Starting Year 7

Visits to Year 6 students

Each year during Term 2, Year Advisers and high school student representatives visit Year 5 and Year 6 students in their primary school to share information about Eden Marine High School (EMHS) with the aim of supporting students to feel informed and confident about the upcoming changes in their educational journey. The Year 7 Adviser provides an overview of high school and spends time getting to know the students. EMHS student representatives also share their experiences and answer questions.

After the visit, a dedicated Google Classroom, moderated by their Year 7 Adviser, is established for Year 6 students. It provides a safe and supportive forum where students can continue to ask questions about starting high school and receive helpful and accurate responses.

Eden Marine High School open night

Each year EMHS holds an open night. This is an important event designed for Year 5 and Year 6 students and their parents and carers. During this evening, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with Year Adviser who provide guidance and support to students throughout their high school journey. Visitors will also be able to tour the school facilities to become familiar with the learning environment. Additionally, the event offers a chance for parents, carers, and students to ask questions and gather valuable information about what to expect when transitioning to high school. This includes the opportunity to view displays and talk with teachers about the diverse range of subjects on offer. This helps to ease any concerns and ensures everyone feels well-prepared for the move ahead.

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Eden Community of Schools transition team

Our transition team includes representatives from EMHS and each public primary school within the high school's catchment area. The team meets regularly to discuss and plan support for students moving into high school. These meetings focus on developing strategies to ensure a smooth and successful transition for students. By working collaboratively, the team addresses the academic, social, and emotional aspects of starting high school, helping students feel well-prepared and supported throughout this important change.

Targeted transition support

Small schools students:
To support students coming from small schools, additional transition days may be provided to help them become familiar with the larger high school environment. This may include tailored orientation sessions, buddy systems, and extra opportunities to connect with peers and staff, ensuring a smooth and confident start to high school.

Students with additional learning needs:
Students with additional learning needs receive specialised transition support, including personalised planning meetings, collaboration between primary and high school support staff, and access to tailored resources and programs. This ensures that each student’s unique requirements are addressed, promoting a successful and positive transition to high school.

English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D)

EMHS works alongside public primary schools to support students who need extra help to learn English as an additional language or dialect. This also covers Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students whose first language is an Indigenous language.

EMHS will provide further information for these programs to families throughout the year prior to them starting high school.

Year 7 support team

The support team includes:

• Principal
• Deputy Principal
• Year 7 Adviser
• Transition Coordinator
• Head Teacher Wellbeing
• Learning and Support Teacher/s
• Aboriginal Education Officer
• Student Support Officer
• School Counsellors
• Wellbeing Health In-Reach Nurse Coordinator (WHIN)
• Enrolment Officer

This team provides coordinated academic, wellbeing, and pastoral care so that every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Year 7 sets strong foundations for future learning.

The curriculum consists of a wide range of subjects with different teachers and is designed to develp and broaden students' skills and interests in learning. In Year 7 all students study a core curriculum of English, mathematics, science, history, PDHPE, technology, music and a variety of languages including French, South Coast Language and AUSLAN.

An emphasis is placed on strengthening foundational skills in numeracy and literacy across all learning areas. All teachers use explicit teaching strategies in numeracy, reading, writing and vocabulary. Students will experience learning through a range of digital tools, including Google Classroom and Google Sites.

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Year 7 wellbeing hub programs

The EMHS Wellbeing Hub offers a range of annual programs designed to support students’ transition to high school while fostering important skills such as teamwork, self-awareness, and positive peer relationships.

Students are invited to express their interest in participating in the Wellbeing Hub programs. The Student Support Officer works closely with Year Advisers and other members of the Wellbeing Team to coordinate group placements, ensuring tailored support for each student’s needs.

Participation in these wellbeing programs supports students by:

• Easing the move from primary to high school
• Building resilience and coping skills
• Encouraging positive social connections and friendships
• Developing key life skills such as teamwork, communication, and self-management
• Enhancing a sense of belonging and connection to the school community

Peer support program

Structured and engaging wellbeing activities focused on:

• Values and respectful relationships
• Communication and cooperation
• Building confidence and belonging

Gardening mentor program

A small group program operating each term that focuses on building peer connections, self-management, and teamwork. As part of EMHS Gardening, students assist the Bega Valley Shire Council (BVSC) dune rehabilitation team at Aslings Beach during Terms 1 and 4, providing opportunities for environmental stewardship and community contribution.

Work crew program

A small group supporting transition by developing positive peer relationships, self-awareness, collaboration, self-management, and responsibility, while building relationships across year groups. Up to 16 students across Years 7 to 9 participate each term.

Participants contribute to school grounds improvements through activities such as landscaping, painting, minor renovations, and basic construction projects. This program promotes school connectedness, practical skill-building, and meaningful contributions to our school community.