Year 6 is the final year of primary school and an exciting time as students can take a leadership role in our school. We work together with high schools to assist our Year 6 students to have a successful start to high school.
Getting involved
There are great opportunities for students to participate in extra-curricular activities. These include competitions, exhibitions, sport, performances and special events. Student leadership programs provide many activities that broaden your child's experience at school.
Selective high school test
This year applicants can sit for the selective high school placement test if they are interested in applying for entry to a selective high school. The test has reading, writing, mathematics and general ability components.
Preparing for high school
Here are some helpful resources for students and parents:
- Starting high school and How to have a great year at high school View videos of Year 7 students introducing primary students to high school life, plus great tips on making friends and getting organised.
Help your child learn
Year 5 students are starting to develop an independent approach to their school work. Your support and encouragement at this stage are still needed.
Here are useful links with tips on how you can help your Year 5 child at home.
Literacy
Numeracy
- Literacy and numeracy tips (includes translated information)
Links
- Parents' guide to the NSW primary syllabus (also in community languages)
- Leadership in the middle years program
- Transition to high school (also in community languages)
- From primary to high school - How parents can help (also in community languages)
- Researching online
- Transition to high school - understanding your child's schoolwork (also in community languages)
- Literacy and numeracy guides in English and community languages
- Premier's Reading Challenge