1.  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

2. DateActionResponsibility 21 st AprilTransition Pack to all parents of Year 6 students Primary School 22 nd MayParents / Carers return Application for Year 7 placement forms to school Parents JuneSubmit all initial placement requests to secondary schools Primary School AugustPrimary School will notify the Parents / Careers. Primary School End AugustClosing Date for appeals to Secondary schools Parents Early DecOrientation Day for Year 6 students hosted by Secondary schools Secondary Schools

3.  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

4.  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

5.  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.

6.  Personal organisation  Diaries  Timetables  Materials  Homework  Independence  Travel  Time management  Problem Solving