Learning

The transition process at Emmanuel College is designed to make the move from primary to secondary school as seamless as possible. 

This is achieved by allowing every student the opportunity to visit the school at least twice before commencing as a student at the College in Year 7. During these visits the students will: tour the College, especially the Year 7 and communal areas, sample subjects they will experience as Emmanuel students and meet key personnel.

Another important aspect of transition is making contact with every student’s primary school teacher. The purpose of making contact is to obtain the necessary information so we can best support each student in their transition to secondary education. We ask the primary school for recommendations to carefully place students into a homeroom group with the aim of each child having a familiar face in their class.

Every student in Year 7 has a Homeroom teacher: a teacher who takes on a pastoral role, closely monitoring aspects of each student’s schooling including academic progress, social interactions and general wellbeing. Homeroom teachers will also teach their students at least one subject, allowing for a strong relationship to grow between the student and this key staff member in their transition journey. With the Year 7 Camp, Fit4Life Days and sporting events, Year 7 students soon feel fully connected to the Emmanuel College community.

During the year, families new to the Emmanuel community will experience the secondary school journey for the first time. To enhance the experience and to ensure you have access to accurate information when questions arise, we encourage to you to communicate directly with the school. A phone call to the College Office will ensure your question is directed to the person best equipped to respond and provide the most up to date information.