At high school orientation

• Does your child have allergies or a health condition? If so, let your school know at orientation or as soon as you can.

• Find out whether your child will need a device such as a laptop. If you are buying a device, check the recommended minimum needs with your school.

• Learn how you can become involved in the school.

• Find out the school start and finish times.

• Find out about any transition to high school program available.

• Ask about the specialist staff your child can talk to if needed – such as the Year 7 adviser or the Aboriginal Educational Officer.

Before Term 1 starts

• Buy school uniforms, appropriate shoes and socks, books, stationery, school bag, drink bottle, house key and any other supplies.

• Label everything.

• Follow your school and the department on social media to get relevant updates.

• Provide your current contact details to the school.

• Talk positively to your child about the move to high school. Ask them what’s exciting about high school. Does anything worry them?

• Provide your child with money and your contact numbers in case of emergencies.

• Make sure you save the school’s phone number.