Transition to high school

Starting high school is an exciting milestone for students and families. Moving from Year 6 to Year 7 can feel like a big change. We help every child feel confident and supported during the transition to high school.

Find out more in the Getting ready for high school guide.

What to expect in high school

High school brings new experiences and routines, including:

• a larger school with more subjects, teachers and classrooms
• a timetable with different lessons each day
• moving between classrooms and carrying books and equipment
• more independence and responsibility for homework and study
• new friendships and opportunities to join activities and clubs.

Enrolment requirements

Before your child begins, families may be asked to provide supporting documents, such as:

• birth certificate, proof of address and immunisation
• medical conditions or allergies
• family circumstances that may affect your child’s start
• any learning or wellbeing needs.

We can also explain the supports our school provides, such as:

• support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through personalised learning pathways
• extra support for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)
• support for students with disability or other learning needs through inclusive education programs.

Learn more about additional learning support and enrolment requirements at our school.

Our transition program

We work closely with local primary schools to help students feel ready. Our transition to high school programs help Year 6 students get ready for Year 7.  Activities may include:

• orientation days
• parent information sessions
• subject tasters and classroom visits

Students, parents and carers can join these sessions to learn about daily schedules, uniforms, lunches and communication. If you need an interpreter, let us know.

Contact us to learn more.

Taster Lesson Program - High Potential & Gifted Education Programs

If your child has been selected in one of our High Potential and Gifted Education Programs, they are invited to participate in a Taster Lesson.

For further information, visit our High Potential and Gifted Education programs.

Taster Lesson Program

Your child is invited to participate in the Taster Lesson with Narara Valley High School on the day that is set in the table below for your child’s primary school.

Please note - if your child is in the High Potential and Gifted Education Programs of STEP, CAPA and TSP, they are welcome to attend both the day of their allocated school and High Potential and Gifted Education Programs day.

Connecting Program

Primary School staff will nominate students to participate in additional transition day throughout Connecting Program day. This extra day provides identified students with another chance to orientate them with our school and will allows staff to assist and support students through this transition process.

First Nations Transition Day

First Nations students will meet our Wellbeing staff, Aboriginal support staff and many of our existing First Nations Students.

Planned activities:

• Acknowledgment of Country
• Morning tea at the school farm
• School tour
• Cultural activity - story sharing
• STEM activities in the Lab
• BBQ lunch with all our Mob

Orientation Day

All students  in our Year 7 cohort for 2026 are invited to attend in order to find out more information about high school. Parents are to organise transport for their child to and from Narara Valley High School. Students are to meet out the front of the school at 8:45am and to be collected from the same location. Attend in their full primary school uniform.

Parent Information Evening

Held onsite at Narara Valley High School.

Year 7 Camp

Narara Valley High School will scheduled a Year 7 Camp for 2026 at the Great Aussie Bush Camp, Tea Gardens. Information will be sent home later in the year with your enrollment packs.

Uniform Shop

The  uniform shop  is open at the school office on Monday's from 8.00am to 2.00pm during the school term.

It will be open for extended days (Monday to Friday) during Term 4, 2025. After hours bookings will be announced closer to the date.

Please contact the front office on 4329 3780 to arrange a booking time.

*Please note that the School Uniform Shop is the ONLY official supplier.

Getting ready at home

You can help your child prepare by:

• talking positively about starting high school
• buying uniforms, shoes, stationery and school supplies
• checking if a laptop or device is needed
• practising their travel route to school
• making sure they know your phone number and emergency contacts
• encouraging routines such as packing their school bag
• encouraging them to check their timetable and school bell times the night before day 1 of Term 1.

For more advice, see the Getting ready for high school guide.

Have a question for us?

Our friendly office team can help.

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