Year 6 is the final year of primary school and an exciting time as students can take a leadership role in our school. We work together with high schools to assist our Year 6 students to have a successful start to high school.

Getting involved
There are great opportunities for students to participate in extra-curricular activities. These include competitions, exhibitions, sport, performances and special events. Student leadership programs provide many activities that broaden your child's experience at school.

Selective high school test
This year applicants can sit for the selective high school placement test if they are interested in applying for entry to a selective high school. The test has reading, writing, mathematics and general ability components.

Preparing for high school
Here are some helpful resources for students and parents:

• Starting high school and How to have a great year at high school View videos of Year 7 students introducing primary students to high school life, plus great tips on making friends and getting organised.
• Ready for high school checklist(PDF 1,015KB)
• Getting prepared(PDF 202.KB) find out how primary and high schools work with parents to prepare students for high school.
• How is your child feeling about starting high school(PDF 251KB) Support to help your child adjust to the new situations and challenges.
• Ten tips to help prepare for high school(PDF 125KB) Help your child start high school on a positive note.

See also:

Parents' guide to the NSW primary syllabus (also in community languages)

Foundation statement for Years 5 and 6 (PDF 56KB)

Curriculum & activities

Leadership in the middle years program

Transition to high school (also in community languages)

From primary to high school - How parents can help (also in community languages)

What are your public high school options? (also in community languages)