Transitions

From Early Childhood Education (ECE) to Kohimarama School

Prior to a child’s fifth birthday they complete two school visits. First visit is 8.55 - 11.00 and second 11.30 - 1.00pm. They are accompanied by one of their parents so both child and parent understand and see Kiri Team in action
Deputy Principal and Team Leader of Kiri Team hold Parent Information session during child’s second visit to talk more in depth about learning in the first year of a student’s education
When applicable the Deputy Principal visits the child in situ at their ECE to gather more information to ensure the transition is a positive experience. This may involved outside agencies ie. MOE
Student Ambassadors visit to eECE with the DP to meet new students coming into our school

Transitions from year to year

Teachers meet to discuss the following year’s class placement and any considerations that need to be implemented to support students’ learning
On the second to last day of the year, students spend time in their next years classroom with their fellow classmates and teachers (where possible)
Each student leaves with an A5 introduction to their next year's teacher
For specific students a social story and more class visits are arranged to ensure a positive transition

Transition from year 8 to year 9 with our in zone college ‘Selwyn’

Students go up to the college on a weekly basis in support of their technology programme. This means that they are experiencing the environment and the way in which teachers interact with students across two years. This supports the students in feeling more comfortable about their transition
The Deputy Principal meets with the SENCO and the Dean of year 9 at the Selwyn College and discusses the students with them in regard to academic ability and any special considerations
Teacher focus on the soft skills to support students in being more independent on a regular basis