Transitions @ Holy Name School

Our Transition program is into it’s second week and we couldn’t be happier with how successful it has been. During the first 5 weeks of term 4 we invite our new Kindergarten 2025 students to come to our school for the morning session to get to know each other but also to become familiar with the school setting and routines. This year, when the new Kinder students visit, our current Kinder and Year 1 students have transitioned to their new grade and worked in the classrooms that they will be in, for the following year. We have noticed over the years, but in particular this year, that this process is extremely beneficial for all students involved as it reduces the possible anxiety that comes with moving up to the next grade. We have a consistent structure to our English Block in our K-2 classes so this allows teachers to effectively follow the lessons for the grade that is visiting their class, and ensures that the transition visits are not only beneficial for student well-being but that the learning continues as normal during the transition visits. Here are some photos from our transition visits this week.

Our Kindergarten 2025 students have transitioned so beautifully over the past 2 weeks. The highlight for the students has definitely been meeting their Year 5 (soon to be Year 6) buddies. The buddies have been amazing, showing the new Kinder students around the school, helping them to complete tasks and interacting with them during playtime.

This week was a particular highlight as we had a visit from Mrs Loring who read us the story, ‘Room on a Broom’. We are looking forward to the next three visits where the students will meet the other Holy Name teachers and have a tour around the school. Check out these photos!

Mrs Suzie Monks

Primary Coordinator