Smooth Transition

Year 7 is a significant year for students, as many start at a new school, with new routines, new teachers and new friendships. Our Year 7 Transition Program helps to make this process easier for students and our 2023 Year 7 students provide some tips on how to make the transition smoother.

Emma Rechichi :: Putting yourself out there and making new friends helps you to build confidence.

Harrison Keech :: To have my parents’ support has helped me deal with the workload and stress.

Amelia Ellis :: Being aware that plagiarism is not permitted is a good tip for transitioning into Year 7.

Ridhay Singh :: Transitioning into Year 7 is nice because you have access to more opportunities and you have the chance to go on camp right at the start of the year!

Tom Blunden :: Asking questions when I am unsure has really helped me transition into Year 7.

Henry Geldermann :: Being organised is a key step to transitioning smoothly into Secondary School.

Jessie Major :: Simply just being friendly and inclusive of everyone around you, whether you know them or not, is a helpful tip to transition into Year 7.

Andrei Henchie :: Finding new people to hang out with and making new friends, along with being organised has helped me settle into Year 7.

Cash Giacci :: Being aware of the people and space around me, and using my time effectively has made it so much easier.

Jack Gordon :: Having my friends by my side has made it easier to get used to the routines and expectations of Year 7.

Tim Schuijling :: Having a routine is helpful, and the teachers have definitely helped.

Ciráin O’Malley :: Making new friends helped me start Year 7.

Henry Denton :: I made a lot of friends on the Year 7 Camp which helped my transition into Year 7.

Pearl Kopp :: The Year 7 Camp really helped me make friends and get along with others before starting classes.

Sophia Machado :: The Year 7 Camp helped me in the transition because I were able to meet new friends. I changed schools from primary school, and without camp I would not have known anybody before our classes started.

James Taylor :: Make sure to breathe if you are nervous, it calms you down and helps you settle in.

Jensen Barbour :: It is good that the Year 7 Camp is right at the start because it helps you make new friends. We stayed in dorms with people that we met for the first time, who have now become my great friends.

Miah Adams :: Being able to talk to my parents if something is worrying me has helped me settle into Secondary School.