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TRANSITION AT LAURISTON
HANDBOOK 2020–2021
2 | LAURISTON GIRLS’ SCHOOL TRANSITION AT LAURISTON HANDBOOK
A school for life.
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A school for life.
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From the PrincipalAt Lauriston we often refer to education as a journey that begins with the very early steps of learning at Kindergarten and continues beyond our school years and throughout life.
Like most journeys, success is often dependent on possession of a good map to
help guide the way and a compass to help keep us on track.
At Lauriston, our pedagogical and pastoral programs act together as the map
for our students and their families.
We use these programs to chart a course for our students and to help each
one reach their personal best.
However, it’s a rare journey that doesn’t encounter some hurdles along the
way; education is no different.
As girls progress through their school years they will encounter challenges
and obstacles. This is a natural part of life and at Lauriston we teach students
to embrace this change and to learn from the challenge.
To help with these challenges and opportunities our Transition Programs act
as a compass for our students and their families. We prepare and work together
to help our students navigate some of the trickier terrain on their educational
journey.
Transition and adjustment happen every year a student moves up a year level.
However, some transitions are milestone transitions. At Lauriston we have
developed dedicated programs to ensure that these transitions are smooth and
that students and their families are able to navigate them with ease.
This booklet highlights the main activities that are run each year as part of
our Transition Programs. I encourage you to review this as it pertains to your
daughter/son(s) and to raise any questions about the program with me, our
Deputy Principal - Head of Senior School or our Vice Principal - Head of
Junior School. I look forward to us together using our map and compass to
help guide your child on their journey.
SUSAN JUST PRINCIPAL
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Transition to KindergartenMichael House: Three–Year–Old KindergartenStaggered entry procedure for Emu and Koala Groups and Possum and Pelican Groups.
Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Tues 27 Oct 20202021 Kindergarten Parents’
Information Evening 7.00pm–8.30pm
Thur 26 Nov 2020 Two-day program Orientation 10.00am-11.00am
Fri 27 Nov 2020 Three-day program Orientation 10.00am-11.00am
Fri 29 Jan 2021 Three-day program interviews
Tues 2 Feb 2021 Two-day program interviews
You will be provided with more information regarding the orientation mornings for 2020 and the interview days and orientation
procedure at the 2021 Kindergarten Parents Information Evening.
Niall House: Four–Year–Old Kindergarten Staggered entry procedure.
Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Fri 9 Oct 2020Welcome Morning for families new to Niall
House in 20219.30am–10.30am
Tues 27 Oct
20202021 Parents’ Information Evening 7.00pm–8.30pm
Fri 30 Oct 2020 Bush Kinder Open Morning (Optional) 10.00am–11.00am
Fri 6 Nov 2020 Orientation morning 9.30am-11.00am
Mon 1 Feb 2021 Interviews
You will be provided with more information regarding the orientation mornings for 2020 and the interview days and orientation
procedure at the 2021 Kindergarten Parents Information Evening.
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A school for life.
Transition to Prep
Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Term 3 2020
Prep teachers visit Lauriston Kindergarten to
meet with the Preps of 2021.
Vice Principal - Head of Junior School takes
lessons with Kindergarten students.
Tues 1 Sept and
Wed 2 Sept
Transition Meetings with Individual Differences
Coordinator and Vice Principal - Head of Junior
School
Tues 13 Oct Prep 2021 Information Evening 6.30pm–8.00pm
Fri 16 OctTransition Morning 1
(includes morning tea for parents)9.30am–10.15am
Fri 23 Oct Transition Morning 2 9.30am–10.15am
Fri 30 Oct Transition Morning 3 9.30am–10.15am
Fri 6 NovOrientation Morning
Parent Morning Tea
9.00am–11.00am
9.00am-9.30am
Fri 27 Nov Prep to Year 2 Market 9.00am–11.00am
Fri 29 Jan 2021 First Day of School 8.15am–3.15pm
Wed 3 Feb Prep to Year 2 Parent Information Evening 6.30pm–8.00pm
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Transition to Years 1–2
Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Fri 6 NovOrientation Day
Parent Morning Tea
8.45am–12.45pm
8.45am-9.30am
Fri 27 Nov Prep to Year 2 Market 9.00am–11.00am
Thurs 28 Jan
2021
Students new to Lauriston in 2021 visit
with classroom teachers9.00am–10.00am
Fri 29 Jan First Day of School 8.15am–3.15pm
Wed 3 FebPrep to Year 2 Parent
Information Evening6.30pm–8.30pm
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Transition to Years 3–4
Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Term 4 2020Year 2 students have lunch in the Refectory and
play in the Montrose playground once per week
Nov 2020
Year 2 students write letters to Year 3 students,
asking them any questions they may have about
Year 3. Year 3 students respond.
