About Moving Up

A primary to secondary school transition toolkit for youth professionals educators & coaches.

Transitioning from primary to secondary school is a pivotal point in a young person’s life.

Research indicates that some of the key concerns young people have are around making new friends, belonging, being bullied, coping with the additional workload and adjusting to having lots of teachers.

Moving Up is a strengths based coaching program that includes instant access to training and all the resources educators need to assist students prepare emotionally and practically to make a successful transition from primary to high school.

Every student will design their own “Step for my high school success” transition plan, that includes strategies to assist them:-

Make new friends
Build their confidence
Connect to their strengths
Set inspiring goals
Become more independent & organised
Adjust to new routines
Manage their time & school work
Become involved, have fun and thrive!

Workshop Overview

I will guide young people through the five steps of P.O.W.E.R Coaching to create a personalised transition plan that includes strategies and steps that assist them prepare for the move to high school.

Step 1. P = Imagine Possibilities

Reflect on their primary school experiences.
Explore how they feel about secondary school
Identify their hopes and aspirations for high school.

Step 2. O = Become organised an make a plan

Learn the differences between primary and high school.
Identify any anxieties and challenges they may face.
Identify strategies to be their best in five key areas:
1. Making new friends.
2. Adjusting to new routines and finding their way around.
3. Getting involved, having fun and becoming confident.
4. Managing the workload and performing well.
5. Becoming independent and organised.

Step 3. W = Develop Will Power