Transitioning to Secondary School
The move from primary to secondary school is an exciting milestone for children, marking a significant new phase in their lives. They recognise it as a part of growing up and understand that their lives are about to change in meaningful ways. However, like any change, it can also bring a sense of uncertainty.
While most children will navigate the transition to secondary school successfully, there may be moments of ups and downs. It's common for children to fluctuate between feelings of happiness and confidence to moments of nervousness or anxiety as they adjust to their new environment.
Building Friendships and Relationships
Whether your child is attending a school with many familiar faces or starting fresh where they don't know anyone, it's important to discuss the topic of friendships.
Encourage your child to think about how to approach meeting new people and starting conversations. Remind them that all children in their year are in the same situation.
Joining extracurricular activities at their new school can be a great way for children to meet like-minded peers. Additionally, planning activities over the summer holidays that allow your child to meet up with others can be very beneficial.