Middle School Transition
Starting Strong in Middle School
Our Middle School Transition Program helps students feel confident and supported as they join our College. From Step Up Days to engaging Pastoral Care sessions, each step builds familiarity and connection. This page outlines the transition activities that will take place, to help you prepare.
Transition Activities
Onboarding Day
Towards the end of the year, new students are invited to an Onboarding Day. This day is all about settling in and includes completing some academic assessments, exploring the Middle School learning centres, meeting other new students, and setting up iPads (Years 5 & 6) and MacBooks (Years 7 & 8) on our network and learning platforms.
Step Up Day
All students, both new and current, take part in Step Up Day. It’s a chance to meet new teachers and classmates, enjoy team-building activities, try out some subjects, and become familiar with Middle School spaces.
Start of Year Orientation
When the school year begins, we dedicate the first few days to orientation. Students build executive functioning skills, get organised for classes, attend welcome assemblies, and join year-level specific activities to help them feel at home.
Ongoing Support
Transition doesn’t stop there. Our peer buddy program, lunchtime clubs and special new student luncheon with the Middle School Student Leadership Team all help new students settle in, make friends and feel part of the Overnewton community.
What Our Students Say
Click the image below to hear from our Junior School students as they share, in their own words, what makes their Overnewton experience so special.
The Middle School Experience
