Transition to High School

Transition to High School

2023 transition to high school family information event
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The purpose of Christies Beach High School’s (CBHS) comprehensive transition program is to ensure all students feel connected to their new learning environment by providing opportunities for them to develop positive working relationships with their peers and teachers and developing support structures that cater to their individual learning and wellbeing needs.

Moving from primary to secondary school is a significant event in every child and their family’s education journey.  This transition, although exciting, can be challenging for some students as they undergo a period of great change in a new educational environment and begin to form individual opinions, values and beliefs. CBHS acknowledges the strong connection between wellbeing and learning and is committed to supporting and monitoring the wellbeing of every student.

CBHS students transition from local primary schools throughout the southern suburbs of Adelaide. The transition calendar includes Open Night, Principal Tours, student half day visits, Targeted Learning Centre half day visits, Aboriginal student half day visit, targeted programs for additional transition visits based on individual needs, Transition to High School Family Information event and student whole day visits.

We acknowledge the powerful learning and relationships that exist within our primary schools, working closely with primary school staff to ensure that every child experiences a smooth and successful transition into high school. Primary and secondary school teachers meet regularly throughout the transition process to ensure we understand the learning and wellbeing needs of every student and provide suitable support for their needs upon arrival at CBHS. Some students who require additional support during this time of change will engage with an alternative transition program that is tailored to their needs and may include additional school visits, parent/school conferences, practicing school routines at site and participating in lessons.

CBHS and surrounding primary schools are committed to supporting the individual needs of all students during their transition to secondary school and providing them with every opportunity to achieve success.

For more information regarding the CBHS Transition Program please contact Skai Perkins, Assistant Principal at skai.perkins406@schools.sa.edu.au.

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