Getting ready for change… A five week program to support Year 6 students with the social and emotional aspects of transitioning to high school – developed and delivered by the St Dominic’s School Social Worker Justine O’Malley.
The ‘Moving Up: High School Here We Come’ workshop has lots of practical information, tips and ideas including:
- Self Awareness: Getting to know YOU!
- Navigating change and overcoming challenges – flip the script!
- Developing a growth mindset – the power of ‘YET’
- Coping with stress – Stress buster ideas
- Friendship skills – New people to meet and new friends to make
- Organisation and time management – What will your day look like?
- Building support networks – Your transition team
- Goal setting – Hopes for high school
All parents and carers of Year 6 student’s are encouraged to join Mrs O’Malley and Miss Wheatley to find out what content is covered in this program and how it can be reinforced at home.
Date: Wednesday, 20th August 2025
Time: 8.15am
Venue: Year 6 Classroom
Children may arrive at school with you and wait outside the Year 6 classroom.
Justine O’Malley and Kasey Wheatley