Transition to high school
Starting high school is an exciting milestone, and we are here to ensure the transition is smooth and positive for every student and their family.
Our Transition Team offer a range of opportunities to help students feel confident and ready for high school, including Community Open Nights, Information Sessions, Year 5 Taster Day and Year 6 into Year 7 Orientation Day. These events are designed to help students and their families get to know our school and feel prepared for the journey ahead.
Meet our friendly staff, explore our school facilities and discover what makes our school a great place to learn.
Contact us to find out what’s available and how we can support you before your child starts at our school.
Year 6 Orientation Day for Year 7 2026 - Tuesday 2 December 2025
Year 6 2025 students are invited to attend Kingscliff High School in Term 4 on Tuesday 2 December 2025 for the Orientation Day for Year 7 2026. This important day is designed to support students in their transition from primary to high school and help them feel confident and excited about beginning their high school journey at Kingscliff High School.
All students attending the Orientation Day will need to have their enrolment form completed and finalised with our Enrolments Officer.
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
Enrolment interview
Before your child begins, families may be asked to meet with our principal. This is a time to share:
- medical conditions or allergies
- family circumstances that may affect your child’s start
- any learning or wellbeing needs.
We will 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 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.