Moving 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.
How to enrol
Every child has the right to access quality public education in their local community.
Visit NSW Department of Education for more information on enrolling in NSW public schools including:
- local intake areas
- non-local enrolments
- additional learning needs
- starting or transitioning to school
- moving schools
Moving to high school
For many of our families Bayside High School will be your local public high school. Visit the Bayside High School website to explore learning opportunities, school life and enrolment information.
Not sure of your local high school? Use School Finder to check your local intake area.
Follow Bayside High School on to see student achievement, school events and what makes Bayside a great place to learn.
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.
Transition programs
High schools work closely with local primary schools to help students feel ready. Transition to high school programs help Year 6 students get ready for Year 7. Activities may include:
- orientation days and school tours
- parent information sessions and meet the teacher events
- subject tasters and classroom visits
- peer support activities with older students.
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.
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.