Wellbeing & Inclusive Practices

Supporting Students with School Transitions

When we talk about school transitions, we usually think of starting Prep or moving into secondary school. However, school transitions occur every year as students move from one year level to the next.

At NBC, our team of educators ensures students feel an added layer of support during these transitions, as we understand this can be a tricky time for some students and their families.

To support our students with year-level transitions, we:

• provide social stories
• offer 1:1 support where required
• organise additional visits to the new classroom and teacher before the end of the school year (if needed)
• pass on important information and fun facts about your child to their new teacher
• provide the opportunity to meet the new classroom and teacher on Statewide Transition Day

What can you do at home?

• Request a hard copy of the transition social story to read with your child over the holidays
• Support your child to write a letter to their new teacher telling them about themselves
• Maintain a morning routine during the holidays, so returning to early starts is less of a shock when school resumes (this helps parents and guardians too!)

You may wish to use this routines chart at home- LINK

Please watch this video of some of our wonderful students sharing what they do and need to help them with a smooth transition from year to year at school.

Louise Chadwick (Marr)

Learning and Adjustment Coach

Tallis Campus

Social and Emotional Learning 

This term in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), students have taken a deep dive into understanding their own strengths and how to build strong, positive relationships with others. Our focus has been on character strengths and help-seeking, two essential skills that empower students to confidently navigate challenges both at school and in everyday life.

Students explored a range of personal strengths such as courage, determination, and humour, learning how these qualities can support them when things become tricky. Through engaging scenarios and role-play activities, students practised identifying who they can turn to for help — whether it’s a trusted adult, a friend, or a leader in the school community, or a professional service — and how to express their needs clearly.

We love celebrating student voice in our learning, and here’s what some of our Grade 5/6 learners had to say:

Mahli (PD2): “I liked that the teacher helps us to express emotions and help people feel seen.”

Sahara (PD2): “I liked to learn about scenarios and figuring out who can help with different problems.”

Alexis (PD1): “I liked to work with different people and discuss emotions and how different characters might be feeling.”

By reflecting on emotions, practising empathy, and building confidence in seeking support, students are strengthening vital lifelong skills. We are incredibly proud of the way they have embraced these learning opportunities and supported one another along the way.

We look forward to continuing this important work next year as we guide our young people to feel safe, connected and ready to thrive.

Griffin Errey

Personal and Social Capabilities - Lead Teacher

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader