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TRANSITION AT LAURISTON

HANDBOOK 2020–2021

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A school for life.

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A school for life.


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.


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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Transition to Prep


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


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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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




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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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




Wed 10 Feb Years 3–6 Parent Information Evening 6.30pm–8.00pm


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Transition to Year 7


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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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


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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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



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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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Lauriston Girls’ School

38 Huntingtower RoadArmadale VIC 3143 AustraliaCRICOS number 00152F ABN 15 004 264 402

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