Transition is a wonderful and essential part of starting to integrate with school life. At MPPS, transition includes beginning to form supportive relationships with teachers and other staff members, visiting classrooms and school buildings for hands-on activities and of course, getting to know each other. Please ensure your child is formally enrolled to attend our Prep transition days for 2023 Preps below.
Session 1 - Prep Classroom Experience | Week 4 - Tuesday, 25th October, 2pm-3.15pm |
Session 2 - Prep Classroom Experience | Week 6 - Tuesday, 8th November, 2pm-3.15pm |
Session 3 - Prep Classroom Experience | Week 9 - Tuesday, 22nd November, 9.15-10.30am |
Session 4 – Prep Parent Information Night | Week 10 – Thursday 8th December, 6-7pm |
Session 5 – Meet Your Teacher | Week 11 - Tuesday 13th December, 9.20-10.35am |
For further information, please view our School Readiness document here.
There are many programs offered at Middle Park Primary School which come under the heading of “Transition”.
Prep
An extensive program exists for Prep students. The Prep Transition Coordinator visits the local kindergartens to discuss the progress of those students who will be attending Middle Park Primary School the following year. These students are also observed within the pre-school settings.
The Prep students are invited to participate in several activities prior to their commencement at Middle Park Primary School. They attend their new classrooms to meet and work with their prospective Prep teacher, attend Junior School assembly, participate in an orientation afternoon where they meet the staff who conduct the programs in the areas of Art, Physical Education, French and Music. There is also an information evening for new Prep parents.
Whole School
During the first week of Term 1, teachers run an orientation program in their class to assist building relationships between students and establishing the class environment.
In term 4 Middle Park Primary School conducts a whole school transition program to assist the students who are moving to new levels within the school. This is designed to familiarize the students with programs and classrooms for the following year, and to make the transition from one level to another within the school as smooth as it can be.
Secondary School
It is the role of the Level 4 transition coordinator to enable the move from the Primary School to Secondary School setting to be as easy for our students as it can be. The students visit the local secondary school where they participate in programs organised by their teaching staff. There are visits to Middle Park Primary School from the local secondary colleges where staff and Year 7 students address our Grade 6 students. Here, they have the opportunity to ask questions about school programs and discuss any concerns they may have. The Level 4 transition coordinator also has contact with staff of various other secondary schools where students from Middle Park Primary School will be attending. Our Grade 6 teachers also prepare reports on their students which are sent to the secondary schools which MPPS students will be attending in the following year.
