At Lyndhurst Secondary College, we believe that a successful transition program is the first step to ensuring a successful schooling journey for students. We pride ourselves on having a comprehensive transition program that is student centred and skill based to ensure that all students experience success.
The Transition Team consists of the Junior School Assistant Principal, Junior Sub School Leader, Year 7 Team Leader, Wellbeing Leader, Inclusion Leader and Student Enrolment Offer. This diverse team ensure that the college can collect as much information as possible about our future students to ensure that their needs are catered for from day one of their schooling journey. This team works closely with the students primary school and families to support a successful transition to Lyndhurst Secondary College.
Lyndhurst Orientation Days
Before your young person commences at Lyndhurst Secondary College, they will partake in up to four orientation days depending on their needs. Please note that these exact dates are depended on the Department of Education and may change each year.
Day One: Small feeder school additional Orientation Day*
- For students coming from primary schools that only have a small number attending LSC in 2025
- Chance for students to make connections with staff and other students before the larger Orientation Days
Day Two: SWAN additional Orientation Day*
- For students with additional needs and requirements for learning
- Chance for students to make connections with staff and other students before the larger Orientation Days
Day Three: Statewide Orientation Day
- All Victorian secondary schools host an Orientation Day
- No other Lyndhurst Secondary College students on site this day
Day Four: Extra Orientation Day
- Lyndhurst Secondary College to run an additional Orientation Day
- PAT testing will be completed to assist with creation of homegroups and to gauge students academic levels
*Please note that days one and two are invitation only and based on primary school and/or parent/carer advice.
Student Feedback from our 2024 Orientation Days
Year 7 Start Up Program – Prepare to Launch
At the beginning of the year, Year 7 students participate in a ‘prepare to launch’ program, focused on exposing students to the key skills and learning dispositions to ensure them a successful start to their school journey. This program allows them to begin their regular schooling with strengthening relationships with their peers, teachers and an understanding of ‘Life at Lyndhurst’
Please see a sample of the prepare to launch program below:
Day 1: Pre-flight briefing | Day 2: All systems are-go | Day 3: We have liftoff! | |
|---|---|---|---|
Home Group | Welcome Assembly | Home Group | Home Group |
Period 1 | Welcome Assembly | Welcome to Launch | Collaboration Session |
Period 2 | Lockers and diaries | The resilience project | Wellbeing Session |
Period 3 | Lyndhurst Values | Learning to learn: ICT | Team building |
Period 4 | Scavenger hunt | Team building | Goal Setting |
Period 5 | ICT Session | House Pride Session | Critical and creative thinking |