agenda transition timeline choosing a school - open days, school tours, information nights 5/6 at...
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5/6 Transition Information NightMarch 24th 2015
Agenda Transition timeline Choosing a school - open days, school
tours, information nights 5/6 at Bell – what we do to support the
transition Secondary School Presenters
Transition TimelineDate Action Responsibility
21st April Transition Pack to all parents of Year 6 students
Primary School
22nd May Parents / Carers return Application for Year 7 placement forms to school
Parents
June Submit all initial placement requests to secondary schools
Primary School
August Primary School will notify the Parents / Careers.
Primary School
End August Closing Date for appeals to Secondary schools
Parents
Early Dec Orientation Day for Year 6 students hosted by Secondary schools
Secondary Schools
Transition Timeline
Our role is: To distribute and submit appropriate paperwork To answer questions about the transition process Not to recommend one school over another. Your role is: To seek information on possible secondary
schools Complete all official paperwork within the time
frame To inform us of any changes that may impact on
your application
Choosing a school
You and your family are in the best position to choose the right school for your child. You might consider:
Learning styles Specialised programs Curriculum offered (not just at Year 7) Interests/skills Siblings Transport
Choosing a school
Every school will offer you an opportunity to visit and ask questions. This might be a small group, an organised tour date, or at a bigger event such as an open day or information night.
Information in the Bell news. Secondary School websites will have
transition information.
Preparing your child – 5/6 at Bell
Personal organisation Diaries Timetables Materials
Homework Independence
Travel Time management Problem Solving
Coburg Secondary School
Thornbury Secondary School
Questions