Year 6 to Year 7 Transition 

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:

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

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:



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

 

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