Year 6 into Year 7 transition day

Year 6 into 7 transition day was a blast. The Peer Support Leaders were thrilled to welcome the 2018 Year 7 students to High School. With around 15 kids having never been to Emanuel before, it was everyone’s job to make them feel welcome, and the new students seemed to settle in well.

Similar to previous years, the worries were much the same with homework being among the top. The top excitements were of course laptops, lockers and camp.

The students were introduced to the Executive and Head Madrichim during the regular High School assembly and took some sample classes in the subjects of Design and Technology, Science, PDHPE and History. This gave them the opportunity to experience a day in the life of an Emanuel High School student as well as getting to know the teachers they’ll be seeing next year.

At the end of the day students were put in groups of four to complete the ‘Amazing Race’ around the School. The aim of the game is to find all staffrooms and key people in the School while gathering advice from each one. The students found the race fun and inspirational.

All in all, the day was a great success with the Year 6 students participating in a wide range sample lessons run by High School staff and completing other activities to help ensure their transition into High School is as smooth as possible. The Peer Support Leaders had the opportunity to get to know next year’s cohort of Year 7s and are looking forward to cementing connections with the students as they continue to bond throughout their first semester of High School. Big thanks to Ms Minton and Samo for organising and running this incredible day.

Ben Leslie and Eden Sadra, Year 10 Peer Support Leaders