Transitioning to School
A place to grow
ELC students and families are supported in their transition to school.
transitioning to
Foundation
While the ELC Preschool Program is designed to support children in developing the skills and abilities needed for lifelong learning from the moment they
enrol, the Transition Orientation Program (TOP) is specifically implemented to help ELC students become familiar with school life and build emotional strategies that support their growing sense of belonging and identity within the wider SVCC community.
We understand that transitioning to school is a significant milestone for young children. Our school transition program supports their sense of belonging by helping them become familiar with the new learning environment and by fostering trusting, close, and respectful relationships with their teachers
What to expect
During the sessions, teachers create hands-on experiences to navigate elements that are a common trigger of anxiety and uncertainty in young children transitioning to school. This is achieved through meaningful and inquiry-based opportunities where they hypothesise, question, research, share information, and reflect. Throughout each term, our ELC students enjoy a variety of learning experiences on the school grounds, helping them build familiar connections and nurturing relationships within the larger SVCC community. ELC and Foundation students, together with their class buddies from Years 3–4, develop strong bonds through playdates and by sharing learning experiences and inquiries during community events.
ELC students also take part in school-wide events such as Sports Day, Book Week, Science Week, Hispanic Day, Grandparents Day, and Family Fun Day, among many others.
By the end of ELC, students have developed a strong sense of identity and belonging. They begin their journey as capable and curious learners, taking confident steps into Foundation.
ELC Transition Stages
Stages | Students commencing Foundation in July: (18 months in Foundation) | Students commencing Foundation in January: (12 months in Foundation) |
|---|---|---|
Parent Transition Information Session
(8 months before transition) | November (Mid-Term 4) of the year
before transitioning | May (Mid-Term 2) of the year before
transitioning |
Parent teacher meeting to present Transition
Reports and plan ahead
(5 months before transition) | February (Mid-Term 1) of the year
before transitioning | August (Mid-Term 3) of the year before
transitioning |
ELC’s attend TOP for two terms in their year prior
transitioning to school | Term 1 and 2
Every Friday | Term 3 and 4
Every Friday |
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