Top 10 tips for starting high school

Moving from primary school to high school is a milestone in a student’s education, and simple steps can be taken to make this transition a smooth one

NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar says that approximately 53,000 students started Year 7 in 2024. “Starting high school is such an important transition point in our students’ education journey,” he says. “Every day at school matters to the educational and life outcomes of our young people.”Nerves are natural, according to experienced principals, but getting organised for high school in the school holidays can help students and their families with the “butterflies”. Renee George, relieving principal of Birrong Girls High School, says that families could practise the public transport, driving or walking routes to school. “Ensure your new Year 7 student knows the travel arrangements and the correct train, bus or ferry to catch,” she says. Parents can apply to Transport for NSW for school travel passes or school…

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Choosing A School For Your Child Nsw (Digital) - 1 Issue, NSW Issue #40 2024

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