
Going to high school will be a new experience for your child. The school is likely to be much bigger than the primary school and your child may feel a little insecure at first. Instead of being a senior in a small school, they are now a beginner in a big school. However, it is also an exciting time with many opportunities and a broader curriculum.
Starting high school is a time of new experiences as your child adjusts to a new school, makes new friends and gets used to having different teachers and classrooms for each subject.
See the Starting High School Family Checklist for help.
There are great opportunities for students to participate in extra-curricular activities. These include competitions, exhibitions, sport, performances and special events. See our extra-curricular page for more information.
Families can also get involved at school, see our parent volunteering page for more information.
Year 7 students sit the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) test in May. There are five tests covering numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Year 7 is the first time students use a calculator in one of the numeracy tests.
The results of the NAPLAN test can help teachers and parents meet the individual literacy and numeracy needs of students. You will receive a report of your child's achievement in the NAPLAN test.
In year 7 all students have the opportunity to attend a camp. Information regarding the camp is sent out early in the year so parents can make plans and payment schedules.
Year 7 Adviser 2022
Boyd Hetherington
Email: boyd.c.hetherington@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 6556 8100
address
Valley View Road
Laurieton NSW 2443
telephone 02 6556 8100
address
Valley View Road
Laurieton NSW 2443
telephone 02 6556 8200
address
Valley View Road
Laurieton NSW 2443
telephone 02 6556 8100
address
Valley View Road
Laurieton NSW 2443
telephone 02 6556 8200
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