Wellbeing

Supporting Your Child Through the Class Placement Process

As we move into the final part of the school year, conversations about next year’s classes often spark a mix of emotions for students - excitement, curiosity and, sometimes, worry. Even though class placements are still a little while away, the anticipation alone can create some stress for children. Keeping home routines calm and consistent during this time can help them feel more settled and secure. Change can be challenging for children, especially when it involves new teachers, classrooms, and classmates. It’s completely normal for them to have questions or feel uncertain.

At this time of year, parents play an important role in helping children manage these feelings and build confidence about what lies ahead. Here are a few ways you can support your child through the class placement process and beyond:

Acknowledge Their Feelings

Let your child share how they feel about next year without rushing to fix it. You might say, “It sounds like you’re feeling nervous about having a new teacher. That’s understandable- it takes time to get to know new people.” When children feel heard, they’re more likely to move through their worries calmly.

Focus on the Positives

Encourage curiosity about what’s ahead — new friends, learning opportunities, and fresh experiences. Remind them that every year brings new chances to grow and that teachers work hard to make each class a welcoming, supportive place.

Model Confidence and Trust

Children often take their cues from adults. When parents speak positively about the process and show trust in the school’s decisions, children feel reassured. You might say, “Your teachers know you really well and are thinking carefully about where you’ll do your best learning next year.”

Emphasise Resilience

Change helps children develop important life skills like adaptability and problem-solving. Reframing the experience as a chance to practise being brave and flexible can help them approach it with confidence.

Look Ahead Together

As the year draws to a close, students will have opportunities to meet their 2026 teachers and classmates during whole school transition (16th Dec). This Transition Day is designed to help them feel settled and connected before the holidays. Talking about these experiences in positive, relaxed ways at home helps reinforce that sense of readiness.

Change can bring some uncertainty, but it also opens doors to new possibilities. With gentle reassurance from home and thoughtful support from school, your child will be well prepared to start 2026 with confidence and excitement.

Margarita and Ady