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 Asquith High School will be your local high school.
If unsure, please use School Finder to learn more about school catchment areas.
Contact us for more information.
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.
Before your child starts Year 7
High school transition program
We work closely with our local high school to help students feel ready.
- orientation days and school tours
- Year 5 experience days
- open nights and information evenings
Students, parents and carers can join these sessions to learn about daily schedules, uniforms, lunches and communication.
BPS High – Preparing for High School
At Berowra Public School, we are proud to support our Year 6 students as they prepare for the exciting transition to high school.
Each Term 4, our Year 6 students take part in BPS High, a two-day experience designed to give them a real taste of high school life in the familiar setting of primary school.
Students follow a high school-style timetable, move between classrooms and experience different subjects delivered by our amazing teachers. They complete homework and begin developing the independence and organisation skills they will need next year.
BPS High builds confidence and helps students feel prepared and excited for the transition to high school.
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.