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5/6 Transition Information Night March 5 th 2014

5/6 Transition Information Night March 5 th 2014 . Agenda Transition timeline Choosing a school - open days, school tours, information nights 5/6 at Bell – what we do to support the transition Preparing your child – Cathy Lester Bell Parent and NHS Student W ellbeing Coordinator.

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5/6 Transition Information Night March 5 th 2014

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  1. 5/6 Transition Information NightMarch 5th 2014 • Agenda • Transition timeline • Choosing a school - open days, school tours, information nights • 5/6 at Bell – what we do to support the transition • Preparing your child – Cathy Lester Bell Parent and NHS Student Wellbeing Coordinator

  2. Transition Timeline

  3. Transition Timeline • Our role is: • To distribute and submit appropriate paperwork • To answer questions about the transition process • Not to recommend one school over another. • Your role is: • To seek information on possible secondary schools • Complete all official paperwork within the time frame • To inform us of any changes that may impact on your application

  4. Choosing a school • You and your family are in the best position to choose the right school for your child. You might consider: • Learning styles • Curriculum offered (not just at Year 7) • Interests/skills • Siblings • Transport

  5. Choosing a school • Every school will offer you an opportunity to visit and ask questions. This might be a small group, an organised tour date, or at a bigger event such as an open day or information night. • Links to the enrolment sites of all the local (and some not so local) state secondary schools can be found on the transition page of our website.

  6. Preparing your child – 5/6 at Bell • Personal organisation • Lunch Diary • Tubs Notices • Equipment Movement around school • Diaries, timetables, satchel • Homework • Independence • Travel • Materials • Time management

  7. Preparing your child for the transition from primary to secondary school! Cathy Lester – Student Wellbeing Coordinator Northcote High School

  8. An exciting time with big adjustments !! Transport to and from schoo!

  9. Organisation and Independence

  10. Organisation !

  11. Navigating in a larger population

  12. New Classrooms, IT and Friends

  13. Extra Curricular Activities • Interschool Sport • Music – Bands • School Plays • School Aerobics • Debating • Singing • Maths Competitions • Community Activities – World Vision 40hr famine

  14. Exciting and sometimes Anxious Times! • How can I reduce my own and/or my child's anxiety about starting Secondary College? Familiarise yourself and your child with what to expect on Orientation and First Day. Talk about how they will get to and from school, where to meet you etc. Dry runs on packing bags, uniform, transport etc

  15. Who do I talk to if I or my child has a problem? If you child rings you from school encourage them to speak to their homeroom teacher or to go to the general office for assistance. First point of call at NHS is homeroom teacher either via email or phone. This differs from school to school. Other people to help at NHS – YLPL, Head of Sub-School, Student Wellbeing, Principals and General Office.

  16. Questions?

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