Last Updated: 18 October 2021
Students moving from primary to secondary school are entering a new phase of life. Learn about common challenges and how to help your child with the transition.
Some of the challenges faced by students entering secondary school include:
Your child has spent the last 6 years getting used to their primary school, and now they’ll be going to a new school. Moreover, many of your child’s primary school friends may be posted to different secondary schools.
Meeting new people can be difficult, but it’s also an opportunity for them to form new, long-lasting friendships.
Your child will also be learning new subjects, including biology, chemistry, physics, geography and history. There will also be more subject choices, especially in upper secondary.
In this phase of school, your child will enter their teenage years and go through physical, emotional and mental changes. They will also begin to explore the different pathways available for them to fulfil their dreams and aspirations.
It’s important that you pick a school where your child’s development and interests will be supported. Generally, secondary school students do best when they:
When discussing these challenges with your child, encourage them to:
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