The transition from Kinder-Foundation and Grade 6-Grade 7 is an exciting and important time for all children.
Transitioning to Fitzroy Primary School
Fitzroy PS offers three transition sessions for our enrolled children. We offer a comprehensive program for both parents and our future students to ensure there is a smooth transition from Kindergarten to Foundation.
During the first session the children will go to their new classrooms and participate in English literacy activities that will provide lots of opportunities for social interaction. For their second session, the children will gather together with their new friends for songs, action rhymes, movement games and stories in French. During the final session, students will experience our specialist programs via a tour of the school. Children will visit the Visual Arts room, Kitchen Garden, PE program and Napier St classrooms.
Over these three sessions, whilst your child is in their classroom, parents will experience presentations from the principal, the current Foundation classroom teachers and have an opportunity to ask questions and socialise with other families.
We are proud of our transition sessions at Fitzroy PS, and the teachers utilise this time to get to know your child and to gather information that will support their transition from Kindergarten to Foundation.
Year 6-7 Transition
The year 6-7 transition program supports students and families with the next important step of your child’s educational journey. The program begins in term four with the year 6 students covering topics related to high school transition, routines at high school, how to follow timetables and the nature of high school learning.
Our year six students visit local high schools to familiarise themselves with the facilities and experience a range of programs on offer. Students and their families are supported throughout the decision-making process and graduate from Fitzroy PS equipped with the skills required to thrive in their new school. The transition program provides support for parents and carers when selecting a high school for their child. Grade six teachers have regular and ongoing communication with high school coordinators and support students who may need to go through an application process, including interview preparation. At the end of the year, all students spend a full day at their high school in preparation for the following year. We work closely with families and high schools to ensure a smooth transition to high school for our graduating students.