Year 8 Transition

Our programme explores the transition issues which Year 8 students experience as they enter a new school environment which both excites and challenges them.

Learning outcome:

Students will find themselves better equipped to manage practical and social issues in the new school context.


Questions which students raise:

• How do I make new friends?

• How do I 'fit in' to a new school?

• If I experience bullying, what do I do?

• How do I keep up my grades in all subjects?

• How do I organise myself in practical ways?

Course outline:

• Organisational skills : Ways of planning, questioning, networking, reflecting

• Strategies for building a personal sense of self. Developing the self-confidence and self-esteem of the individual student. Ways in which I can contribute to the school community?

• Communication skills which make friendships easier to achieve.

• Ways of minimising the risk of being Bullied or Cyber bullied. If it happens where does the student get the support they need

• Setting realistic targets for academic achievement. Ways to overcome challenges in difficult subjects.