Starting high school will mean many new experiences for students. High schools are likely to be much bigger than their primary school with a number of different facilities over a larger campus. This change can be a little daunting for many students. However, they will also meet many new people, create new friendships, and experience many new and exciting things.
The Transitions Program at Caroline Chisholm School (CCS) is designed to make the transition from the primary setting into High School as smooth as possible.
At CCS, the transition process consists of a number of events across the year for our cluster schools including Gilmore Primary School, Gowrie Primary School and Fadden Primary School. It is also open to any students in Year 6 who live in area and are interested in attending CCS.
At CCS, the transition process begins in term two of Year 6 and consists of 3 events, offered to all schools in the Chisholm Cluster- Gilmore Primary School, Gowrie Primary School, Fadden Primary School and Richardson Primary School. It is also open to any students in Year 6 who might have children interested in attending CCS.
Middle Years Mash-Up
By now students know where they're going, so this is a special event for all the kids who will be joining us in the following year. A great day, with lots of opportunities to meet each other and get to know their Year Coordinator.
The Middle Years Mash-Up program will include several fun activities designed to build teams and learn a little more about Caroline Chisholm School. Students will be involved in:
- Lessons, including English, Maths, Art, ‘Team building’ and ‘Get to know you’ activities.
- ‘Meet and Greet’ with the Year 7 Coordinator and other key members of staff
- CCS senior campus school tour
- Hands on activities designed to get kids connecting with their peers, teachers and our school community.
Your child's primary school will provide you with more information closer to each event date. Should you have any questions about our Middle Years or the CCS Transitions Program, please don't hesitate to contact the school.
Orientation Week At Caroline Chisholm School
Orientation is dedicated to supporting the transition from Primary School to our Middle Years program is effective in supporting learning.
During week 1, Caroline Chisholm offers a modified program to Year 7 students to allow them to learn about their new community and the Year 7 team.
- Additional academic testing to develop an understanding of student strengths and weaknesses
- Team Building and 'get to know you' activities
- Get to Know your school 'Treasure Hunt'
- Cementing Our Place at Chisholm
- Time capsule
- Opportunities to meet their teachers and dedicated Pastoral Care Support Staff