Classroom Support with Mrs Spackman
Transitioning to high school: A checklist for parents
Before your child starts high school:
- Go to orientation events
- Practice waking up early
- Buy the right uniform and bag
- Make sure they have stationery and books
- Spend time talking about the new school
- Be positive about the transition yourself
- Build excitement for new opportunities - all those extra-curricular activities!
- Encourage them to make friends outside of their existing group
- Practice the trip to school together - apply for a travel pass if needed
- Encourage them to participate in sport programs to meet people
- Discuss emergency and safety issues
- Arrange a chat with an older child who's already been through it
Once your child starts high school:
- Check in regularly to see how they're going
- Establish a proactive relationship with their year advisor
- Explore time management and study techniques
- Make sure they're getting enough sleep
- Connect with another parent from the year
- Make sure they have multiple copies of their timetable at school and at home
(Adapted from Reachout.com)
The following links have some great ideas for transitioning children to school.
https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/other-resources/factsheets/transition-to-school/