Headstart to High School

Is your child ready for Year 7?
Don't worry...

We will make sure they are!

Headstart to High School is a 20-week online program that prepares your child for the transition to high school and supports them all the way through their first term!

Starting high school is exciting and overwhelming

There are so many changes students are faced with when they move from primary school, to high school. New teachers, a bigger workload, social changes, and greater independence. For many students, it can feel like too much at once, leaving them stressed, disorganised, or unsure where to turn for help.

Developed by a High School teacher with over 15 years of supporting students with this transition, your child will access information that will help them thrive - socially, academically and emotionally!

Headstart to High School is your child's ticket to SUCCESS!

This 20-week online program is designed to make the transition smoother and more successful - not just for the student, but for the whole family.

Beginning 10 weeks before school begins, your child will be equipped with weekly student modules that cover organisation, time management, managing nerves, and knowing who to ask for help.

But, we won't leave them there. We will continue to support them through the first 10 weeks of Term 1 with strategies to handle real-life challenges - friendships, workload, assessments, and expectations - as they arise.

What YOU will gain

For Students:

Confidence to walk into new classes and make friends quickly
Homework done on time without stress
Organised with a planner and timetable from Week 1
Strategies for managing workload and exams
A growth mindset to tackle challenges head-on

For Parents:

No more nightly homework battles
Peace of mind knowing your child isn’t falling behind
Clarity on how to support your child at home without nagging
A calmer, happier home environment as routines fall into place
Pride in seeing your child start high school thriving, not just coping

How It Works

Step 1

Before High School Begins:

This stage helps students prepare for High School by building confidence, organisation skills, understanding High School and readiness for the new journey.

Step 2

During Term 1 of Year 7:

Stage 2 will provide further weekly support for real-life challenges as they unfold in their first weeks of high school.

Step 3

Student Live Workshops:

Interactive Zoom sessions for collaboration, skill building and Q&A.

Step 4

Parent Support Modules:

Self-paced online modules for guidance and support of your teen, without hovering. Learn how to best provide support to your child without the battles.

Need extra support?

Families can choose 1:1 student mentoring sessions at a reduced rate.

This is ideal for students who benefit from personalised check-ins and tailored strategies.

TESTIMONIALS

What parents are saying

"Highly Recommend"

So much more than the basics. It covered every part of the Year 7 transition from organisation to assessment to working with teachers on issues. My daughter started high school confident, organised, and ready for anything."

- Sarah M - 11/2024

"It helped so much"

"Before the workshop, I was pretty nervous about starting high school. I didn’t know what the teachers would expect or how I’d keep up with all the homework. After just two sessions, I felt like I had a plan for everything. I started high school feeling prepared instead of scared, and it made a huge difference. I wish all my friends had done it too."

- M. T - 25/11/2024

"Prepared for Everything!"

It was so valuable having people who actually work with Year 7 students every day run the sessions. They knew exactly what challenges were coming and how to handle them. My son came away with practical tools and a real sense of confidence. When we hit the inevitable ‘I don’t like high school’ moment in Week 2, he was able to work through it using strategies he’d learned. As a parent, that made me feel so much more at ease.

- Steve H - Dec 2024