Year 8 Transition Program

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Image of Year 8 studentsStudents attending Adelaide High school in Year 8 come from over seventy primary schools. At the start of the year it is important to provide opportunities for the students to develop working relationships with their peers and teachers.

During the beginning of Term 1, Year 8 students will be involved in an orientation program designed to assist in the transition from primary school to secondary school.

Students take part in a range of activities, including:

  • Familiarisation of the Resource Centre
  • Familiarisation of the school's ICT facilities
  • Introduction to the House System
  • Athletics Standards Day
  • Peer Support Program run by Senior Students
  • Introduction to Rowing program
  • Resource based learning activities
  • Anti-Harassment and Cyber-bullying program
  • SASI Talent Identification Testing
  • Introduction to the School’s sports, arts and co-curricular programs

The students are also encouraged to take part in a 3 day aquatics camp at Horshoe Bay, Pt Elliot, with accomodation at the Encounter Conference Centre, Victor Harbor. The camp is an essential part of the Transition Program. It provides students with the opportunity to develop relationships with staff, students and further develop aquatics skills.

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