Transition to high school

Getting ready for high school guide

Starting high school is an exciting time for students as well as their parents and carers. Get prepared with our Getting ready for high school guide.

Getting ready for high school guide (PDF 2.9 MB)

Supporting children to transition to high school

Starting high school is a new experience that can involve many changes for students, including:

• going to a larger school
• changing classrooms and teachers for each subject
• choosing elective subjects
• more responsibility for managing their schoolwork and study
• making new friends and dealing with peer pressure.

Many high schools offer activities to help prepare new students who will be starting high school the following year, including:

• orientation or open days

• transition to year 7 programs.