to secondary school - supporting your young person
As our grade 6's start preparing for Secondary school a lot of mixed emotions can occur. It is important to identify and support our students through this journey. Transitions are moments in life which involve moving from one stage to another and dealing with the changes that come with them. These can include starting school, university or work; moving out of home, moving in with a partner or having children.
A key transition for young people is moving from the familiar primary school environment to a new environment at secondary school. Young people have had to adapt to a different learning environment, increasing stress and uncertainty for those transitioning from primary to secondary school. Young people may worry about disruptions to schooling and the challenge of developing friendships if school goes online.
Why are successful transitions important?
Successful transitions help young people feel more confident in their ability to step into new situations. When young people develop new skills to manage new situations, it can increase their sense of competency which helps with their mental health and wellbeing.
Young people who experience a successful transition into their new school are more likely to feel valued and accepted, have a more positive attitude to learning and talk to you about any issues that arise.
Why are successful transitions important?
Successful transitions help young people feel more confident in their ability to step into new situations. When young people develop new skills to manage new situations, it can increase their sense of competency which helps with their mental health and wellbeing.
Young people who experience a successful transition into their new school are more likely to feel valued and accepted, have a more positive attitude to learning and talk to you about any issues that arise.
Jenny Willmott
jwillmott@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au
Deputy Principal