Transition to High School
The move from the Primary school to High school can often seem daunting to many students and parents. With Holy Spirit being a single stream school, it may come to mind that the transition to a larger campus may be more of an ascent than a leap.
Holy Spirit is well known both for being a small school and for the high calibre of our graduates and their readiness to embrace the new challenges of high school.
Not only does Holy Spirit provide an outstanding education but the school focuses on developing and nurturing the social and emotional skills of each child, giving each student a solid platform to fly into high school life and beyond.
The transition to high school from Holy Spirit is facilitated by;
• Stronger relationships with student peers and teachers
• An environment where all students can flourish
• Student leadership through mentoring, buddy systems and leadership committees
• Community atmosphere and a sense of personal responsibility for connectedness to the school community
• Greater opportunity to get involved in events and activities to build confidence
A parent of three, whose last child departed the school in 2024 has this to say.
“I wanted to share how grateful we are for the incredible foundation our three children received at Holy Spirit.
When our eldest started, I had a few reservations about the kids attending a single stream school – Any concerns I had were definitely put to rest. Each of our children has been so well-prepared, not just academically, but socially and emotionally too. I’m now a huge fan of single stream being a wonderful preparatory experience for the kids. They receive so many chances to opt-in to various opportunities, and step-up to lead and to represent the school. There is also encouragement for them to work through any peer relationship challenges, with there being little option for separating kids from year to year.
All three had a series of dedicated, caring teachers. The close-knit family/parent community felt very containing for the kids, who end up knowing just about all the families.
We’ve seen the lasting benefits from Holy Spirit as each child made a smooth and confident transition into high school.
– Parent of three Holy Spirit graduates
Melissa Ree (Jeffrey)