At St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, student happiness and wellbeing is of paramount importance. For new students, it all begins with the school’s extensive transition programs into primary and secondary school, which establish connections amongst their cohort and their peers and allow them to build confidence and readiness for making the most of their schooling.
In primary school, transition involves several steps including attending play afternoons and transition days before commencement. The Preps are paired with a Buddy during transition and their relationships continue into Term 1, forming friendships, connections and memories that will last a lifetime.
As they proceed through to secondary school, St Paul’s students participate in our Year 7 Connection and Belonging Transition Program. After attending a welcome interview with their families and the Head of school, teachers get to know families and uncover their child’s particular interests, aptitudes, and abilities. They then attend a Friendship Morning, which marks the start of the Peer Support Program as children begin to navigate the campus and meet their new friends and student leaders. In an extended three-day Orientation, students begin to understand the expectations of secondary school, learn how to follow a timetable, have sessions with many of their teachers, learn about the laptop program and participate in a music session.
All Year 7 students attend a Peer Support Camp early in Term 1, which is often one of the most unforgettable events of secondary school! Experiencing a variety of adventure and problem-solving activities while learning about Indigenous culture and sustainability, is a perfect opportunity to meet others within their year level and form lifelong connections. Many students love this camp so much, that they can’t wait to be Peer Support Leaders themselves in the future!
Students entering St Paul’s at other year levels also benefit from the school’s welcoming and caring pastoral care program. Paired with several students in their year level, they are accompanied in early classes as they learn to navigate the school and get to know other students and their teachers. At Years 10 and 11, students also meet with their Head of School to consider subject selection and the Careers Counsellor to discuss each individual child’s aims for their future.
St Paul’s is now taking enrolments for 2024 and beyond. To learn more about the school and to arrange a personalised tour, please contact the school’s Enrolments Office via enrolments@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or visit their website stpaulsags.vic.edu.au
