1. Leaving school …

2. Transition
This time in your life is characterised by big changes. You should be thinking about and preparing for these.
Take a moment to brainstorm how you are feeling about the changes this year, and next year are going to bring.

3. TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL
TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO POST SCHOOL
NEGATIVE
FEELINGS
IDEAS
POSITIVE
CONSEQUENCES
POSITIVE
NEGATIVE

4. Share some of your ideas and feelings with a partner
You do not need to share everything that you have written down, only share what you feel comfortable with. Try to share some of the positive things and some of the negative things that you are feeling.

5. Potential of something better Creation of new opportunities
CHANGE
Positive
Negative
Potential of something better
Creation of new opportunities
Personal growth
Potential of new relationships
Learning
Strength
Fear of the unknown
Leaving people you love behind
Leaving what you know and enjoy
Add some ideas from learners( or let learners add in work book.

6. Dealing with change…
Different people deal with change in different ways. Certain behaviours are more healthy and certain are less healthy in the long run.
Consider your family / culture and the way that it deals with change:
Is there a celebration or occasion to mark the change?
Do people talk about it or do they keep quiet about it?
Do people discuss their fears or only the positive aspects about the change?

7. Dealing with change Consider and research your options
Ask questions about things you are unsure of
Set achievable goals
Anticipate the positive and the negative in the change
Positive thinking and positive framing
Consider your support and what you will do when facing some of the negative aspects of the change
Ensure you have a positive lifestyle and have good stress management techniques in place; choose things that are sustainable
Speak to somebody you trust about
the change and what you are afraid and excited about

8. Traditional practices and change
In group of 3 learners, discuss and share the any rituals, traditional practices.
In your groups, come up with ideas how these
practices help with the challenges of change.

10. Ability to deal with change
The reality is that change is inevitable in life – particularly in this world!
Your ability to deal effectively with change is going to play a role in how successful you are.
Even if you are afraid of the change that is coming give yourself the best chance to experience it and deal with it positively.