Year 2 students visit Year 3 classrooms, meet
teachers and have lunch
Fri 6 NovOrientation Day
Parent Morning Tea
8.45am–12.45pm
8.45am-9.30am
Wed 11 NovYear 3 2021 Parent/Student
Information Morning8.45am–10.00am
Thurs 28 Jan
2021
Students new to Lauriston in 2021 visit
with classroom teachers9.00am–10.00am
Fri 29 Jan First Day of School 8.15am–3.15pm
Term 1 Year 2 teachers visit the Year 3 classrooms
Wed 10 Feb Years 3–6 Parent Information Evening 6.30pm–8.00pm
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Transition to Years 5–6
Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Mon 12 Oct 2020 Year 5 2021 Testing and Activities Day 8.30am-3.15pm
Mon 12 Oct New Year 5 2021 Parents Presentation 8.30am-9.30am
Fri 6 Nov Orientation Day
Parent Morning Tea
8.45am–12.45pm
8.45am-9.30am
Thurs 28 Jan
2021
Students new to Lauriston in 2021 visit
with classroom teachers9.00am–10.00am
Fri 29 Jan First Day of School 8.15am–3.15pm
Wed 10 Feb Years 3–6 Parent Information Evening 6.30pm–8.00pm
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Transition to Year 7
Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Fri 26 June 2020 Subject Selections Submitted
Tues 11 Aug 2020 Parent and Student Information Session 4.00pm–6.00pm
Jul–Sept 2020Interviews with Principal, Deputy Principal
or Head of Senior School
Parents will be
contacted to
arrange
Mon 12 OctAllwell Testing
Transition to Year 7 Activities Afternoon8.30am–3.20pm
Fri 6 Nov Orientation Day 8.15am–3.00pm
Thurs 28 Jan
2021First Day of School (Years 7 and 12)
8.20am–11.15am
(8.20am–12.00pm
for international
students)
Fri 29 Jan 2021 First Day of School (all other students) 8.20am–3.20pm
Wed 3 Feb 2021Transition to Years 7 and 8 Information Evening
and Meet the Tutors6.00pm–7.00pm
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Transition to Year 8
Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
22 July Information Session
9.00am-10.00am
or
6.00pm-7.00pm
31 July Subject Selections due
Nov 2020Interviews with Vice Principal - Head of Senior
School
Parents will be
contacted to
arrange
Thurs 28 Jan
2021
Orientation Day for new students
(Years 8, 10 and 11)
8.20am–11.15am
(8.20am–12.00pm
for international
students)
Fri 29 Jan 2021 First Day of School (all other students) 8.20am–3.20pm
Wed 3 Feb 2021Transition to Years 7 and 8 Information Evening
and Meet the Tutors6.00pm–7.00pm
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Transition to Howqua
Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Mon 18 May Info Session #19.00am–10.00am
6.00pm-7.00pm
Mon 20 July Info Session #2AM time TBC
6.00pm-7.00pm
Tues 18 Aug Subject selections due
Thurs 27 Aug Gear Night 4.00pm–7.00pm
TBC Second-hand gear sale TBC
Thurs 15 Oct Howqua 2021 Information Session 6.00pm–7.30pm
Fri 16 Oct Howqua Transition Day 8.20am–3.20pm
Sun 18 Oct Experience Howqua 11.00am–2.00pm
Fri 6 Nov Orienteering Day 8.20am-3.20pm
Mon 7 Dec Howqua Transition Day 8.20am–3.20pm
Thurs 28 Jan
2021Bus to Howqua departs Armadale 7.15am
Mid Feb Transition to Howqua Parents Social Evening 6.30pm–8.00pm
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Date Activity TimeCurrent
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Mon 3 Aug Year 10 Subject Selection Briefing (Howqua)
Mon 10 AugStudent Information Session -
Web Preferences (Howqua)
Wed 12 Aug Year 10 Parent Info Session (Armadale) 6.00pm-7.00pm
Mon 17 AugCurriculum Coordinator Consultation
Day @ Armadale Campus (Howqua Exeat)Book a time
Tues 18 Aug Year 10 Subject Selections Due
Mon 7 Dec Transition Day at Armadale 8.20am–3.20pm
Thurs 28 Jan
2021Orientation Day for new students
8.20am-11.15am
(12.00pm for
International
students)
Fri 29 Jan 2021 First Day of School (all students) 8.20am-3.20pm
Transition to Year 10
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Transition to Years 11–12Date Activity Time
Current
Students
Future
StudentsParents
Tues 23 JuneParent and Student courses and Pathways
Information Evening (Webinar)6.oopm–7.00pm
Thurs 15 July –
Wed 22 July
SHINE Session #1 & 2
Subject Selections Q&A
Wed 29 July Parent and Student Subject Showcase Evening 6.00pm-8.00pm
Thurs 30 July -
Fri 7 Aug
Course Counselling (by appointment)
Parents welcome
Wed 5 AugSHINE Session #3
Web Preferences Subject Selection
Tues 11 Aug Subject Selections Due
Mon 30 Nov Year 11 2021 Headstart Program
Mon 23 Nov-
Mon 30 NovYear 12 2021 Headstart Program
Thurs 28 Jan
2021
First Day of School (Years 7 and 12) 8.20am-3.20pm
Orientation Day for new students
(Years 8, 10 and 11)
8.20am-11.15am
(12.00pm for
International
Students)
Fri 29 Jan First Day of School (all other students) 8.20am-3.20pm
Thurs 4 FebTransition to VCE and IB
Year 11 2021 Information Evening6.00pm–7.00pm
Mon 8 Feb Year 12 2021 Information Evening 6.00pm–7.30pm
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A school for life.
Lauriston Girls’ School
38 Huntingtower RoadArmadale VIC 3143 AustraliaCRICOS number 00152F ABN 15 004 264 402
t: +61 3 9864 7555 f: +61 3 9822 7950e: [email protected]