Preparing for Secondary School

Preparing your Year 6 child to be ready for secondary school is an exciting time of change and some simple steps can ease this transition.

• We suggest that families discuss what to expect, including new routines and subjects, to ease any anxieties.

• A great idea is to visit the secondary school together and meet teachers to make the environment more familiar, or attend any events or open days they have.
  

• As we do at school, we recommend that families encourage independence by practising self-organisation skills, like using their school diary, completing home learning tasks and packing their own school bag. This would also reinforce good study habits and time management.

• Finally, foster a positive attitude by highlighting the exciting opportunities and new experiences that secondary school will bring.