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Transitioning into secondary school can often be a daunting time for both students and their families. Here at LCS, we aim to make the transition to high school as easy as possible, by communicating with both families and secondary schools the necessary information, enrolment dates and answering any questions you may have.
Transitioning into secondary school can often be a daunting time for both students and their families. Here at LCS, we aim to make the transition to high school as easy as possible, by communicating with both families and secondary schools the necessary information, enrolment dates and answering any questions you may have.
Our main purpose however, is to help students deal with the anxiety of their transition process, by providing them with opportunities such as:
Extra curricular days at some of our feeder secondary schools,
Visits from Yr 7 students to explain the process and their own experiences (often former LCS students)
Organising a Meet & Greet from all secondary schools transition coordinators, to come and give a presentation to prospective students, showing them their school, their systems and structures as well as answering any questions the students may have.
Encouraging students and families to go on open days and school tours, to get a feel for what will be most suitable for their child.
Provide student support groups (involving the secondary school) for students who are experiencing high anxiety levels.
Touching base with each Grade 6 student, to allow them opportunities to discuss what they are excited about, or nervous about. Often talking about how they are feeling and helping them understand their emotions are natural is a great way to relieve some of their anxiety.
MOVING FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
MOVING FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Information for parents and carers on how to enrol and support their child moving from primary to secondary school. In Victoria, students normally start secondary school when they reach Year 7.
Steps to enrol your child in secondary school
Steps to enrol your child in secondary school
Moving from a government primary school to a government secondary school
Moving from a government primary school to a government secondary school
If your child is seeking a place in Year 7 at a secondary school next year, you will need to:
download the information pack available from the start of Term 2, 2025. The pack includes the application form. Your child's primary school may also give you a copy of the pack.
use Find my School to locate your local secondary school or preferred school, and read about School zones and Enrolling in school.
complete the application form and return it to your child's primary school by Friday 9 May 2025.
Year 7 placement is decided by secondary schools using the Department’s Placement Policy. However, all communication about your child's placement must be with the Year 6 Coordinator or Transition Coordinator at your child's primary school until the placement is confirmed.
You will receive notification of your child's Year 7 placement offer on Tuesday 1 July 2025.
All government secondary schools will host a Year 7 Orientation Day (for Year 6 students) on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
Moving to a non-government secondary school or registering for home schooling
Moving to a non-government secondary school or registering for home schooling
Contact the secondary school to find out their enrolment process.
Visit Catholic Education Commission of Victoria and Independent Schools Victoria
to find Catholic and independent schools.
For home schooling, find out about the requirements and how to register your child for home schooling.
State wide transition day for 2025 is on Tuesday, December 9th
State wide transition day for 2025 is on Tuesday, December 9th
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