Transitions

Our Leadership Team have begun conversations around planning for the transition process of children moving from Curiosity to Foundation and within teams at Curiosity in 2022.  The process is complex in nature as we plan for the individual child, their needs and strengths.

Last year, we did some research on the process of transitions and our belief's.  Here is our statement for you.

Transitions at Good Shepherd Lutheran School Para Vista (inc ELC)

We value our family partnerships and believe that this creates a strong sense of belonging and connectedness.

We believe that transition begins with building relationships and engaging with all stakeholders who are part of a child’s learning journey, including the child.

Stakeholders include: parents, children, siblings, teachers, all staff and allied health.

Transitions are times when children move between and adapt to different spaces or places and with different people, experiences, expectations and routines. (EYLF, p. 16)

Love:

• We appreciate that each child is unique and therefore their transition pathways will reflect this.
• We build on current and prior experiences of the child to ensure positive transition.
• We build relationships with parents and carers at each stage of learning.

Optimism:

• We seek out regular opportunities to engage our students in meaningful interactions that builds a sense of belonging.
• Students face transition with courage, which is underpinned with the understanding that social and emotional development can support successful transition.

Creativity:

• We create innovative ways to develop partnerships across all stages of learning from Curiosity and other sites of learning.

As we begin to prepare for our children moving into new learning spaces in 2022, we encourage you to consider:

1. Accessing a 4 year old Preschool Health and Development Check.  These appointments can be made by calling:  1300 733 606.
2. Areas of support that you could offer your child as they transition to school.
3. Thoughts or questions around transitions for your child that can be discussed at our Living & Learning Conversations in Week 10 of this term.

Information regarding the pathways for transitions will be sent home to families at the end of Term 3.  We look forward to creating further connections between Curiosity and school with and for your child.