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 an evidence-based coaching program that includes all the resources educators need to prepare students emotionally and practically to make a successful transition from primary to high school.

Students will design a personal transition plan to:

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!

Program Overview - Deliver over 3-5 hours in the classroom.

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