Transition to high school
Starting high school is an exciting milestone for students and families. Moving from Year 6 to Year 7 can feel like a big change. We help every child feel confident and supported during the transition to high school.
Find out more in the Getting ready for high school guide.
At Hazelbrook Public School, we recognise that moving from primary to high school is a significant milestone in every student’s life. To support our Year 6 students in navigating this important transition with confidence and resilience, we support and prepare them socially, emotionally, and academically for the changes ahead.
Partnerships and communication with high schools
To ensure a seamless transition, we maintain a strong partnership with our local and selective high schools. We have a structured system to share detailed student information with high schools, ensuring they are well-informed about our students’ strengths and needs before Year 7 begins.
We work closely with Springwood High School through a comprehensive and collaborative approach to prepare our students for a successful and positive start to their high school journey. Our program involves students visiting Springwood High School for immersion days starting in Year 4 and supporting extra transition opportunities for students who are recognised as requiring extra support to move to high school. Students from Springwood High School help with many of our sports carnivals and visit our school to perform for our students and visit our year 6 students in the form of a peer support program. Many of these opportunities are part of the Strong Beginnings - Bright Futures program.
Find out more about our partner high school
Check your address on School Finder to see which high school intake area you live in.
What to expect in high school
High school brings new experiences and routines, including:
- a larger school with more subjects, teachers and classrooms
- a timetable with different lessons each day
- moving between classrooms and carrying books and equipment
- more independence and responsibility for homework and study
- new friendships and opportunities to join activities and clubs.
Getting ready at home
You can help your child prepare by:
- talking positively about starting high school
- buying uniforms, shoes, stationery and school supplies
- checking if a laptop or device is needed
- practising their travel route to school
- making sure they know your phone number and emergency contacts
- encouraging routines such as packing their school bag
- encouraging them to check their timetable and school bell times the night before day 1 of Term 1.
For more advice, see the Getting ready for high school guide.
